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“If I understood the Ethiopian Ambassador correctly, let me also welcome IGAD's intention to approach the Security Council to discuss any proposal to deploy troops to support the Agreement. As our briefers made clear, some significant progress has been made since the revised Peace Agreement was signed, which we warmly welcome. That includes in particular the establishment of key transitional bodies, the return of Rick Machar and other opposition leaders to Juba for the Peace Day celebrations, the release of some prisoners and the holding of National Pre-transition Committee meetings, all of which is to be welcomed. I was struck by the Swedish Ambassador's comment about the tangible sense of hope that he perceived while he was there and that everything we do must be to sustain that hope.”
2018-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8403 (2018) · source
“May I thank all of the briefers for sharing their assessment of progress in South Sudan following the visit. It is important and welcome to see such joint African Union-United Nations activity. The signing of the revised Peace Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan, in September, was a significant moment in the peace process. Let me again publicly take the opportunity to welcome that important step taken by the parties. We also applaud the role of the region. The deal would not have been agreed without the work of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), and in particular by Ethiopia, the Sudan, Uganda and Kenya. We welcome their engagements in monitoring progress and holding the parties to account for implementing the Agreement.”
2018-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8403 (2018) · source
“I made it clear earlier that military action alone is not the solution to this issue, and I outlined some of what the United Kingdom has done to that end. With that in mind, we welcome the recalibration of the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel and the launch of the United Nations Support Plan, which provides an important framework for addressing the structural impediments to development, peace and security in the region in a more integrated manner, and the issues in the Sahel more generally, which, as I said before, go back decades. We also welcome the continuing role taken by the Peacebuilding Commission in mobilizing commitments and partnerships between the United Nations system, the countries of the Sahel and other international and regional partners with a view to advancing implementation of the Integrated Strategy.”
2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source
“The United Kingdom recognizes the contribution of the regional actors working for stability in the Sahel, including MINUSMA, Operation Barkhane and the EU missions, and we support the technical assistance and training they are providing. Enhance coordination is key to ensuring that the various stabilization efforts have maximum impact and avoid duplication. We commend the EU's role in managing the coordination hub so far, and recognize its intention to transfer the hub to the G-5 Sahel once it has the capacity to receive and host it. To that end, we strongly urge the G-5 Sahel to accelerate the establishment of the support group that will serve as a platform for exchanges and coordination with national, regional and international partners.”
2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source
“We also strongly urge all partners to make good on the financial commitments they have made to the Joint Force as soon as possible in order to ensure that it becomes even more of a reality as quickly as it can. The United Kingdom reiterates its support for the G-5 Sahel Joint Force. To that end we have contributed 15.5 per cent of the package of support of the European Union (EU) to the Joint Force as well as pledging Â£2 million in bilateral support, and we have deployed three Chinook helicopters to the Sahel to support Operation Barkhane. That is on top of the approximately $200 million that we have provided to the Sahel in development and humanitarian assistance between 2018 and 2019.”
2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source
“We welcome the steps already taken to advance the compliance framework and encourage continued efforts to embed and make it operational throughout the G-5 Sahel Joint Force. The protection of civilians and the operationalization of the framework are vital to maintaining the support and consent of the populations that the Joint Force was created to protect. Moving forward, we want to encourage the G-5 Sahel secretariat to finalize the Joint Force's strategic concept of operations, which will both demonstrate unity of purpose within the Joint Force and boost donor confidence. We call on the G-5 Sahel countries to expedite their efforts to deploy all their outstanding troops and fully establish the police component in order to address the growing transborder threat that the region is facing. I welcomed Mr.Sidikou's bluntness this morning.”
2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source
“The United Kingdom is particularly encouraged by the successful deployments of troops and the conduct of six Joint Force operations on the boundary zones; the full operationalization of the three sector headquarters and the launch of the Sahel security and defence colleges. We recognize the bravery and dedication of the G-5 Joint Force in what Mr. Lacroix described as an alarming security situation. We were also pleased to see the update on the human rights and international humanitarian law compliance framework. The United Kingdom emphasizes the importance of ensuring that the operations of the Joint Force are conducted in full compliance with international law, including international humanitarian law and international human rights law.”
