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“That will ensure adequate monitoring and reporting on conditions, particularly on protection and human rights issues, and we would welcome the United Nations incorporating that into its regular reporting and keeping the Council apprised. In conclusion, the humanitarian situation in Syria remains, as Mr. Lowcock said, dire and deteriorating. The situation in Idlib is particularly worrisome, as Russia and the regime bomb civilians in the area. I hope my Council colleagues will join me in calling for an immediate ceasefire there, reiterate the importance of cross-border aid and call on the regime and those allied to them to let the United Nations do its job to save lives.”
2020-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8707 (2020) · source
“The United Kingdom is grateful for the continued work of the United Nations to find a solution for the people of Rukban, in what remain extremely challenging conditions. More needs to be done in order to ensure the safety of the remaining residents in Rukban and those who have been leaving to seek shelter elsewhere. There has been no humanitarian assistance to Rukban since the end of September, and then we were able to provide only one month’s worth of supplies. We are also concerned about the fate of some who have left the camp voluntarily. The United Nations must have permanent and open-ended access to shelters in Homs and the final destination points of internally displaced persons from Rukban.”
2020-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8707 (2020) · source
“We look to the United Nations, including through the Secretary- General’s upcoming report in February, to highlight the gaps and challenges in the humanitarian response and help us to find a solution so that aid can be delivered where it is needed. The United Kingdom has long supported the provision of humanitarian aid to all of Syria, including the parts under the control of the Syrian authorities. Indeed, the United Kingdom has contributed over $4 billion since 2012. I note that 60 per cent of all contributions to the United Nations humanitarian response plan in 2019 came from the United States, the United Kingdom and Germany. It is incumbent upon us to ensure that aid is provided on a principled basis and is getting to those who most need it, wherever they may be.”
2020-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8707 (2020) · source
“The Russian Ambassador argued that the crossing in north-east Syria was not needed because humanitarian assistance could be provided from Damascus. However, the truth is that the regime is not providing these people with the aid that they require, or allowing the United Nations to do so. It is not just the north-east — communities in former opposition-held territory, such as eastern Ghouta and eastern Aleppo, are not receiving regular needs-based, quality humanitarian assistance. The Syrian regime believes that those communities are not aligned with its own politics, and so it punishes them for their perceived disloyalty by preventing them from receiving food and medicine. Russia and China, having acted to prevent life-saving aid reaching those in need, should now act to ensure aid can be delivered.”
2020-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8707 (2020) · source
“As recently as three days ago, an air strike disabled Al-Eman hospital in Sarja. Having repeatedly called for scrutiny of such attacks, we once again welcome the Secretary-General’s board of inquiry that is investigating some of the past attacks in Idlib. We call on the Secretary-General to make its findings public. Let me also restate our call for a full cessation of hostilities and a recommitment to the de-escalation agreement. While all eyes are on the north-west, we must not neglect those in other parts of the country who are deliberately being denied humanitarian assistance. As we all know, because of the decision by China and Russia to veto a humanitarian draft resolution, the United Nations can no longer use the border crossings into the north-east and south of Syria.”
2020-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8707 (2020) · source
“More than 358,000 people have been displaced as a result of the escalation in violence, and the United Nations now anticipates the possible further displacement of another 500,000 people in front-line areas. The population density within that ever- reducing pocket is already greater than in Gaza. The humanitarian system is overwhelmed. Those innocent civilians are in urgent need of food, shelter, water, health and winterization assistance. But we continue to see air strikes and shelling on civilian infrastructure. I remind all parties, including those around the table, yet again, of their obligation to comply with international humanitarian law. On 11 January alone, 26 communities in Idlib were affected by air strikes. Targets included schools, hospitals and camps for internally displaced people.”
2020-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8707 (2020) · source
“I also thank Under- Secretary-General Lowcock for his briefing. He mentioned the experience of United Nations officers and humanitarian officials for more than nine long years in Syria. Through him, we send our thanks to them for the job they have to do in such terrible circumstances. We are appalled by the significant escalation in the Syrian regime’s and Russian violence in Idlib. We remain deeply disappointed that the 12 January ceasefire barely lasted a couple of days. The human cost of the military escalation is awful. Since 1 December 2019, more than 140 civilians have been killed by Russia and the regime. Since 29 April 2019, more than 1,500 civilians have been killed in north-west Syria, with approximately half of all casualties being women and children.”
