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“There is a real risk of a long-term, intractable conflict in Cameroon, which could have a negative impact on fragile regional stability, with implications for wider international peace and security. We underline the importance of Cameroon's unity and territorial integrity and we believe that our African partners have an important role to play in supporting a sustainable solution to the crisis, including through ECCAS and African Union leadership. We continue to urge the Government of Cameroon to establish a credible, inclusive and purposeful political dialogue. There has been a number of welcome announcements by the Government of Cameroon, but we have to see those turn into reality on the ground. The Peacebuilding Fund provides a real opportunity for the Government of Cameroon to get expert support for its proposals and initiatives.”
2019-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8538 (2019) · source
“We are dealing with a situation that is deteriorating rapidly. There are also reports of human rights violations and abuses by both the security forces of Cameroon and armed separatists and the denial of humanitarian access, which are cause for real concern. We are deeply troubled by reports of the targeting of health facilities and health-care workers, which must stop. We remind all parties that any deliberate targeting of health facilities or health-care workers is a violation of international humanitarian law. We very much welcome the visit by Michele Bachelet, High Commissioner for Human Rights. It is now important that access be achieved for her human rights officials to the affected regions.”
2019-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8538 (2019) · source
“Nevertheless, we very much share the concerns expressed by the Secretary-General in his report (S/2019/430) and we all discussed those concerns at our Arria Formula meeting on 13 May, when we heard testimony from those on the ground, the humanitarian agencies and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs on the worsening humanitarian situation in Cameroon, which is rapidly reaching a crisis point. I recall that the Anglophone crisis has driven more than 560,000 Cameroonians from their homes, including 32,000 refugees into Nigeria. Some 4.3 million people, including some 2.3 million children, are in need of humanitarian assistance. It is the trend that is particularly concerning. As we learned from our humanitarian briefers on 13 May, there has been a huge increase in those numbers over the past year.”
2019-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8538 (2019) · source
“The Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic is an example of how the United Nations, African Union and national efforts can deliver progress towards peace. In that context, the meeting of the Central African Republic-Cameroon bilateral joint commission in Bangui on 6 and 7 May was very welcome. We encourage neighbouring Governments to support implementation of the agreement. The United Kingdom is a long-standing friend and partner of Cameroon. We very much appreciate Cameroon's generosity towards refugees from the Lake Chad Basin and the Central African Republic. We work with Cameroon on tackling the threat from Boko Haram and the Islamic State in West Africa.”
2019-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8538 (2019) · source
“I thank Mr. Fall for what he has had to say and for his efforts. We very much welcome the continued support of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA) to tackle the underlying root causes of conflict in the region, and we believe that national, regional and international cooperation remains key to resolving those challenges. With that in mind, I was pleased to hear and read about the support that Special Representative Fall has been giving to the States members of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) and to its secretariat as they develop their own action plan for reform. I and my colleagues certainly look forward to being updated on that as it approaches finalization and implementation over the rest of the year. I thank Mr. Fall for what he has done in that regard.”
