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Almunayekh

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first: 2017-10-27
most recent: 2022-04-25
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“In conclusion, the State of Kuwait reiterates the importance of upholding the Arab, Islamic and international position, which stresses that peace is a strategic option and that a lasting, comprehensive and just solution must be based on the two-State solution, in accordance the agreed terms of reference — namely, relevant Security Council resolutions and the Arab Peace Initiative — leading to the Palestinian people’s recovery of all their legitimate political rights and establishing their independent State on their land, with East Jerusalem, as its capital.”
2022-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9021Resumption1 (2022) · source
“As United Nations reports unfortunately underscore, the continued violations perpetrated by Israel and the increased settlement activities in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, have led to the displacement of many Palestinian families after dispossessing them of their property. All of that is happening without accountability and with impunity. Undoubtedly, impunity and the lack of accountability anywhere and anytime will lead to further crimes. That is currently taking place in the occupied Palestinian territories, where people are suffering from daily crimes. We call on the international community to subject the perpetrators of those crimes to accountability and to compel Israel to uphold all its legal commitments.”
2022-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9021Resumption1 (2022) · source
“We call on the international community, especially the Security Council, to shoulder its responsibility and hold Israeli occupation forces fully accountable for the repercussions of the perpetration of such crimes and illegal and provocative practices in Jerusalem and Al-Haram Al-Sharif, as well as the violations against unarmed Palestinian people, their land and holy sites. It is imperative for all of us to pool international efforts to restore comprehensive de-escalation and focus on the prospects for peace in the Middle East. Such Israeli policies and practices reaffirm yet again that Israel seeks only to continue its occupation and that it does not aspire to a comprehensive and just peace.”
2022-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9021Resumption1 (2022) · source
“They constitute serious escalation and an egregious violation of all relevant international conventions and resolutions, leading to extremism and violence and undermining the stability of the region. The aggressions and crimes perpetrated by the Israeli occupation forces are part of the crimes and violations perpetrated by Israel, the occupying Power, against Security Council resolutions, including resolution 476 (1980), 478 (1980) and 2334 (2016), which reaffirm the inviolability of Jerusalem and seek to prevent any change to the demography or status quo of Al-Quds Al-Sharif. The occupying Power must respect the historical and legal status of Al-Haram Al-Sharif.”
2022-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9021Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Unfortunately, we all witnessed the incursion by Israeli occupation forces into the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the aggression against worshippers few days ago. Those hostilities have escalated dangerously over the past several days, during the holy month of Ramadan, and led to the injury and the detention of hundreds of worshippers, including women and children, in addition to incurring severe damage to Al-Haram Al-Sharif. The State of Kuwait once again strongly condemns the incursions of the Al-Aqsa Mosque by the Israeli occupation forces, which attacked the worshipers and all unarmed civilians. Such hostilities constitute a provocation vis-à-vis the feelings of Muslims and undermine the freedom of worship at Al-Aqsa Mosque.”
2022-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9021Resumption1 (2022) · source
“Mr. Almunayekh (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, let me congratulate you, Mr. President, and the Permanent Mission of the United Kingdom to the United Nations on your successful presidency of the Security Council during the month of April. We wish you every success for the remaining meetings this month. We would also like to sincerely thank Mr. Tor Wennesland, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, for his briefing. We renew our support for him and for all endeavours and efforts to achieve de-escalation and the restoration of stability in the region. The international community has followed with deep concern the serious escalation in the Palestinian territories, owing to the crimes and aggressions perpetrated by Israel, the occupying Power, against the Palestinian people.”
2022-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9021Resumption1 (2022) · source
“The third and final aspect I would like to discuss is cooperation with UNOCA and other organizations. Since this is the Council's last meeting about Central Africa during Kuwait's membership of the Council, I would like to take this opportunity to stress that over the past two years we have seen a number of Central African countries make good progress, which we have commended and looked forward to building on. Other countries, however, still have a long way to go. There are many and diverse challenges that require meaningful cooperation among Governments and regional and international organizations if we are to meet the aspirations of the peoples of the region to achieve security, stability and a dignified life, especially given the fact that those countries enjoy a wealth of natural resources. In conclusion, I once again thank Mr.”
2019-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8679 (2019) · source
“Secondly, we deplore the worsening humanitarian situation in the region in general, given the large numbers of those in need of urgent humanitarian assistance and the growing numbers of refugees and people forced into displacement as a result of violence and outbreaks of cholera, Ebola and other diseases. We share the Secretary-General's concerns about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in a number of countries in the region and urge them to continue cooperating with regional and international organizations. They should work harder to alleviate human suffering and address the various threats facing the region, including the environmental risks posed by climate change and its impact on agriculture, as well as the lack of rainfall and the drying up of various lakes.”
