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“I should like to start by thanking Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo, Ambassador Karel van Oosterom and Ambassador Vale de Almeida for their briefings on the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015). I wish also to acknowledge the presence here with us of our colleague the Permanent Representative of Germany, whose country has a critical role in the implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). We note from the report of the Secretary-General (S/2018/602) that the Islamic Republic of Iran continues to adhere to its nuclear-related commitments and the Secretary-General has not received any report on the supply, transfer or export to Iran of nuclear or dual-use items, materials, equipment, goods or technology.”
2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8297 (2018) · source
“Finally, we reiterate our firm position that there can be no military solution to the protracted Syrian conflict, and that all Syrian actors should meaningfully engage with the Special Envoy as he continues his diplomatic work to relaunch the Geneva intra-Syrian talks. The Council should also support the Special Envoy's efforts at this critical juncture.”
2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8296 (2018) · source
“Ging had to say about that, as it is definitely a source of concern for us as well. We thank the Secretary-General for his report on the review of the United Nations cross-border operations (S/2018/617), based on resolution 2393 (2017), which notes that cross-border aid delivery remains critical to ensuring that humanitarian assistance reaches those in need through the most direct route. While we acknowledge that fact, we encourage the United Nations and its partners to implement the recommendations in the report, particularly those that could further strengthen coordination, transparency and effectiveness, so that aid goes only to those who really need it.”
2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8296 (2018) · source
“In that regard, while the drop in the number of people in besieged and hard-to-reach areas is a positive development, we remain concerned about the lack of safe, sustained and sufficient humanitarian access to all Syrians, based on the assessment of their humanitarian needs. According to the latest Secretary-General report, this year has seen "a collapse in the ability of the United Nations and its humanitarian partners to reach people across conflict lines from within the Syrian Arab Republic." (ibid., para. 42) That is why we believe that as long as the humanitarian needs remain staggering, all parties should facilitate safe, rapid and unimpeded humanitarian access so that aid can reach those in the greatest need. In addition, all pledges should be disbursed in order to sustain the humanitarian programmes. We have taken note of what Mr.”
2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8296 (2018) · source
“We encourage all guarantors to work together and end current military escalations, which cause suffering and displacement among civilians and pose a threat to regional security. As the Secretary-General stated in his report of 20 June, "[t]he creation of a calm, safe and neutral environment across the Syrian Arab Republic that will enable all Syrians to express confidence in a political process is paramount." (S/2018/619, para. 45) In order to protect civilians and civilian facilities, as well as to create a supportive environment for the political process, we stress that de-escalation must be a top priority. De-escalation is obviously also needed to ensure the quality of humanitarian access for the United Nations and its humanitarian partners.”
2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8296 (2018) · source
“The post-conflict need for support forreconstruction makes the issue of legitimacy critical. As the Special Envoy also stressed, it is important that it be Syrian- owned, which was also underscored in resolution 2254 (2015). That is also undeniably a principle enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations. While the Special Envoy has been working tirelessly to create common ground with regard to the political track, there have been serious and worrying developments on the ground. As the Secretary- General conveyed in press statements issued on the 10 and 22 June (SG/SM/19080 and SG/SM/l9099, respectively) military escalations in south-west Syria and Idlib are a source of deep concern. As both involve the de-escalation zones, we call on all parties to respect the ceasefire arrangements and exercise restraint.”
2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8296 (2018) · source
“He has indeed been indefatigable in carrying out his work, and we are encouraged that there has been some positive movement with regard to the establishment of the constitutional committee. We took note of the very significant series of meetings he held on 19, 22 and 25 June. In that connection, we welcome the fact that the Syrian Government has submitted to the Special Envoy a list of 50 names to be included among the members of the committee. We acknowledge that the Special Envoy has continued consultations so that the opposition can also submit its list. That is very critical because it is imperative to ensure that the committee be fully inclusive and representative of the Syrian people. As the Special Envoy said, it is also indispensable that the constitutional committee be credible and enjoy international legitimacy.”
2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8296 (2018) · source
“I wish to thank both Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura and Director Ging for their comprehensive briefings. We all agree that only a comprehensive intra-Syrian dialogue facilitated by the United Nations, pursuant to resolution 2254 (2015), can end the Syrian crisis. In that regard, we reiterate our support for the continued endeavours of the Special Envoy to meaningfully relaunch the Geneva process, with particular emphasis on the formation of a constitutional committee based on the final statement of the Syrian National Dialogue Congress in Sochi. We commend the Special Envoy for conducting a series of consultations with all States and parties concerned.”
