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Almunayekh

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first: 2017-10-27
most recent: 2022-04-25
sittings or episodes: 53
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“This is seen as an important stage in achieving long-term stability in the country. We look forward to fair, transparent and credible elections being held within the time frame set for them. The successful legislative elections held in March have demonstrated that the national authorities can conduct elections successfully, with the support of the international community. There are many positive aspects to be mentioned when discussing developments in Guinea-Bissau as compared to the previous period, which was complicated in terms of achieving the basic requirements of the Conakry Agreement, which to date is clearly the best option to achieve stability. We have seen the successful conclusion of a full presidential term for the first time in the history of Guinea-Bissau in the past 25 years.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8614 (2019) · source
“Mr. Almunayekh (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, we would like to thank Ms. Keita, Assistant Secretary-General for Africa, and Ambassador Vieira for their valuable briefings. We also thank Mr. Jose Viegas Filho, former Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Guinea-Bissau, for his efforts during his term as Head ofthe United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS). We also congratulate Ms. Rosine Sori-Coulibaly on her appointment as Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Guinea-Bissau. We wish her every success in the upcoming period, especially during the electoral process and the drawdown of UNIOGBIS in 2020. We are two months away from the presidential elections, due to be held in Guinea-Bissau at the end of November.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8614 (2019) · source
“The only solution is a political one that realizes the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people, in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015) and the 2012 Geneva Communique, and maintains the unity, independence and sovereignty of Syria.”
2019-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8527 (2019) · source
“We also affirm that the fight against terrorist groups cannot exempt any belligerent party from its obligations pursuant to international law, including respect for the principles of distinction, proportionality and the protection of civilians and civilian targets. We once again condemn the deliberate attacks on populated areas and medical facilities throughout Syria. We call on all parties to respect the Council resolutions on infrastructure, particularly resolution 2286 (2016), on hospitals and health centres, and resolution 2427 (2018), on the protection of schools. In conclusion, we underscore the importance of making progress on the constitutional committee, which must be balanced, credible and inclusive, bringing together all components of civil society. We reaffirm that there can be no military solution to the conflict in Syria.”
2019-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8527 (2019) · source
“First, he urged all parties to maintain the Russian- Turkish ceasefire agreement in Idlib. Secondly, he called on the parties to respect international humanitarian law and protect human rights when carrying out a military operation. Thirdly, he insisted on the provision of humanitarian assistance as a necessity on a sustained basis. Fourthly, he urged increased international support in order to achieve a political solution that would meet the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people, as well as for support for Mr. Geir Pedersen in the implementation of resolution 2254 (2015) and the 2012 Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex). As stressed by the representative of Belgium on behalf of the co-penholders, we condemn the terrorist acts carried out by terrorist groups in Idlib.”
2019-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8527 (2019) · source
“Mr. Almunayekh (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): A few moments ago, the Permanent Representative of Belgium made a statement, on behalf of the co-penholders, regarding the humanitarian situation in Idlib and the neighbouring areas. I would now like to address a few points concerning the political process of the Syrian crisis. The co-penholders - Belgium, Germany and Kuwait - called for the convening ofthis meeting today because we totally believe that the Security Council has a responsibility to address the accelerated events that are happening in Idlib and its environs. This meeting is a precautionary step to prevent the deterioration of the situation in Idlib. We agree with and support the four appeals made by the Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as the Syrian crisis entered its ninth year. They are as follows.”
2019-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8527 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, we once again call on the parties in Yemen to fully implement the Stockholm Agreement on Al-Hudaydah and its three seaports, the prisoner- exchange agreement and the memorandum of understanding on Taiz in order to complement the Special Envoy's efforts to bring about a political solution underpinned by the three agreed terms of reference - the Gulf Cooperation Council Initiative and its Implementation Mechanism, the outcome of the comprehensive National Dialogue Conference and the relevant Security Council resolutions, particularly resolution 2216 (2015). That would end the crisis and ensure Yemen's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as preventing any interference in its domestic affairs.”
2019-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8525 (2019) · source
“From the start the Government of Yemen has said that it will facilitate safe access to the Mills and open routes for humanitarian assistance, despite the serious security challenges involved. In that regard, we commend the role of the Government's Economic Committee in providing permits at the beginning of April to 16 tankers to transport 275,000 tons of oil products to Al-Hudaydah seaport, after the tankers met the necessary conditions. That should meet the needs for this vital commodity so that it is not subject to speculation on the black market, which has a negative impact on the economy and is helping to depreciate the Yemeni rial.”