2019-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8538 (2019) · source
“I would like to take the floor in order to clarify the reference to Srebrenica in our statement to the Security Council this morning. The United Kingdom is clear that the Srebrenica massacre was an act of genocide, as confirmed by the judgments of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and the International Court of Justice. The meeting rose at 7.10pm.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“When we receive reports about attacks on civilians, schools, hospitals and medical facilities, we need collectively and individually to be ready to say what we see and to say who is behind it. It can be uncomfortable to do so. It can cut across political priorities or international friendships. But, for the sake of all, we must do it. After all, ifwe do not speak up for other countries' civilians when they are attacked, who will speak up for our own?”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“I hope very much that those gathering evidence of crimes in Syria or against the Rohingya will one day see that evidence presented in effective tribunals in Syria and Myanmar. But if not, those responsible should be held to account wherever national law permits. Accountability is about doing what is right by the victims and survivors of atrocities against civilians, but it is also a key condition for building sustainable peace. If post-conflict efforts to establish good governance, security and the rule of law and, crucially, to maintain peace, are to succeed, then accountability is Vital for the rebuilding of trust and confidence between civilian populations and the parties to the conflict. Let me conclude by saying that the Council has an important role to play.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“Combating impunity is partly about establishing robust mechanisms for justice and accountability. In some cases, international mechanisms, such as the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, the International Criminal Court, sanctions regimes and the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da'esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, which we set up in Iraq, will be the best tools at our disposal. In other cases, accountability can best be delivered through domestic or hybrid mechanisms, such as the Special Criminal Court in the Central African Republic or the establishment of a hybrid court, as provided for in the South Sudan peace agreement. We can also achieve accountability through national prosecution.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“The United Kingdom has a human security policy for our armed forces, and we have published a voluntary national review on the domestic implementation of international humanitarian law. We are very happy to work with anyone else interested in such an approach. In that context, we welcome the focus on the role of local communities in today's open debate, as they not only have an important voice in conflict resolution but are best placed to understand their own environments. We need to hear more from them. Turning to accountability, whatever progress is made on implementation, strengthening the protection of civilians over the next 20 years will also depend on how we collectively address the issue of accountability, including, ofcourse, in the Council.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“Where serious protection failures arise within missions, we will continue to support the Secretariat in holding individuals, contingents and mission leadership accountable and to make sure that we all learn lessons. I agree very much with you, Madam President, that protection is not only a matter for United Nations peacekeeping missions. The primary responsibility to protect all civilians on their territory ofcourse rests with host States - States Members of the United Nations. In order for peace to be enduring and sustainable, host State authorities and civil society actors all have a role to play. I agree very much with what Federico Borello had to say about the need for national plans.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“That is a key part of operational readiness. Peace enforcement operations, mandated or supported by the Council, such as the African Union Mission in Somalia and the Group of Five for the Sahel, must also have strong training and compliance frameworks. It would be good to make sure that the Department of Peace Operations is working with those troop- and police-contributing countries to understand how such training can be most effective and report back on it so that Member States, both trainers and trainees, can improve their performance. The Council should receive regular reporting on mission performance in relation to the protection of civilians, as part of the wider performance reporting under resolution 2436 (2018).”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“We need to work to ensure that wider efforts to improve peacekeeping performance in general include a specific focus on improving the protection of civilians. Better mandating, as we have been asked by the Secretary-General in his Action for Peacekeeping agenda, is of course part of that. But ensuring that protection elements in mandates are translated into clear tasks on the ground will require mission leadership and personnel to understand the practical implementation and implications of their protection duties. There needs to be an integrated approach in missions and across the United Nations if protection strategies are to come off the page and onto the ground. All troop- and police-contributing countries also need to ensure that their uniformed personnel are trained to the required core standards on the protection of civilians.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“However, our priority should be to redouble our efforts to ensure implementation of established international humanitarian law and the Council's resolutions on the protection of civilians and to combat impunity. The protection of civilians should be integrated into the Council's approach to country situations, for example, in monitoring the ceasefire around Al-Hudaydah in Yemen. In some cases, out of necessity, we may need to carve out separate humanitarian tracks from wider conflict resolution efforts, such as cross-border authorizations in Syria. But we must be clear that that cannot substitute for supporting efforts to find viable long-term political solutions to conflict. Eight of the 14 United Nations peacekeeping missions operating around the world are mandated to protect civilians.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“We need to keep strengthening the normative framework and support robust protection for the needs of specific groups who are particularly at risk in conflict situations. Much progress has been made in recent years on the protection of groups such as women and girls, children, internally displaced persons, refugees, journalists and media professionals but it is important that we continue to examine where further developments can be made. That is why we are very proud to be working in the Council with Poland on a draft resolution on persons with disabilities in armed conflict. I very much agree with what the Minister of Germany said with regard to the need for us to be examining the use of high explosives in urban areas.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“A century ago, when international humanitarian law was still in its infancy, civilians represented only 10 to 15 per cent of the total casualties in armed conflict. Today, civilians account for more than 80 per cent of all casualties. As we sit here today, civilians are bearing the brunt of conflicts in Syria, South Sudan, Yemen, Libya, the Lake Chad basin and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The international community's failure to prevent mass atrocities, such as the Srebrenica massacre in 1995 and the genocide against the Tutsi in 1994, remains a stain on our collective conscience. Anyone witnessing the bombing of schools and hospitals in Id1ib or the plight of children starving to death in Yemen might be forgiven for wondering why we have not made no progress since those dark days.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“I want to thank the representative of the United States for his comments, including on the proposed meeting in Bahrain. We look forward to studying the United States Administration's proposals for a viable Israeli-Palestinian peace agreement that addresses the legitimate concerns of both parties. In order to have the best chances of success, the peace process must be conducted in an atmosphere free from violence. We call on all parties to work together to maintain calm.”
