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Almunayekh

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first: 2017-10-27
most recent: 2022-04-25
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“Mr. Almunayekh (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Ghassan Salame, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), for his valuable briefing. I would also like to thank the Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Sweden, in his capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya, for his briefing on the Committee's work. My statement will focus on two main issues - developments on the security and political fronts, and economic developments.”
2018-09-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8341 (2018) · source
“Combating terrorism requires mobilizing all international efforts to confront that criminal scourge by adopting measures that guarantee respect for human rights, the rule of law and good governance, as well as the peaceful coexistence of religions and respect for their symbols and sanctity, while dealing with the conditions that lead to the spread of terrorism, stopping incitement to hatred and rejecting all forms of extremism and violence.”
2018-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8330 (2018) · source
“In the context of the efforts made by the State of Kuwait as a member of the coalition to fight Da'esh at the international level, my country hosted a ministerial meeting for the international coalition against Da'esh on 13 February, in which 70 States and four international organizations participated to formulate strategies and plans to combat terrorism. It was the first meeting ofits kind since Da'esh was defeated in Iraq. The State of Kuwait condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations regardless of the motivations behind it. Terrorism constitutes a criminal act that is unjustifiable and must not be linked to any religion, nationality, civilization or ethnicity.”
2018-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8330 (2018) · source
“We also encourage bolstering international cooperation between States and international organizations such as INTERPOL and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, with a view to exchanging information and expertise and implementing joint counter-terrorism programmes. Moreover, we encourage Member States to take advantage of relevant programmes being offered by the United Nations and its specialized agencies and other relevant international organizations. We underscore the need to hold accountable those responsible for committing terrorist acts and violations of human rights. In that regard, we support the Investigative Team that was established by the Security Council in resolution 2379 (2017) to support efforts aimed at holding Da'esh accountable for the crimes it perpetrated in Iraq.”
2018-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8330 (2018) · source
“Thirdly, pertaining to the desired international cooperation, the State ofKuwait would like to underscore the importance of international cooperation to address the threat posed by terrorist fighters, including in the following areas: exchanging information, border security, improving protection, dealing with the circumstances that lead to the spread of terrorism and preventing incitement to terrorist acts. We must also limit the financial support that is available to terrorist fighters, conduct and implement threat assessments of terrorist fighters, and in addition to all that make efforts to undertake judicial prosecutions, rehabilitation and reintegration, in line with international law.”
2018-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8330 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we commend the support that the United Nations is offering to Member States in the area of capacity-building for counter-terrorism. Secondly, with respect to technology and terrorist groups, social networking continues to constitute an important resource for terrorist groups to spread their radical ideologies. That requires us to enhance international efforts to cooperate on adopting measures to prevent and fight those groups that exploit technology and communications. In that regard, we commend the initiatives launched by the United Nations within the framework of enhanced cooperation with small technology companies and Governments with a view to limiting the capacity of terrorists to use the Internet for their terrorist purposes.”
2018-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8330 (2018) · source
“First, with regard to the threat posed by Da'esh, despite the fact that it is diminishing in Iraq and Syria, Da'esh is still capable ofthreatening regional peace and security. It is estimated at having 20,000 combatants today, who are able to quickly adapt to the conditions in which they operate. It has transformed from a regional entity into a covert network, which is difficult to track and whose financial resources difficult to trace. The phenomenon of returning and relocating terrorist fighters and their families poses a threat to their own countries as well as to third countries, given the field military expertise they have acquired. That requires that we all adopt a comprehensive and collective approach by taking precautionary measures to address the phenomenon, including through exchanging information on the matter.”
2018-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8330 (2018) · source
“Mr. Almunayekh (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Vladimir Voronkov, Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism; Ms. Michele Coninsx, Executive Director of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate; and Ms. Joana Cook, Senior Research Fellow at the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation and Political Violence, for their valuable briefings on the threats that Da'esh poses to international peace and security. I would like to focus in my statement on three main issues: first, the threat posed by Da'esh; secondly, technology and terrorist groups; and, thirdly, the desired international cooperation.”
2018-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8330 (2018) · source
“We reaffirm our commitment to the Government of Colombia and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in their efforts in achieving what the Colombian people want - peace, security and prosperity for their country.”