2019-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8525 (2019) · source
“The continued aggression by the Houthis against Saudi territory is a flagrant and direct threat to regional security and stability and a reason to impose the arms-embargo provisions in accordance with Security Council resolutions. Secondly, concerning the humanitarian situation, we stress once again the ultimate goal of the humanitarian dimensions of the Stockholm Agreement in seeking to alleviate the critical humanitarian consequences that our brother people of Yemen are facing, by opening safe corridors for the delivery of humanitarian assistance to meet the growing needs of the people in all the areas affected. The United Nations and its agencies must be allowed access to the Red Sea Mills, which contain vast amounts of grain that could feed 3.7 million people for 30 days.”
2019-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8525 (2019) · source
“In that regard, we reiterate how crucial it is for all three components of the Stockholm Agreement to be fully implemented, because that is the best path towards a resumption of the consultations, whose next round will focus on the overarching aspects of ending the crisis, based on the relevant Security Council resolutions, in particular resolution 2216 (2015), the Gulf Cooperation Council Initiative and its Implementation Mechanism, and the outcome of the National Dialogue Conference. With regard to the developments on the security front, Kuwait condemns in the strongest terms the attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil installations by seven drones. We support the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in taking action to maintain its security.”
2019-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8525 (2019) · source
“In addition to the agreement on exchange of prisoners and detainees, and despite the meetings of the supervisory committee on the implementation of the prisoner-exchange agreement, there have been a number of challenges in the implementation of the agreement pertaining to the release of all detainees, prisoners and abductees. We affirm our full support to the work of the Special Envoy of the Secretary- General for Yemen and Head of the United Nations Mission to Support the Hodeidah Agreement and the Redeployment Coordination Committee. We recognize that there can be no military solution to this crisis.”
2019-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8525 (2019) · source
“We took note of the unilateral withdrawal from Al-Hudaydah, Saleef and Ras Isa seaports last Saturday. That is part of the first phase of the concept of operations. I would like to point out that the tripartite supervisory Committee must play a pivotal role and that the Yemeni Government should perform its sovereign role in monitoring the redeployment in Al-Hudaydah. Over the past five months, the political developments in the Yemeni crisis have been characterized by monitoring the implementation of the Stockholm Agreement. Despite that, no measures were taken and the desired outcome was not achieved. Taiz is still suffering from a blockade. The blockade has been making civilians, including women and children, suffer for four years. No tangible action has been taken to implement the memorandum of understanding on Taiz.”
2019-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8525 (2019) · source
“Mr. Almunayekh (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Martin Griffiths, Mr. Mark Lowcock and Ms. Henrietta Fore for their valuable and comprehensive briefings. I also thank the Ambassador of Peru in his capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2140 (2014). I will focus on two topics: the political and security developments and the humanitarian situation. First, on the political and security developments, resolutions 2451 (2018) and 2452 (2019) established a mechanism for monitoring and verifying the implementation of the Stockholm Agreement, namely, the Redeployment Coordination Committee (RCC). The Committee held a number of meetings that led to a phased redeployment outside Al-Hudaydah, supervised and approved by the RCC and its three parties.”
2019-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8525 (2019) · source
“We are aware of the grave security challenges in Libya that are hampering the ability of the Court's experts to conduct the necessary investigations. We welcome the assistance provided by certain countries, international and regional organizations and civil society organizations, in addition to the support provided by the relevant Libyan authorities, UNSMIL and the Office ofthe Prosecutor, which will undoubtedly contribute to the effectiveness of its investigations in order to achieve the mandate entrusted to it.”
2019-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8523 (2019) · source
“We also express our concern regarding the reference in the report of the Prosecutor to violations against migrants in detention centres, in contravention of international humanitarian law. Those violations have escalated with the recent military operations. We stress that the main responsibility for ensuring justice in all Libya lies with the Libyan authorities, which must exercise their sovereignty and jurisdiction, in line with article 1 of the Rome Statute. The ICC must therefore respect all national criminal jurisdictions in Libya over cases before Libyan courts so as to ensure complementarity between the ICC and the national courts, given that the ICC is a body that complements national criminal jurisdictions.”
