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1. “That minority is still seeking to exercise its rights and to hold accountable all those who have violated the most basic human rights and perpetrated crimes with the intent of forever erasing the identity of that minority. Respect for the rule of law, the defence of human rights, dialogue and resort to peaceful ways to settle disputes are among the main principles that the State of Kuwait defends in all forums. Cases such as those in Myanmar cannot be ignored by the Security Council. That is especially true for the refugee issue, which seems to have last a long time, until ajust and final solution can be found, allowing the Rohingya minority to enjoy all its rights.”

   2018-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8381 (2018) · source

2. “When the number of displaced persons reaches 720,000, this proves that there is a real crisis impacting international peace and security. When 53 per cent ofthe displaced are children, that makes us certain that there is a real catastrophe. When the percentage of children and women combined hits 80 per cent ofthe displaced, that confirms the existence of a humanitarian crisis that must be addressed. The reality on the ground in Cox's Bazar and Rakhine state requires us, as members of the Security Council, to take specific measures that would serve as a road map that has been long awaited by a minority that has suffered from the scourges ofwar, violence and acts of killing.”

   2018-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8381 (2018) · source

3. “The second is the need to guarantee the right to accountability through transparent and fair investigations based on the collection of all proofs and evidences so as to ensure a fair prosecution of the perpetrators of such inhumane crimes. We welcome Human Rights Council resolution 39/2 and the recommendations of the fact-finding mission that the Security Council should ensure accountability for crimes in Myanmar, particular because the report concludes that some serious human rights violations in Rakhine state constitute the most serious crimes under international law. In conclusion, the State ofKuwait reaffirms the need for the Security Council to address this humanitarian crisis with the greatest degree of diplomatic flexibility. The Council must speak in one voice in order to obtain the necessary results.”

   2018-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8381 (2018) · source

4. “Other measures include ending violence and ethnic discrimination and immediately closing all camps for internally displaced persons. It is also imperative to allow United Nations agencies and other partners access to all affected regions in Myanmar. All residents of Rakhine state should enjoy and unrestructed safe freedom of movement. We firmly believe that addressing the root causes of the Rohingya minority crisis requires the prompt handling of two essential issues. The first concerns the need for the authorities of Myanmar to deal with the Rohingya minority without discrimination, regardless of ethnicity or religion, and to grant them their inherent right to citizenship.”

   2018-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8381 (2018) · source

5. “The Government of Myanmar has yet to implement all the steps and demands laid out by the Security Council in its presidential statement S/PRST/2017/22, or the recommendations of the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State with respect to addressing the root causes of the crisis, the suffering of the refugees and ensuring their voluntary return in safety and dignity to their homes in Myanmar. The return of the Rohingya minority to their homes can begin only when a series of measures is taken to build trust and ensure that their return is both safe and dignified. That includes conducting independent and transparent investigations into the crimes and violations committed against the rights of the Rohingya minority in Rakhine state.”

   2018-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8381 (2018) · source

6. “That reflects the continued deterioration of the situation in Rakhine state in particular, and other states of Myanmar in general. My delegation did not ask for this meeting to be convened to blame the Government of Myanmar for what happened. Instead, we asked because of our principled and firm position in favour of resolving conflicts by peaceful means, and our belief in preventive diplomacy. We welcome the efforts of States of the region to resolve this humanitarian crisis. However, the steps taken by Myanmar until now have been insufficient, and most have not been translated into reality on the ground.”

   2018-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8381 (2018) · source

7. “While we strongly condemn the acts witnessed in Rakhine state, which run counter to international norms and laws, we reaffirm the need for the Government of Myanmar to assume its primary responsibility to protect its citizens and ensure that military force will not be used against them. More than 14 months have elapsed since violence erupted in Rakhine state. Those acts of violence led to the displacement of more than 720,000 people to Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh. It is truly regrettable that after all this time the displacement continues to this day. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees confirms the displacement of an additional 168 people from Myanmar to Bangladesh by the end of September. We express our concern over such displacement.”

