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Alhefeiti

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first: 2017-11-21
most recent: 2023-12-14
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“Mrs. Alhefeiti (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): I thank Assistant Secretary-General, Mr. Khaled Khiari, for his valuable briefing. The United Arab Emirates joins the Secretary- General in his strong condemnation of the attempt by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to this week once again launch a military reconnaissance satellite, following its previous attempt in May. Those events constitute a source of grave concern and a dangerous escalation on the Korean peninsula. We also express our concern about the announcement by official media of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea that the country would conduct yet another launch, after the failure of the ballistic missile carrying the satellite.”
2023-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9406 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, the United Arab Emirates emphasizes that it will continue its efforts, including as Chair of the Counter-Terrorism Committee this year, to strengthen the United Nations counter-terrorism system.”
2023-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9405 (2023) · source
“If they fall into the hands of terrorist groups, that will constitute a dangerous threat to international peace and security. Therefore, agreeing on a common collective approach and strengthening legal frameworks to confront those threats, without limiting the ability to innovate, has become necessary and requires close cooperation among Governments and the private sector. Fourthly, it is necessary to revitalize and accelerate work to adopt a comprehensive international convention on terrorism. Despite the existence of international conventions and resolutions to address the growing threat of terrorism, including the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, eradicating that scourge requires a comprehensive international convention to strengthen the international legal framework in that regard.”
2023-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9405 (2023) · source
“Secondly, terrorism should not be associated with any religion, nationality, civilization or ethnic group. Any terrorist act is an unjustifiable crime. That why my country has been stressing the need to avoid using names related to religions in reference to terrorist groups, notably Da’esh. When the United Nations and the Security Council use the designation “Islamic State”, they compromise the fact that there is no link between Islam and terrorism. Such designations are an integral part of terrorist groups’ strategies to exploit religion to achieve their goals. Thirdly, we must continue to develop our methods to prevent and counter terrorists’ exploitation of advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, drones, cryptocurrencies and digital platforms.”
2023-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9405 (2023) · source
“That requires a comprehensive whole-of-Government and whole-of- society approach by investing in education, economic development and the promotion of interfaith and intercultural dialogue, as well as the empowerment of women and youth. To that end, my country participated in drafting the text of resolution 2686 (2023) on tolerance and international peace and security, which calls for a comprehensive approach in promoting the values of tolerance and peaceful coexistence to address the causes of conflicts. The resolution also encourages all partners, including religious and community leaders, the media and social media platforms to address hate speech and extremism. We hope that tangible steps will be taken to implement the resolution, given its importance in immunizing our societies from the scourges of extremism and terrorism.”
2023-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9405 (2023) · source
“We therefore urgently need the international community to take a serious stand on deterring transnational terrorist threats, including by coordinating efforts, supporting countries affected by conflicts and building their capacities. In that context, we look forward to the Africa Counter-Terrorism Summit organized by Nigeria and the Office of Counter- Terrorism, to be held early next year. With that in mind, my country would like to emphasize four points. First, prevention measures must be strengthened by addressing the root causes of extremism before it ultimately leads to the killing of innocent people. Such measures should also focus on building peaceful and resilient societies against extremism.”
2023-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9405 (2023) · source
“Another concerning development that the report highlights is related to the continued ability of terrorist groups in Africa to expand their control and take advantage of conflicts, deteriorating economic conditions and the security vacuum in areas outside of States’ control. There are similar concerns about the terrorist activities carried out in other regions around the world. We strongly condemn the use of sexual and gender- based violence by Da’esh and other terrorist groups as a tactical means of war, as it significantly and disproportionately affects women and girls and aims to humiliate and control populations.”
2023-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9405 (2023) · source
“We therefore believe that the report of the Secretary- General on the threat posed by on Da’esh and Al-Qaida (S/2023/568) prepared in conjunction with the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team and other entities, is extremely important for shedding light on the methods, patterns and movements of the terrorist organization, Da’esh, thereby enabling the international community to effectively counter it. Among the worrisome developments that the report notes in that regard is the continued use of technologies for terrorist purposes and Da’esh’s exploitation of acts of Islamophobia, such as burning of the Holy Qur’an, to fuel extremism and hate speech and calls for terrorist attacks.”
