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“That was reaffirmed at the latest Arab Summit, held in Tunisia; the first Arab- European Summit, held recently in Sharm El-Sheikh; and the fourteenth Organization of Islamic Cooperation Summit, held on 31 May in Mecca. Those summits confirmed once again that Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories are illegal and that it is important to remain committed to the two-State solution in accordance with relevant United Nations resolutions. That is the only realistic way to end the occupation that began in 1967, including of East Jerusalem, and to reach a just, lasting and comprehensive peace between Israelis and Palestinians.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8557 (2019) · source
“In that context, we renew our support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and its role of providing the necessary educational, health and social services to the Palestinian refugee community. We look forward to the donor conference for UNRWA, which will be held next week in New York. It is our pleasure to see the State of Kuwait is on the list of the Agency's main partners. In the past four years alone, we have provided the Agency with voluntary contributions of $113 million. It is more important than ever to implement all the provisions of resolution 2334 (2016), which provides a realistic mechanism for rebuilding trust between parties and relaunching the negotiation process based on resolutions of international legitimacy and agreed international principles.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8557 (2019) · source
“The Council will not recognize any changes to the borders of 4 June 1967, including those regarding Jerusalem, except when they are agreed to by both parties, through negotiations. Fifthly, how can we see real progress in the peace process and the settlement of the conflict when the Security Council fails to address all of these and many other violations? The international community cannot remain silent while the crimes continue to be committed against the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. We must act to uphold our commitments under international humanitarian law and human rights law, as well as the 1949 Fourth Geneva Convention, and to guarantee protection of and respect for the civil rights of those living under occupation, without exception.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8557 (2019) · source
“Fourthly, how can we see genuine progress in the peace process when Israel, the occupying Power, continues to violate the sanctity of Christian and Muslim holy sites by implementing measures and policies aimed at changing the historic character of Jerusalem - in violation of resolutions 476 (1980) and 478 (1980), which condemn any attempts to change the demographic composition and character of the Palestinian territory that has been occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem - as well as building or expanding settlements, moving Israeli settlers, seizing land, destroying homes and displacing Palestinian civilians in violation of international humanitarian law and the relevant resolutions.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8557 (2019) · source
“Thirdly, how can we see genuine progress in the peace process when the blockade of the Gaza Strip is now in its twelfth year and is a direct cause of the dire situation there that has left millions of civilians on the brink of economic, medical and humanitarian collapse? The Israeli forces have continued to target unarmed civilians participating in the demonstrations of the Great March of Return, and the death toll has reached 279 Palestinians, including 56 children.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8557 (2019) · source
“Secondly, how can we see any true progress in the peace process when acts of violence by settlers against Palestinian civilians increase on a daily basis? It has been painful to witness the ongoing Israeli attacks even during the holy month of Ramadan, in addition to threats, provocations and hate speech, in flagrant violation of the international resolutions that call for taking immediate steps to prevent all acts of violence against civilians, including acts of provocation and destruction. We reiterate the importance of reviewing the options mentioned in the Secretary-General's latest report on the protection of Palestinian civilians.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8557 (2019) · source
“They all affirm that Israel's establishment of settlements in the Palestinian territory that it has occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem, has no legal validity and constitutes a flagrant violation under international law and a major obstacle to the achievement of a two-State solution and a just, lasting and comprehensive peace. They also stress that ending all Israeli settlement activities is essential if a two- State solution is to be salvaged. We call on Israel to immediately and completely cease all its settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory and fully respect its legal obligations. It must also cease any unilateral measures such as annexing land by force or freezing parts of Palestinian tax revenues, and must pay those tax revenues in full to the Palestinian Government.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8557 (2019) · source
“It continues to build settlements and seize Palestinian territories, in flagrant violation of the resolution. Today we would therefore like to ask a number of important questions with a view to reminding the Council of the importance of implementing that resolution in order to achieve the peace we all desire. First, how can there be any real progress in the peace process when Israel, the occupying Power, is continuing its illegal and illegitimate settlement activities, in complete violation of its commitments stipulated in international resolutions, agreements and treaties?”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8557 (2019) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Kuwait. At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, for his briefing. We emphasize Kuwait's full support for his efforts and we look forward to receiving at least two written reports annually on the implementation of resolution 2334 (2016), as is the case with the various other items on the agenda of the Security Council and in line with presidential note S/2017/507. We regret that what we heard today echoed Mr. Mladenov's previous nine briefings in bringing the message that Israel has made no progress in implementing the provisions of resolution 2334 (2016) and has not ceased its settlement activities.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8557 (2019) · source
“In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Mr. Mladenov.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8557 (2019) · source
“In favour: Belgium, China, Cote d'Ivoire, Dominican Republic, Equatorial Guinea, France, Germany, Indonesia, Kuwait, Peru, Poland, Russian Federation, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President (spoke in Arabic): The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2475 (2019). I shall now give the floor to those Council members who wish to make statements.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8556 (2019) · source