2020-01-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8707 (2020) · source
“We should not have to underline again around the table the urgency of action to address the drivers of conflict in Mali and the broader Sahel. The United Kingdom is ready to play its part alongside others, through diplomacy, security support, humanitarian aid and development assistance. However, it is only with inclusive, effective Malian political leadership that those international efforts can deliver stability.”
2020-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8703 (2020) · source
“Turning to MINUSMA, I want to echo the tributes paid by others to MINUSMA and its troops and the hard and difficult work they do. I would also like to say that we very much commend MINUSMA’s plans and efforts to adopt a more mobile, flexible and agile posture, with high-end capabilities, to enable them to more effectively carry out their mandated tasks. We look forward to discussing those issues in more detail. I would just say as well that the United Kingdom’s planned deployment of 250 troops to the Mission is testament to the important role that we believe MINUSMA and the region play. In that context, I would like to echo Under-Secretary-General Lacroix’s call for a swift resolution of the land issues that are hampering deployment.”
2020-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8703 (2020) · source
“The dynamics in the centre of the country are a cause of significant concern. I would like to welcome the Prime Minister’s appointment of a High Representative to better coordinate efforts there but we now need to see action. As the Ambassador of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines reminded us, we cannot have security without development and services — just as we cannot have development without security. We therefore need a comprehensive, politically- led strategy, coordinated across all sectors, to protect civilians, reduce intercommunal violence, re-establish basic social services and allow for effective justice and reconciliation. We know that those things are easier said than done. It is a complicated and difficult undertaking, but the implementation of the peace agreement must happen and it must happen more quickly.”
2020-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8703 (2020) · source
“We welcome recent developments, including the inclusive national dialogue and the deployment of reconstituted forces by the Government of Mali to the north. We also welcome the announcement of a high- level workshop to increase the participation of women in the peace process. Overall, however, I agree with my American colleague that benchmarks set by the Council must be met and that failure by the political actors to act for peace will have to lead to consequences, including sanctions. In particular, we need to see the transfer of key services and competencies to regional leaders, as well as the operationalization of the northern development zone. I agree with all of those who have talked about the importance of the meaningful participation of women in the peace process.”
2020-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8703 (2020) · source
“Those developments are a testament to the urgent need for the international community and the Government of Mali to work together to help achieve long-term peace and stability in the country and the region. It is worth reflecting on where we stand with the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, which was signed in 2015 and is now reaching its fifth year. Over those five years, we have yet to see its full implementation. Meanwhile, MINUSMA is losing troops and the situation in the region continues to worsen. It is extremely concerning that we have seen only limited progress towards the implementation of the peace agreement. The Ambassador of the Niger said that the parties needed to speed up. I unequivocally echo that call, which a number of us have been making for some time.”
2020-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8703 (2020) · source
“Let me also thank Under-Secretary-General Lacroix for his briefing. Like others, I would like to begin by offering my condolences and those of the British people for the loss of life we have seen in recent attacks in Mali and the wider Sahel. I am thinking particularly of last Thursday’s terrible attack in the Niger, which was an especially shocking reminder of the cost of instability in the region, but also of attacks against the personnel of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), which we condemn, including the 9 January attack on MINUSMA forces in Tessalit. I join the German Ambassador in offering condolences for the lives lost by Malian forces, as well as civilians, of course.”
2020-01-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8703 (2020) · source
“We welcome the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East and encourage partners to step up with more funding and more predictable disbursements, as the United Kingdom has done. We also welcome continued work towards genuine and democratic national elections for all Palestinians, which is crucial for the establishment of a viable and sovereign Palestinian State. Finally, at this highly sensitive time in the region, we call on the parties to show real leadership, including the willingness to make tough compromises, in order to achieve a secure Israel standing alongside a sovereign Palestinian State.”
2019-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8690 (2019) · source
“The United Kingdom is concerned to hear of a further increase in the number of attacks by settlers on Palestinians. As the occupying Power, Israel has a responsibility to protect the Palestinian population. We urge Israel to thoroughly investigate every instance and bring those responsible to justice. Turning to positive steps, the United Kingdom welcomes the progress made on the implementation of the package of interventions for Gaza endorsed by the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for the Coordination of the International Assistance to Palestinians. However, we remain concerned about the dire humanitarian situation. We again call on Israel to ease restrictions on water, electricity, movement and access, which impact the livelihoods and life prospects of ordinary Palestinians in Gaza and breed resentment.”