2023-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9405 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Alhefeiti (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I thank Mr. Voronkov, Under- Secretary-General, and Ms. Gherman, Executive Director, for their comprehensive briefings. We also thank Ms. Farida Khalaf for her moving briefing, which highlighted the heinous crimes that women and girls have been subjected to as a result of terrorist acts as well as the critical role women play in counter-terrorism. Despite the tangible progress achieved by the international community in countering terrorism, terrorist groups continue to adapt their methods and change their strategies to fulfil their objective of destabilizing international peace and security.”
2023-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9405 (2023) · source
“Despite continued efforts to combat terrorism and the tangible progress that has been made, Da’esh continues to reorganize its ranks, acquire weapons and recruit additional fighters, especially in the camps in north- east Syria. That threat must be seriously addressed. In that regard, we stress the need to continue strengthening and coordinating all international efforts to counter terrorism everywhere. We support the call of the Arab ministerial liaison committee on Syria for increased cooperation among Syria, the countries concerned and the United Nations to combat that scourge in the country. In conclusion, it is imperative to focus all efforts on supporting the political track by finding a solution to the crisis rather than merely managing it.”
2023-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9403 (2023) · source
“My country hopes that the next meeting of the Constitutional Committee will help to overcome the long-standing impasse. We stress the importance of the full and meaningful participation of Syrian women in all discussions related to the constitutional track, especially given the centrality of their role in developing and building Syrian society. With regard to the security situation, we reiterate the need for de-escalation throughout Syria, especially in the north-west and north-east regions. Such efforts will be crucial for establishing security and stability, strengthening regional security and creating the necessary conditions for improving the deteriorated humanitarian situation in Syria. Moreover, the persistent gross security threat posed by the Da’esh terrorist organization against Syria must be addressed.”
2023-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9403 (2023) · source
“In that context, we believe that the inaugural meeting of the Arab ministerial liaison committee on Syria, attended by the Syrian Minister for Foreign Affairs, is a positive indicator of strengthened cooperation and understanding among Arab States. The meeting also served as a follow-up to the implementation of the Amman declaration and further supports efforts to find a settlement to the Syrian crisis while addressing its humanitarian, political and security consequences. We welcome the communiqué issued by the Arab ministerial liaison committee on Syria regarding the Syrian constitutional track, in which it looks forward to holding the next meeting of the Constitutional Committee in the Sultanate of Oman by the end of the year.”
2023-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9403 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Alhefeiti (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Geir Pedersen for his valuable briefing. We also listened attentively to the statement delivered by Ms. Lubna Alkanawati. Twelve years after the outbreak of war in Syria, the situation in the country remains extremely complex. That is why we need a comprehensive, prompt political solution that can bring an end to the Syrian people’s suffering and maintain Syria’s independence, unity and territorial integrity. We once again stress that a political solution is the only way to resolve the crisis. It is our hope that progress can be made on the political track against the backdrop of some positive recent developments in that regard, including the strengthened, constructive Arab role in assisting Syria in recovering and restoring stability.”
2023-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9403 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, the United Arab Emirates reiterates its support for the fraternal Palestinian people, including through providing them with humanitarian needs and alleviating the harsh living conditions of refugees. We continue our solidarity with Palestinians in terms of their right to self-determination and the creation of an independent Palestinian State along the 4 June 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, living side by side with Israel in peace, security and mutual recognition.”
2023-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9400 (2023) · source
“We once again reiterate the need to preserve the current legal and historical status of the city of Jerusalem and its holy sites. Repeated incursions into Al-Aqsa Mosque must end, and it must be ensured full protection. The role of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan must be respected as the custodian of the holy sites in Jerusalem. In that context, we express our concern over the repeated attempts to change the demographic constitution of Jerusalem. Israel continues to build illegal settlements in East Jerusalem, while Palestinians there continue to be subjected to attempts to expel them. As for the laws that are imposed on them, they must be repealed.”
2023-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9400 (2023) · source
“Demolition notices for scores of other schools must also be cancelled, as we all believe that the role of education is essential for building stable and prosperous communities, in particular those affected by conflicts. The violence perpetrated by settlers has reached unprecedented levels, with the dangerous patterns seen in Ramallah, Nablus and surrounding villages this year that led to the killing and injuring of Palestinians and damage to property as well. Meanwhile, settlers enjoy immunity, which encourages them to continue to carry out such appalling and unacceptable crimes. The continued attacks threaten to provoke more dangerous clashes and a state of total chaos, with uncontrollable consequences. That is why it is essential for Israel to take genuine steps to put an end to settlers’ violence and deter their acts of aggression.”