2019-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8523 (2019) · source
“Bensouda's concern over the escalation of the military clashes, which have resulted in a large number of people being killed or injured while thousands of civilians have been displaced from the combat zones. We cannot but commend the great role played by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), with Special Representative of the Secretary-General Mr. Ghassan Salame at its helm, in striving to reach a renewable temporary humanitarian ceasefire and ensure humanitarian access to those who need it. We once again urge all Libyan parties to exercise self-restraint, respect international humanitarian law, avoid targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure and return to the United Nations-sponsored political dialogue.”
2019-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8523 (2019) · source
“Mr. Almunayekh (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I thank Ms. Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), for her valuable briefing on the seventeenth report of the Court to the Security Council, pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011). We welcome once again the efforts of the ICC to lay the foundations for ensuring justice and avoiding impunity under international law. We commend the role ofthe Office ofthe Prosecutor, despite the great challenges it faces in carrying out its responsibilities to monitor and bring to justice those who commit crimes and violations, especially given the difficult security situation in Libya, including the military escalation around Tripoli that began in early April. We share Ms.”
2019-05-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8523 (2019) · source
“We are proud of the peacekeepers in general. Some of them have sacrificed their lives to maintain and defend peace. We would like to reiterate the support of the State of Kuwait for the efforts of all troop- contributing countries, and for the active role played by Indonesia in peacekeeping as well as in involving all stakeholders.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“To that, we would add the training, language and logistical skills that must be provided to peacekeepers. We stress the inherent right of each country to train its troops and choose its priority skills. We must also respect the rules that govern the selection of peacekeepers and police units in peacekeeping operations in a way that makes it possible to implement the mandate of each operation. As the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Indonesia mentioned, it is true, and we agree with her, that there is no one size that fits all. We also welcome the commitments made by States during the Peacekeeping Ministerial held on 29 March. In conclusion, we would like to express our appreciation and pride for the role played by women in peacekeeping. Experience and studies have shown that the participation of women contributes to perpetuating peace.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“Consequently, it is important that troop-contributing countries participate as much as possible in the elaboration of the mandates that they will be in charge of implementing and defending in order to ensure greater coordination and unity of effort, so as to guarantee the success of the mandate. As the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Indonesia mentioned a while ago, the cost of peacekeeping operations is eight times less as compared to the cost of bilateral actions. As far as our responsibility is concerned, what I just mentioned is only a part of the significant role played by peacekeepers. What we need to do is formulate mandates that take into account the needs of host countries and their citizens, as well as the political processes that we will need to support.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“We commend the fact that many States, including Indonesia, convened the first meeting of the tripartite partnership, which is an important and necessary step for strengthening coordination and consultation efforts. We cannot but emphasize the priority given to political solutions in peace operations. That requires operations that are capable of supporting political processes, depending on their mandates. Most peacekeepers are operating in difficult environments, and sometimes they contribute to the prevention of war crimes, again depending on the mandate ofeach mission. They are in the forefront with those who protect civilians in certain conflict areas. They also facilitate and protect humanitarian aid convoys.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“I would like now to discuss today's topic, with particular reference to three points - reform, the role of peacekeepers and our responsibility. The State of Kuwait would like to reiterate its support for the reforms undertaken by the Secretary- General in the area of peace and security, including the Action for Peacekeeping initiative. We also reiterate our support for the Declaration of Shared Commitments on United Nations Peacekeeping Operations, which we have endorsed, along with all the members of the Security Council. The Declaration is a powerful expression of our willingness to develop and build peacekeepers' capacities. As the Secretary-Generaljust said, training can save lives and is ajoint responsibility.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“Mr. Almunayekh (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to congratulate the Islamic world on the blessed month of Ramadan and to thank Indonesia for choosing the topic for today's debate. I also want to thank Secretary-General Antenio Guterres for his informative and important statement, and the Force Commander of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) and the Director of the Challenges Forum International Secretariat for their thorough briefings. The State of Kuwait aligns itself with the statement to be made by the representative of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries.”
2019-05-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8521 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, we reaffirm that there is no military solution to the Syrian crisis. The only solution is a political one that meets the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people. That would be done through a political settlement in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015) and the Geneva communique of 2012 (S/2012/522, annex), with a view to preserving unity, independence and sovereignty of Syria.”
2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8520 (2019) · source
“Measures such as arbitrary detention and expropriation would obstruct the efforts to enable their return, and in that regard we reject any demographic changes in Syria. On the issue of accountability, we stress the importance of ensuring accountability for those who violate international humanitarian law and human rights law in Syria. We reiterate our support to the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism to Assist in the Investigation and Prosecution of Persons Responsible for the Most Serious Crimes under International Law Committed in the Syrian Arab Republic since March 2011. We stress that it will not be possible to achieve a sustained and comprehensive peace in Syria without justice and without ensuring that there is no impunity for the perpetrators of such crimes.”