2019-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8690 (2019) · source
“As the United Kingdom made clear last month (see S/PV.8669), following the escalation of hostilities in Gaza, the indiscriminate attacks against Israeli civilians by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad were completely unacceptable. All countries, including Israel, have a legitimate right to self-defence and the right to defend their citizens from attack. In doing so, it is vital that all actions are proportionate, in line with international humanitarian law, and are calibrated to avoid civilian casualties. It is critical that the Palestinian leadership continue its efforts to tackle terror and incitement. The Israeli security forces must also avoid the use of excessive force, and we encourage Israel to properly investigate all potential breaches of law, holding those responsible to account.”
2019-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8690 (2019) · source
“We understand that that does not signal the start of a formal planning process. However, if such plans were to advance, it would be of grave concern given the sensitivities of the location. Demolitions of Palestinian-owned homes and structures have also increased. The United Kingdom is concerned in particular by the targeting of donor-funded structures in Area C, which are provided on humanitarian grounds to support vulnerable communities. As we have made clear before, any suggestion that parts of the occupied Palestinian territories should be annexed is contrary to international law and damaging to peace efforts and could not pass unchallenged.”
2019-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8690 (2019) · source
“I thank Special Coordinator Mladenov for his briefing and for the work that he and his team do in difficult circumstances. I also thank Ms. Raemer for her briefing and the perspective that she shared, which was of great interest. Three years since the adoption of resolution 2334 (2016) by the Council, the United Kingdom notes with concern the Secretary-General's assessment that the situation on the ground since then has only deteriorated. In the light of the continued increase in Israeli settlements, we reiterate that settlements are illegal under international law, present an obstacle to peace and threaten the physical viability of a two- State solution. The United Kingdom notes the Israeli Defence Minister's instructions to act for the advancement of a new Jewish neighbourhood in Hebron.”
2019-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8690 (2019) · source
“There must be consequences for those who do not live up to their responsibilities to bring about a lasting peace in South Sudan.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8689 (2019) · source
“The urgency, as others have said, has been only further exacerbated by the recent flooding - the worst in 30 years - which has affected almost 1 million people. The United Kingdom contributed $210 million in 2018 in that regard and we continue to do all that we can to improve the situation. In closing, let me stress that the ongoing ceasefire must continue to hold, and the two leaders must unequivocally commit to that ceasefire and to peace. The Council must stand ready to support the parties, in coordination with IGAD and the African Union, to support the parties forward on the pathway to peace and to make the necessary compromises. That cannot happen unless the best interests of the people of South Sudan are prioritized over the self-interest of the elite.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8689 (2019) · source
“It is deeply concerning that subnational communal violence remains at worrying levels across the country. The persistence of conflict-related sexual violence, as evidenced in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2019/936), is extremely worrying. All parties to the conflict must take immediate action to stop conflict-related sexual violence. We welcome the focus of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan on this important issue and its support to efforts to end impunity for such crimes. 1 want to strongly support the intervention made by the representative from Belgium on that point and echo his concerns about the reappointment of the Gany County Commissioner. Humanitarian partners continue to face high levels of bureaucratic impediments to humanitarian access and serious insecurity.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8689 (2019) · source
“I hope that that can be sorted out quickly as a gesture of good faith and that his status can be resolved by the region. We strongly welcome the region's engagement and leadership to achieve those ends. History has shown that without external pressure, the parties fail to act. We therefore urge our partners in the region, particularly the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), to redouble their efforts to ensure progress. We believe that the release of the IGAD 50-day report will mark an important moment. The Security Council must work hand in hand with IGAD - that is key. And I think that we should consider in our consultations how we could deepen that cooperation. We also need to look beyond the 100-day extension and issues around South Sudan's future.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8689 (2019) · source
“That is a crucial issue, one that we perhaps have to recognize may not be fully resolvable before the 100 days are up, but we do need the parties to commit to continuing to engage in that process, and I very much welcome the efforts of the Deputy President of South Africa in that regard. We of course welcome the recent meetings and positive statements that have taken place between President Kiir Mayardit and Mr. Machar, but I have to say that so far we have not seen those shift the dial. I want to stress today the importance of actions and results, as well as statements and promises. I echo the need expressed by others to resolve the status oer. Riek Machar. I just do not understand how he does not hold a South Sudanese passport while he is busy negotiating to be part of the South Sudanese Government.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8689 (2019) · source