2019-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8679 (2019) · source
“The security situation in the region continues to be a source ofconcern in the light ofthe ongoing violence and armed conflicts, which have unfortunately claimed the lives of many innocent civilians. We stress the need for radical solutions to end the conflicts and hold those responsible to account. We condemn in the strongest possible terms the criminal acts and suicide bombings carried out by Boko Haram and the Lord's Resistance Army, which hinder progress on all fronts and constitute a serious and direct threat, as Mr. Fall said. International and regional cooperation is essential if we are to overcome those challenges.”
2019-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8679 (2019) · source
“This is especially important in view of the fact that a number of major events in the region are approaching, including the presidential elections to be held in the Central African Republic and Burundi in 2020, which we hope will include all political parties, ensure the participation of international observers, and will be held in a stable security environment. All of this will undoubtedly have positive effects for the stability and prosperity of the region as a whole. We stress the importance of cooperation between the Governments of the region and regional, subregional and international organizations such as the United Nations, the African Union, the Economic Community of Central African States, the Central African Economic and Monetary Community, the Lake Chad Basin Commission and other relevant actors.”
2019-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8679 (2019) · source
“We have seen political and security tensions increase in Cameroon since the contested presidential elections there in October 2018, and they are likely to continue to worsen, given the stark differences in Views in the country's North-West and South-West regions. In Chad, the postponement of legislative and local elections since 2015 has continued to have repercussions affecting the security situation, especially in the north and some parts of eastern Chad. We hope that elections will be held in the first quarter of 2020, in accordance with the announcement by the National Independent Electoral Commission. We also look forward to an inclusive national dialogue that can halt the bloodshed and ensure political and security stability in the countries of the region that are dealing with political divisions and deteriorating security.”
2019-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8679 (2019) · source
“Mr. Almunayekh (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Francois Lounceny Fall, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA), for his briefing, and to commend the efforts and activities of UNOCA in Central Africa in its fulfilment of its mandate. I would also like to thank Mr. Sasha Lezhnev for his valuable briefing. Today I will focus on three aspects ofthe issue. First, with regard to the security and political situation in Central Africa, the recent report of the Secretary-General (S/2019/9l3) gives a clear overview of the deteriorating security situation in a number of countries in the region resulting from problems to do with election processes.”
2019-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8679 (2019) · source
“In that regard, we would like to congratulate Senegal and Major Diouf on her award as female police officer of the year, which in itself testifies to the effectiveness of women police. In conclusion, many important questions were raised by my colleagues and we listened to the briefers' responses. I would like to emphasize what my colleagues have said regarding the role that the Security Council should play in ensuring that the United Nations Police can fully carry out their responsibilities.”
2019-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8661 (2019) · source
“It should be emphasized that we very much appreciate the role of troop- and police-contributing countries and their efforts to rehabilitate peacekeepers and sustain their training. We also emphasize the principles of discipline and accountability at all levels. With regard to the importance of women's contribution to peace operations, women play a vital role at all stages of a conflict. Women in United Nations Police can also make a particularly significant contribution in the work of communicating with local communities and victims of violence or abuse, as well as by providing the kind of sympathy and protection that only women's participation in peacekeeping operations can ensure, and we must therefore maintain and strengthen that participation.”
2019-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8661 (2019) · source
“That was the reason for the Security Council's adoption of resolution 2382 (2017), which acknowledges the importance of including policing as an element when considering the establishment of peacekeeping operations. Turning to the anticipated role of the United Nations Police, peacekeeping is evolving as the nature of conflicts evolves, and the needs and expectations of policing also change in line with the three principles of peacekeeping. That is why it is worth considering the issue of not leaving the deployment of United Nations police to the end of peacekeeping operations. We should be guided by resolution 2382 (2017) in ensuring police work, based on each individual situation, when we consider establishing peace operations.”
2019-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8661 (2019) · source
“With regard to the work of the United Nations Police, the presence ofthe Commissioners in the Council with us today during the annual holding of United Nations Police Week is a testament to the continuing confidence of the Security Council in the growing importance of policing in peace operations, whether by effecting smooth transitions for countries emerging from conflict or in capacity-building and reforming the security sector, including correctional institutions. Such multidimensional operations have been created to respond to conflicts that themselves have multiple dimensions with similarly multiple effects on society, which necessitates the diversification of peacekeeping instruments to suit individual countries.”