2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8319 (2018) · source
“We call for promoting attention to women and young people so as to guarantee their participation in the various initiatives linked to national reforms and policies. They must be an integral part of the solution and custodians of the future. Furthermore, we look forward to the holding of a referendum on 26 August by the Colombian Government on the management of public resources in the context of combating corruption with full transparency. The State of Kuwait commends the ongoing efforts of the United Nations Verification Mission, led by Mr. Arnault, in coordination with national, regional and local authorities, along with the civil society and the private sector. Its role is to support national initiatives and achieve stability and peace in Colombia.”
2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8319 (2018) · source
“We commend the efforts of President Santos and the leaders of the Fuerza Alternativa Revolucionaria del Comun (FARC). The opening session of the Parliament included FARC representatives, and that is the best demonstration of the progress achieved. We also commend the efforts of the current Colombian Government to improve the security situation and to advance in the areas of legislation, transitional justice and the reintegration of former FARC combatants. In that regard, we underscore the importance of continuing to provide security, legal, social and economic guarantees in order to reintegrate former FARC members. There is also a need to protect the leaders of local communities and human rights defenders, in addition to religious leaders.”
2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8319 (2018) · source
“We hope that the negotiations will be successful in ensuring that the aspirations of the Colombian people - establishing a secure and safe environment characterized by tolerance and integration, while leading to progress and economic development in Colombia - are met. We commend the holding recently of successful presidential elections and the high voter turnout by Colombians in a safe environment that demonstrated the sincere resolve of all Colombian parties to achieve stability and lasting peace in their country. In that regard, we congratulate the new President-elect, Mr. Ivan Duque, and express our hope that the new Colombian Government will continue to work pursuant to the Peace Agreement and implement all its items to ensure the desired stability and peace.”
2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8319 (2018) · source
“Mr. Almunayekh (Kuwait) (Spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to welcome again to the Security Council Mr. Oscar Naranjo Trujillo, Vice-President of Colombia. I also 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 his comprehensive presentation on the most important achievements in Columbia, as well as the challenges that are still facing the peace operation there. We reaffirm our full support for the peace process in Colombia during the upcoming round of negotiations between the Colombian Government and the National Liberation Army.”
2018-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8319 (2018) · source
“We reiterate, however, that it is very important to intensify such cooperation between the United Nations and the African Union in order to give impetus to the African Initiative for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic and to achieve tangible results that will eventually translate into stability in the security situation and reduction of violence in the country. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate our appreciation to Special Representative of the Secretary- General Parfait Onanga-Anyanga and the staff of MINUSCA for their determined efforts to help reinstate stability amid a precarious situation. We hope that they will succeed, for the sake of achieving security and stability for the people of Central African Republic.”
2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source
“The Central African Republic has thus become one of the countries most in need of humanitarian assistance, and half of those who are in need are children. As a result of the deterioration in the humanitarian situation, one of four people in the country is now facing a very critical situation. This is worrying and frightening. Thirdly, cooperation is needed between the various relevant organizations and United Nations offices, including coordination and cooperation efforts between the African Union, the European Union and MINUSCA, in collaboration with the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa and the Economic Community of Central African States, to support security and stability in the Central African Republic.”
2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source
“We reiterate our support to Special Representative of the Secretary-General Parfait Onanga-Anyanga and to MINUSCA in their efforts to help the Government and the people of the Central African Republic to achieve lasting peace and stability. Secondly, with respect to the humanitarian situation, we have followed the reports of international organizations regarding the humanitarian situation in the Central African Republic and taken note of the information contained in the recent report of the Secretary-General dated 18 June (S/2018/611), and deplore the fact that the humanitarian situation remains critical and that almost half of the country's population is in dire need of urgent humanitarian aid.”
2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source
“These attacks have become a source of concern for us and require that we all focus on the security situation in the Central African Republic and support the efforts of President Touadera so that the Government forces can retake control of the security situation. We condemn in the strongest terms the recurrent armed attacks and call for an end thereto. We reiterate our support for all of the statements made by the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the statements to the press issued by the Security Council in the aftermath of the attacks that took place in recent months, as those attacks against peacekeepers could amount to war crimes and violations of international humanitarian law. We call on the Government of the Central African Republic to investigate the attacks and hold the perpetrators accountable.”
