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“The East African Community and the African Union are engaged because stability is at risk. As I have said, we should not overstate the risks, nor should we understate them as we consider this issue. Credible, free and fair elections in 2020 are crucial to peace and prosperity in Burundi and across the region. Parties must be allowed to campaign freely in the run-up to the election. In that light, we welcome the registration of political parties as a sign of the opening of political space. We continue to salute the President's decision not to stand in the 2020 elections. The United Kingdom reiterates the African Union's call for the Government of Burundi and the political parties in that country to work together for the smooth conduct of the next elections.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8465 (2019) · source
“Let me join others in thanking today's briefers for their updates on the situation in Burundi. We welcome the efforts and dedication of former PresidentBenjamin Mkapa in support ofthe EastAfrican Community-led intra-Burundi dialogue. We now look to the East African Community and the Government of Burundi to take that work forward. We very much encourage the region to remain engaged. We think that the support of the region is vital to stability in Burundi. I would just like to say that I listened very carefully to what some colleagues have said about this. I would say to them that we should of course not overstate the risks, nor can we understate them. No member of the Council should need reminding of the terrible consequences of inter-ethnic tension that we have seen in the region in the past.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8465 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, I reiterate the United Kingdom's full support for Ukraine's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, including within its internationally recognized borders and territorial waters. We look forward to discussing the situation in Ukraine further at the forthcoming General Assembly debate on 20 February. I take note of the Russian Ambassador's enthusiasm for Security Council meetings on Ukraine and will look forward next time to hearing about what Russia will be doing to meet its obligations and end to the suffering of the people of Ukraine.”
2019-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8461 (2019) · source
“Those actions are not in conformity with the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and they are a blatant attempt to destabilize Ukraine by harming the economic activities of the other ports of Berdyansk and Mariupol, hampering Ukraine's ability to manage its economy. Let me be clear. Russia's actions in Ukraine have no basis in international law. We cannot and will not ignore such actions. They represent a serious challenge to the international rules-based order. This is an order that benefits us all and keeps us safe. In order to protect it, the international community must continue to stand united and remain focused on Russia's behaviour and its attempts to integrate Crimea into Russia, including through the construction of a bridge across the Kerch Strait.”
2019-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8461 (2019) · source
“We also object to it owing to the Russian Government's appalling treatment of many of those who live there. Human rights violations are prevalent. Ethnic and religious groups such as the Crimean Tatars are persecuted. Despite calls in the relevant General Assembly resolutions for the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to visit Crimea, Russia continues to refuse. We, the international community, must stand united and call on Russia to release all political prisoners and allow urgently needed, unrestricted access for human rights monitoring organizations immediately. Again, what does the Russian Federation not want the world to see? Less than three months ago, the Russian authorities admitted to using force in the Black Sea to seize three Ukrainian naval vessels, injuring three Ukrainian servicemen.”
2019-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8461 (2019) · source
“In response to Russia's plans for an illegal and illegitimate referendum in Crimea, on 15 March 2014 the Security Council voted on draft resolution S/2014/l89, which reaffirmed the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of Ukraine, and noted that Ukraine had not authorized the referendum and that it had no validity. Russia vetoed that draft resolution. Following the illegal and illegitimate referendum in Crimea on 16 March 2014, on 27 March 2014 the General Assembly adopted resolution 68/262, which was supported by 100 member States and affirmed the General Assembly's commitment to the territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders and underscored the invalidity of the referendum. We object to the illegal annexation of Crimea not only because it is illegal.”
2019-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8461 (2019) · source
“A further example of Russian attempts to destabilize Ukraine is the illegitimate elections in the non-Government-controlled territories of the so-called Luhansk People's Republic and Donetsk People's Republic in the Donbas in November 2018. That represents a clear breach of the Minsk agreements and unnecessarily increases tensions. Russia could use its considerable influence on the Russian-backed separatists to encourage them to comply with their Minsk commitments. Instead, Russia fuels the conflict by supplying weapons and personnel to the armed formations. Next month marks the fifth anniversary of the illegal annexation of Crimea by Russia, and it is worth reminding ourselves of the facts.”