   2018-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8381 (2018) · source

8. “Mr. Almunayekh (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to express our appreciation and thanks to the Chairperson of the independent international fact-finding mission on Myanmar, Mr. Marzuki Darusman, for attending this meeting and for his comprehensive briefing. The efforts of the fact-finding mission are indeed appreciated. We thank him for his honesty in presenting the facts to the international community. What we have listened to today in the briefing ofthe fact-finding mission reaffirms the conclusions of the international community on the crimes that have been committed. The briefing was totally consistent with what we witnessed during the Security Council visit to Rakhine state and what we heard from eyewitnesses to those crimes during our meetings with the Rohingya refugees at the Cox's Bazar camps.”

   2018-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8381 (2018) · source

9. “Any effort to end the crisis in Yemen must be based on a political solution in accordance with the three terms of reference: the Gulf Initiative and its implementation mechanism, the outcomes of the national dialogue and the relevant Security Council resolutions, including resolution 2216 (2015), while ensuring the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Yemen and non-interference in its internal affairs.”

   2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8379 (2018) · source

10. “We also stand ready to facilitate the work of the Special Envoy for Yemen, Mr. Martin Griffiths, and his ongoing efforts in order to gather all Yemeni parties at the dialogue table despite the security challenges, including the Houthi threat to regional peace and security posed by the targeting of the territories of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with nearly 250 ballistic missiles and 67,000 explosive projectiles. In conclusion, we underscore our support for the efforts of the Special Envoy.”

    2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8379 (2018) · source

11. “Lowcock said, the Houthis have also taken control of humanitarian warehouses in Al-Hudaydah. In addition, the Houthis have taken control of Al-Hudaydah city and port and transformed them into a military operations zone, thereby preventing safe access to the grain silos and threatening to disrupt international navigation. The Committee established pursuant to resolution 2140 (2014) has condemned Houthi attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and confirmed that such attacks violate international humanitarian law and may seriously affect access to humanitarian assistance and routes of commercial shipments. We reiterate that the State of Kuwait stands ready to support and facilitate all international efforts aimed at prioritizing the political solution based on resolutions of international legitimacy.”

    2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8379 (2018) · source

12. “Secondly, with regard to political and security developments, our meeting today to discuss the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Yemen is an expected result of the coup against the legitimate Government of Yemen, led by the Houthis, who took control of most State institutions by military force. The Houthis have refused to cooperate with any political effort to end the crisis, as seen recently by their absence from the consultations that were supposed to take place in Geneva on 6 September and were fully supported by the Council. The Houthis also continue to deliberately obstruct humanitarian assistance through seizures and looting. The Houthis have confiscated more than 690 relief trucks and more than 15,000 food baskets, and detained and stopped 84 oil and food vessels. As Mr.”

    2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8379 (2018) · source

13. “Martin Griffiths, including confidence-building measures, to unify the Yemeni financial institutions, the foremost of which is the Central Bank, with a view to establishing new mechanisms to collect revenues from different Yemeni regions in order to pay the salaries, which undoubtedly would help to alleviate humanitarian suffering. In that regard, we commend the support provided recently by the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the Yemeni Central Bank through its deposit of $200 million, thereby increasing its total deposits to approximately $3.2 billion. In addition, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, along with the United Arab Emirates, has also provided $70 million to support the payment of teacher salaries in Yemen, in coordination with UNICEF.”

    2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8379 (2018) · source

14. “The continued deterioration of the humanitarian situation in Yemen is the inevitable result of the ongoing armed conflict, which affects the economy sector first and foremost. In the light of the non-payment of salaries and the unprecedented depreciation of the Yemeni rial against foreign currencies, the international community has a maj or responsibility to support the Yemeni Government in order to ensure that it succeeds in stopping the depreciation of the national currency. The international community must also support the efforts of the Special Envoy of the Secretary- General for Yemen, Mr.”