2019-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8661 (2019) · source
“Mr. Almunayekh (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): We thank Under Secretary-General Lacroix, Ms. Fitah-Kona and the Police Commissioners from the peacekeeping missions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Abyei and Mali. I would like to address three issues during our discussion today - the pivotal work of the United Nations Police, their anticipated role and the importance of women's participation in peace operations.”
2019-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8661 (2019) · source
“Furthermore, we welcome the outcome of the second Somalia Partnership Forum, held in Mogadishu earlier this month. The Forum has important positive implications for structuring the budget of the Federal Government and national development plans, as well as for supporting the transition plan for transferring security responsibilities in the country from the forces of the African Union Mission in Somalia to the Somali security forces. In conclusion, we hope to effectively participate in the negotiations pertaining to the renewal of the Panel of Experts' mandate in November. We hope to realize our shared vision to support the Somali people so that they can build an inclusive Federal State that safeguards human rights and the basic freedoms of all its citizens. The meeting rose at 3.30pm.”
2019-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8647 (2019) · source
“As we heard from the Permanent Representative of Belgium, the Committee pursuant to resolution 751 (1992) has a critical and vital role to play in establishing security and stability in Somalia, particularly in the context of implementing the sanctions regime, insofar as this is an effective way to help the Federal Government of Somalia prevent weapons falling into the hands of Al-Shabaab and other terrorist groups, as well as to dry up sources of financing to those terrorist groups by imposing the embargo on Somali charcoal. We commend the progress made by the Federal Government of Somalia in the management of its weapons and ammunition. We also commend the tangible improvement in the notification system following the partial lifting of the arms embargo imposed on Somalia.”
2019-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8647 (2019) · source
“Mr. Almunayekh (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, we thank the Permanent representative of Belgium in his capacity as Chair ofthe Security Council Sanctions Committee pursuant to resolution 751 (1992) concerning Somalia, for his detailed briefing on the Committee's activities and the relevant information on its most salient work covering the period from June to October. We reiterate our support for the efforts made by the Chair ofthe Committee in effectively discharging his responsibilities. As Chair of the Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions, we greatly appreciate his commitment to working in an open, transparent and objective manner with all members of the Committee, in line with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2019-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8647 (2019) · source
“We hope that the Constitutional Committee, the establishment of which was recently agreed upon and the work of which will be launched at the end of the month, will be the first step towards realizing a comprehensive political process, in line with the resolution 2254 (2015).”
2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8645 (2019) · source
“It is important to carry out a quick and thorough investigation of all of the incidents that have taken place, in particular the attacks on facilities communicated under the deconfliction mechanism. With regard to the return of refugees, our position remains unchanged. All returns must be safe, voluntary, dignified and well-informed. In conclusion, as we commemorate United Nations Day today to mark the entry into force of the Charter of the United Nations - a document that embodies the hopes, dreams and aspirations of we the peoples - let us not forget the hopes, dreams and aspirations of the people of Syria, who have suffered for far too long from this conflict.”
2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8645 (2019) · source
“We stress the need for all parties to respect international humanitarian law, including the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure throughout Syria. We cannot fail to underscore the importance of accountability. The Syrian conflict has seen some of the most egregious violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law. That is why we support the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism to Assist in the Investigation and Prosecution of Those Responsible for the Most Serious Crimes under International Law Committed in the Syrian Arab Republic since March 2011. We also welcome the start of work of the board of inquiry established by the Secretary-General.”
2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8645 (2019) · source
“Another staggering statistic is that 50 per cent of the children in the camp are under the age of 12. We call for continued and full humanitarian access to the camp and specifically for protection measures to be addressed, especially for women and children. In Rukban, we welcome the recent joint United Nations-Syrian Arab Red Crescent missions to deliver food and nutritional items. We continue to call for a durable and lasting solution there. We are also concerned by the tensions and security situation in the south-west, as outlined in the Secretary-General's report. We underscore the need for humanitarian assistance to be delivered throughout Syria in a timely, safe, sustained and unimpeded manner to all those in need and for humanitarian partners to be allowed access.”