2019-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8461 (2019) · source
“It is unable to do so because of Russia's repeated refusal to support the Special Monitoring Mission. That threatens the ceasefire and ultimately the security of Ukraine and the wider region. The raft of incidents that Russia has yet to provide an explanation for only reinforces that conclusion - for example, the downing of an SMM long-range unmanned aircraft near the Ukraine-Russia border, outside Ukraine Government control last year. Just last week, the SMM. twice observed the use of the Russian electronic jamming system Zhitel in the Donbas. I would ask the Russian Ambassador to ensure his country's support for the Special Monitoring Mission and to allow its personnel to observe. I would ask what people have to hide.”
2019-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8461 (2019) · source
“Those actions have a tragic impact on the lives okarainian civilians. As the French Ambassador said, in the five years since this conflict began, more than 12,800 people have lost their lives. Almost 25,000 have been injured, and 3.4 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance. Russia bears a heavy responsibility for the ongoing loss of life. Despite the parties recommitment to the ceasefire on 29 December 2018, violations are increasing and there continues to be military activity in the disengagement zones. However, our understanding of the situation within non-Government-controlled territory is limited because the Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe is unable to carry out its mandate.”
2019-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8461 (2019) · source
“I would like to thank all of our briefers. The Russian Ambassador spoke at length and in colourful and imaginative language about many other actors as he introduced the topic, but he said nothing about Russia's role. The German Ambassador - an eyewitness to the Minsk agreements - showed us why, with his account of the events of the time and Russia's actions. The United Kingdom welcomes this opportunity to discuss the repeated violations of Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity at the hands of Russia. Russia's aggression towards Ukraine is not limited to the Donbas and Crimea. Russia seeks to undercut Ukraine at every opportunity, undermining the ceasefire, supplying the Russian-backed separatists with weapons and calling illegitimate elections - all in breach of the Minsk agreements.”
2019-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8461 (2019) · source
“Of course, that is very pertinent to UNOCT through its strategy, as endorsed by the General Assembly. We have much in common. We all want to protect our countries, peoples, communities and values, all of which terrorists threaten. That threat requires a multidimensional response. It requires us all to work together, and we must use and improve all of the tools at our disposal to meet our responsibilities and obligations.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“Let me reiterate our support for Executive Director Coninsx and her determination to ensure that CTED continues to fulfil its mandate, conferred upon it by the Council, in a comprehensive manner that takes into account the full spectrum of counter-terrorism issues, including prevention, human rights and gender, for example, as well as legal, law enforcement, border security and other such matters. As terrorism adapts, so too must we ensure that our responses reflect contemporary realities. Let me also express my support for what Assistant Secretary-General Coninsx said about not only the importance of the Madrid guiding principles in and of themselves, but also the way in which they were developed in an inclusive fashion with a range of actors.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“We welcome the active United Nations responses to the threat outlined in the report and would also like to take the opportunity to thank the Office of Counter- Terrorism for its work in developing the multi-year appeal and the comprehensive and detailed information shared with Member States on capacity-building activities. We all have a complicated task before us. We have just agreed on a very interesting and substantive programme of work and list of activities for the Counter- Terrorism Committee, and we know that it is key that we remain responsive to emerging trends and dynamics.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“Member States, of course, bear the primary responsibility to do so, and many of the obligations fall to national actors, but where additional capacity-building is needed, we need CTED to identify gaps and UNOCT and other United Nations partners to support efforts to fill those gaps. In doing so, they should work closely with civil society, the private sector, experts and specialized United Nations agencies and partners, taking advantage of respective expertise and capability. It is very important that all work closely together. Once again, let me welcome the personal leadership of Under-Secretary-General Voronkov and Assistant Secretary-General Coninsx in this area. It is also important, however, that there be no confusion with regard to mandates in the eyes of Member States.