2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source
“We condemn in the strongest terms all attacks against people or their holy places because of their religion and denounce all acts of violence and killings as a result of radicalism. We call on the authorities of the Central African Republic to redouble their efforts to stop those actions and increase awareness among all segments of the population so as to put an end to such hate speech and create an environment conducive to coexistence. Against this backdrop, the security situation in the Central African Republic is deteriorating, which we strongly deplore. Even humanitarian personnel and MINUSCA peacekeepers are being targeted, resulting in a number of dead among Mission staff and many wounded.”
2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source
“First, with respect to the security situation, our meeting today is taking place in the context of an unstable security situation in the Central African Republic that has now entered its fifth year. Since April, the security situation has been deteriorating rapidly in a deeply concerning manner owing to the escalation of violence between armed groups and the conflicting parties. Once again there is resurgence of inflammatory rhetoric and hate speech, as well as religious and sectarian incitement. We are concerned at the recurrent violence and attacks committed by those extremist armed groups and gangs that target Muslim- majority areas as well as Muslim religious figures and places of worship, and burn mosques.”
2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source
“Mr. Almunayekh (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to welcome our new colleague the representative of the United States of America. We wish him every success and look forward to working closely with him. At the outset, I should like to thank Mr. Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Central African Republic and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA); Mr. Bedializoun Moussa Nebie, Special Representative of the African Union to the Central African Republic; and Brigadier General Herminio Teodoro Maio, Force Commander of the European Union Military Training Mission in the Central African Republic for the valuable updates they have provided the Security Council. I will focus in my statement today on three aspects.”
2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source
“Accordingly, we hope that the ICC proceedings will not become an obstacle to achieving peace in the Sudan. That is the noble objective of the entire international community, especially in the light of the positive, tangible developments that we have all witnessed in Darfur, a region that has moved away from the hardest phase of conflict towards building peace. In conclusion, we renew our commitment to respecting the principles of international law and the Charter of the United Nations on that matter, including respect for State sovereignty. We reaffirm the importance of respecting the sovereignty and independence of the Sudan.”
2018-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8290 (2018) · source
“The Secretary-General's report on the situation in Darfur (S/2018/530), issued last month, demonstrated the significant reduction in intercommunal conflict and the continued efforts by the Government of the Sudan to extend the ceasefire and achieve continued progress in the weapons collection campaign, as well as a significant reduction in the crime rate. The twenty- seventh report of the Prosecutor, which is before us, also welcomes the continued stability of the security situation in Darfur. Therefore, when the Security Council addresses the issue of Darfur, it must do so in a comprehensive and coherent manner in order to assist the efforts of the Government of the Sudan to build peace and remove any obstacles to peace, as called for in relevant Security Council resolutions.”
2018-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8290 (2018) · source
“The Arab position underscores the need to respect the sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of the Sudan. That is challenged by the ICC decision, which is considered to be a precedent against a sitting Head of State, enjoying immunity as provided for heads of states by international law. The decision of the ICC did not gain the support of regional organizations to which the Sudan is party, such as the League of Arab States, the African Union and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. All these organizations are part of the international labour organizations, as set forth in Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations. It is of vital importance to ensure coherence and harmony in their work, as well as in the work of other international organizations, such as the ICC.”
2018-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8290 (2018) · source
“Mr. Almunayekh (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to welcome Ms. F atou Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC). We take note of her briefing on the ICC twenty-seventh report on the Sudan. The State of Kuwait, in its capacity as the Arab member in the Security Council, recalls the 514th resolution adopted at the twenty-second Arab Summit in Sirte, in 2010. The resolution represents the Arab position vis-a-vis the proceedings ofthe ICC against the President of the Republic of the Sudan, a position that rejects the politicization of the principles of international justice and their use to challenge the sovereignty, unity and stability of States under the guise of international criminal justice.”