    2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8379 (2018) · source

15. “Mr. Almunayekh (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank Under-Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs. Mr. Mark Lowcock, for his briefing to the Council on the latest developments pertaining to the humanitarian situation in Yemen. I will focus in my statement on two issues: developments in the humanitarian situation in Yemen, and political and security developments. First, with regard to developments in the humanitarian situation, we are greatly concerned by warning of the imminent danger of food insecurity in Yemen, as detailed by Mr. Lowcock in his briefing. More than 3.5 million of our Yemenis brothers are facing the threat of food insecurity.”

    2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8379 (2018) · source

16. “The Mission is an essential element in achieving the priorities of the Central African Republic - support for the political process, the protection of civilians, the creation of an environment that ensures access for humanitarian aid and support for the national armed forces. We also support the Secretary-General's recommendation to add two new tasks to the Mission's mandate - support for the electoral process and the provision of limited logistical support to the armed forces and internal security forces - as well as the recommendation on amending the Mission's role with regard to national resources. We sincerely appreciate the Special Representative's tireless efforts and pay tribute to all those working in MINUSCA.”

    2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source

17. “In that regard, I would like to pay tribute to the efforts ofthe African Union, the Economic Community of Central African States and the European Union, through its Military Training Mission in the Central African Republic, which handles the training of Central African armed forces. I would also like to salute the efforts deployed in the region with the aim of bringing the conflicting parties to the dialogue table within the African Initiative. They will help to achieve security if they can continue until the holding of presidential elections in 2020 and 2021, which we hope all segments of society will participate in, including young people and women. In conclusion, I would like to underscore our support for extending MINUSCA's mandate for another year, until 15 November 2019.”

    2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source

18. “There are more than 616,000 internally displaced persons and 572,000 refugees living in neighbouring countries, making the Central African Republic one of the countries most in need of humanitarian assistance in the whole world. Even more worrying is the fact that many of those in need are women and children. Thirdly, with regard to the political situation, the African Initiative, which enjoys a high level of acceptance among most of the political parties in the Central African Republic, is an essential pillar for a dialogue between the Government and the armed groups. We call on all the parties to participate in the dialogue process in order to resolve this prolonged conflict.”

    2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source

19. “Strengthening justice in the Central African Republic will represent an important step forward for the stability and security of the entire country. In that regard, we pay tribute to yesterday's inaugural formal session of the Special Criminal Court, which we hope will contribute to ending the culture of impunity and to bringing those who perpetrate crimes against civilians to justice. We also welcome the proposed appointment of a joint United Nations-African Union special envoy and the proposal to consolidate all African initiatives in support of the African Initiative for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic. Secondly, we regret that the humanitarian situation is still critical and that nearly half of the inhabitants of the Central African Republic require urgent humanitarian assistance.”

    2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source

20. “We would like to express our serious concern about the continued violations and attacks carried out by those extremist armed groups against United Nations personnel, members of United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) and humanitarian workers. We strongly condemn the attacks targeting Muslims and their religious symbols, setting fire to their homes and attacking places of worship, just as we condemn any attacks targeting people on the basis of their religion or place of worship, regardless of what party they belong to. We support the efforts by the Central African Republic authorities to halt such actions and to raise people's awareness in order to limit hate speech and consolidate the principle of peaceful coexistence among society's various sectors.”

    2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source

21. “First, as to the security situation, during our participation in the official visit to the Central African Republic, from 2 to 5 October, we observed a number of positive steps that had been taken at the security and political levels, despite the continued fragility of the security situation in the capital, Bangui, and in Kaga Bandoro, which was included in our visit. The security situation in general is unstable. Since the outbreak of violence in the Central African Republic in 2013 and 2014, the gravity of the situation has been exacerbated by acts of violence committed by armed groups and parties to the conflict and as a result of hate speech and incitement to religious and sectarian violence.”

    2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source

22. “Mr. Almunayekh (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): Allow me first to thank Mr. Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Central African Republic, for his valuable briefing to the Council. I should also like to thank Mr. Moussa Nebie, Special Representative of the African Union to the Central African Republic; Mr. Koen Vervaeke, Managing Director for Africa of the European External Action Service; and the Permanent Representative of Cote d'Ivoire, in his capacity as Chair ofthe Committee established pursuant to resolution 2127 (2013), for their informative briefings. In my statement, I shall address three issues related to our discussion today: the security situation, the humanitarian situation and the political situation.”