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“At the United Nations, we encourage both CTED and the United Nations Office of Counter- Terrorism (UNOCT) to focus on concrete actions in that regard, as outlined in resolution 2242 (2015), the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and CTED's recent mandate. I just want to reiterate that that is in response to a real threat and is therefore about delivering real-world counter-terrorism effectiveness. The Council's counter-terrorism framework lays out a carefully negotiated set of obligations and mandates to ensure that States can most effectively prevent and counter the threat.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“We know that many women's organizations are on the front line doing important work in the areas of early warning, building resilience and rehabilitation and reintegration. We were pleased to contribute to the recent report of the United Nations Development Programme and the International Civil Society Action Network, entitled Invisible Women: Gendered Dimensions of Return, RehabilitationandReintegration.Allofthatunderscores the importance of integrating gender as a cross-cutting issue. In the United Kingdom, our national action plan on women and peace and security includes strategic targets pertaining to preventing violent extremism, and we have a cross-cutting counter-terrorism gender strategy.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“We have also seen the disruption that unmanned aerial systems, or drones, can cause, and we are ramping up our efforts to ensure that our responses and the tools we have at hand keep pace with the evolving challenges. The report of the Secretary-General (S/2019/103) highlights the roles of women. We have seen in many places women exploited to carry out attacks, taking advantage of cultural and gender stereotypes and operational loopholes. Women are also victims of horrific acts of terrorism, including, infamously, sexual violence at the hands of Da'esh. The Council has made efforts to ensure accountability for Da'esh through resolution 2379 (2017). At the same time, women have also been key partners in prevention and response.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“In the United Kingdom, we have a new counter- terrorism and border-security bill going through our system, which aims to ensure that law enforcement and intelligence agencies have the powers that they need to help keep the country safe from the threat posed by terrorism and hostile State activity. We are seeing increased concerns about violence perpetrated by groups ascribing themselves to extreme right-wing ideologies. In 2016, National Action became the first right-wing group to be proscribed in the United Kingdom. At that time, the Home Secretary said that National Action was a racist, anti-Semitic and homophobic organization that stirred up hatred, glorified violence and promoted a vile ideology. It has absolutely no place in a Britain that works for everyone.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“Returning and relocating foreign terrorist fighters, frustrated travellers and individuals or small groups perpetrating attacks with little centralized direction all mean that we must ensure that our prevention measures and responses are tailored to the current threat. No State can do that alone. We have previously mentioned to the Council that we have invited the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) to conduct an assessment of the United Kingdom. That is not only because we hope that we have a good story to tell and good practices and experiences to share, but also because we value the opportunity to learn from other States and engage in dialogue. We would encourage others to do the same and invite CTED to carry out assessments.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“However, Da'esh is still the most significant terrorist threat to the United Kingdom, and therefore it remains a top counter-terrorism priority for my country. Even with the prospect of losing all territory, Da'esh continues to pose a threat to international peace and security around the world. While it has transitioned into a more diffuse and networked structure, Da'esh retains its leadership and capacity to inspire and encourage others to do great harm. The group's attacks not only take innocent lives, but threaten the safety and cohesion of all of our communities. I echo what the Russian Ambassador said about the importance of cutting terrorists off from sources of finance. We know that this is a threat that moves fast and takes on different forms.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“Let me start by thanking very sincerely Under-Secretary-General Vladimir Voronkov and Assistant Secretary-General Michele Coninsx for their briefings and ongoing efforts to work with Member States on strengthening counter- terrorism. We also thank the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team for its contribution. It is as pleasing as ever to hear from both of them how closely they are working together. We welcome that very much. I thought that the example that Michele Coninsx provided with regard to the Lake Chad basin was comprehensive and very valuable. The United Kingdom is proud that, as a leading member of the Global Coalition, it has made a key contribution to the progress made against Da'esh.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“The United Kingdom urges the African Union to continue to strengthen its capacities in this regard by making effective use of information gathered through the Continental Early Warning System, and greater use of preventive diplomacy and mediation practices.”