2019-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8532 (2019) · source
“We welcome the calls made at the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for the Coordination ofInternational Assistance to Palestinians for enhanced dialogue between the Israeli and Palestinian Governments to address the current fiscal crisis, as well as the offers made to assist the parties in addressing the outstanding fiscal issues adequately and urgently. The United Kingdom continues to believe that substantive peace talks between the parties leading to a negotiated two-State solution, based on the 1967 borders, with agreed land swaps, Jerusalem as a shared capital and a just, fair, agreed and realistic settlement for refugees, is the way to end the Arab- Israeli conflict, provide security and justice to both Israelis and Palestinians and preserve Israel's Jewish and democratic identity.”
2019-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8532 (2019) · source
“The Israeli decision will have significant consequences for stability and security. It is impacting ordinary Palestinians and risks exacerbating the already dire humanitarian and economic situation in Gaza. The United Kingdom continues to have concerns about aspects of the Palestinian system of payments to detainees. We encourage the reform of the system to be needs- based, transparent and more affordable. But that is not justification for withholding agreed tax revenues. A stable Palestinian Authority is in the interests of both Palestinians and Israelis. This is the PA's money. We encourage Israel to reconsider this decision, or find other ways to counteract the risks, while abiding by all signed agreements. Given that the risk of fiscal collapse is very real, we also urge the PA to accept the remaining tax revenues.”
2019-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8532 (2019) · source
“The United Kingdom remains a firmly committed supporter of UNRWA and Palestinian refugees across the Middle East. We will do everything we can to maintain the continuity of essential services at this time. The United Kingdom almost doubled its original core support for UNRWA last year and, over the next two years, the United Kingdom will provide the Agency with up to $100 million. We also recognize the need for UNRWA to reform in order to ensure its sustainability. UNRWA has undertaken significant cost-cutting measures to respond to budget cuts and growing need. We welcome UNRWA's efforts to broaden its donor base. We encourage others to step up with more funding and predictable disbursements. The United Kingdom remains worried about the impact of Israel's decision to withhold tax revenues from the Palestinian Authority (PA).”
2019-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8532 (2019) · source
“The United Kingdom's support for Israel's right to self-defence is unequivocal, but we are equally clear that Israel's action must be proportionate and guard against civilian casualties. We welcome to ceasefire brokered by the United Nations and Egypt and support their efforts to maintain calm. We urge all parties to demonstrate restraint and make progress towards reaching a long- term agreement. As well as creating fear among the Israeli and Palestinian populations and damaging the prospects for peace, this hopeless cycle of violence further undermines the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Against that backdrop, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is a necessary humanitarian and stabilizing force in the region, providing vital services to millions of Palestinian refugees.”
2019-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8532 (2019) · source
“I welcome you back to the Security Council, Madam President. I also thank Special Coordinator Mladenov and Commissioner- General Krahenbiihl for their respective briefings. Since the Council's previous monthly meeting on this issue (see S/PV.8517), we have witnessed the worst violence in Gaza since 2014. The United Kingdom was gravely concerned about that escalation, during which both Israeli and Palestinian civilians were killed. We utterly condemn all rocket fire from Gaza towards Israel, and we are clear that it must stop. It is ultimately the ongoing decision by Hamas to embrace violence and reject the Quartet principles that lies at the heart of the Gazan tragedy.”