“We are over one-third of the way through the 100-day extension and I believe that the Council must repeat and reinforce the clear and united message that we delivered collectively in Juba, that all parties must seize this opportunity and agree the steps that are necessary to form an inclusive Government. Those steps include, of course, efforts to make progress on cantonment. We also heard from Special Representative Shearer today about the importance of food and resources being delivered to those cantonment sites, as well as training being conducted and genuine reintegration taking place in order to ensure security for all in South Sudan. I also very much want to pay tribute to the efforts of the Deputy President of South Africa, Mr. David Mabuza, on the thorny question of States in South Sudan.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8689 (2019) · source
“Allow me to join others in thanking Special Representative Shearer, not only for his briefing, but for his work and that of his entire team on the ground in South Sudan. We really enjoyed coming to see Mr. Shearer. We were impressed by what he and his team were doing, and we really want to thank him. I would also like to thank Ambassador Joanna Wronecka very much for her tireless efforts as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2206 (2015) concerning South Sudan. This is our first Council meeting since the 100-day extension, but it is not the first time that the parties have failed to deliver progress.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8689 (2019) · source
“We also welcome the reactivation of the Central African Republic- Cameroon and Central African Republic-Democratic Republic of the Congo bilateral commissions and the advocacy role played by UNOCA in helping to bring them about. We remain extremely concerned about the ongoing political challenges and human rights situation in Burundi and its humanitarian consequences. The election scheduled for next year is a critical moment for Burundi. We urge the Government to work with all parties to ensure a fair and peaceful election. Let me conclude by again noting that the report and the briefing set out a number of areas where the United Nations, in the form of its Secretariat, agencies, funds and programmes, and Member States can support countries and the region in the areas of conflict prevention and conflict resolution.”
2019-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8679 (2019) · source
“All I would say is that I believe that we need to do more to ensure the full implementation of resolution 2349 (2017) to tackle security, humanitarian and development crises in the region. We fully support the cooperation between UNOCA and the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel. We are very pleased to hear about the joint visits between Special Representatives Fall and Chambas. We look forward to an update when reports on those visits are ready, as well as any conclusions that they draw together on the way forward. The United Kingdom welcomes the progress made to date by President Touadera and the authorities of the Central African Republic since the signing of the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic in February.”
2019-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8679 (2019) · source
“Special Representative Fall reminded us, in his briefing and report, of the impact of climate change in that area. The UNOCA report highlighted deplorable high levels of violence and human displacement, resulting from Boko Haram and Islamic State in West Africa attacks on civilian and military targets. The United Kingdom recognizes the important role of the countries of the region in supporting stability in the Lake Chad basin, including through the Multinational Joint Task Force, and the hosting of refugees. A number of us were able to hear from the Executive Secretary of the Lake Chad Basin Commission during the Peacebuilding Commission's annual session this week on the progress made with respect to the regional stabilization, recovery and resilience strategy for areas affected by Boko Haram in the Lake Chad basin region.”
2019-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8679 (2019) · source
“We believe that regional and subregional organizations, such as the African Union and ECCAS, play an integral role. We hope for further joint visits by the United Nations and the African Union to Cameroon and neighbouring countries. Let me welcome the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights technical mission to Cameroon, which was conducted at the invitation of its Government, and urge prompt, continued and full cooperation among all sides to ensure the protection of civilians and accountability. It is important that there be follow-up to the visit, including on impunity. Freedom of political expression must be respected at all times, including in the run-up to the forthcoming legislative and municipal elections. Let me turn briefly to the situation in the Lake Chad basin.”
2019-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8679 (2019) · source
“The United Kingdom remains willing, as it has been throughout, to continue to support the Government of Cameroon in carrying out those recommendations and urges all United Nations bodies to do likewise. A united approach on Cameroon is important. The recent Commonwealth-International Organization of La Francophonie-African Unionjoint visit to Cameroon helped promote the restoration of peace in the North- West and South-West regions. We look forward to hearing about the follow-up recommendations based on that joint visit. It is imperative that the regional and wider international community continue to support credible peacebuilding efforts, including through the mechanism of the Peacebuilding Fund, and urgently respond to the growing humanitarian need.”