2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source
“All those components are therefore not only individually but collectively vital, and it is the core task of all in leadership roles, whether in New York, Nouakchott or on the ground, to ensure that those efforts are connected, sequenced and effective. And it would help the Council if we could hear more about those joint activities in practice as well as in theory. As the Secretary-General's report (S/2018/1006) sets out, there is clear progress to applaud. We recognize the leaders and the personnel of the G-5 Sahel States for continuing their efforts to unite and work together despite difficult and adverse circumstances.”
2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source
“There are economic and social issues that go back decades and that underpin the instability in the Sahel. Our development work must address those long-standing causes of the instability we see while also emphasizing individual rights. The Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-S Sahel) needs to tackle terrorism and create the space for Governments and international organizations to safely deliver services. The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), of course, is a crucial component of assisting Governments in that space. In Mali in particular, we need to focus on the peace process and recommit to it.”
2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source
“Let me also thank today's briefers. The challenges facing the Sahel region are complex and becoming increasingly so. The United Kingdom is concerned about the increasing incidence of terrorism, criminality and intercommunity violence in central Mali. We share the Secretary-General's concerns about the spread of insecurity and terrorism to other parts of the region, including eastern Burkina Faso. Many speakers today have talked about the importance not only of security - although that is key - but also about development, and the wider economic development and provision of services that are required. We can see our 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in action in this region. There is not one single element that can ensure success alone. All of them are needed.”
2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source
“We appreciate France's flexibility on the matter and its efforts to ensure a consensus in the Security Council on the continuity of Mission operations by facilitating the temporary extension of the mandate. We look forward to coming together to adopt the new mandate within the next month.”
2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8401 (2018) · source
“Let me say that the United Kingdom continues to support the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), which carries out essential work in stabilizing the political and security situation in the Central African Republic. That is critical to bringing about peace through the African Initiative for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic and ensuring the well-being of the people of the Central African Republic. I would just like to highlight and express my agreement with the views of the representative of France with respect to the importance of that African Union initiative. We understand that the domestic legal processes of the United States required it to request an extension for the existing MINUSCA mandate.”
2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8401 (2018) · source
“We urge the Central African Republic to work with international partners to expedite progress on criminal and transitional justice and ensure that judicial mechanisms are in place to support due process on these and other cases. That remains an essential component to bringing stability to the Central African Republic. The international community and the Government of the Central African Republic have come a long way since elections in 2015. We must continue to unite in our focus on building peace and stability in the country and on creating the conditions for the long-term protection and prosperity that the people deserve.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source
“Incitement to violence, including on religious and ethnic grounds, and attacks on civilians, peacekeepers and humanitarian workers will continue unchecked if perpetrators perceive impunity to be the standard. We recognize the efforts of the Government of the Central African Republic, together with MINUSCA, to bring some of the perpetrators of serious crimes to account. In that regard, we hope that the positive news of the inaugural session of the Special Criminal Court yesterday will soon translate into concrete progress in the fight against impunity, especially now that the Court's investigations can officially commence.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source
“We also welcome the Secretary-General's recommendation to establish and implement a comprehensive, strategic outreach and communication plan, making clear what MINUSCA is delivering for the people of the Central African Republic, building a better understanding of the peace process and making sure we take into account the views and needs ofCentral Africans. As we have all heard and seen many times in the Council, an inclusive peace process that ensures the participation of women is more likely to be sustainable and successful. Among these concerns respecting the Central African Republic, we must remember that there can be no peace without justice.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source
“Also, in support of MINUSCA's mandate delivery, we commend the Secretary-General's plan to introduce a performance management mechanism to alleviate some of the pressures on the Mission. That will give it a greater ability to improve performance and to enforce the zero-tolerance policy on sexual abuse and exploitation and sexual harassment. I note in that context Special Representative Onanga-Anyanga's comments about ensuring that troops that are deployed are properly trained and equipped. He is right in saying that it is a responsibility of the Council.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source
“We therefore welcome the Secretary-General's recommendation that there should be greater United Nations involvement in the Initiative to ensure link up between political peace and security efforts and to reinforce coordination between national and international partners on the Central African Republic's road to peace. The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) has an essential role to play in supporting the peace initiative, and the United Kingdom is committed to working with colleagues on the Security Council to ensure that MINUSCA can deliver that support as part of its stabilization mandate. We therefore welcome the Secretary-General's recommendation for MINUSCA's renewed focus on the peace process, including through more direct engagement.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source