2019-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8532 (2019) · source
“The Council has voted on whether to have a meeting on this subject, and we know the result. There is no meeting on the subject. The representative of the Russian Federation is not giving an explanation of vote. He is giving a substantive intervention on a meeting that is not happening. In so doing, Mr. President, he shows disrespect for the Council and for the ruling that you just gave him, asking him to limit his remarks to procedural concerns. I would therefore like to ask you to ensure that the Russian representative follows the rules of the Council, limits his remarks to an explanation of vote and does not give a substantive intervention for a meeting that is not happening.”
2019-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8529 (2019) · source
“Concerning impact, we must ensure that all our efforts here translate into a concrete impact on the ground. To that end, we hope that the next time we gather for this briefing we can learn in some more detail about the outcomes and impact of several of the visits and initiative that have been highlighted today and discuss how Committee members can enhance them.”
2019-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8528 (2019) · source
“However, at the same time, there should be no confusion about the respective mandates and roles of each entity. We have been pleased to see greater alignment of the activity of the Office of Counter-Terrorism with CTED recommendations. We encourage continued cooperation to reduce any duplication, while meeting Member State needs in a timely manner. Key to that is the sharing of CTED reports, wherever possible, and we are pleased to hear that Switzerland has decided to share its assessment report - the first country to do so in line with resolution 2395 (2017). We understand the importance of confidentiality regarding sensitive information but we welcome the move, which improves the delivery of United Nations technical assistance and clarifies the purpose and process for those States that still remain unclear about the CTED assessments.”
2019-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8528 (2019) · source
“In that vein, we are pleased to hear about the efforts of the Monitoring Team to gather updated information on the threat and to continually refine and update the sanctions list and delisting activities. It is key that those remain as current as possible in order to be effective. I would like to reinforce the United Kingdom's support for the 1540 Committee's preparations to review implementation ahead of the 2020 comprehensive review and renewal of the resolution. With regard to transparency, just as no Member State can counter terrorism alone, no single United Nations entity can address the spectrum of challenges and needs that arise alone. We therefore welcome efforts to undertake improved delivery of United Nations counter-terrorism assistance through the United Nations Global Compact and greater cooperation among the Committees.”
2019-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8528 (2019) · source
“We therefore welcome the efforts of the Committees to engage Member States to actively strengthen their counter-terrorism capacities and highlight emerging trends, such as attacks on soft targets and houses of worship and emerging technologies. With the adoption of resolution 2462 (2019) on combating terrorist financing, we also took note of the concerns regarding the potential negative impacts of counter-terrorism on humanitarian action. That is a complex issue but it remains important to better understand the potential consequences for humanitarian actors, who are called on to provide critical assistance in the most difficult and dangerous places. We look forward to a briefing on this topic in the Counter-Terrorism Committee later this week and opportunities to follow up. The Committees must also respond to new updates and information.”
2019-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8528 (2019) · source
“The United Kingdom will continue to be an active and global supporter of counter-terrorism sanctions as a key tool to combat terrorism from Da'esh, Al-Qaida and their affiliates, within the high legal evidence threshold set by the United Kingdom's courts. We welcome the 1540 Committee's closer engagement with international organizations and acknowledge the positive impact that outreach efforts have on assisting Member States' capacity to strengthen national measures and meet their treaty obligations. Let me make three points on the work of the Committees and our collective efforts to address terrorism and the spread of weapons of mass destruction to non-State actors: on responsiveness, on transparency and on impact. Regarding responsiveness, we must ensure that our efforts can respond to evolving dynamics.”
2019-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8528 (2019) · source
“We therefore continue to encourage States and United Nations colleagues to work on the implementation of resolution 2396 (2017) to address returning or relocating foreign terrorist fighters, and we welcome the launch of the United Nations project on advanced passenger information and passenger name records systems to counter terrorist travel. We continue to endorse the call for a global standard of passenger names record data, which is a key pillar for its implementation. We have witnessed terrorist attacks motivated by a range of ideologies, including extreme right-wing terrorism, and we welcome the increased attention that the Counter-Terrorism Committee has given to that issue.”