2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8296 (2018) · source
“We tried to demonstrate that last year, but we need to do more in fulfilling our obligations to the wider membership of the United Nations. Finally, the conflict and crisis situations in the region require urgent and concerted action. Unless we do everything possible to reverse the current dangerous trajectory, we will not be able to avert a looming disaster down the road. The sooner the Council gets its act together, the better for peace and security in the region and indeed the entire world.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“In the face of this standoff, we are seeing attempts being made to export some of the difficult and contentious issues elsewhere. This in our opinion will contribute only to widening the existing division and further undermining the international peace and security architecture. As far as we are concerned, there is no other alternative but to restore the credibility of the Council. The major Powers in the Council have a special responsibility to revive what one astute observer of the United Nations has referred to as "the shared sense of strategic purpose" among them. However, we should not blame the big five alone; we the elected members have a responsibility, too, and if we are able to play our role we have the capacity to contribute to unlocking the logjam in the Council.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“The Council, as the principal organ for the promotion and maintenance of international peace and security, has a critical role to play in facilitating and supporting genuine and comprehensive efforts to prevent and resolve violence, as well as to build and sustain durable peace initiatives. Unfortunately, we all know that the Council has been effectively paralysed, and its dysfunction has seriously undermined its credibility. The Council is no longer a place for dialogue and compromise to find solutions to many threats and challenges afflicting our world, but a platform for point-scoring and grandstanding among major Powers, and the rest of us are being forced to be sandwiched in between. Nowhere is that more evident than in the discussion on issues of peace and security in the Middle East.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“That is why we support all diplomatic efforts being exerted through the good offices of the Secretary- General and his special representatives and envoys operating on the ground. In that regard, it must be stressed that no matter what we do to contribute to peace and security in that region or elsewhere, unless those efforts are guided by and anchored in commitment to the principles of international law governing inter-State relations, which essentially means adherence to the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, it is definitely unlikely that we would manage to secure peace and ensure security.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“However, there is one thing that we believe is true, and we think it broadly applies to all the difficult issues in the region, without discounting the varying nature and context of each conflict situation. Unless there are genuine and meaningful dialogue and negotiation among the various parties, which should be complemented by the constructive engagement of concerned countries in the region, and indeed, the major Powers, achieving a peaceful and comprehensive political settlement will continue to be unachievable. We know this is easier said than done, but there is no other sane option than this to resolve conflicts, diffuse tensions, create trust and address anxieties and fears among communities and States in the region.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“All these have been eloquently stressed by the Secretary-General, and they underscore the need for a comprehensive and holistic approach to addressing the political, security, socioeconomic and humanitarian challenges of the region. That is why we find this debate very timely and appropriate, as it allows us to look at the situation from a broader perspective, rather than considering issues in isolation, and we appreciate, as already indicated, the concept note shared with us to guide our discussion in this regard. We have no illusion that there are any easy solutions to resolve the long-standing and unresolved disputes, as well as the new conflict and crisis situations in the region.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“The future of the Iran nuclear deal, which was signed after a long and arduous negotiation, is under threat, with serious implications for regional and indeed international peace and security. Of course, we all know the geostrategic importance of the wider region. The current dynamics have not helped, but rather have intensified geopolitical rivalries, further complicating efforts aimed at finding solutions to the many challenges and threats facing the region. The conflict and crisis situations plaguing the region have also undermined hard-won development gains, exacerbating socioeconomic challenges, including high youth unemployment, leading to inequality, a sense of frustration and alienation. Furthermore, they have aggravated sectarian divisions and tensions, destroying centuries-old social fabrics.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“Who can forget that at one point not too long ago, the terrorist organization ISIS had managed to control a large area with a big population and almost assumed the attributes of a State? Never had the continuing weaknesses of international cooperation in counter-terrorism been as glaringly plain as they were at that time. That could be possible in this day and age was telling and also helped to underscore the extent to which the challenges faced by the region are very complex and potentially extremely dangerous and have the potential to cause wider and expanding conflict. The repeated use of chemical weapons in the region is also undermining the global non-proliferation architecture.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“The region of the Middle East and North Africa is facing multiple and complex challenges. Long-standing and unresolved disputes continue to fester, while, as indicated in the concept paper and highlighted by the Secretary-General, new conflict and crisis situations are also plaguing the entire region and causing horrendous suffering for millions of civilians. The increasing level of violence has created unprecedented humanitarian crises, forcing millions ofpeople to be displaced. With the further weakening of State institutions, terrorist organizations - including the Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham (ISIS), Al-Qaeda and others - criminal gangs and human traffickers have had the opportunity to exploit the political vacuum, further undermining State legitimacy.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“We thank the Russian presidency for organizing this important debate to allow us to discuss the situation in the Middle East and North Africa in a comprehensive manner. We are pleased to see you, Mr. Deputy Minister, presiding over this debate. We appreciate the concept paper (S/2018/524, annex) made available to us to facilitate the Council's debate on the topic. We also thank Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for his presence here today with us, as well as for his very useful presentation which helps put matters in their proper perspective. I want to thank the Secretary- General most earnestly for his very thoughtful and incisive analysis of the challenges of the region, which we must expect from the Head of the world body at a time when such frank analysis is so needed and has become indispensable.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“That clearly appears to be self-evident given the current situation and the need to do everything possible to prevent a reversal of the little progress made over the past two years.”