    2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source

23. “In conclusion, it is time for the Council to strengthen its support for the Sudan as it seeks to focus on political solutions to achieve peace in the country and neighbouring countries. The Sudan must be supported so that security and stability on its territories and in the wider region can be achieved.”

    2018-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8377 (2018) · source

24. “As the Special Envoy of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the brotherly State of Qatar underscored in July, following the thirteenth meeting of the Implementation Follow- Up Commission - which included members of the Council - 85 per cent of the provisions of the Doha Document have been implemented. The indicators should therefore focus on the points that have not yet been implemented. The Sudan sorely needs the support of donors, which must honour their commitments. I commend the efforts of the joint mechanism between the Sudan and the League of Arab States pertaining to the follow-up and implemention of Arab development projects in Darfur. A donor conference should be organized to support the Sudan and help it to move from the peacekeeping phase to that of building peace.”

    2018-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8377 (2018) · source

25. “At the meeting of the Arab Ministerial Council held in Cairo in September, the League of Arab States welcomed the resolution, as well as the Sudan's efforts in implementing the objectives of that resolution. We also take note of the annex and the proposed indicators in the Secretary-General's report, which are in line with the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur. We note that the Implementation Follow-Up Commission is continuing to work towards the implementation of the Doha Document. Fourthly, on the exit strategy and its indicators, as we stated at the Council's meeting on UNAMID in March (see S/PV.8202), UNAMID's mandate and the Secretary-General's reports are related to Darfur. Therefore, the indicators should not be applied beyond Darfur to the entire Sudanese territory.”

    2018-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8377 (2018) · source

26. “It is therefore important to recognize two things when discussing displaced persons and their numbers. Displacement is not due entirely to the deep-rooted causes of the conflict; Darfur has seen the return of displaced persons and a new wave of displacement. On the whole, when compared to the figures from last year and previous years, it can be said that the number of displaced persons continues to fall. According to the report, displaced persons are concerned by several factors, including the presence of armed groups in camps. That is why it is important to continue the weapons-collection campaign in the Sudan. Thirdly, on the exit strategy ofUNAMID, resolution 2429 (2018) had a substantial impact in encouraging the Sudanese Government to further cooperate with all parties in order to complete the strategy by 2020.”

    2018-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8377 (2018) · source

27. “Undoubtedly, that is a positive sign that we should build upon in order to achieve full security and stability in Darfur. We underscore the need to support the efforts of the Sudanese Government to extend its sovereignty across all national territories and to shoulder its primary responsibility to protect civilians. We welcome the unity of the Council in adopting resolution 2429 (2018), which contributed to reducing the military component of UNAMID. That is evidence of the continued stability in Darfur and a reduced need for United Nations military forces in the region. Secondly, I would like to touch on internally displaced persons. The fight against rebel factions in Jebel Marra has had an impact on the displacement of some inhabitants of Darfur, as have flooding and heavy rainfall, according to the Secretary-General's report.”

    2018-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8377 (2018) · source

28. “Mr. Almunayekh (Kuwait) (Spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to express my condolences to our brothers in the Republic of the Sudan following the death of former President Field Marshal Abdel Rahman Swar Al-Dahab. May God rest his soul in peace. I would also like to thank the Joint Special Representative for Darfur, Mr. Mamabolo, for his valuable briefing on the work of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID). In our discursion today, I will address four topics: the security situation in Darfur, internally displaced persons, the UNAMID exit strategy, and its review and indicators. First, on the security situation, we take note of the report of the Secretary-General (S/2018/912), which highlights an improvement in the security situation across most areas in Darfur and a reduction in criminal acts.”