2019-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8528 (2019) · source
“I thank the Chairs of the Committees for their briefings and the experts who make that work possible, especially in the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team, the Counter- Terrorism Executive Directorate (CTED) and the Group of Experts of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004). While Da'esh has lost territorial control, it remains a threat to international peace and security and a covert network capable of continued destruction. As we have heard, while its core may be regrouping or developing plans for successor organizations, Al-Qaeda may take advantage of a perceived lull to perpetrate attacks and reassert itself.”
2019-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8528 (2019) · source
“Military action alone is not the solution, as recognized by the Council in its December 2017 resolution 2391 (2017) in support ofthe G-5 Sahel Force. Long-term stability will be delivered to the region only if security efforts are accompanied by programmes to address governance, development, human rights and humanitarian issues.”
2019-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8526 (2019) · source
“Any alleged human rights violations need to be fully investigated. Looking forward, we encourage the G-5 Sahel secretariat to finalize the Joint Force's strategic concept of operations, which will both demonstrate a unity of purpose within the Joint Force and boost donor confidence. The challenges facing the Sahel region are becoming progressively more complex. With increasing incidents of terrorism, criminality and inter-community violence in Mali's central regions, we share the Secretary- General's concerns about the spread of insecurity and terrorism to other parts of the region, including into Burkina Faso. We call upon G-5 Sahel countries to expedite their efforts to deploy all their outstanding troops and to fully establish the police component in order to address the growing transborder threat.”
2019-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8526 (2019) · source
“Continuing the close cooperation with the European Union, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali and Operation Barkhane is vital to aid operational efforts. In that regard, we welcome the creation in January of the Coordinating Body for Mali, which serves as a framework to enhance information-sharing and coordination among the various military and security forces present. We also welcome the steps taken to advance the human rights compliance framework and strongly urge continued efforts to further embed and operationalize it across the G-5 Sahel Joint Force. That will not only lead to enhanced civilian protection but also support efforts to win the hearts and minds of the populations that the Joint Force was created to protect, which is crucial to the stabilization of the region.”
2019-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8526 (2019) · source
“Evidence of tangible results from its operations will build the Force's credibility, both regionally and internationally. To aid the Joint Force in overcoming the challenges it faces in terms of funding, and thereby achieving full operationalization, the United Kingdom strongly urges all partners to make good on the financial commitments they have made, with the utmost urgency. On the United Kingdom's part, we have contributed to the European Union's package of support and provided further bilateral contributions, which for the Joint Force alone total approximately $20 million. That is set against the far bigger contribution for the Sahel as a whole.”
2019-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8526 (2019) · source
“May I, like others, start by extending sincere condolences to the Niger and France for the loss of their servicemen and servicewomen. Let me also thank our briefers and welcome to the Council His Excellency Mr. Alpha Barry, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Burkina Faso. As set out in the Secretary-General's report (S/2019/371), there is some clear progress to be welcomed, particularly the resumption of Joint Force operations from January and the deployment of 75 per cent of troops, as of March. We recognize the efforts of the States of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel) to combat cross-border threats despite difficult and adverse circumstances. Now, the Force must accelerate its efforts to achieve full operational capacity and demonstrate that its security capacity is greater than the sum of its parts.”
2019-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8526 (2019) · source
“As my Prime Minister has said, we look forward to working with Mr. Zelensky. The Russian Federation had an opportunity to show willingness to work with the new President, reduce tensions, bring calm and work for peace. Sadly, Russia has continued down its aggressive path instead.”