2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source
“Promoting dialogue with neighbouring countries to ensure border security was also underscored. That was highlighted as extremely critical. Members expressed support for the AU's efforts in the context of the African Initiative for Peace and Reconciliation and stressed the need to leverage the United Nations and AU synergy, welcoming the recent joint visit by Under-Secretary-General Lacroix and Commissioner Chergui. With regard to MINUSCA, the fact that the Mission needs a more robust posture, adequately resourced with the necessary financial and logistical support, was very well recognized. We heard Special Representative Onanga-Anyanga say that as well in his briefing a short while ago. In the end, what emerged very clearly during the discussion was that the Central African Republic requires greater attention from the Council.”
2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source
“Furthermore, the growing number of attacks against the peacekeepers of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) and their impact in hindering efforts towards the gradual restoration of State authority in the country was considered very disturbing. In terms of the way forward, the importance of promoting dialogue and reconciliation through engagement with the local community, as well as supporting the expansion of State authority, in particular in remote areas, including by strengthening the capacity of the Government and its reconciliation efforts, was greatly emphasized. That is no substitute for addressing that and other challenges, as Special Representative Onanga-Anyanga also stressed a short while ago.”
2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source
“Serious concern was expressed about the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation and the socioeconomic challenges, particularly over the past two months, as well as the danger of inflammatory rhetoric and sectarian violence. Serious concern was expressed in that connection with regard to the role of non-citizens farming the conflict through the use of incendiary language. Much ofthat is resource-driven and was seen as a very serious challenge. The illegal exploitation of minerals and other resources, primarily as the main source of funds for supporting the operation of the armed groups, including with the assistance of actors near and far, was also raised as an alarming development.”
2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source
“In that context, we convened a meeting last month to discuss the situation in the Central African Republic and how to prevent a reversal of the gains made and to sustain peace. Assistant Secretary-General Keita, the African Union Special Representative, the Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission configuration and the Permanent Representative of the Central African Republic, whose presence here today we very much welcome, briefed the Ad Hoc Working Group. Unlike at previous meetings, the discussion that followed truly lived up to expectations, with members frankly sharing their views in a much more interactive manner. That is why we felt that we needed to bring that to the attention of the Security Council so that the outcome of the discussion at the level of the Ad Hoc Working Group feeds into our deliberations here today.”
2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source
“What worries us most is the fact that the first half of this year has witnessed a deterioration of the security situation despite the incremental change that we have seen in other areas. Today I want to take this opportunity to highlight what emerged from the discussion at the level of the Ad Hoc Working Group on Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa, which we chair. Based on the suggestion of members of the Security Council, we organized a series of discussions on specific conflict situations in Africa, not so much to rework the discussion that takes place here in the Council but to facilitate a genuine exchange of views on how to support national and regional efforts in the spirit of African solutions to African problems.”
2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source
“I wish to start by expressing our appreciation to Special Representative of the Secretary-General Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, Special Representative of the African Union (AU) to the Central African Republic Moussa Nebie and Brigadier General Herminio Teodoro Maio for their respective briefings. Two years after the Government of President Touadera took office, we note the progress made by the Central African Republic towards a gradual restoration of State authority through the deployment of district administrations in all parts of the country, together with the return of basic social services. That progress should not be overlooked. However, as rightly stated by the Secretary-General in his report (S/2018/611) and stressed by Special Representative Onanga-Anyanga, whose work we greatly appreciate, such gains remain slow and fragile.”