“We believe that this aid supports progress towards a stable, secure and peaceful Central African Republic - something that remains in all of our interests. It is clear that in order to achieve peace in the Central African Republic, efforts to stabilize the country in the short-term must go hand in hand with longer-term progress on reconciliation, justice and peacebuilding. We therefore welcome the efforts of the African Initiative for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic, which remains the only viable path to peace. I agree wholeheartedly with the French Ambassador on the need to avoid parallel initiatives, which risk confusion, or worse. Coordinated and sustained international support is vital if the Central African Republic is to achieve long- lasting peace and stability.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source
“As our briefers today have illustrated, there are some positive signals of progress in the Central African Republic, but the security, humanitarian and justice situations remain concerning. The international community must not relax its efforts towards building a secure, stable and peaceful Central African Republic. Civilians, peacekeepers and humanitarian workers continue to be attacked. More than one in four Central Africans remain displaced. Half of the population is in desperate need of humanitarian assistance. Only 36 per cent of the 2018 humanitarian response plan has been funded. We encourage all Member States to help fill that gap. The United Kingdom has provided Â£63 million, or $81 million, in humanitarian aid to the Central African Republic since 2015.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source
“I would like to extend our thanks to all of our briefers. I would like in particular to ask Special Representative of the Secretary-General Onanga-Anyanga and Special Representative Moussa Nebie to pass on to their teams on the ground the thanks of the Council for the work they do in difficult circumstances, and I echo my American colleague's thanks and tribute to the Ambassador of cote d'Ivoire for the very important work he has personally been spearheading on behalf of us all. We share the Secretary General's assessment that the security situation in the Central African Republic remains extremely fragile - a message repeated in a letter sent to all of us today by 45 non-governmental organizations active in that country.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source
“The bottom line is that rapid progress is needed by the politicians on the implementation of the Agreement. This is the best and only sustainable way to improve the lives of the people of Mali and to enhance collective peace and security.”
2018-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8376 (2018) · source
“An integrated security plan is needed to address the causes of the humanitarian crisis and civilian casualties. We are concerned about the number of human rights violations and cases of sexual exploitation and abuse; all such violations must be thoroughly investigated in order to bring perpetrators of crimes to account, including those that involve the Malian defence and security forces. This is a global priority for the United Kingdom. Yesterday in London we hosted an international safeguarding summit as part of our commitment to driving up standards and tackling sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. Returning to MINUSMA, we welcome its ongoing efforts to focus its mandate on core political and security tasks, and we encourage further progress in this regard as we look towards MINUSMA'S six-month review, in February.”
2018-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8376 (2018) · source
“Progress must also include the meaningful participation of women in the peace process, and we welcome the steps taken by President Keita to ensure that the 30 per cent quota for women in elected positions is met, as per Malian law. The price of lack of progress is clear: the humanitarian and security situation continues to deteriorate across Mali, particularly in the central region; and 287 civilians have been killed in the past three months, the highest number since MINUSMA deployed. Today 5.2 million people require life-saving and protection assistance, up from 3.8 million in 2017. It is therefore more vital than ever that the Malian Government and the international community fulfil their humanitarian and security commitments. In that context, we welcome the role of the Group of Five for the Sahel.”
2018-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8376 (2018) · source
“We also commend the support provided by MINUSMA and Special Representative of the Secretary-General Annadif in bringing all parties together for a peaceful conclusion. The United Kingdom encourages President Keita to redouble efforts to secure a lasting peace and to improve the lives of all Malian people, including those facing increasing insecurity in the central region. I join my colleagues in welcoming the signing of the pact for peace by the Agreement Monitoring Committee. The parties that have reconfirmed their commitment to accelerating the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali must now take action and fulfil their commitment to make tangible progress against the 22 March road map. Their credibility is on the line.”
2018-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8376 (2018) · source
“Let me begin by thanking the Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Mali, Mr. Mahamat Saleh Annadif, and all of his staff for their important work, as well as Under- Secretary-General Lacroix for his briefing. We welcome the report of the Secretary-General (S/2018/866), and through Under-Secretary-General Lacroix we pay tribute to the bravery of those working in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), in the very challenging environment in which the military and civilian personnel operate. And, of course, we unequivocally condemn all attacks against MINUSMA personnel. I would like to congratulate President Keita on his re-election and the Malian people and their institutions on the relatively peaceful elections, despite terrorist attempts to disrupt the process.”