2019-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8679 (2019) · source
“The Government of Cameroon now needs to ensure that the key recommendations from the national dialogue are implemented, including strengthening bilingualism in the educational and legal systems, decentralization by granting special status to the North-West and South-West regions and taking steps to engage diaspora groups. I again stress that those are the own intentions and policies of the Government of Cameroon. But we believe that urgent follow-up on those recommendations is vital to maintaining momentum. Put simply, words need to be matched by actions. Failure to do so will only cause the already concerning situation to deteriorate further.”
2019-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8679 (2019) · source
“We welcome reports and information that humanitarian access in areas of Cameroon controlled by the Government of Cameroon have improved significantly over the past few months. However, all parties need to do more to ensure that humanitarian access is protected. I must particularly condemn attacks on health infrastructure, personnel, schools, teachers, parents and children, as set out in the UNOCA report. Human rights violations and abuses committed by all sides must stop, and all allegations must be investigated. Let me say how much the United Kingdom welcomes the steps of the Government of Cameroon to convene a national dialogue and, alongside that, secure the release of detainees.”
2019-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8679 (2019) · source
“I would like to say how important we also think it is that the Special Representative continue his efforts to support the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) and its members in their work to strengthen and reform the organization. UNOCA should look to enhance its work on early warning and analysis, alongside greater coordination with United Nations country teams in the subregion, going forward. With that focus on conflict prevention in mind, let me turn to some specific country areas within UNOCA's mandate. The United Kingdom continues to share the concerns set out in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2019/913) about the deteriorating humanitarian and security situation in the North-West and South- West regions of Cameroon.”
2019-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8679 (2019) · source
“It is nice to see you presiding over the Council, Madam President. The United Kingdom welcomes the efforts of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA) and thanks the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Fall, for his briefing and his work and that of his team. We welcome the efforts of UNOCA in monitoring political peace and security developments and trends in Central Africa this year. We also welcome the good offices deployed, the work on conflict prevention and mediation, support to peace and security initiatives and efforts to enhance coherence and coordination in the subregion.”
2019-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8679 (2019) · source
“The United Kingdom notes that it contributed more than $20 million through European Union and bilateral funds to the G-5 Sahel Force in this financial year, and that is against the backdrop of a United Kingdom contribution of $116 million in bilateral development funding, in addition to what is provided through multilateral organizations. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on this subject. The meeting rose at 5.25 pm.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8670 (2019) · source
“Secondly, the G-5 should respond to current dynamics by focusing efforts on the tri-border region of Mali, the Niger and Burkina Faso. Thirdly, I stress the importance of full compliance with human rights and international humanitarian law. The United Kingdom reiterates the Secretary- General's calls on the Burkina Faso authorities to investigate allegations of violations committed by Joint Force personnel and urges the Malian authorities to conclude their investigations into allegations within their contingent. The steps already taken to operationalize the human rights compliance framework are welcome, and full implementation and adherence to the framework is vital to ensure the integrity and longevity of the G-5 Sahel Joint Force. The United Kingdom calls on all stakeholders to meet the commitments made to the G-5 Sahel.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8670 (2019) · source
“In particular, we welcome the G-5 Joint Force's recent operations in the Gourma region and the important commitment made by the G-5 and wider West African States at September's summit of the Economic Community of West African States to fight this growing insecurity. The United Kingdom is scaling up its own efforts in the region to address instability, including through our deployment to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (MINUSMA) next year, but it is vital that countries in the region play the leading role. In this regard, I underline three points. First, there is a need for continued close cooperation with other actors in the region. It is only through strong partnership with MINUSMA and Operation Barkhane that the Force will be able to deliver effect.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8670 (2019) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the United Kingdom. We share the concerns set out today by our briefers - I am grateful to the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Burkina Faso for his briefing - and set out in the Secretary-General's report (S/2019/868) about the continued deterioration of the security situation across the Sahel and the fact that violence appears to be spreading southwards to coastal West African States. We commend and support the continued efforts of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5) and the broader region to combat instability.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8670 (2019) · source
“I thank Ms. Diallo for her briefing. I shall now give the floor to those Council members who wish to make statements. I remind all members that we have to juggle briefings, consultations and austerity.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8670 (2019) · source
“I would like to remind colleagues and briefers that, at the request of the African members of the Council, consultations will take place immediately following this briefing. I therefore request all briefers to keep their remarks as short as possible. I now give the floor to Ms. Mohammed.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8670 (2019) · source
“I thank Ms. Keita for her briefing. I now give the floor to the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Burkina Faso.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8670 (2019) · source
“Vervaeke and Ms. Diallo are joining today's meeting via video-teleconference from Brussels and Bamako, respectively. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2019/868, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel. I now give the floor to Ms. Keita.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8670 (2019) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Burkina Faso to participate in this meeting. On behalf of the Security Council, I welcome His Excellency Mr. Alpha Barry, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Burkina Faso. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Ms. Bintou Keita, Assistant Secretary-General for Africa, Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Department of Peace Operations; Her Excellency Ms. Fatima Kyari Mohammed, Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations; Mr. Koen Vervaeke, Managing Director for Africa, European External Action Service; and Ms. Assitan Diallo, Association of African Women for Research and Development. Mr.”