    2018-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8377 (2018) · source

29. “That was demonstrated by the request submitted to the Security Council to renew the mandate of the Mission and by the adoption of Council's resolution 2435 (2018), reflecting the belief of both parties in the Final Peace Agreement and the Council's belief in the importance of supporting it. In conclusion, we reaffirm the support of the State of Kuwait to the Colombian Government and the peace agreement that ended a protracted conflict and paved the way to a stable and lasting peace. We encourage the Colombian Government and the FARC to resume the implementation of the ceasefire agreement and to reach an agreement that meets the aspirations of the Colombian people and ends the current instability, which has lasted for many years in Colombia.”

    2018-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8368 (2018) · source

30. “We also applaud the positive role of the Mission in communicating with women's groups and organizations and promoting dialogue with them. We commend as well the adoption of a strategy to implement resolutions 2250 (2015) and 2419 (2018), on youth, peace and security, with a focus on the role of young people pertaining to reintegration and assurances. That would protect them both during and post-conflict and ensure their participation in peace processes and measures that will greatly contribute to the promotion and maintenance of international peace and security. We appreciate the current cooperation between the Colombian Government and the FARC.”

    2018-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8368 (2018) · source

31. “Secondly, with regard to the security situation, we are concerned about the ongoing killings, violence and threats against social leaders, human rights defenders and indigenous leaders. In that regard, we commend the pact for life and the protection of social leaders and human rights defenders, which was adopted by the Colombian Government, in addition to the preparation of guidelines on the policy to be established, which would provide security guarantees to local communities, human rights defenders and social leaders. Thirdly, we welcome the ongoing efforts by the Mission under Mr. Arnault, in cooperation with national, regional and local authorities, as well as civil society organizations, the private sector and the international community.”

    2018-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8368 (2018) · source

32. “First, the socioeconomic reintegration of former members of the Fuerza Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia-Ejercito del Pueblo (FARC-EP) has been lagging, while there are negative repercussions from the withdrawal of former leaders of the FARC-EP from the reintegration process as a result of the risks that the process may pose to their personal security and legal status. However, we commend the relentless efforts of the Colombian Government to assess and adopt a special integrated approach to implement the reintegration process. We value the role of the Mission in that regard and its work with the Resident Coordinator, the High Commissioner for Peace and the leadership of the Fuerza Alternativa Revolucionaria del Comun (FARC) to submit ajoint proposal to the Peacebuilding Fund on socioeconomic reintegration and reconciliation.”

    2018-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8368 (2018) · source

33. “Mr. Almunayekh (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to welcome His Excellency Mr. Carlos Trujillo Garcia, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Colombia, who is present with us today for the first time. I also want to thank Mr. Jean Arnault, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, for his valuable briefing and comprehensive presentation on the major achievements and challenges facing the Colombian peace process. We also commend the steps taken by the Government of President Ivan Duque Marquez to continue with the implementation of the Colombian peace process. We look forward to the development plan, which will be submitted by the President in November. In my statement, I will focus on three key issues.”

    2018-10-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8368 (2018) · source

34. “Since the approval of the parties is one of the three principles of peacekeeping, and since UNISFA was established on the basis of bilateral understandings in 2011 and 2012, any further step must be taken after consultations between the parties and securing their consent, and not before. In conclusion, we underscore our determination to pursue consultations with the Sudan and South Sudan in this regard.”

    2018-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8357 (2018) · source

35. “Pertaining to the technical issues, such as the strength of the mission, the optimal performance of each of its components and their work sites, these are matters that can be discussed by the Security Council in the upcoming weeks in accordance with developments in Abyei. Concerning bilateral relations between the Sudan and South Sudan, there is positive and growing cooperation, which has been welcomed by the neighbouring countries, the League of Arab States, the African Union and the Security Council. Thirdly, with reference to the nature of the mandate, having taken note this year of the strategic review of the mission and following the adoption of resolution 2416 (2018), any amendment to the mission's mandate must take into account the agreements reached between the two sides on Abyei.”