2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8645 (2019) · source
“In his latest report (S/2019/820), the Secretary-General writes with regard to the cross-border operation: "Without this operation, we would see increased numbers of civilian deaths, greater prevalence of disease and even greater suffering being inflicted on a population who cannot be reached at this scale, in such a timely and direct manner, through any other means." (S/2019/820, para. 44) As a co-penholder on the humanitarian situation in Syria, we share the Secretary-General's assessment that it is all the more critical to ensure that cross-border operations continue through a further renewal of the resolution on cross-border operations before the end of the year. The situation also remains worrisome in other parts of Syria. There are still 68,000 residents in Al-Hol camp, 90 per cent of whom are women and children.”
2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8645 (2019) · source
“We underscore the need for humanitarian assistance to be delivered in a timely, safe, sustained and unfettered manner to all those in need, and for the United Nations and its humanitarian partners to be allowed to continue to carry out their crucial work in northern Syria. To that end, the cross-border operations that were renewed under resolution 2449 (2018) have been a lifeline for millions of people in Syria, specifically in the north-west of the country. The cross-border modality contributes almost 40 per cent of all humanitarian assistance in Syria.”
2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8645 (2019) · source
“Following the recent violence in the northern part of Syria, we cannot but condemn the attacks that are impacting civilians and civilian infrastructure. We are also concerned by the threat posed to the civilian population by unexploded ordnance, explosive remnants of war and landmines. Any humanitarian mine clearance activities must be based on an independent needs assessment in the field. Humanitarian demining should be aimed at avoiding the suffering of civilians. We reaffirm the need for all parties to abide by the principles of proportionality, precaution and distinction. The violence must stop. There has been an increase in humanitarian needs in Syria as a result of military operations in the north- west and north-east of the country in recent weeks and months.”
2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8645 (2019) · source
“We echo the Secretary-General's statement that any military operation must fully respect international law, including the Charter of the United Nations and international humanitarian law. We urge maximum restraint and call on all parties to resolve their concerns through peaceful and diplomatic means. The north-west, specifically Idlib governorate, has seen a decrease in airstrikes. Nevertheless, civilian casualties continue and have seen an uptick in recent days. We once again call for de-escalation and remind all parties of their obligations to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure, including hospitals, in accordance with international humanitarian law. We stress that counter-terrorism operations do not absolve parties of their obligations under international law, including international humanitarian law.”
2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8645 (2019) · source
“The operation is having a destabilizing impact on the region and poses a risk to the fight against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). It has led to the deterioration of an already dire humanitarian situation. Since military operations began in the north- east, there have been reports of civilian casualties and more than 180,000 civilians, including 80,000 children, have been displaced. Civilian infrastructure has also been impacted. For many of those fleeing, this is not the first time that they have been displaced. Many have been traumatized by previous displacement and by living under ISIL rule. We underscore that civilians and civilian infrastructure must always be protected.”
2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8645 (2019) · source
“I will deliver this statement on behalf of the Syria humanitarian co-penholders: Belgium, Germany and Kuwait. At the outset, we would like to express our appreciation to Assistant Secretary-General Ursula Mueller for her comprehensive briefing on the humanitarian situation in Syria. Our thanks also go to Assistant Secretary-General for Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Khaled Khiari and Mine Action Service Director Agnes Marcaillou for their briefings. We also reiterate our appreciation and support to the humanitarian workers for their efforts to alleviate the human suffering in Syria during these challenging times. We have all been following the developments in north-eastern Syria over the past two weeks. The effects of the Turkish military operation are deeply concerning.”
2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8645 (2019) · source
“The Secretary-General's good offices, through his Special Envoy, could also be helpful. In conclusion, the State of Kuwait is fully prepared to cooperate with the two neighbouring countries, the Security Council and the Secretariat in order to reach a definitive settlement of the situation in Abyei and to maintain security in the Sudan, South Sudan and the entire region.”
2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8644 (2019) · source
“We hope, too, that Abyei will be more than merely a place of convergence and coexistence for its inhabitants. We hope that it becomes a symbol of fraternity between the two neighbouring countries, especially in the light of the constructive political roles played by Khartoum and Juba in the respective countries' political processes. With regard to the way forward, we all know that the Sudan and South Sudan are going through a transitional phase. This is an opportunity to achieve positive and constructive progress. The next phase will require the Council to be patient, temper its demands and give adequate latitude to both countries. As we mentioned several months ago, that could contribute to even more progress, including in the three joint institutions in Abyei.”