“Members have before them a list of countries that have requested to participate in this meeting in accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure. In the absence of any objections, I propose that they be invited. It is so decided. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2019/503, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by Poland and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and that has been sponsored by the countries that appear on the list that is also before Council members. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8556 (2019) · source
“The State ofKuwait believes that peace and stability in Afghanistan and the region will be the result of a negotiated diplomatic settlement, and that the time is right for achieving a comprehensive political settlement to the conflict in Afghanistan involving all parties in a constructive manner and participating in diplomatic efforts to attain a lasting peace in that country. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I now give the floor to the representative of Turkey.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“Zalmay Khalilzad, United States Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, who has held many bilateral and multilateral meetings with parties to the conflict and others at the international level in order to strengthen the process of political reconciliation. The State of Kuwait has followed the issue of humanitarian assistance and displaced persons because we believe in its importance. Continued fighting and acts of violence, in addition to drought and natural disasters, led to the displacement of more than 110,000 people between I January and 16 May. We are more alarmed by the fact that 58 per cent of those displaced were children. It is regrettable that those figures are the result of increased attacks on health facilities and medical staff, in addition to restrictions on conducting vaccination campaigns against polio.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“We urge all parties to the conflict to honour their obligations under international humanitarian law and human rights law and to take immediate measures to avoid civilian casualties. Addressing the political reconciliation process and security situation in Afghanistan requires us to consider the vital regional and international role in these two basic issues. We have followed with satisfaction the participation of Afghanistan at all levels in bilateral meetings with many countries of the region so as to reach understanding and ultimately improve the security, economic and political situations. We also welcome the efforts of many countries to promote the political reconciliation process in Afghanistan by sending their representatives and envoys, including the efforts made by Mr.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“With respect to security, like the Secretary-General we are concerned by the instability in Afghanistan, although the number of civilian casualties has slightly declined compared with last year. The incidence of suicide attacks targeting electoral facilities during the parliamentary elections has fallen by 72 per cent. Fighting between Afghan security forces and their adversaries has continued throughout the country, accounting for the majority of security incidents. That demonstrates the difficulty of the task facing the Afghani Government and the international community, especially in light of the fact that the Taliban and Da'esh continue to launch terrorist attacks on villages and unarmed civilians.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“I fully agree with those who have spoken before me concerning the importance of the current political process, which requires all the wise and political leaders in Afghanistan to work in the national interest rather than for partisan gain in order to ensure that all Afghans enjoy a safe and dignified life following decades of war and conflict. We hope that the preparatory work for the presidential elections will include more meetings and consultations with all parties so as to ensure that the right candidate is chosen as President of Afghanistan for the upcoming period. We in the Council must step up our efforts to support the political process and UNAMA, as well as to encourage the holding of the presidential elections in September.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“We reiterate our congratulations to Afghanistan and its courageous people on the first parliamentary elections to be held since 2011. The Afghan people have faced many challenges and made major sacrifices in order to choose their representatives in Parliament, demonstrating their attachment to their political rights. We support the friendly Afghan people and encourage them to pursue the democratic process by holding presidential elections during this year. We are fully confident that the presidential elections, for which preparations have been diligent, will be crowned with success.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“I will now speak in my national capacity. At the outset, I would like to join other speakers in thanking Mr. Yamamoto and Ms. Samar for their briefings. I also thank the Permanent Representative of Afghanistan for her contribution to our deliberations earlier in the meeting. The State of Kuwait highly appreciates the efforts of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and the vital role played by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Yamamoto. We also appreciate the contribution of all United Nations staff in Afghanistan, who make dedicated efforts to support the people of Afghanistan in difficult circumstances. We further commend the important role of the bodies and institutions of civil society in Afghanistan and their contributions in such areas as human rights and the fight against corruption.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“I would like to draw the attention of speakers to paragraph 22 of presidential note S/2017/507, which encourages all participants in Council meetings to deliver their statements in five minutes or less, in line with the Security Council's commitment to making more effective use of open meetings. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“Joao Vale de Almeida, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2019/493, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Afghanistan and its implications for international peace and security. I now give the floor to Mr. Yamamoto.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of Afghanistan, Australia, Canada, India, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkey and Uzbekistan to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Tadamichi Yamamoto, Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan; and Ms. Sima Samar, Chairperson of the Afghan Independent Human Rights Commission. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I also invite His Excellency Mr.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“As the sole Arab member of the Security Council, the State of Kuwait recalls once again decision 514, adopted at the twenty-second Arab League Summit held in Sirte, Libya, in 2010. The decision outlines the Arab position on ICC procedures and rejects the politicization of the principles of international justice or their use to undermine State sovereignty, unity and stability. In conclusion, we renew our commitment to respecting the principles of the Charter, including those that call for respect for the sovereignty of States and non-interference in their internal affairs. We stress the importance of respecting the sovereignty and independence of States. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of the Sudan.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8554 (2019) · source