2019-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8456 (2019) · source
“We urge all such private sector organizations to ensure that their actions do not cross the line between legitimate security service provision and irresponsible or destabilizing activities. There may be a role for the relevant Security Council sub-committees to consider whether there is evidence that any such actors have perpetuated or exacerbated conflict or instability. In closing, I would like to pay tribute to the ongoing efforts of the African Union and African subregional organizations to prevent unconstitutional changes of Government. This includes preventing the use of mercenaries to destabilize or replace democratically elected Governments.”
2019-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8456 (2019) · source
“The United Kingdom remains committed to raising standards in the private security industry. In this regard, we welcome the important work of the Montreux Document Forum and the International Code of Conduct Association (ICoCA). We urge all States, companies and non-governmental organizations that employ private security companies to recognise ICoCA membership and certification to relevant standards in their contracting process and to abide by the International Code of Conduct for Private Security Providers. In this context, the United Kingdom is troubled by reports of the involvement of some private military companies in destabilizing activities in a range of countries. This is particularly troubling when those countries - such as the Central African Republic, Syria, Ukraine or Venezuela - are on the Security Council's agenda.”
2019-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8456 (2019) · source
“Some have links to serious and organized crime threats, including the trafficking of small arms and light weapons and the illegal exploitation of resources. Their activities can undercut the rules-based international system which the Council was designed to uphold. Where this occurs, we should bring the full range of mechanisms at the Council's disposal to bear, including sanctions regimes. As you pointed out, Sir, it is important to draw a distinction between mercenaries - a term clearly defined in international humanitarian law - and properly regulated and responsible private security companies. The legitimate global private security industry provides an essential service, supporting diplomatic, commercial and humanitarian activity in complex environments around the world.”
2019-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8456 (2019) · source
“That is why we are stimulating high-quality investment into Africa to create wealth, build infrastructure and create jobs. It is why we are supporting Africa's youth in accessing life-changing education and skills. And it is why we support so strongly the empowerment of women and girls, so that African development can be truly inclusive and therefore truly sustainable. The holistic approach we take to supporting Africa's security and stability must also be applied to the modern mercenary phenomenon. We must recognize that it is not just a source of conflict, but a symptom of underlying causes of instability. Mercenary groups thrive where there are fragile State institutions, a culture of impunity, weak rule of law and extreme poverty.”
2019-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8456 (2019) · source
“That includes the link between their activities and barriers to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 16 on peace, justice and strong institutions. We are committed to supporting our African partners in achieving their vision of a more peaceful and prosperous continent. We are working jointly to tackle a range of shared security challenges, and we are working on the provision of capacity- building for African security and justice institutions and training for African peacekeepers. We are also committed to aligning our development support with initiatives that will foster Africa's long- term stability. It is clear that there is a mutually reinforcing link between stability and security and prosperity and growth.”
2019-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8456 (2019) · source
“I offer Equatorial Guinea a warm welcome to the Security Council and congratulate it on assuming the presidency for the month of February. I also thank and congratulate the Dominican Republic for its excellent stewardship of the Council in January. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General, His Excellency Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat, and His Excellency Mr. Richard Sezibera for their briefings today. Let me also wish a very happy new year to our Chinese colleagues. The United Kingdom welcomes this debate and the focus on stability, conflict prevention and peacebuilding during Equatorial Guinea's presidency of the Council. The United Kingdom recognizes the deeply negative effect that contemporary forms of mercenary activity can have.”
2019-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8456 (2019) · source
“The Syrian regime should not politicize humanitarian assistance. For our part, the United Kingdom will continue to fund humanitarian assistance according to need, and not by any other criteria. Those funds from the United Kingdom have been distributed by the United Nations and its humanitarian partners all over Syria, as set out in the various documents and reports of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and others. The Syrian crisis has been the object of the United Kingdom's biggest-ever humanitarian response. We have mobilized $3.5 billion in support since 2012, including a new commitment of over $450 million at the most recent pledging conference in Brussels. Let me close by saying I agree entirely with the French Ambassador's comments about reconstruction.”