2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8644 (2019) · source
“We also welcome the technical extension two weeks ago, through resolution 2492 (2019), to define a clearer and more consistent mandate for UNISFA. At the same time, the parties concerned - the Sudan, South Sudan and Ethiopia - must accept that mandate. We also call for the adoption of a gradual and thoughtful approach in the mission's development so as to ensure the security of Abyei, its inhabitants and all peacekeepers working there. With regard to bilateral cooperation, we welcome the agreement reached by the Joint Technical Committee for Border Demarcation on the remaining border disputes, as well as on the resumption of river navigation through the borders and its use for the delivery of humanitarian assistance. We hope that cooperation will increase until all the provisions of the relevant Council resolutions are met.”
2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8644 (2019) · source
“Mr. Almunayekh (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. J ean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations, and Mr. Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Horn of Africa, for their invaluable briefings. In the context of our debate today, I would like to focus on three issues: the work of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), the desired bilateral cooperation and the way forward. With regard to the work of UNISFA, we condemn all attacks on UNISFA and peacekeepers by whomsoever. We emphasize the importance of the full deployment of UNISFA, in keeping with resolution 2469 (2019), and we appreciate the tireless efforts made by mission personnel to maintain peace in Abyei.”
2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8644 (2019) · source
“We commend the preventive measures that various countries in the region have taken to stop the spread of the Ebola virus on their territories and also look forward to seeing them the steps necessary to ensure the safe, voluntary and dignified return of refugees to their homes.”
2019-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8630 (2019) · source
“We are indeed concerned about the fact that some armed groups in the Central African Republic are not abiding by the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation, and we stress the importance of upholding the Agreement in the coming period, given its importance to stabilizing the security situation. With regard to Burundi, the stable security situation is a positive indicator, and we hope it remains stable beyond the elections to be held in 2020. In conclusion, the humanitarian situation in the Great Lakes region is dire. The large numbers of refugees and displaced persons, along with the spread of disease, are increasing the burdens on the countries of the region and the responsibilities they bear. Intensified regional and international efforts are needed to address those challenges.”
2019-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8630 (2019) · source
“In that connection, we recall the recommendations of the Regional Oversight Mechanism, calling on the countries of the region to redouble their efforts to address the situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. We welcome the conference organized by the Special Envoy and the guarantors of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework on exchanging information among security services. This is a positive step that enhances cooperation and trust among the countries there. We also call on all countries of the region to ensure the success of the tenth summit of the regional oversight mechanism, to take place in Kinshasa. We note that agreeing on strategies to counter violence is essential to achieving the stability of the region.”
2019-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8630 (2019) · source
“We look forward to the outcome of the conference on trade and investment in the Great Lakes region that is set to take place next year. We welcome the support provided by the Office of the Special Envoy to the Conference and urge all countries of the region to participate constructively in it and in all regional activities aimed at bolstering the region's economy. On the security situation, we are concerned about continued insecurity in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, as it has serious repercussions on the stability and security of the entire region. We welcome the commitment of the Congolese President to take serious and effective steps in that regard, and we stress the importance of regional cooperation to the success of any stabilization plan in the region.”
2019-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8630 (2019) · source
“That could undoubtedly help build trust among countries of the region and create an environment conducive to regional cooperation, especially since many challenges in the region are mutual and interrelated. The Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region is the best way to address those challenges. We welcome the progress achieved thus far, and in particular the outcome of the Luanda meeting, at which certain countries of the region agreed to settle regional disputes through existing regional mechanisms. There is no doubt that achieving development in the region will contribute to stability and conflict prevention. We note that all leaders of the region talked about this issue when they addressed the international community during the general debate last week.”
2019-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8630 (2019) · source
“We also welcome the coordination and cooperation among all the United Nations offices and missions in the region. Cooperation among them and with regional organizations like the African Union and the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region is essential to achieving stability of the region which is our common goal. On the political situation, there are many positive indicators that we must shed light on and build upon during the upcoming period. We welcome the political developments in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including the recent formation of a new Government and President Tshisekedi's engagement with many of leaders of the region.”
2019-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8630 (2019) · source
“Mr. Almunayekh (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): I would like at the outset to express our appreciation for the valuable briefing by Mr. Huang Xia, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region, and to welcome him today on his first briefing to the Council. We fully support his efforts to stabilize the situation in the Great Lakes region. We also support his tireless efforts to build capacities and enhance development in the region. We have been following with interest the activities of the Special Envoy and his Office and we welcome the steps they have taken to engage the countries of the region in efforts leading to the creation of an environment of cooperation, which will contribute to the implementation of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region.”