2019-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8670 (2019) · source
“I thank Ms. Al Tubuly for her briefing. I now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2019-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8667 (2019) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Libya to participate in this meeting. On behalf of the Council, I wish to welcome His Excellency Mr. Mohamed Siala, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Libya. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Ghassan Salame, Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, and Ms. Rida Al Tubuly, Co-Founder and Director of Together We Build It. Mr. Salame is joining this meeting via video- teleconference from Tunis. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I now give the floor to Mr. Salame'.”
2019-11-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8667 (2019) · source
“We hope to see progress in that regard by the time the Council returns to reassess the situation on the ground and UNAMID's mandate five months from now. While the resolution rightly focuses on the support that UNAMID can provide today, it also looks forward to the transition from peacekeeping to peacebuilding. We have a partner in the Government of the Sudan, which wants to define accurately its needs and which needs to receive the necessary support from the international community. The United Kingdom therefore welcomes the commitment of the Government of the Sudan, the United Nations and the African Union to continue their dialogue on a follow-on mission to UNAMID. We look forward to receiving options for such a mission in early 2020. We have a collective responsibility to get this transition right.”
2019-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8654 (2019) · source
“As Prime Minister Hamdok noted in his letter to the Secretary-General, the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) has an important role to play in creating a conducive environment for peace and reconciliation, which is particularly important at this critical time for the peace process. By extending UNAMID's mandate for 12 months and maintaining its current footprint in Darfur, we have also recognized UNAMID's vital role, while responding to the request of the Government of the Sudan to avoid any security vacuum in Darfur. This resolution also sends a clear message to all stakeholders in the peace process that they must seize the opportunity before them to establish a comprehensive peace. Preconditions need to be abandoned in favour of meaningful engagement in the peace process.”
2019-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8654 (2019) · source
“I am sure that I speak on behalf of my co-penholder, Germany, when I thank all Security Council colleagues for their very constructive engagement on resolution 2495 (2019). May I also thank our Sudanese colleagues for their cooperation and support, which, I think, is a sign of the new relationship between the Sudan and the Council. I was fortunate enough last week to enjoy several hours in Khartoum, discussing these issues with Sudanese officials there. Prime Minister Hamdok and his Government have committed to achieving a fair comprehensive peace in Darfur. With the adoption of this resolution, the Security Council has demonstrated its support for those efforts.”
2019-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8654 (2019) · source
“We call on the parties to demonstrate further political will towards finding a solution, including by recommitting to supporting United Nations efforts, and we urge the neighbouring countries to continue to make positive contributions to the process.”
2019-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8651 (2019) · source
“To that end, we reaffirm our support for the United Nations process and our commitment to helping the parties achieve a just, lasting and mutually acceptable political solution based on compromise, which will provide for the self- determination of the people of Western Sahara in the context of arrangements consistent with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. We underline the primary role of the United Nations in mediation to resolve the issue and note the roles and responsibilities of the parties. We welcome the serious and credible Moroccan efforts to move the process forward towards a resolution.”
2019-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8651 (2019) · source