2019-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8454 (2019) · source
“In that regard, the United Kingdom is deeply concerned about conditions in former opposition-held areas that the regime now controls. Claims that life there has returned to normal are false. People there risk arbitrary detention, conscription and discrimination based on their perceived attitude towards the Al-Assad regime. That is clearly not an environment for a safe, dignified and voluntary refugee return - the conditions set out by the Office ofthe United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Up to one-third of people living in areas that have changed control in the past year are in so-called hard- to-reach areas. They are hard to reach only because the Syrian authorities do not allow the United Nations sustained humanitarian presence in those areas and, thus, humanitarian needs are particularly severe. Again, this is unacceptable.”
2019-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8454 (2019) · source
“This must now be followed through on the ground and in reality. The second convoy is vital, but it will not alone solve the problem. Our focus must be on ensuring quality access for the United Nations and its humanitarian partners. That means access for the United Nations to independently assess needs, deliver assistance and monitor the impact of that assistance. We urge the Syrian authorities and those with influence over them to ensure that this happens. In 2018, the United Nations asked the Syrian authorities to undertake 1,382 missions. Over half were never approved. We should all be able to agree that this is unacceptable. Let me say that I agree with the Russian Ambassador's comment that the politicization of humanitarian assistance is unacceptable.”
2019-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8454 (2019) · source
“We remain highly concerned for the 3 million vulnerable people in the area - over 2 million of whom are entirely reliant on cross-border aid. Fifty per cent of the population of that area have been displaced from their homes, sometimes multiple times, stretching scarce resources beyond their limits and putting further strain on host communities. We must not lose sight of the risks. Under-Secretary-General Lowcock has spoken of a catastrophic humanitarian impact if a military intervention takes place. It is vital that the ceasefire negotiated by Russia and Turkey be maintained. The situation of the estimated 42,000 people in Rukban remains of serious concern. Eight children have died there in the past month. Sustained humanitarian access is crucial. It is welcome to hear that verbal approvals have been given and security guarantees made.”
2019-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8454 (2019) · source
“Let me begin, if I may, by welcoming Belgium and Germany to the role, with Kuwait, of humanitarian co-penholders and by thanking Kuwait and Sweden for their outstanding efforts, especially the renewal in December of resolution 2449 (2015), on cross-border aid to Syria, for another year. Let me also set out the United Kingdom's full support for Special Envoy of the Secretary-General Pedersen and our ongoing belief that only a political solution, based on resolution 2254 (2015), can bring sustainable peace. Today, I am going to focus my comments on humanitarian issues. Let me take Under-Secretary- General Mark Lowcock's four points as a guide. First, in north-west Syria, the United Kingdom is concerned about the growing presence of Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham and the implications of any increase in violence for the ongoing humanitarian response.”
2019-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8454 (2019) · source
“Let me take the opportunity to express our thanks to Special Representative Spehar and her team for their work on the island during the last six months, to the Secretary-General for keeping his good offices at disposal of the parties, and to Jane Holl Lute for her ongoing consultations. The United Kingdom will continue to support the sides in their efforts to achieve a settlement, and we stand ready to play our part in any future talks.”
2019-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8453 (2019) · source
“The C-34 plays a vital role in scrutinizing peacekeeping policy and making informed, strategic and balanced recommendations on a range of policy issues in its reports. However, as our Russian colleagues have rightly pointed out, the C-34 is mandated to "comprehensively review" all aspects of cross-cutting peacekeeping policy. That does not imply that the C-34 has a right of veto over policy implementation or that it can obstruct the Security Council's ability to make decisions on matters of international peace and security. We would not want to see the C-34's functions exceeding the terms ofthe powers prescribed in Chapter IV, Article 10 of the United Nations Charter.”
2019-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8453 (2019) · source
“The language in today's resolution needed updating since our last discussion six months ago to reflect the important developments on the integrated performance-policy framework for all peacekeeping operations, including resolution 2436 (2018) on peacekeeping performance, which was adopted unanimously by the Council in September 2018 (see S/PV.8360). Our language closely mirrors that of resolution 2450 (2018) on the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) on under which was also adopted unanimously in December 2018 (see S/PV.8436), and on which the Russian delegation jointly led negotiations. We do not accept the argument that the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations (C-34) must approve, endorse or authorize any new developments in peacekeeping policy before the Secretariat can implement it.”