2019-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8516 (2019) · source
“We have seen an increase in the persecution of ethnic and religious groups such as the Crimean Tatars, including the unlawful detention of 23 Crimeans following recent raids on their homes. There are continuing reports of arbitrary detentions and arrests, forced disappearances and torture of political opponents and minorities. Seventy-three political prisoners are currently being held in Crimea and Russia. It is unacceptable that the Russian Federation has not cooperated with the General Assembly's calls to allow access for the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. I would like to extend my congratulations to Mr. Volodymyr Zelensky on his success in the presidential election. That peaceful election process is a testament to the development of Ukraine's democracy and an example to some of Ukraine's neighbours.”
2019-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8516 (2019) · source
“Rather than creating further obstacles to the reintegration ofthose communities into Ukraine, Russia should focus on implementing the Minsk agreements endorsed by the Council, ending its support for armed separatist formations and ensuring the safe delivery and distribution of humanitarian assistance by international agencies. That is the only way to end the fear and suffering of ordinary people in eastern Ukraine. Last month was the fifth anniversary of Russia's illegal annexation of Crimea. Apart from their illegal seizure of Ukrainian land, infrastructure and economic assets, the Russian authorities have held illegitimate elections and imposed Russian citizenship, law and military conscription on the population in that part of Ukraine.”
2019-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8516 (2019) · source
“Russia sent troops and supported separatists in eastern Ukraine and continues to destabilize those regions, with devastating humanitarian consequences. Last year Russia attacked Ukrainian ships in the Sea of Azov, and it continues to impose daily restrictions on vessels in a blatant attempt to destabilize Ukraine's economy. All those who care about the territorial integrity of Member States and the principle of non-interference should ask Moscow to stop interfering with its neighbour and get off its territory. We therefore condemn President Putin's recent decision on passports, which is further evidence of Russia's aggressive actions aimed at destabilizing Ukraine and undermining its security, sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
2019-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8516 (2019) · source
“It is important that Ukraine is regularly discussed here in the Council. Ms. Mueller told us that the leading cause of death of children in Ukraine is landmines, and that is a grim reminder of the real impact of this ongoing conflict, as also set out by our briefers from the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. Thirteen thousand people have died, 30,000 have been injured and 3.5 million are in need of humanitarian aid in this modern conflict in Europe. Why are we here? We are here because Russia sent troops to Crimea and later grabbed it after an illegitimate pretence of a referendum, held at the barrel of a Russian gun. Russia's actions were clearly illegal. One hundred Member States voted in favour of General Assembly resolution 68/262 in March 2014, and not one country around this table voted with Russia.”
2019-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8516 (2019) · source
“It would be a Sudan respected in the international community of nations. It would bring support and resources from across the globe, both to underpin the resolution of long-standing peace processes, including in Darfur, and to support the Sudan's own economic and social development. It would herald a new chapter in the Sudan's relations with its region and the world. The people of the Sudan have shown incredible bravery and perseverance in their dignified demands for an end to a brutal, unaccountable regime that has impoverished its own people through decades of economic mismanagement. The Sudanese people have forced change in their country. I salute them. Let us stand by them.”
2019-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8513 (2019) · source
“We need to think carefully about how best we tackle those issues after the eventual departure of UNAMID, in particular with regard to what sort of African Union and United Nations presence on the ground is needed to provide the expertise and programmatic ability and ensure a proper flow of financial support to address ongoing challenges. We therefore encourage the African Union and the United Nations to make recommendations to the Council on what those future arrangements should be. The Sudan is at a crossroads. The Transitional Military Council faces a choice. It should listen to the Sudanese people, respect their legitimate demand for civilian rule and enable the transition to a system that respects human rights, democracy and fundamental freedoms, and delivers accountability. Making that choice would mean a new Sudan.”
2019-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8513 (2019) · source
“The international community must not abandon its responsibility to ensure that the handover of UNAMID responsibilities and assets is done appropriately and to those with the capacity to manage the ongoing tasks. There remains a high level of need in Darfur, and the root causes of conflict have not yet been resolved. An immediate step that the Transitional Military Council could take to build confidence and alleviate need would be to abolish the burdensome system of approvals and permits that hinders the delivery of humanitarian assistance.”