2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8520 (2019) · source
“All the parties should work to support the Special Envoy in fully realizing his mandate. We have taken note of the twelfth meeting of the Astana guarantors in Nur-Sultan, as well as the small group's meeting with the Special Envoy in Geneva. We note in that regard the importance of making progress on the constitutional committee. We stress that it should be balanced and credible, and should include representatives of all sectors of the Syrian society. We also emphasize the importance of working to make greater progress in securing the release of Syrian detainees and determining the fate of missing persons, especially given the humanitarian aspect of our work. We reiterate that the return of Syrian refugees must be safe, voluntary and dignified.”
2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8520 (2019) · source
“With the Syrian crisis entering its ninth year as of last month, we support the Secretary-General's four recommendations. The first urges all parties to preserve the Russian-Turkish ceasefire in Idlib. The second calls for all military operations to respect international humanitarian law and human rights. The third stresses sustained access to humanitarian assistance. The fourth seeks to promote international support with a View to reaching a political solution that meets the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people and supporting the Special Envoy in implementing resolution 2254 (2015) and the 2012 Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex). In February the Special Envoy indicated in his briefing (see S/PV.8475) the five objectives he wished to focus on, and we believe that achieving them would advance the Syrian political process.”
2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8520 (2019) · source
“Mr. Almunayekh (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, we would like to thank Special Envoy Geir Pedersen for his informative briefing and for his tireless efforts since he assumed his post. The State of Kuwait reiterates its full support for his efforts to revive the Syrian political process in order to arrive at an equitable political Syrian-led and -owned settlement, under the auspices of the United Nations and in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015). That resolution laid out practical steps for a political transition period, including several phases such as the drafting of a constitution and the holding of free and fair elections that enable the participation of all elements of Syrian society, including those living abroad, in line with the new constitution and under the auspices of the United Nations.”
2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8520 (2019) · source
“We stress the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of Morocco and welcome the credible and serious steps and initiatives it has taken, as well as the role played by the two committees of the National Council of Human Rights in Dakhla and Laayoune under the auspices of the United Nations bodies concerned with human rights.”
2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8518 (2019) · source
“We welcome the continued participation by all stakeholders in the round tables, without preconditions and in good faith, with the aim of maintaining the pace of the meetings, breaking the deadlock and bringing views closer together. We appreciate everyone's concern about the future of the Arab Maghreb and about the economic and social gains that promote security, stability and development in the region. The State of Kuwait reaffirms its support for the Moroccan initiative for the autonomy of Western Sahara and for reaching a constructive solution acceptable to all the parties.”
2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8518 (2019) · source
“Mr. Almunayekh (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): Kuwait voted in favour of resolution 2468 (2019), which extends the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara until 31 October. We had hoped for a unanimous renewal by the Security Council for one year. We stress the importance of the role of the Mission and of ensuring that it can fully implement its mandate. We renew our support for the Head of the Mission and for the work of Mr. Kohler, Personal Envoy of the Secretary-General for Western Sahara, in implementing the relevant Security Council resolutions and developing confidence-building measures with a view to reaching a realistic, lasting, practical and accepted political solution. We reaffirm our support for continued negotiations, backed by the United Nations.”
2019-04-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8518 (2019) · source
“Such a solution must be preceded by an end to the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian and Arab territories held since 1967, including East Jerusalem, and by the recognition of the State of Palestine, the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people to self-determination, their right to return and the need to compensate Palestinian refugees while justly resolving their status in accordance with General Assembly resolution 194 (III).”
2019-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8517 (2019) · source
“The conclusions of the first Arab-European Summit, held in Sharm Al-Sheikh in February, and of the Arab Summit held in Tunisia in March create momentum to prevent that from happening by adhering to peace as a strategic choice. The Arab countries launched the Arab Peace Initiative in 2002, which is based on international law, the resolutions of international legitimacy and the principle of land for peace. We cannot reach a solution to the Arab-Israeli conflict that is not in line with such international terms of reference.”