2023-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9400 (2023) · source
“We also call for an end to all illegal and repressive practices against Palestinians and Palestinian towns and villages, especially the growing aggressions in the occupied West Bank, including incursions, forced displacement and the demolition of homes. That serves only to increase tensions and undermine peace efforts. With the return of students to their schools, we stress the rights of Palestinian children’s rights to a safe education, which means putting an end to the terrorism and violence that are perpetrated by Israeli authorities and settlers against students while they are on their way to school, present in school and returning home from school. We also stress the need to stop unjust demolitions of schools, such as the demolition conducted last week at Ain Samiya in the West Bank a few days before the beginning of the school year.”
2023-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9400 (2023) · source
“We must intensify the efforts to rebuild confidence among the parties and resume serious and effective negotiations based on the agreed international terms of reference, foremost among them the concept of a two-State solution. We stress that a just, comprehensive and lasting peace cannot be achieved by inciting violence and hate speech. It requires the values of tolerance and peaceful coexistence that we have called for many times, particularly in this Chamber, with a view to ending the enmity and establishing a safe and stable future that responds to the aspirations of present and future generations.”
2023-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9400 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Alhefeiti (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): I thank Mr. Tor Wennesland for his valuable briefing. The deteriorating conditions in the occupied Palestinian territory, including events that have occurred in the past few days, are an inevitable result of the lack of a political settlement between Palestinians and Israelis. The ongoing clashes, incursions and acts of violence have become a bitter daily reality for Palestinians. We are increasingly worried about the consequences of the ongoing escalation, not just for the security and stability of the two peoples immediately concerned but for the entire region. The United Arab Emirates is of the view that it is high time for the international community to bring its full weight to bear in dealing with the Palestinian question as a priority dossier.”
2023-08-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9400 (2023) · source
“Last week, rocket shrapnel fell on a children’s hospital in Kyiv. Reports also refer to the killing or injuring of three children a day as a result of the war. In addition, nearly 2,000 educational institutions have been destroyed due to the ongoing fighting. The most important demand we can make, therefore, is that the legal and moral responsibility for the protection of civilians be assumed, that the suffering of civilians be alleviated, and that the war be brought to an end in line with international law, the Charter of the United Nations, and the principles of sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. The United Arab Emirates expresses its full readiness to work with all partners worldwide to set a serious path forward that would lead to achieving a just and sustainable peace in Ukraine.”
2023-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9399 (2023) · source
“In this regard, we also stress that it is important to respect international law, including international humanitarian law, for it applies equally to all Member States, regardless of the weapons source. The United Arab Emirates urges the parties to the conflict in Ukraine to fully comply with international law, including international humanitarian law, and make every effort to ensure the protection of civilians and the civilian objects necessary for their survival, as well as to respect the basic principles of necessity, proportionality and distinction. The United Arab Emirates is extremely concerned about the consequences of war on the civilians and the worsening of the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. There have been more than a thousand attacks against health- care facilities in the country, an average of two attacks a day.”
2023-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9399 (2023) · source
“In this context, we have expressed our support for the United Nations and its Member States in establishing criteria that would prevent, combat and eradicate illicit trafficking in small arms and light weapons in all its aspects, which was done through the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects and the International Tracing Instrument, which are among the most valuable United Nations initiatives designed to counter and mitigate those risks. The responsibility of preventing weapons diversion in conflicts is that of national authorities. We therefore encourage the authorities to take all the steps necessary to avoid any unforeseen consequences.”
2023-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9399 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Alhefeiti (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I thank Mrs. Izumi Nakamitsu, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, for her valuable briefing, and I welcome the participation of the representative of Ukraine in today’s meeting. The United Arab Emirates reiterates its adamant call to the parties in Ukraine to make further proactive efforts aimed at avoiding the dangers of weapons diversion and at preventing weapons from falling into the hands of terrorists or criminal groups during the storage, transfer or distribution of such weapons and munitions.”
2023-08-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9399 (2023) · source
“Through its active engagement with Armenia and Azerbaijan, the United Arab Emirates will continue its support for all efforts that promote stability, dialogue and peaceful coexistence between the two countries.”
2023-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9397 (2023) · source
“We therefore call on the two parties to continue resolving their differences peacefully through dialogue and diplomatic means, in line with the principles of international law, international norms and the Charter of the United Nations. In that context, the United Arab Emirates encourages Armenia and Azerbaijan to continue engaging constructively and in good faith in the ongoing mediation efforts. We welcome the ongoing talks, including those held recently in Brussels, Moscow and Washington, as such efforts are important to establish lasting peace. We look forward to seeing concrete progress in that regard that leads to meeting the aspirations and interests of both peoples. Now is the time for peace.”