2018-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8376 (2018) · source
“We welcome President Duque's commitment to tackling those issues, and look forward to those who signed the national pact for life and the protection of social leaders and human rights defenders on 23 August, implementing their commitments. With that in mind, we welcome the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia. We hope and believe that the Verification Mission will continue to play an important role in maintaining confidence and cooperation among the parties and encouraging them to work together on peace implementation. For our part, the United Kingdom is fully committed to working with the new Colombian Government, just as we did with the last, as Colombia works towards securing a lasting and sustained peace.”
2018-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8368 (2018) · source
“First, the departure of several former FARC-EP commanders from some of the territorial areas for training and reintegration has highlighted weaknesses in the reintegration process. We agree with the Secretary- General that economic reintegration activities need to resume on a larger scale and faster than has been the case to date and that the security of members of the Fuerza Alternativa Revolucionaria del Comun must be assured. Secondly, we share the Secretary-General's concern about the expansion of illegal economies, the competition of criminal groups for territorial control and the persistence of violence, which is continuing to claim the lives of human rights defenders and social leaders.”
2018-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8368 (2018) · source
“We share the Secretary-General's hope that Colombian institutions will continue to pursue the peace process, including security, development and the rule of law in conflict zones, an effective justice system and reparations for victims and the essential commitment to those who have laid down their arms. Recent progress in the investigation of initial cases by the Special Jurisdiction for Peace has been a key step in achieving those goals, and we encourage all parties to support the extremely important work of that institution, but as the Secretary-General has said, the challenges ahead remain formidable. We are particularly concerned by two important and concerning trends.”
2018-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8368 (2018) · source
“Like Special Representative of the Secretary- General Arnault, we also welcome the steps taken by the new Government so far, including the commitment to pushing ahead with the effective reintegration of former members of the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia-Ejercito del Pueblo (FARC-EP), as well as the appointment of key officials in important institutions for the peace process, in particular the Commission for the Follow-up, Promotion and Verification of the Implementation of the Final Agreement and the National Reintegration Council.”
2018-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8368 (2018) · source
“I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Arnault for his briefing, which chimes very closely with our own assessment and analysis of the developments over the past three months. Let me also warmly welcome Foreign Minister Trujillo to the Security Council for the first time. The United Kingdom welcomes Colombia's continued commitment, clearly set out by President Duque, to implementing the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace. As we have all said many times in this Chamber, the agreement represents an opportunity for lasting peace in Colombia, as well as being a positive example to the rest of the world.”
2018-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8368 (2018) · source
“Let there be no doubt - the resolution that we have adopted today sets out the same legal obligations regarding the implementation of those authorizations as resolution 2380 (2017), resolution 2312 (2016) and resolution 2240 (2015), which established the authorization in 2015. The meeting rose at 3.10pm.”
2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8365 (2018) · source
“I thank all Council members for their support for resolution 2437 (2018), which renews for a further 12 months the authorization for Member States and regional organizations to inspect and to seize vessels on the high seas off the coast of Libya being used for migrant smuggling or human trafficking from Libya. I welcome the comments of my French colleague and his support for the resolution. We reiterate our full support for the European Union military operation in the Southern Central Mediterranean and the critical work being carried out by operation SOPHIA in the Mediterranean.”
2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8365 (2018) · source
“In particular, we encourage the Committee to consider responses to topical counter-proliferation issues affecting the implementation of resolutions 1540 (2004) and 2325 (2016), such as emerging technologies and proliferation financing, and to consider the role of international organizations and multilateral forums in raising awareness of those issues. We hope the Committee will meet more often going forward. We encourage the ongoing work aimed at raising awareness and the profile of resolution 1540 (2004). The effective implementation of these resolutions is vital to protecting hard-fought global norms and the rules-based international system. Let us step up our efforts.”
2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source
“We welcome the example set by Chile and Colombia in conducting a peer review of the resolution's implementation, and suggest that the Committee encourage other countries to do likewise. We acknowledge that the Committee has played a crucial role in enabling the meaningful exchange of information between States, improving the matchmaking processes that better meet assistance needs and help to build long-term capacity. It is now time for the Committee to become more active and to strategically consider new and emerging threats.”