2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source
“Having once made a mistake, the Security Council seems to insist on not rectifying it. Frankly, the Council has no case here, and Member States have to realize that. Incidentally, my objection to what the Prosecutor said was essentially based on the form and style of her presentation, not its substance. Otherwise, the fault lies with the Council, not with the Prosecutor. The referral was wrong, and it needs to be withdrawn. I also agree with what the Permanent Representative of the Sudan said in connection with the statement delivered by our colleague from the Netherlands concerning the Permanent Representative of Senegal's past statement (see S/PV.8132).”
2018-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8290 (2018) · source
“1 would like to add a few words to what I said earlier. First, let us not kid ourselves. There are many double standards with regard to ensuring international justice and fighting impunity. We strongly believe that the original referral was absolutely wrong. We in the region knew that was the case. Therefore, our position on the matter is in no way to be understood as allowing impunity. By the way, the African Union is perhaps the only organization in the world whose charter, which is called the Constitutive Act, provides for the organization to intervene in the internal affairs of member States in situations in which war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide have been committed. I doubt that any other organization has that kind of provision. I might be mistaken.”
2018-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8290 (2018) · source
“The international community should also live up to its commitments, and the Council in particular should exert pressure on armed movements to negotiate seriously ending the suffering of the people in Darfur. In the light of the positive developments that I just mentioned and the constructive role that the Sudanese Government is playing in a range of issues, it is only appropriate that the international community change its approach to dealing with the Sudan. That is why we welcomed the lifting ofthe unilateral sanctions imposed by the United States against the Sudan. It is also high time that the Council begin seriously to consider the issue of the Sudan and the ICC.”
2018-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8290 (2018) · source
“We therefore believe that there is a need for a paradigm shift in our approach to dealing with the Darfur situation. The Sudanese Government has demonstrated its political will to sustainably address the challenges in the region. It has also exerted much effort to address the challenges that the Sudan as a whole is facing. What is expected from the international community is to intensify its efforts to assist the Government's work to alleviate the suffering of the people of Darfur. Of course, we also recognize that much remains to be done with regard to addressing the root causes of the conflict in Darfur and ensuring long-term stability. For that reason, we call on the Government to redouble its efforts to implement all remaining tasks.”
2018-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8290 (2018) · source
“The lifting of the bilateral economic sanctions imposed on the Sudan by the United States for the past two decades is a major positive development, which is a result of the Sudan's improved international relations. As we have been saying for quite some time now, 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. The level of intercommunal violence has once again plummeted, and humanitarian access across Darfur continues to improve, which has been confirmed by the joint strategic review of the African Union and the United Nations that provided us with a very useful analysis of the situation in Darfur.”
2018-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8290 (2018) · source
“In fact, it would only damage the credibility of the Council, for the lack of action concerning the matter would not be consistent with the primary responsibility that the Council shoulders with regard to international peace and security. Most important, recent events underscore the need for the Council to seriously re-examine its position on the matter. The Sudan has been playing a constructive role in combating terrorism, human trafficking and illicit migration, as well as dealing with other regional peace and security issues, which has been broadly acknowledged to date. It has enhanced its bilateral and multilateral cooperation and engagement on all those issues, and that has been considered very valuable under the leadership of the Sudanese President.”
2018-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8290 (2018) · source
“It is in line with the position of the African Union, which has repeatedly called for the suspension of the proceedings against the President of the Sudan, Omar Al-Bashir, and urged the Security Council to withdraw the referral of the case in the Sudan. We continue to believe that the Council has abdicated its responsibility with regard to that matter. The withdrawal of the referral would have enormous positive implications for peace and security of our region and the mandate of the Council. We continue to believe that, given the extremely weak nature of the case, its continuation makes absolutely no sense. Increasingly available information is reinforcing our conviction in that regard.”
2018-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8290 (2018) · source
“We thank Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda for her briefing, although we take strong exception to the way she has been rather flippant in setting the tone for others to follow, in that regard, when she addresses one of the most respected African leaders in our region, whose role in bringing about peace and stability in our region means so much to the peoples of our region. We know what the uproar would be like if she referred to leaders from other regions in the same way. As an African, I find this very sad. It is a double standard that we continue to be haunted by. Ethiopia's position on the issue of the Sudan and the International Criminal Court (ICC) has been very consistent and clear. I have already given a hint concerning our narrative in that regard.”