2023-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9397 (2023) · source
“Furthermore, we acknowledge the role of the United Nations in providing humanitarian assistance as stipulated in General Assembly resolutions 46/182 and 58/114. The United Arab Emirates stresses the necessity of providing basic goods — such as food, medicine and fuel — and ensuring that they reach those in need, as well as the necessity of providing medical assistance and care in a timely manner. Moreover, we commend the efforts of the International Committee of the Red Cross, and we welcome the resumption of medical evacuations. We remain concerned about the tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and we call once again on all parties to de-escalate and exercise restraint by avoiding unilateral measures or rhetoric that could result in dire humanitarian consequences or impede the achievement of a lasting peace.”
2023-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9397 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Alhefeiti (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank Ms. Edem Wosornu for her thorough briefing, and I welcome the participation of His Excellency Mr. Ararat Mirzoyan, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Armenia, and the representatives of Azerbaijan, Türkiye and the European Union in this meeting. The United Arab Emirates is closely following the evolving situation along the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan and took note of the letters sent in the past week on developments in the region, both from Armenia to the President of the Security Council and from Azerbaijan to the Secretary-General. We also took note of the Secretary-General’s statement dated 2 August (SG/SM/21896) and appreciate his call to facilitate the passage of humanitarian aid to those in dire need.”
2023-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9397 (2023) · source
“We reiterate that reaching a comprehensive and lasting solution can be realized only through an inclusive national dialogue among all Yemeni stakeholders. We reiterate our full support for the efforts of the United Nations and its Special Envoy to achieve security, stability and prosperity for Yemen and its fraternal people.”
2023-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9396 (2023) · source
“In that context, we highly appreciate the role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in continued support for humanitarian efforts in Yemen, including a new allocation of a $1.2 billion support package and its relentless efforts to renew the truce and launch a comprehensive political process under the auspices of the United Nations. Finally, we affirm that attempts to reignite the war in Yemen do not serve the interests of any party and would have severe consequences for the fraternal Yemeni people, who have endured immense suffering for many years. Prolonging the war by the Houthis exacerbates the threat posed by terrorism to Yemen’s security and stability, especially as Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula continues to launch terrorist attacks.”
2023-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9396 (2023) · source
“The cost of the projects that have been planned and implemented this year has exceeded $300 million. That encompasses strategic projects in the field of clean and renewable energy, such as the Aden solar power plant, which has a capacity of 120 megawatts, and the Mokha solar power plant, which has a capacity of 15 megawatts, with the aim of reducing the energy deficit and carbon emissions. The United Arab Emirates has also supported the health sector in Yemen by rehabilitating 14 hospitals and health centres in Shabwah and allocating $27 million to support the health sector in Sana’a. Additionally, we supported Yemen’s water and agriculture sector through a project establishing the Hassan Dam in Abyan.”
2023-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9396 (2023) · source
“On the other hand, the deterioration of the humanitarian and economic conditions in Yemen as a result of the restrictions imposed by the Houthis on humanitarian organizations, which have also affected private sector companies, demonstrate that the Houthis continue to ignore their responsibilities to the Yemeni people, including the provision of necessary services and the disbursement of salaries. Therefore, the Houthis must first think of the interests of the Yemeni people, devoid of any other agendas, and refrain from taking arbitrary measures that could exacerbate the suffering of the population throughout the country. In the light of the challenges affecting services in Yemen, the United Arab Emirates has focused on supporting service projects for the Yemeni people.”
2023-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9396 (2023) · source
“All parties should refrain from impeding the efforts of the international and regional mediators working to reach a comprehensive political solution to the Yemeni crisis. Achieving peace requires a comprehensive ceasefire and taking practical measures in that regard. Such measures include the release of all prisoners and detainees on the basis of an all-for-all principle, the opening of roads and the lifting of the siege on the city of Taiz to end the suffering of its residents, which has persisted for more than eight years. My country therefore regrets the actions and statements by the Houthis, which have failed to contribute to the confidence-building necessary for resuming the political process.”
2023-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9396 (2023) · source
“In that context, we appreciate the efforts of the United Nations and the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen that have contributed to the success of that operation. Despite those positive developments, we express our sincere condolences and warm sympathy to the family of Mr. Moayad Hameidi, head of the World Food Programme office, and to the Government and people of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The United Arab Emirates reiterates its condemnation of his killing in Taiz governorate. Despite the fragile calm observed in Yemen, we are deeply concerned about the Houthis’ continued attacks along the front lines in several governorates. We renew our call for an immediate cessation of those provocative attacks.”