2018-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8290 (2018) · source
“That is why the Mission must step up its efforts in training and outreach, and we encourage it to pursue its efforts in the future to reduce the damage resulting from these explosive devices. Finally, regarding the renewal of the MINUSMA mandate, we welcome the findings of the strategic review led by Ms. Ellen Margrethe Loj, and we thank her very much for her efforts. We stress the need to take the review's recommendations into consideration in the next renewal of the mandate. The scope of the mandate must be clarified in order to ensure its effectiveness and success in advancing the political process in the country. We agree with the recommendation to prioritize the tasks of the Mission so as to ensure the full implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali.”
2018-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8288 (2018) · source
“The role of peacekeepers in Mali remains important and critical, and the Security Council must ensure their protection by providing them with the necessary equipment in order to help them perform their work and shoulder their responsibilities. We are deeply saddened by the loss of life of 101 peacekeepers. Terrorist groups pose a threat not only to peacekeepers, Malian forces and the French force, but also to Malian civilians, especially in central Mali. We are concerned by the deaths of more than 40 civilians during the period under review, and we welcome all the initiatives of the Government to counter these threats. Regrettably, we have noticed an increase in the use of improvised explosive devices, rising to almost 100 incidents since the beginning of this year.”
2018-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8288 (2018) · source
“We look forward to asmooth and transparent holding ofpresidential elections in July that includes all constituencies of Malian society. We appreciate the role of MINUSMA in preparing for the electoral process by providing technical, security and logistical support. We encourage the Mission to continue its support in the coming period, especially after the elections, in order to reduce tensions among all parties. We also call on those parties to cooperate with the Malian authorities to ensure the security of the electoral process. Secondly, concerning the security situation in Mali, we remain concerned as threats from terrorist groups continue, evidenced by the awful recent attack on the MINUSMA camp. We appreciate MINUSMA's efforts to contain that threat and to reduce any further damage.”
2018-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8288 (2018) · source
“We welcome the first report of the independent observer, the Carter Center, and its comments with respect to the implementation of the agreement. The report stresses the need to build trust between the Malian people and the Government while involving the people in the political peace process. We believe that achieving this objective will be totally contingent on the implementation of the basic elements of the peace Agreement, which is the main terms of reference to solve the crisis in Mali, including carrying out the necessary reforms and focusing on long-term and sustainable stability. We call on all parties to cooperate and to step up their efforts in order to make progress in this area for achieving the aspirations of the friendly Malian people.”
2018-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8288 (2018) · source
“First, on the political situation, we followed with interest the latest visit of the Secretary-General to Mali, particularly after all relevant parties have signed the new road map in March. We are pleased that real progress has been made recently in implementing the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali. We also welcome the efforts of the Prime Minister to move the peace process forward, as well as the steps taken by his Government, in cooperation with all relevant parties, to activate the Operational Coordination Mechanism and to provide the delivery of basic services to northern Mali. We call on all parties to commit to implementing the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme as soon as possible.”
2018-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8288 (2018) · source
“Mr. Almunayekh (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, for his valuable briefing on the latest developments in Mali, especially in the light of the upcoming presidential elections in July and the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). We also welcome the presence and participation of Mr. Tieman Hubert Coulibaly, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Mali. I would like to address three aspects as part of our discussion today, namely the political situation, the security situation and the renewal of MINUSMA's mandate.”
2018-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8288 (2018) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to thank Peru for its strenuous efforts as Chair of the Informal Working Group on International Tribunals, as well as the Office of Legal Affairs.”
2018-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8278 (2018) · source
“The Mechanism therefore had to prepare a revised and reduced budget by decreasing the size ofits staff, which had a negative impact on the implementation of the Mechanism's mandate, as well as on its staff morale. Secondly, we commend the prompt proceedings undertaken by judges, prosecutors and the Registrar during the trials before the judges of the Mechanism so as to swiftly issue judgements against the accused, such as the issuance ahead of schedule of final judgements in recent cases. Thirdly, the Mechanism should take the remarks of Member States on its work into account in order to achieve the desired outcome, in particular in cases of conditional early release.”
2018-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8278 (2018) · source
“First, we welcome the efforts of the President and the Prosecutor of the International Residual Mechanism to improve its work by adopting effective working methods that help to facilitate legal research, analysis and the drafting of decisions and judgements issued by the Mechanism, without prejudice to the mandate set out in resolution 1966 (2010) and despite the challenges it is facing. Those challenges include heightened judicial activity, such as requests for the review ofjudgements rendered, access to confidential information and allegations of contempt of court; no approval by the General Assembly for the Mechanism's proposed budget for the biennium 2018-2019.”