2019-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8513 (2019) · source
“We have also seen the negative impact of recent political turmoil on the Darfur peace process, which is currently stalled. It is vital for the future stability of Darfur, but also the wider Sudan and the region, that we as a Council maintain our expectation that progress will be made in finding a peaceful solution to the root causes of the conflict. Throughout UNAMID's drawdown, the United Kingdom has consistently called for a gradual and sensible approach, guided by the situation on the ground, and we share the Secretary-General's assessment that ongoing political and economic uncertainty pose a number of challenges for a responsible exit ofUNAMID and the transition to peacebuilding.”
2019-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8513 (2019) · source
“We believe that there must be justice for the crimes committed by individuals within the former Government of the Sudan. It is right that the Sudanese people should hold those individuals accountable. Of course, we fully support the International Criminal Court and expect the full cooperation of all States with the Court and its Prosecutor. The latest political developments have a direct impact on Darfur. We, like others, are concerned by reports of violent clashes in several locations in recent days, which have resulted in civilian death and injury. In particular, on 15 April, as reported by UNAMID, in the Kalma internally displaced persons (IDP) camp, 16 IDPs were killed. I have a question for the Joint Special Representative for Darfur. What was the response of the two UNAMID formed police units stationed in Kalma to that incident?”
2019-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8513 (2019) · source
“They should seize this opportunity and demonstrate that they are genuinely committed to ending the Sudan's history of violent repression. The people are saying that the Sudan needs a political system that is inclusive, respectful of human rights and the rule of law and properly constitutionally rooted. The United Kingdom stands with the Sudanese people and supports the African Union's call for the Sudan to return swiftly to civilian rule. All need to work together in an inclusive political transition. In particular, women have played a critical role in the protest movement. Their contributions will be vital in the political transition process and the subsequent civilian-led Government. From the beginning, the protestors have demanded accountability. The United Kingdom supports their call.”
2019-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8513 (2019) · source
“Let us admire the bravery and determination of the Sudanese people, which saw the removal of a President who had headed a brutal regime for 30 years. However, the legitimate change that the Sudanese people are demanding has not yet been achieved. The Transitional Military Council must listen to the people, who continue to protest. First and foremost, the authorities must protect the ongoing peaceful protests and continue to exercise restraint. The Sudanese authorities have a responsibility to uphold human rights and fundamental freedoms, including the right to peaceful assembly. There must be no violence and no forced removal of protesters. We are at a moment when the Sudanese authorities have an opportunity to build trust with their people and the international community.”
2019-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8513 (2019) · source
“We all know that today's meeting takes place in uncertain times in the Sudan. The African Union Peace and Security Council issued a clear statement two days ago. Recent developments and what happens over the coming days have an impact on Darfur and, potentially, the wider region. The Council has to consider the implications of these important political developments. I will therefore divide my intervention into two parts: first, on the wider situation in the Sudan; and, secondly, on the impact of that wider situation on Darfur and the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID). On 11 April, we witnessed the climax of four months of peaceful protests demanding change and a better future for the Sudan.”
2019-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8513 (2019) · source
“We all stand to gain from more effective, inclusive peacekeeping if we redouble our efforts to achieve high-ambition targets for women's participation. Flowing from that, I have a question for our briefers, which is simply to ask, in the spirit of taking action, what are the most urgent interventions that they would recommend the United Nations and Member States adopt to make mission environments more women-friendly? What are the best examples of best practices that they have seen in use at the national level to really enable that agenda to make progress?”
2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source
“It is important that we increase the number and proportion of women in peacekeeping, but of course all peacekeepers, male and female, share a responsibility to conduct peacekeeping operations in a gender-sensitive manner, and we are determined to equip our peacekeepers with the skills, knowledge and understanding that this requires. Since November 2016, all United Kingdom military personnel deploying on major international operations have received training on preventing sexual violence in conflict and on the women and peace and security agenda. As a training partner, we are committed to ensuring that the training that we offer personnel from other countries is gender- sensitive. Incorporating gender perspectives in peacekeeping does not concern women alone. Gender equality is everybody's business.”
2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source