2019-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8517 (2019) · source
“That will require the international community to demand that Israel, the occupying Power, cease all acts of aggression against the Palestinian people, while protecting civilians and ensuring respect for international law and all resolutions of international legitimacy. Palestine cannot be the exception to the rule. The international community must be committed to the international mandate of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East and provide its budget and activities with the necessary financial resources and contributions. In conclusion, we are afraid that we may find ourselves commemorating the tenth or twentieth anniversary of the Great March of Return.”
2019-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8517 (2019) · source
“The Commission also concluded that the injuries of Palestinian protesters caused by the Israeli security forces, which often required specialized medical care, constituted a challenge to the health-care system in Gaza and placed it under overwhelming pressure. In the light of those documented atrocities, the Commission called upon Israel to undertake an immediate, neutral and independent investigation in accordance with international standards. It also called upon Israel to lift the unjust siege imposed on the Gaza Strip in violation of international laws and norms. Consequently, we call for serious follow-up to those conclusions in order to ensure that the perpetrators of those crimes are held accountable and ensure redress for the victims, especially given the ongoing escalation of violence that places civilians in danger.”
2019-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8517 (2019) · source
“The majority of such acts of aggression against demonstrators amounted to war crimes or crimes against humanity. Even those people protected by the international laws, norms and conventions, such as the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the Fourth Geneva Convention and it Protocol Addional I, among others, were not spared the crimes perpetrated by the Israeli forces. Thirdly, with regard to the impact of the siege on the medical sector, the Commission found that the siege imposed on the Gaza Strip has had a detrimental impact on the health-care system, representing a violation of the fundamental rights of the population, especially injured protesters, to life and health care.”
2019-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8517 (2019) · source
“First, with regard to civilian victims, we were not surprised that the report recognized the use by Israeli forces of weapons and live ammunition leading to the deaths of 183 persons, including 32 children, in addition to the injuring of more than 6,000 persons, including 159 women and 940 children. Three paramedics and two journalists were also killed. The Commission concluded that Israeli soldiers had fired intentionally at civilians. Secondly, with regard to violations of international law, the Commission stressed that the protests were conducted by civilians who had clear political objectives. In addition, it concluded that the sniping operations by Israeli forces using live ammunition led to the killing and injuring of civilian demonstrators, in violation of humanitarian international law and international human rights law.”
2019-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8517 (2019) · source
“With regard to occupied Golan, it is Syrian territory occupied by Israel, as stressed by Security Council resolution 497 (1981). Israeli laws, control and administration over the Syrian occupied Golan are null and void and have no legal validity. The recognition of Israel's sovereignty over the Golan is in violation of the Charter of the United Nations, the principles of international law and the relevant Security Council resolutions. We would like to focus our statement today on the report (A/HRC/40/74) of the International Independent Commission established by the Human Rights Council to investigate violations committed during protests held in the occupied Palestinian territories.”
2019-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8517 (2019) · source
“It is also continuing its unprecedented illegal settlement activity in the occupied Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem. In addition, the occupying Power has continued its forced displacement of Palestinian civilians and its intensification of the siege on Gaza, which has now lasted for 12 years. It continues its acts of aggression and its violations against Muslim and Christian holy sites, while making peremptory and illegal unilateral decisions, such as partially withholding Palestinian tax revenues and refusing to renew the Temporary International Presence in Hebron. Furthermore, it is attempting to change the historical nature, status and demography of Jerusalem and to impose a de facto policy of entrenching its sovereignty in the occupied territories.”
2019-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8517 (2019) · source
“Mr. Almunayekh (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo for her valuable and comprehensive briefing. I would also like to thank Ms. Nada Majdalani and Mr. Gidon Bromberg for their comprehensive and important briefings. Today we commemorate 52 years of Israeli occupation, as well as the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Oslo Accords, the twenty-fifth year of the Hebron massacre and the first anniversary of the Great March of Return protests. Meanwhile, Israeli aggression continues to entrench its occupation and undermine any chance for genuine peace that would grant the Palestinian people their legitimate rights. The occupying Power is continuing its arbitrary detentions and the demolition or seizure of Palestinian buildings.”
2019-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8517 (2019) · source
“Such an approach should confront security, political, humanitarian and development challenges, and the United Nations Great Lakes Regional Strategic Framework would also help the Great Lakes region in this respect. The Office of the Special Envoy deals with all these areas, with the aim of harmonizing development efforts with the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework signed by the countries of the region.”