2018-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8278 (2018) · source
“That jurisdiction was fully transferred to the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, which is complementing the Security Council approach to establish justice and end impunity in order to achieve international peace and security. Peace means not only putting an end to armed conflicts, but also ensuring justice for victims of war crimes, genocide and ethnic cleansing. This can be done by prosecuting those found responsible for perpetrating such crimes in accordance with the relevant international laws. We take note of the report of the President of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals on the progress of its work (see S/2018/347). In that regard, I would like to make the following three points.”
2018-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8278 (2018) · source
“Mr. Almunayekh (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank Judge Theodor Meron, President of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, and Prosecutor Serge Brammertz for their informative briefings on the progress made in the work of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals. By the end of last year, we saw the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia complete its mandate to prosecute those responsible for grave violations of international humanitarian law in that country. We have therefore been able to close the first two international criminal tribunals for the prosecution of the perpetrators of grave violations of international humanitarian law.”
2018-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8278 (2018) · source
“The Burundian authorities must redouble their efforts to ensure the refugees' reintegration in society and establish an environment that is conducive to that objective.”
2018-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8268 (2018) · source
“Therefore, we call for the continuation of such efforts because we believe that no tangible progress in the political process between the opposition and the Government of Burundi can be achieved unless all parties are brought to the same negotiating table to reach consensus and put an end to political polarization and establish the rules for law and security. The only way to achieve such consensus is for all parties to comply with the Arusha Peace and Reconciliation Agreement for Burundi, which was signed in Tanzania in 2000. In conclusion, I would like to commend the voluntary return of the Burundian refugees following the tripartite agreement signed among the Government of Burundi and the Government of Tanzania and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.”
2018-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8268 (2018) · source
“We hope that the dialogue will be successful and reach consensus solutions that will ensure the political stability of Burundi. We reaffirm the need for the Government of Burundi to engage with regional and international organizations, namely, the United Nations, the African Union, the European Union and the EAC, to ensure the desired stability. We have followed with interest all of the efforts made last year to bring the parties to the conflict in Burundi to the negotiating table in Arusha. Unfortunately, those efforts have not been successful.”
2018-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8268 (2018) · source
“We hope the presidential elections in 2020 will be conducted in the same environment of calm. In accordance with that milestone reached in Burundi, we urge the Government to move beyond the present stage and make future plans to promote the well-being of the people of Burundi, whose security and livelihoods have suffered as a result of the political instability over the past two years. We stress the importance of holding an inclusive national dialogue without preconditions in order to allow for the expression of the aspirations of all Burundian people. In that vein, we highly appreciate the concerted effort made by President of Uganda Yoweri Museveni, the mediator of the political dialogue led by the East African Community (EAC), and Mr. Benjamin Mkapa, its facilitator.”
2018-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8268 (2018) · source
“Mr. Almunayekh (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Michel Kafando and the Permanent Representative of Switzerland, in his capacity as Chair of the Burundi configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, for their valuable briefings. We have followed with interest the efforts made by the Government of Burundi to conclude the referendum on the Constitution, which was held on 17 May 2018, with the participation of the majority of the political parties. According to the preliminary results announced nationally by the Independent National Electoral Commission, 73.26 per cent of voters voted in favour of the constitutional changes. That is a very high turn out. Indeed, it reflects the ambitions of the Burundian people, despite the relative calm prevailing in Burundi at the time.”
2018-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8268 (2018) · source
“We would like to reiterate our support for the efforts of the G-5 Sahel Joint Force to prevent the spread of threats in the region. It would not be able to achieve its goals without the support of the United Nations, and Kuwait is ready to work with all the members of the Security Council to chart the Joint Force's future plans.”
2018-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8266 (2018) · source
“We are pleased with the implementation of the United Nations integrated strategy for the Sahel, and we welcome the continued cooperation among the States ofthe region and the United Nations to strengthen their capacity in the areas of the rule of law, governance and law enforcement, which will have a direct effect on stability and will help create an environment conducive to supporting the work of the Joint Force. On that point, we would like to highlight the Organization of Islamic Cooperation's request to the Islamic Development Bank for funding to be provided to social and economic projects in the G-5 Sahel countries, particularly those aimed at promoting the role of young people and the empowerment of women.”