    2018-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8357 (2018) · source

36. “UNISFA has become one of the best peacekeeping operations, and we thank Ethiopia for its positive role in that regard. The priority of political solutions must be the Security Council's focus. That can be achieved with the support of peacekeeping operations and in coordination with the host countries. Secondly, with regard to the renewal of the mission's mandate, we hope that this renewal would be in line with the mission's role and achievements, including the continued work of the Joint Border Verification and Monitoring Mechanism which has led to considerably improve the mission's performance.”

    2018-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8357 (2018) · source

37. “Mr. Almunayekh (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank the Under-Secretary- General for Peacekeeping Operations and the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Sudan and South Sudan for their valuable briefings. Today, I would like to discuss three matters regarding the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), namely. the role of the mission, the renewal of its mandate and the nature of that mandate. First, on the role of the mission, we take note of the proposals of the Secretary-General, contained in his letter dated 20 August (S/2018/778). We recognize the key role of the peacekeeping operation in achieving relative stability in Abyei. We commend the major role played by Ethiopian peacekeepers in bringing about and maintaining stability.”

    2018-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8357 (2018) · source

38. “Nicholas Haysom for his efforts as the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, and we wish him every success in his new position as Representative of the Secretary-General in Somalia.”

    2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8356 (2018) · source

39. “Fourthly, with regard to the security situation, we are concerned by the violations of the Ceasefire Agreement and the reciprocal accusations, in particular in Central Equatoria state, despite the progress achieved in the peace process. We would also like to applaud the operation of the Ceasefire and Transition Security Arrangements Monitoring Mechanism and the transparency with which it publishes its reports. We thank His Excellency Mr. Festus Mogae for his effective and active role in chairing the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission. We look forward to continued unity among the Security Council, IGAD and the international community in order to support and protect the work of the Joint Committee and the Monitoring Mechanism. Finally, we thank Mr.”

    2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8356 (2018) · source

40. “Thirdly, with regard to the Mission's mandate, UNMISS should continue its work without obstructions while respecting the laws and charters that govern its operation. We welcome the military court's verdict against the perpetrators of the Terrain Hotel incident. We look forward to accountability being applied to all criminals. We also recall the attack suffered by the Mission while escorting a humanitarian convoy in Central Equatoria state. We welcome the news of the arrest of the person responsible for that disgraceful act. We thank the Mission and express our appreciation for its work through the implementation of its mandate in line with resolution 2406 (2018), including simple matters that the Mission has implemented, such as presenting gifts to Al-Sabah Hospital and Juba Teaching Hospital.”

    2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8356 (2018) · source

41. “In addition, large segments of the population suffer from food insecurity. In that regard, we recall resolution 2417 (2018), on hunger and conflict, whose paragraph 7 urges the protection of infrastructure in order to deliver humanitarian assistance, including nutrition. Peace will be incomplete without improving the living conditions of the population. We hope that the signing of the Peace Agreement will be an opportunity to prepare areas for the refugees and displaced persons in South Sudan so as to be an integral part ofthe society. We express our appreciation for the role of Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in securing the safety of refugees before their return, and we emphasize the need to not target humanitarian workers, while also condemning every impediment to their noble task.”

    2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8356 (2018) · source

42. “In that regard, we refer to the resolution of the Council of Ministers of the League of Arab States adopted at its hundred and fiftieth session, at which the significant role of the Sudan was appreciated in hosting and facilitating the peace negotiations in South Sudan. We would like as well to express our appreciation for the significant role of IGAD members in pursuing and promoting peace. We look forward to the result of the revitalized Agreement in resolving the conflict in South Sudan so as to turn a new page based on reconciliation, justice, reconstruction and development. Secondly, with regard to the humanitarian situation, the continued displacement of 1.8 million inhabitants of South Sudan and 2.5 million refugees in neighbouring countries is a great source of concern for all of us.”

    2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8356 (2018) · source

43. “First, with regard to the political developments, the Security Council is meeting today after the signing of the revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan, and after tireless efforts by members of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and international partners to revitalize the Agreement for the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan. We express our appreciation to the signatories of the Agreement and hope that the non-signatories will join the peace process soon. We also express our appreciation for the constructive participation of the Government of South Sudan in the peace process. We would also like to welcome the role of the Republic of the Sudan in supporting the negotiations.”