2019-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8491 (2019) · source
“The burden is growing for the countries of the region, and it is becoming difficult to find solutions to the situation. We call upon the States in the region to make greater efforts to address the humanitarian situation. We also commend the role of the United Nations, through the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, in responding to the humanitarian crisis. We must recall the difficulties that the region has been experiencing as a result of the spread of Ebola, particularly in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, especially since the epidemic could spread to neighbouring countries despite its tireless efforts. To conclude, it is important to address the challenges that the region faces in a comprehensive manner.”
2019-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8491 (2019) · source
“We agree on the importance of repatriating former Mouvement du 23 mars combatants, as indicated by the Secretary-General in his latest report (S/2019/229) and in accordance with international law. Regarding other positive developments in the region, I welcome the agreement signed between the Government of the Central African Republic and 14 armed groups in Bangui on 6 February. We hope that that agreement will make it possible to achieve stability in the country and strengthen stability in the entire region. We also welcome the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan. Thirdly, we are concerned at the deterioration of the humanitarian situation as well as at the lack of security and stability in the Great Lakes region, which has resulted in 7 million displaced people and more than 4 million refugees.”
2019-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8491 (2019) · source
“The number of attacks by the ADF has increased in Beni, claiming the lives of 245 civilians in 2018, including many women and children. We condemn those attacks and urge the national forces to confront them and to develop plans to put an end to such attacks in future. We commend the cooperation among the States of the region, as noted by Mr. Djinnit in his briefing, particularly among the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda and Uganda, for the repatriation and reintegration of former Forces De'mocratiques de Liberation du Rwanda combatants. We also commend the support provided as part of the follow-up mechanism, which represents a positive contribution to strengthening regional stability.”
2019-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8491 (2019) · source
“We look forward to the formation of the new Government as soon as possible in order to build upon those recent positive achievements. There is no doubt that security and political stability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are important catalysts for the economic development of the country and of the Great Lakes region and, as indicated in the Framework agreement, could result in further support from the Security Council and the international community. Secondly, the security situation remains a concern for the international community because of the continued deterioration of the situation in the Great Lakes region. Armed groups are more active in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2019-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8491 (2019) · source
“The State of Kuwait supports the vital and important role that the Special Envoy and his Office play in enhancing the mechanisms that contribute to the implementation of the framework agreement. We also support his basic role in the promotion of capacity- building, as well as his good offices in convening consultations among the States of the region, his preventive diplomacy and his role in strengthening cooperation among the States of the region and regional and subregional organizations, such as the African Union, ICGLR and the Southern African Development Community. Regarding the political situation, we welcome the recent positive political progress in the region, such as the first peaceful transfer of power in the history of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2019-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8491 (2019) · source
“Furthermore, we appreciate the role of the Regional Oversight Mechanism, which held its ninth meeting in Kampala in October 2018. We hail the outcome of that meeting, particularly concerning cooperation among the States of the region to neutralize destructive forces and strengthen relevant mechanisms, in concert with the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), in particular the Joint Follow-up Mechanism on the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF). We call on those States to strengthen cooperation in order to make even further progress, notwithstanding the challenges faced by them in the areas of security and illegal trafficking in natural resources.”
2019-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8491 (2019) · source
“I wish to address three points today: first, the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region; secondly, the security situation in the Great Lakes region; and thirdly, the humanitarian situation. First, with regard to the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region, we welcome the progress made since the framework agreement was signed six years ago. It summarizes the challenges facing the region and provides solutions, The framework agreement is considered the major factor guaranteeing stability in the Great Lakes region. In that regard, we call on all its signatories to fully honour the commitments contained in the agreement and to implement its provisions in order to address various challenges faced by the region.”
2019-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8491 (2019) · source
“Mr. Almunayekh (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to begin by expressing our appreciation to Mr. Said Djinnit, Special Envoy of the Secretary- General for the Great Lakes Region, for his valuable and last briefing. I wish to thank him for his tireless efforts since his tenure began to engage in dialogue and cooperation with the Governments of the Great Lakes region in order to respond to the challenges it is facing. I also wish to congratulate Mr. Huang Xia on his appointment as Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region. I hope that he will be able to build upon the achievements of the previous period.”
2019-03-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8491 (2019) · source
“The upcoming Brussels conference will be an important opportunity to mobilize resources in order to alleviate the humanitarian suffering of the Syrian people and to renew the international community's commitment to resolving the conflict peacefully, in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015), so that the brotherly Syrian people can achieve their legitimate aspirations and realize a peaceful settlement, agreed to by all parties, while preserving the unity, independence and sovereignty of Syria.”
2019-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8475 (2019) · source