2019-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8453 (2019) · source
“I took note of the Russian representative's views on the language in paragraph 18 of the resolution, on cross-cutting peacekeeping issues. We tried very hard throughout this process to take all delegations' views into consideration and find a way through. As Council members are aware, the language that we have used in this resolution is an exact replica ofthe language agreed upon by the Council in other peacekeeping mandates, including resolution 2445 (2018) on the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei, which we adopted unanimously in November 2018 (see S/PV.8400).”
2019-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8453 (2019) · source
“Jane Holl Lute, and her work to reach agreement on terms of reference for resuming talks within a foreseeable horizon. UNFICYP plays an important role in supporting the settlement process, through its contribution to peace and stability on the island and in creating the conditions for settlement talks. At the same time, it should also support a return to normal conditions on the island. We therefore welcome the emphasis in resolution 2453 (2019) on enhanced dialogue and cooperation to build trust and mutual understanding between the communities, including our collective call for the sides and relevant parties to develop new mechanisms to achieve that end. We also support the continued focus on the important contribution of women, youth and civil society in the role of education in promoting a culture of peace and reconciliation.”
2019-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8453 (2019) · source
“The United Kingdom welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2453 (2019) today and the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP). I would just like to thank all members of the Security Council for their support in bringing these negotiations to a successful conclusion. We continue to be strong supporters of a just and lasting settlement to reunite Cyprus based on the internationally accepted model of a bicommunal, bizonal federation, and we endorse the Secretary-General's view that prospects remain alive for a comprehensive settlement. Through the unanimous adoption of this resolution today we are sending a clear message to all sides to work towards the resumption of talks through constructive engagement with the United Nations consultant, Ms.”
2019-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8453 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, let me again thank the Chair of the Committee for her ongoing commitment. I would also like to reiterate the importance of the sanctions regime in the Sudan and to express our hope that all members of the Committee will be constructive as we approach the renewal of the sanctions regime established by resolution 1591 (2005) next month.”
2019-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8446 (2019) · source
“While this was not discussed by the Committee, I would also like to take this opportunity to say a few words about the current situation in the Sudan with regard to the ongoing protests. The United Kingdom is concerned about the current situation. The use of lethal force and arbitrary detentions by the security forces in response to peaceful protests is unacceptable and should stop. We are appalled by reports that the security forces have used tear gas and violence inside hospitals against those being treated and doctors who are providing medical assistance. We repeat our calls for restraint in policing the protests, the release of detainees and accountability for those killed. The Government of the Sudan's response to the protests will shape the United Kingdom's approach to engagement in the coming months and years.”
2019-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8446 (2019) · source
“They were, first, that sexual violence be elevated as a stand-alone designation criterion; secondly, that the Panel of Experts be granted adequate resources and expertise to investigate sexual violence and that the Committee explicitly request the Panel to investigate and document alleged incidents of sexual violence in Darfur; thirdly, that any future benchmarking process for the possible lifting of targeted sanctions include the provisions related to sexual violence in resolution 2429 (2018) and the prevention and accountability measures required under resolutions 1960 (2010) and 2106 (2013). The United Kingdom expresses its support for those recommendations and for the continued efforts of Special Representative Patten and her Office to address the worrying prevalence of sexual violence in the Sudan.”
2019-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8446 (2019) · source
“An agreement on the framework and its complete implementation are necessary if the Sudanese armed forces and rapid support forces are to be delisted from the Secretary-General's reports on sexual violence in conflict. However, I would like to draw attention to the important recommendations made to the Committee by Ms. Patten.”
2019-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8446 (2019) · source
“The Chair also noted in her remarks that the Committee was briefed by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Pramila Patten. During her briefing, the Special Representative reminded the Committee that conflict- related sexual violence remains widespread in Darfur and that survivors and first-hand witnesses regularly identify members of the security forces as perpetrators. She also highlighted the fact that sexual violence continues to be chronically underreported owing to fear of reprisals, acute stigma, a lack of protection for victims and inaction on the part of law enforcement. The United Kingdom welcomes the Government's engagement on a framework of cooperation to prevent and address conflict-related sexual violence.”