2018-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8266 (2018) · source
“We support UNODC's training seminars, which play an important role in strengthening local authorities' capacities to prevent the flow of weapons and drugs and trafficking in human beings. In addition to the very difficult security situation, the Joint Force is also operating within the framework of a peace operation that is making limited progress, which in turn has a negative impact on the Force's ability to combat terrorism in Mali. We must promote that peace process and remain committed to the recently signed road map, which will have positive impact on the work of the Joint Force. Nor should we underestimate the importance of development in promoting stability in the region.”
2018-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8266 (2018) · source
“We call on the G-5 Sahel States to accelerate the deployment of Joint Force contingents, ensure the continuity of military operations and further back up the progress that has been made in combating the terrorist groups operating in the region. The Joint Force is operating in a deteriorating security situation in the Sahel. It has to deal with a range of threats, including cross-border and international crime and the trafficking of weapons and drugs in the region, especially around border areas, where the States have very little control, which enables such items to be smuggled from one country to another. We should step up our efforts to control such activities through cooperation between the Joint Force and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).”
2018-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8266 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we would like to recall the engagement of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in supporting the Joint Force in its efforts, which resulted in OIC resolution 45/51-POL on the G-5 Sahel Joint Force, adopted during the annual conference of its Council of Foreign Ministers in Dhaka at the beginning of this month. The recent developments mentioned in the Secretary-General's report have further contributed to strengthening the Joint Force's capacity to achieve its goals. We appreciate the efforts of the various United Nations bodies in providing technical support and training and helping to set up the Joint Force in various areas, including logistics and human rights. The international community and the United Nations must continue their efforts to bolster the capacities of the Force.”
2018-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8266 (2018) · source
“We welcome the technical agreement signed in February by the G-5 Sahel States, the United Nations and the European Union, in line with the provisions of the resolution, and we commend their efforts. We followed with great interest the international high- level conference on the Sahel held in Brussels on 23 February, which raised funding to cover the Joint Force's operations for its first year. We welcome the preliminary steps taken to operationalize the Joint Force, and we wish it every success in its efforts to confront the common dangers facing the States of the region. We fully support it in its aim to prevent the proliferation of the terrorist and extremist activity that has significantly damaged the region.”
2018-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8266 (2018) · source
“Mr. Almunayekh (Kuwait) (Spoke in Arabic): I would like to begin by thanking Ms. Bintou Keita, Assistant Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Maman Sidikou, Permanent Secretary of the Group of Five for the Sahel, Ms. Fatima Kyari Mohammed, Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations, and Mr. Joao Vale de Almeida, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations for their valuable briefings. To start with, we are pleased with the Secretary- General's report (S/2018/432) on the latest developments around the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel), in accordance with resolution 2391 (2017).”
2018-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8266 (2018) · source
“We are now looking forward to seeing the national conference on constitutional reform provided for in the Conakry Agreement held at the end of the year.”
2018-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8261 (2018) · source
“The Economic Community ofWest African States (ECOWAS), the African Union, the United Nations, the European Union and the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries have made great efforts with all stakeholders to implement a number of the provisions in the Agreement, especially in the light of regional conflict-resolution initiatives. We welcome the efforts of the Peacebuilding Commission to support the roles of women and civil society. We also commend UNODC's role in fighting drug-trafficking and organized crime. The recent positive developments in Guinea-Bissau have been made possible by the work done by regional organizations to enhance progress on the ground. That requires the Security Council's support. We call on ECOWAS to continue its efforts in this area.”
2018-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8261 (2018) · source
“With regard to the parliamentary elections, we urge the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau to provide the necessary support for holding the elections pursuant to its mandate under resolution 2404 (2018), ensure that all sectors of society participate in the election process and monitor the situation closely to prevent any incidents that could undermine the process. We welcome the continued efforts by the Peacebuilding Commission to mobilize funding in support of the election process, which now amounts to $7.7 million. It would be remiss of me not to commend the efforts of regional and international organizations working in Guinea-Bissau to facilitate the implementation of the Agreement.”
2018-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8261 (2018) · source