2018-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8290 (2018) · source
“We appreciate the continued support of MINUSMA, in cooperation with other international partners, for the Malian authorities' efforts to combat terrorism and international organized crime, including information and intelligence sharing, as well as planning, training and capacity-building. The role of MINUSMA continues to be indispensable, and we support the extension of its mandate for another 12 months in line with the recommendations of the Secretary-General. We note the outcomes of the independent strategic review of MINUSMA and we believe the Mission's robust posture should be maintained. We also note with great interest that the review recommended, as did the Secretary-General, strengthening MINUSMA's support to the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel through assessed contributions.”
2018-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8288 (2018) · source
“We strongly condemn the terrorist attacks against MINUSMA, the Malian defence and security forces, as well at the international forces and civilians in the north and centre of Mali. The destructive actions of the terrorists and armed groups are undermining the State's authority and worsening the humanitarian situation. Urgent action is needed to quickly reverse the situation. Despite all the enormous political and security challenges and constraints related to human resources and equipment, MINUSMA forces are undertaking commendable tasks in supporting the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali.”
2018-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8288 (2018) · source
“However, in the light of the recent violent clashes sparked by the holding of demonstrations by opposition parties, we call upon all Malian parties to exercise maximum restraint, defuse political tensions through dialogue and work for the creation of a conducive environment for the smooth conduct of the elections. We also urge the speedy completion of the preparations for the conduct of peaceful and inclusive elections within the time frame set by the Constitution. Despite the progress registered, the continuing deterioration of the security situation in Mali and the intercommunal clashes in the central parts of the country and violent attacks mainly targeting Tuareg communities in the south of the Menaka region remain a source of concern.”
2018-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8288 (2018) · source
“We believe that the Secretary-General's solidarity visit to Mali from 29 to 31 May gave impetus to that positive momentum and sent a strong message in its recognition of the contribution that MINUSMA's sacrifices have made to peace and stability in Mali. We welcome the progress made in the operationalization of the mixed units of the Operational Coordination Mechanism in Gao, Kidal and Timbuktu, and the commitment that the signatories have made to the Mechanism. We also commend the Government's efforts to work with the signatories and the various stakeholders to foster an environment conducive to the holding of peaceful, credible and transparent elections throughout the country, especially the upcoming presidential election.”
2018-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8288 (2018) · source
“I am very pleased to be able to greet and welcome His Excellency Mr. Coulibaly, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Mali. I would also like to thank Under- Secretary-General Lacroix for his comprehensive briefing on the activities of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) in supporting the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, as well as on the findings of the recent independent strategic review. We note with satisfaction the renewed momentum that the Prime Minister has brought to the peace process and the other measures that have contributed to progress in implementing the Peace Agreement, as the Secretary-General mentions in his report (S/2018/541).”
2018-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8288 (2018) · source
“In the light of the many challenges that the Central African region is facing, it appears only logical and proper for the international community to do more to help UNOCA and help address this challenge. We are asking UNOCA to do more; while doing so we should also take the steps necessary to enhance its capacity.”
2018-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8284 (2018) · source
“Similarly, the international community should give primacy to quiet diplomacy, carefully handling issues such as this one, and we recommend also the use of the good offices of the Secretary-General in that regard and appreciate the initiative that he has already taken. We seriously believe that while preventive measures should always be given primacy, it is equally critical to refrain from dramatizing situations, which might end up aggravating problems. That is why quiet diplomacy is always more productive. Finally, we wish to reiterate that it is our firm conviction that UNOCA plays a critical role in supporting the various efforts made by the countries of the subregion to reduce tensions in a peaceful manner, through inclusive and authentic dialogue processes. To that end, we strongly support the renewal of UNOCA's mandate.”
2018-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8284 (2018) · source
“At the same time, we continue to call on all stakeholders to exercise restraint in their activities and to refrain from further acts that could undermine the possibilities for mutual cooperation. Nor should we overlook the recent developments to which the representative of Equatorial Guinea referred, to the effect that the activities of mercenaries have not ceased to be a problem, including in this region. We believe that the efforts made by the Government and the people of Cameroon towards a peaceful settlement of the challenges they face through an inclusive and meaningful dialogue and national reconciliation should receive the necessary support.”
2018-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8284 (2018) · source
“Enhancing political support and mobilizing resources for the Multinational Joint Task Force against Boko Haram is therefore very critical in order to considerably weaken the capability of the terrorist group and continue to successfully dislodge it from its strongholds. All of that makes it very critical that the peace and security of the Central African region be followed up closely, perhaps more than has been the case so far. It is important that the stability of the countries of the region that have maintained peace for a long period of time be upheld. We believe that UNOCA has a major responsibility in this regard, but, of course, it also needs the support of the international community to be able to discharge its responsibilities.”