2019-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8446 (2019) · source
“However, the clashes in Jebel Marra are a stark reminder that the situation in Darfur is not yet normalized and remains fragile. It is therefore incumbent on the Council to ensure a responsible drawdown of UNAMID and to hold the Government to account for progress on achieving the exit benchmarks and indicators, as we agreed in presidential statement S/PRST/2018/19, adopted in December. In addition, the arms embargo continues to be violated by all armed groups and the Government of the Sudan. The Panel's report details the destabilizing flow of weapons into and out of Darfur. We call on all parties to adhere to the arms embargo and remind the Government of the Sudan of the requirement to request approval from the 1591 Committee for transfers of military material to Darfur.”
2019-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8446 (2019) · source
“We have heard during briefings on the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) that these clashes have resulted in a significant number of civilian casualties, new displacements and human rights violations and abuses perpetrated by all sides. The reports ofindiscriminate shootings, the looting and burning of villages and conflict-related sexual violence are particularly alarming. There have been welcome improvements in the security situation in some parts of Darfur, and we saw some progress in the peace process with the signing of a pre-negotiation agreement by the Sudan Liberation Army-Minni Minawi and the Justice and Equality Movement with the Government of the Sudan in Berlin in December.”
2019-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8446 (2019) · source
“In relation to the activities of the Panel of Experts, the United Kingdom welcomes the increased cooperation of the Government of the Sudan. However, we note the concerns that have been raised with regard to the regular presence of Government officials at some of the Panel's meetings. We therefore encourage the Government of the Sudan to cooperate with the Panel with full respect for its independent and investigative mandate. As noted by the Chair, the Panel recently transmitted its final report to the Committee, in which it singled out the clashes between the Sudan Liberation Army-Abdul Wahid and the Government of the Sudan forces in the Jebel Marra region of Darfur as the main development during the reporting period.”
2019-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8446 (2019) · source
“The United Kingdom continues to support fully the 1591 sanctions regime and the Panel of Experts, annd I would like to thank the Panel for its ongoing efforts to provide the Committee with a comprehensive analysis of the implementation of the sanctions regime and the wider political and security dynamics in the Sudan and the region. I take issue with the Russian delegation's depiction of the position of the United Kingdom and of Western countries on sanctions in general and on the Sudan in particular, which has no relation to the facts. Sanctions regimes and the criteria that underpin them are agreed on by the Council, as set out in the Charter of the United Nations. That is proper and right. The United Kingdom will continue to act objectively on this and all sanctions regimes, and we encourage all our colleagues to do likewise.”
2019-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8446 (2019) · source
“Like others, I would like to start by thanking Ambassador Wronecka, Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) concerning the Sudan, for her briefing and for her continued efforts as Chair, based of course on her considerable personal experience. It is disappointing that owing to a lack of consensus within the Committee she was unable to give a more comprehensive briefing on her activities. The subsidiary bodies of the Security Council, including its Sanctions Committees, are a vital part of our collective work to maintain international peace and security. We rely on and require the wider United Nations membership to implement the sanctions regimes that the Council agrees on, and we have a responsibility to demonstrate transparency in the Committees' conduct of their work.”
2019-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8446 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, the United Kingdom welcomes the recent steps that have been taken to foster stability in Mali. Now is the time for further action. Rapid progress is needed with regard to the implementation ofthe peace agreement in a full, effective and inclusive manner, while political security and development efforts, particularly in central Mali, are intensified. The United Kingdom stands ready to support such progress. We are increasing our diplomatic presence in Mali, the Niger and Chad. We have deployed Chinook helicopters to support Operation Barkhane, which provide logistical support for the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel. Our Department for International Development has spent $317 million across the Sahel in the past four to five years, and we will significantly increase our development assistance in coming years.”
2019-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8445 (2019) · source