    2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8356 (2018) · source

44. “Mr. Almunayekh (Kuwait) (Spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I thank the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General to the Sudan and South Sudan, the Special Envoy of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the representative of the Organization for Community Empowerment for Progress in South Sudan for their valuable briefings. I would like to address four aspects of the topic we are discussing today: the political developments, the humanitarian situation, the mandate of the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS) and the security situation.”

    2018-09-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8356 (2018) · source

45. “That comes in the light of the letter to the Security Council from the Head of the Presidency Council, Mr. Faiez Serraj, on reviewing the state of the internationally recognized Central Bank of Libya in Tripoli and the Central Bank in eastern Libya. In conclusion, we reiterate our support to Mr. Salame's efforts to facilitate a comprehensive Libyan political process pursuant to the United Nations action plan. We urge all Libyan parties to work for a peaceful settlement through serious and constructive engagement at the technical, legislative, political and security levels needed to ensure the holding of transparent, comprehensive and peaceful elections, with a view to building a unified and stable Libya.”

    2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8341 (2018) · source

46. “It is important to make every effort to bring about economic stability and development in Libya through the commitment of all the Libyan authorities to instituting fair economic reforms that can bring long-term gains, in line with the agreements reached by the Libyan parties participating in the eighth round of economic dialogues, held in Tunisia in June, which would empower the country's economic institutions to provide general services to the Libyan people. In that regard, we stress the importance of ensuring accountability on the part of Libya's financial and economic institutions in order to preserve the people's wealth. We commend Mr. Salame's rapid response to the Security Council's request on the need to submit proposals aimed at unifying financial institutions in Libya in line with the United Nations action plan.”

    2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8341 (2018) · source

47. “We look forward to seeing the House of Representatives and the High Council of State conclude their discussions on the necessary amendments to the Libyan Political Agreement so as to address the concerns and aspirations of the Libyan people in their efforts to rebuild their State. Secondly, with regard to economic issues, it is clear that the security problems in Libya in the second half of this year have been detrimental to the country's economic situation, with oil production declineing from 1 million to 315,000 barrels a day, owing to the armed confrontations in the oil crescent region. That in turn has affected the State's budget for 2018, adopted after an agreement between the Presidency Council and the Central Bank of Libya.”

    2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8341 (2018) · source

48. “That will help to promote the transitional and political processes based on the United Nations action plan and ensure that terrorist hotspots - such as those connected to Da'esh, which is exploiting the political and security vacuum to carry out its destructive schemes - are not increasing. Turning to the United Nations action plan in Libya, we commend the role played by UNSMIL in organizing the National Conference, which brought together approximately 7,000 Libyan men and women from various parts of the country. They reached a consensus on the need to end the transitional period and unify various Government institutions by holding elections.”

    2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8341 (2018) · source

49. “That will give the United Nations and other regional and international actors a sufficient opportunity to reach a lasting and comprehensive political agreement to the benefit of our brother people of Libya. The Libyan situation on the ground is suffering from instability and a lack of security, and it is therefore incumbent on the international community and the Security Council to step up efforts to permanently end the proliferation of armed groups, which can be done by supporting the establishment of unified, legitimate security institutions under the control and supervision of the State.”

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50. “First, with regard to security and politically related developments, the unfortunate recent escalation of the security situation in the capital has had negative repercussions for the regional and international efforts aimed at establishing norms governing security and stability in Libya. We are concerned about the escalation of military operations, including shelling and indiscriminate firing in populated areas, which have led to dozens of deaths, including of women and children, as well as many injuries. We call on all Libyan parties to halt the fighting immediately, commit to the ceasefire agreement mediated by UNSMIL, engage seriously and constructively in a dialogue to stop the escalating violence in Tripoli and its suburbs and thereby prevent further human losses.”

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