2023-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9396 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Alhefeiti (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to begin by thanking Mr. Hans Grundberg and Ms. Wosornu for their valuable briefings on the developments in the situation in Yemen, as well as Ms. Amat Al-Hajj for her intervention. I also welcome the participation of the representatives of the Republic of Yemen and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in this meeting. The Yemen file has experienced positive developments over the past week. As we have heard, the five United Nations staff members kidnapped in Abyan governorate in February 2022 were released. Additionally, the process of offloading the FSO SAFER oil tanker was completed, preventing an environmental and humanitarian catastrophe.”
2023-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9396 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, the United Arab Emirates emphasizes its continued solidarity with the fraternal Sudanese people during those difficult circumstances, including by supporting all efforts aimed at ending the crisis.”
2023-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9394 (2023) · source
“We stress in that regard the importance of responding to regional and international diplomatic efforts to address the crisis in the Sudan, the most recent of which was the meeting held in Chad this week by the ministerial mechanism emanating from the Cairo summit of the Sudan’s neighbouring countries. We also welcome the summit’s final communiqué, which stressed the importance of a political solution and dialogue for achieving security and stability. In the context of the United Arab Emirates’ keenness for regional and international cooperation to resolve pressing issues, my country also participated in the first meeting convened by the quartet of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development last month. We stress the need to intensify that momentum and coordinate all efforts closely.”
2023-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9394 (2023) · source
“At the same time, we reiterate our call for the full implementation of the commitments reached in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. In that context, we condemn the killing of a number of humanitarian workers in the Sudan and express our concern at reports of attacks against them and the looting and theft of humanitarian facilities. We must recall that 10 days from today, on 19 August, we will celebrate World Humanitarian Day — an occasion to pay tribute to humanitarian and relief workers and to do everything possible to protect them and their important work. Thirdly, the United Arab Emirates reiterates its call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire, work towards a peaceful solution to the crisis and return to the political track.”
2023-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9394 (2023) · source
“For our part, and in the context of our humanitarian solidarity with the fraternal Sudanese people, the United Arab Emirates has provided them with urgent relief assistance and recently transported by air and sea more than 2,000 tons of medical and food supplies to Port Sudan and the Republic of Chad to support the brotherly Sudanese refugees. We have also set up a field hospital in Chad and opened a coordination office for aid from the United Arab Emirates to support and coordinate humanitarian efforts, and we will continue our support in that regard. Secondly, we stress the importance of the parties adhering to international humanitarian law, including the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure, and unhindered and safe access for humanitarian personnel and supplies to those in need.”
2023-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9394 (2023) · source
“In that context, food and water supplies as well as health services must be provided, as almost half the population is suffering from high levels of food insecurity. Attention must also be paid to the needs of displaced persons and refugees, as their rates are rising sharply, while some neighbouring countries are already facing internal challenges. We therefore appeal to the international community to provide support to the Sudan and neighbouring countries during this difficult period, given the level of needs on the ground and the lack of the required funding received by the United Nations and its humanitarian partners for this year.”
2023-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9394 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Alhefeiti (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank Ms. Martha Pobee and Ms. Edem Wosornu for their comprehensive briefings, and I welcome Ambassador Mohamed to today’s meeting. This meeting comes more than 100 days after the outbreak of the fighting in the Sudan, which has claimed many innocent lives and inflicted immense suffering on the Sudanese people, as mentioned by our briefers today. There is therefore a need to intensify diplomatic efforts to end this crisis in all its dimensions. Accordingly, I would like to emphasize three points. First, efforts must continue to alleviate the dire humanitarian situation facing millions of Sudanese because of the continued fighting and lack of commitment to previously declared truces.”
2023-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9394 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, I note that, since our meetings last year on the situation in Haiti, the Council has continued to hear reports of ever more disturbing developments and horrific atrocities that need an urgent, comprehensive and more effective response from the international community to address those complex challenges and safeguard the people of Haiti and the region as a whole. We cannot allow the escalating spiral of violence and insecurity to continue.”