2019-10-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8630 (2019) · source
“We also call for ensuring the freedom of movement of UNMISS and of humanitarian aid, pursuant to the status-of-forces agreement and the relevant Security Council resolutions. In conclusion, South Sudan is at one of its most critical phases in its history - one that will have very serious repercussions for present and future generations if not addressed effectively and seriously. We hope that the vicious circle of war and destruction will come to an end, leading to security, stability and prosperity in the friendly South Sudan.”
2019-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8621 (2019) · source
“We welcome the progressive decrease in South Sudan of the number of people in protection of civilians sites of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), and reiterate that the protection of civilians remains the primary responsibility of the Government of South Sudan. We reaffirm our condemnation of the recruitment of children and conflict-related sexual violence, regardless of who the perpetrators may be or their rationale. We welcome the intercommunal reconciliation process, which needs to be supported and emulated at all levels. In relation to UNMISS, we appreciate its important role and commend its good offices, as well as its health, humanitarian and legal services, which contribute to the consolidation of peace by prioritizing political solutions.”
2019-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8621 (2019) · source
“Transitional justice in the post-conflict phase is of paramount importance to ensuring reconciliation, accountability and the sustainability of peace. In relation to the humanitarian situation, we welcome the relative increase in the number of returning refugees and displaced persons and hope that the international community will step up its support in order to alleviate the humanitarian burden borne by the people. That can be done by promoting humanitarian activities in South Sudan, especially in the areas of health care, education and housing, thereby creating an environment conducive for voluntary, safe and dignified return. Meanwhile, we emphasize resolution 2417 (2018), on hunger and conflict, which reiterates that hunger plays a key role in the resurgence of conflict.”
2019-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8621 (2019) · source
“In the meantime, we hope that the containment and unification of forces will avert the risks that usually accompany such processes. We also look forward to seizing the moment and optimizing the remainder ofthis sensitive and important phase. We call on all the non-signatory parties to rapidlyjoin the peace process. Meanwhile, we welcome the positive signals sent by some with regard to holding consultations in this regard. The progressive achievements being made need follow-up by national and regional parties, with the support of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, the African Union and the United Nations, taking into consideration the positive role played by South Sudan in supporting the transitional process.”
2019-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8621 (2019) · source
“Mr. Almunayekh (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Shearer for his valuable and comprehensive briefing. I would also like to very briefly touch upon three main points - political developments, the mandate of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the humanitarian situation. In relation to political developments, we welcome the meetings between President Salva Kiir and Mr. Riek Machar last week in Juba. We also welcome the declaration on working towards the completion of as many of the pre-transition steps as possible by 12 November, in accordance with the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan. We also welcome the declaration on the reconfiguration of the Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Commission and the continuation of the ceasefire.”
2019-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8621 (2019) · source
“We welcome the projects that it is financing, as the role ofthe Commission will strengthen the efforts to maintain the current stability in the country, especially after the closure of UNIOGBIS.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8614 (2019) · source
“We fully support its efforts and those of the African Union, the United Nations, the European Union and the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries. In conclusion, we welcome the steps taken by UNIOGBIS to prepare for its closure by the end of2020. We commend its decision to establish an integrated task force to organize the drawdown of the Office. We believe that the United Nations should continue to play a role after the closure of the Office, particularly since Guinea-Bissau currently faces a difficult economic situation. The United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel must continue to provide support after 2020 in many of the areas within its mandate. Moreover, the Peacebuilding Commission has an important role to play in that regard.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8614 (2019) · source
“The whole region suffers from those threats, which have been discussed in the Security Council on many occasions, the most important of which was the briefing held in December 2018, when we discussed the impact of such challenges on security in West Africa (see S/PV.8433). We commend the Government's commitment to overcoming such challenges and the support of UNIOGBIS as well as the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime for their tireless efforts, which have led to the seizure and confiscation of huge amounts of drugs on more than one occasion. We appreciate the pivotal role of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Guinea-Bissau through its ongoing support for advancing the political process in the country and the role of its military mission there.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8614 (2019) · source
“Moreover, we have witnessed the successful completion of the legislative elections and the formation of a new Government, as well as intensive efforts to overcome the various challenges facing the country. There are important steps for Guinea-Bissau to take in the upcoming period, particularly ahead ofthe closure of UNIOGBIS. The first such step is the presidential elections, followed by the necessary reforms, especially constitutional reforms. We call on the authorities in the country to take advantage in the upcoming period of the support provided by UNIOGBIS with a view to ensuring the necessary reforms and building the State's capabilities in preparation for the drawdown of the Office. Despite the stable security situation, challenges continue, especially with regard to transnational crime and drug trafficking in the country.”
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