2018-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8284 (2018) · source
“While we were all reminded of the causes of the security vacuum created and the setbacks in fighting the Lord's Resistance Army, we are nonetheless appreciative of the Congolese contingent of the Regional Task Force and its commitment to fighting the LRA on its territory. We believe that enhanced political, diplomatic and operational support is critical for that operation. Similarly, the efforts of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic should be commended. We call upon the Security Council to strengthen its mandate to enable it to respond to the evolving situation on the ground. With regard to Boko Haram, despite its weakened position, the security and humanitarian damage it continues to inflict on the Lake Chad basin countries has continued.”
2018-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8284 (2018) · source
“Ensuring broader and more inclusive dialogue, as well as reconciliation among various communities, is important to addressing the challenges faced by the country. We therefore believe that the Government needs greater support to work within the panel of facilitators of the African Initiative for Peace and Reconciliation, which remains the only framework for peace and dialogue in the Central African Republic. At the centre of the problem in the Central African region is the threat posed by Boko Haram and the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA). As the report of the Secretary-General states, Boko Haram remains a threat in the Lake Chad basin. Although severely degraded, the Lord's Resistance Army remains active in the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2018-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8284 (2018) · source
“We express our sympathy in solidarity with the families of the victims of those attacks and we hope that those who perpetrated those heinous acts will be held to account. The deteriorating political, security, socioeconomic and humanitarian situation in the Central African Republic, which also has an adverse impact on the wider region, clearly attests to the fragile situation in the country. It has the potential to reverse the limited gains made recently and plunge the country into another cycle of violence and conflict. While we recognize the various steps taken by the Government to extend State authority, undertaking institutional reforms and the gradual operationalization of the defence and security forces, there is an urgent need to reverse the spiral of violence in various parts of the country by promoting peace and reconciliation.”
2018-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8284 (2018) · source
“As the report of the Secretary-General (S/2018/521) mentions, the situation in the Central African region continues to be extremely worrying and therefore requires our utmost attention. Terrorism remains a major concern in the region and is exacerbated by prolonged conflicts, a governance deficit and the weakening of central authority and State institutions. Transnational organized crime that is intimately intertwined with terrorist and armed group activities, such as those of Boko Haram and the Lord's Resistance Army, continue to affect the stability of the region. At this juncture, I would like to condemn in the strongest terms the repeated attacks carried out against peacekeepers who are working under difficult conditions and facing enormous challenges in the region.”
2018-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8284 (2018) · source
“We thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Fall, for his briefing on the activities of his Office and his assessment of key trends with regard to developments in the political and security situation of the Central African region. We recognize the important work carried out by the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA) in utilizing good offices, preventive diplomacy in mediation, as well as the support it provides to the United Nations and regional and subregional initiatives related to peace and security in the region. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General of the Economic Community of Central African States, Mr. Allam-Mi, for his briefing. We appreciate his work and contribution.”
2018-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8284 (2018) · source
“Finally, we support the extension of the mandate of the Mission for another 12 months, and we look forward to engaging constructively in the upcoming negotiations.”
2018-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8283 (2018) · source
“If they continue in their refusal to meaningfully participate in the peace process, the Council should deal with them as transnational organized criminal groups, and not as Darfuri rebels. Finally, we support a whole-of-system approach to Darfur, as jointly recommended by the Secretary- General and the AU Commission Chairperson, as well as to peacekeeping activities in the most precarious areas where the protection of civilians, humanitarian support and mediation of local conflict remain necessities to further the peace process, while also investing substantively in peacebuilding, recovery and development all over Darfur to further the peace process there. We also support the redefined priorities of UNAMID, based on that whole-of-system approach. We hope that it will be taken into account in renewing the mandate of UNAMID.”
2018-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8283 (2018) · source
“The bottom line is that he should not be allowed to hold the peace process hostage. He should face the appropriate measures for his destructive role. Although the remaining rebel groups have also not shown any interest in ensuring peace in Darfur, it is a public secret that those groups are engaged in criminal activity in Libya and South Sudan, amassing huge resources. The lack of commitment on the part of the rebel groups definitely emanates from that fact and appropriate pressure must be applied in order to change their calculations. Otherwise, those groups will pose a problem not only to the Sudan, but to the entire region and the larger international community as well. They should not be allowed to benefit from their illegal activities in Libya and South Sudan, using the Darfur peace process as a pretext.”
2018-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8283 (2018) · source