2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source
“We are pleased to invite CTED to conduct a visit to the United Kingdom in 2019, and look forward to working with the Committee in order to share good practices and technical-assistance needs. I also encourage other States to work with CTED to facilitate similar visits to their own countries. We can all learn. Moving on to the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004), I would like to acknowledge the Committee's achievements, particularly regarding the completion of initial reports and the engagement of the Committee's Working Groups. We support the Chair and Committee's focus on practical steps to support the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), such as voluntary national action plans.”
2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source
“As others have said, a global passenger name record standard is needed, and we welcome the International Civil Aviation Organization project of the Office of Counter-Terrorism to promote its responsible use, and recognize the generous support of the Government of the Netherlands in that regard. Furthermore, we continue to encourage States to move towards the implementation of the Global Aviation Security Plan. In line with resolution 2395 (2017), it is important that CTED assessment and analytical tools are updated and made fit for purpose, and that they inform the capacity-building activities of the United Nations, including the Office of Counter-Terrorism and its partners.”
2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source
“Joana Cook of the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation and Political Violence, in London, to share with the Council findings from her recent report on Da'esh women and minors, which enriched our understanding and discussion. I would like to stress that sanctions remain a key tool in combating terrorism. We welcome the continued engagement and cooperation of all Council members in our international efforts to counter this threat, and I also welcome the appointment of Mr. Daniel Kipfer Fasciati as Ombudsperson. The United Kingdom welcomes the ongoing efforts of the Counter-Terrorism Committee and the Committee's Executive Directorate to address a broad spectrum ofissues raised by recent resolutions, in particular resolution 2396 (2017).”
2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source
“But as well as focusing on that, we must now focus on returnees to our countries and relocators to other theatres. Nor must we forget the foreign terrorist fighters currently in prison, and others convicted of terrorism-related offences who may pose a threat both at home and abroad. The United Kingdom wants to stress the important role that the private sector, academic researchers and civil society can play in supporting Member States and United Nations bodies in countering terrorism and violent extremism. During the United Kingdom's August presidency of the Security Council (see S/PV.8330), we were pleased to invite a civil-society briefer, Ms.”
2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source
“The United Kingdom agrees with the assessment in the Secretary-General's report (S/2018/770) that Da'esh has evolved from a territorial entity into a diffuse, covert network that operates in a number of countries. Al-Qaida and its affiliates remain a persistent threat and challenge, and we are also facing threats to international peace and security from terrorist groups that have been inspired by Da'esh and Al-Qaida, in addition to others, such as extreme right-wing groups. Terrorist groups constantly change their methods and approaches, and we must be flexible and adaptable in response. As the Ambassador of Peru has said, a feature of the threat in recent times has been the outflow of foreign terrorist fighters from many countries represented around this table.”
2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source
“Only through collaboration between countries, within and between regions, can we defeat it. We need a network of willing and capable countries to tackle the terrorist threat. While much is being done bilaterally, the United Nations has a major role. A willingness to tackle this threat should of course be a matter of self-interest, but it also flows from binding Security Council and General Assembly resolutions. And while capability flows from the Committees, including the Counter-Terrorism Committee, it also flows from the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED), the Office of Counter-Terrorism and the United Nations Counter- Terrorism Centre. I very much welcome the joint work that we are seeing under the leadership of Under- Secretary-General Voronkov and Assistant Secretary- General Coninsx.”
2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source
“I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of your duties, and the United States on its presidency of the Council last month. I would like to begin by thanking all of the Committees for their work, and their Chairs for updating us on the implementation of these important resolutions. I particularly want to welcome the collaboration and joint work being done between the Committees, as is evidenced here today. I would first like to address the work of the Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da'esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities, and of the Counter-Terrorism Committee. No country is immune to the threat of terrorism and no region is exempt from the threat that flows from the poisonous ideology that underpins it.”
2018-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8364 (2018) · source
“They must show a genuine commitment for the effective and accountable implementation of the Peace Agreement and must demonstrate that they are willing to work for the benefit of all South Sudanese, including through checks on executive majority power and the transparent use of resources. Today the peace process stands at a crossroads. To overcome the challenges ahead, we need unity across the international community. We urge the region to continue to drive forward constructive progress, especially on security arrangements, in step with the United Nations and the international community. Above all, we urge the leaders of South Sudan to put aside personal interests to work together for a better future for their people.”