2023-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9368 (2023) · source
“We welcome the continued efforts of Haiti to broaden inclusive political dialogue and implement the National Consensus for an Inclusive Transition and Transparent Elections, but we also stress that those efforts must be complemented by the constructive engagement of all relevant Haitian stakeholders. In that regard, we reaffirm the important role of BINUH in facilitating that dialogue and welcome the role of the Caribbean Community and the good offices of its eminent persons group to support dialogue among the Haitian parties and assist them in addressing key challenges, including the electoral process and promoting security. I stress that regional engagement is essential to the achievement of peace and stability in Haiti.”
2023-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9368 (2023) · source
“That response should also include continued discussion by the Council of how best to respond to the security situation in Haiti. For its part, the United Arab Emirates will continue to engage constructively in those discussions, including on the renewal of the mandate of BINUH. We reaffirm our full support for BINUH and its efforts to promote security and stability in the country. Secondly, long-term stability in Haiti can be achieved only by simultaneously achieving progress on the political track. That requires the United Nations and the international community to support the process that is Haitian-led and -owned.”
2023-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9368 (2023) · source
“First, we must prioritize addressing growing instability and violence in Haiti. In October last year, the Council took an important step in that regard by establishing sanctions that target criminal gangs and their financiers, who are causing suffering in the country. The Council should now utilize that important tool by ensuring that sanctions are implemented fully and by listing those individuals and entities who meet the sanctions criteria. Furthermore, this effort must be complemented by a response from the international community that strengthens and builds the capacity of the Haitian National Police, thereby enabling them to address the growing and harrowing reports of violence, especially the abhorrent crimes of sexual and gender- based violence, and hold perpetrators accountable.”
2023-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9368 (2023) · source
“In response, popular groups are addressing gang violence by mutilating and burning alive people suspected to be affiliated with those gangs. To make matters worse, climate-change-related disasters, including natural disasters, such as earthquakes and the floods last month, have ravaged the country. They exacerbated the humanitarian and food crises in Haiti and further exacerbated instability in the country. As the Secretary-General stated in his report on the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) (S/2023/492), bold and immediate action is needed to address the security situation in Haiti. That was a clear outcome of the visit to Haiti by the Secretary-General earlier this month. It is against that backdrop that I shall focus my comments today on encouraging such action on two main topics.”
2023-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9368 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Alhefeiti (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I wish to thank Ms. Salvador, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Haiti, Ambassador Biang, Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2653 (2022) concerning Haiti, His Excellency Mr. Holness, Prime Minister of Jamaica, and Ms. Gilles for their valuable briefings. I also welcome the participation in this meeting of the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Haiti and the Dominican Republic and of the representative of Barbados. Haiti is entering an unprecedented and escalating cycle of violence. Gangs are obstructing citizens’ access to basic services. The country is witnessing soaring food and water insecurity. There is widespread poverty and unemployment, and gangs are expanding their operations.”
2023-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9368 (2023) · source
“The leading role of the Security Council and its support for regional efforts, including through the implementation of resolution 2634 (2022), adopted last year on maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, is essential for building upon such efforts. I now resume my function as President of the Council. There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. The meeting rose at 5.10 p.m.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9355 (2023) · source
“In that regard, we note the importance of building on the region’s experience in confronting piracy during the past decade and benefiting from the experiences of other regions in Africa, while ensuring that they are adapted to the local context of States in the Gulf of Guinea. In conclusion, States of the region have shown a clear commitment to strengthening maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, and the international community must remain steadfast in supporting these efforts, including by continuing to build the capacity of those States to address the various security, social and economic challenges they face. We do not want to leave a vacuum that leaves room for piracy and criminal acts.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9355 (2023) · source
“Eliminating piracy and robbery at sea will not be possible without close coordination among all actors, with priority given to locally led solutions. The next 10 years will be decisive in making more innovative, effective and coordinated efforts and in keeping pace with challenges that have become very complex in the region, especially with the increasing mobility of criminal networks within territories and its consequences for the stability of societies. Such efforts would also contribute to improving information exchange and supporting regional frameworks to achieve the goals for which they were set.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9355 (2023) · source
“States of the region, coastal response agencies and independent navies must therefore continue to work together to combat piracy on a regular basis, which also requires consistent international support. That issue has become more pressing since transnational terrorist groups carry out criminal activities in the Gulf of Guinea to finance their operations, including by exploiting porous borders. That is why we believe that, in order to address the illicit activities of piracy and robbery at sea, it is important to work towards addressing environmental degradation exacerbated by climate change and the increasing incidence of illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing by foreign industrial vessels. Those challenges must be addressed with sustained solutions.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9355 (2023) · source