2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8356 (2018) · source
“The targeted sanctions we imposed in July are an important tool, and are just as important now that the Agreement has been signed. They can be used to maintain pressure on all the parties to keep the promises that they have made. The arms embargo signalled that the international community will not tolerate attempts to impose military solutions. I urge the region and the wider international community to continue to support those measures. The United Kingdom remains committed to peace in South Sudan, but in order to be convinced of the parties' commitment, we need to see significant change in the approach by the parties to the conflict. They must silence their guns, allow humanitarian workers to deliver life-saving assistance and release political prisoners.”
2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8356 (2018) · source
“The increase in humanitarian access incidents and violence against humanitarian workers are gravely concerning. Thirteen humanitarian workers have been killed in South Sudan this year alone. In addition to that, we are deeply concerned that United Nations Mission in South Sudan peacekeepers have been repeatedly denied access to key areas to allow them to perform their mandated responsibilities. That is unacceptable, and it must end. The region and the international community must closely monitor violations and ensure that those responsible are held to account. I very much support Ms. John in calling for the establishment of the hybrid court for South Sudan. As the international community, we must not stand by and allow individuals to undermine peace.”
2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8356 (2018) · source
“From our experience in Colombia, we have seen that the ongoing commitment from the parties is the key factor for the successful implementation of peace agreements. We have also seen that implementation needs support from the region and sustained, determined engagement from the Council. We need to draw from all those experiences when we consider the situation in South Sudan, as well as understanding why previous peace processes have not worked in that country, and focus all of our efforts on successful implementation. We must ensure that the revitalized Agreement does not repeat past mistakes. The continued violence, even following the most recent ceasefire agreement, is extremely concerning. Nineteen violations were reported by the Secretary-General between June and September.”
2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8356 (2018) · source
“I believe that no one will be more positive than those of us around this table - if the process really means an end to the violence and a determination to put the needs of the people first. Similarly, those ofus around this table have a special responsibility to bring the experience and lessons that we have from other conflicts, other peace processes and indeed from our experience of the South Sudan conflict and peace process, to bear. It does not serve the parties to the Peace Agreement, or the people of South Sudan, if we do not use our experience and our knowledge from other peacebuilding situations. It is therefore vital that we adapt and use those lessons. In countries such as Libya, we have seen how political agreements can unravel and enable a relapse into violence.”
2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8356 (2018) · source
“The Peace Agreement must create the conditions for a lasting end to the violence. As I said, the region played a vital role in bringing parties to the conflict together, and I commend the much-needed commitment and energy that they invested, including States around this table. Now is the time to build on that momentum. A peace agreement on its own will not deliver and sustain peace for South Sudan. We need to see the continued engagement by all parties and ensure that words are turned into meaningful and sustainable actions. Those ofus who have been saying those things have picked up some irritation and frustration at those sorts of comments. It has been said that we are not being positive enough, or that we are undermining a peace process.”
2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8356 (2018) · source
“We must continue to strive for progress. The people of South Sudan will continue to suffer if peace is not achieved and sustained. The conflict has already killed thousands and forced a third of the population to flee their homes - 2.5 million to neighbouring countries. Half of the population is food-insecure. Ofthe 7 million people in need of humanitarian assistance, more than half are children. Following years of conflict, displacement and economic collapse, those children are less likely to receive an education than any other children in the world. At times, South Sudan's leaders have seemed indifferent to the suffering of their people. It is not the result of a natural disaster or an unavoidable situation, it is man-made, and therefore the solution must also be man-made, starting with political stability.”
2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8356 (2018) · source
“May I alsojoin others in thanking our briefers - Under-Secretary-General Lacroix; Special Envoy Nicholas Haysom, to whom we bid farewell and look forward to seeing very soon; Special Envoy of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) for South Sudan Ismail Wais, who I know has been working on this dossier so tirelessly and for so long; and Ms. Grace Jones for the valuable human perspective she offered the Security Council. The Peace Agreement signed last week gives us all hope, none more so than the 12 million people of South Sudan. We very much welcome the commitment shown by the region on the important issue of peace and security. We have been consistent in the Council in supporting IGAD and its work. Although the Peace Agreement signed is a significant achievement, it is the first step on a long journey.”
2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8356 (2018) · source
“All Somali leaders must work together and find ways to set aside short-term interests and gain in favour of longer-term stability, which will be of far-higher political, security and economic benefit to all in Somalia. That is the only way to ensure ongoing international support.”
2018-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8352 (2018) · source