“We consequently hope that the ICC procedures do not stand in the way of efforts to bring peace to the Sudan. The Sudanese people themselves should ensure the successful outcome of the transitional political process, while fostering security and stability in the Sudan so as to meet the hopes and ambitions of its brotherly people. The judgment of the ICC against former President Omer Al-Bashir of the Sudan did not enjoy the support of international organizations to which the Sudan is a State party, such as the League of Arab States, the African Union and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. Those organizations are part of the regional and international partnerships of the United Nations, as provided for under Chapter VIII of the Charter.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8554 (2019) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Kuwait. At the outset, I thank Ms. Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), for her briefing, and we take note of the twenty-ninth report of the Court on the Sudan. The Security Council must be consistent and integrated when addressing the situation in Darfur, especially given the latest developments in the region, which saw the end of conflict and the beginning phase ofpeacebuilding. The Council has frequently welcomed the improvements in the security situation there and encouraged the settlement of intercommunal disputes through the efforts of the Sudanese Government and the peacekeeping mission. The Council has also encouraged States to contribute to the transition process involving peacebuilding.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8554 (2019) · source
“I thank Prosecutor Bensouda for her briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8554 (2019) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Sudan to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Ms. Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Ms. Bensouda.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8554 (2019) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Syrian Arab Republic and Turkey to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Peacebuilding and Political Affairs, and Mr. Mark Lowcock, Under- Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Ms. DiCarlo.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8553 (2019) · source
“I thank Mr. Lacroix for the clarifications he has provided. I now give the floor to Lieutenant General Ngondi to respond to the questions and comments.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8552 (2019) · source
“We thank the Republic of the Sudan and the Republic of Cyprus for their cooperation with the two missions. Many questions have been directed to the briefers. That is why, before I conclude, I will raise only a general question. The Security Council designs missions, while those in the field implement them. This is an opportunity to ask the briefers about any advice they could provide, especially when there is disagreement between the parties during periods of transition. What kind of advice could the briefers give the Security Council on what action to take when there is disagreement between the parties concerned and in periods of transition? I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I would now like to turn the floor over to the briefers to respond to the questions posed or make further comments. I give the floor to Mr.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8552 (2019) · source
“We also commend the Cairo road map, which advanced the concept of trilateral cooperation and turned it into quadripartite consultations by adding the perspective of the host country. Coordinating in advance with host countries and ensuring their participation in drafting resolutions to establish or modify a mission are not a periodic requirement but a necessity, as those countries are part of making peacekeeping a success. In addition, peacekeepers must receive the necessary training, including on discipline-related matters as well as language training. That responsibility is not shouldered only by a mission, but also by host countries through continuously abiding by agreements - from the establishing of a mission until its departure.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8552 (2019) · source
“Moreover, designing missions based on the primacy of political solutions contributes to promoting national ownership through robust national institutions that host countries can use to fulfil their primary responsibility of protection. We have seen the success of that approach in Cote d'Ivoire, Liberia and Haiti. On initiatives to enhance cooperation, we have listened to the briefers about some examples of cooperation. We recall our own national experience in hosting UNIKOM. for more than 12 years, during which we shared the burden. We would like to note some commendable initiatives that need to be followed. We thank Cote d'Ivoire for its interest in the topic at hand, as illustrated by the holding a meeting of the Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations prior to today's meeting.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8552 (2019) · source
“I would like to thank Member States for agreeing that this meeting would have the format of an interactive dialogue with each other. In my statement today I will focus on three basic points: first, best practices; secondly, initiatives to enhance cooperation and, thirdly, what is needed to enhance cooperation. Ithas been more than 70 years since the establishment of the first peacekeeping operation. We now have at our disposal a wealth of best practices, foremost among them the three peacekeeping principles, including the primacy of political solutions and national ownership. The first peacekeeping principle is the consent and approval of the parties concerned. Continuous communication between the mission and the host country contributes to implementing the mission's mandate and defusing any dispute before it erupts.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8552 (2019) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my national capacity. At the outset, I would like to thank Under-Secretary- General Lacroix, Lieutenant General Ngondi and Maj or General Pearce for their briefings. We welcome their presence with us in this meeting and the dialogue currently under way. We express our deep gratitude for the Force Commanders' efforts and endeavours in the service of peace, and we honour their colleagues who sacrificed their lives for peace. We might not be one of the regular troop- contributing countries. However, Kuwait hosted a United Nations peacekeeping Mission for more than 10 years, and we are fully aware of the importance of peacekeeping operations. I am of course referring to the United Nations Iraq-Kuwait Observation Mission (UNIKOM), which was an example of the successful missions.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8552 (2019) · source
“I thank Major General Pearce for her briefing. I remind all colleagues that the concept for this briefing aims to keep it as interactive as possible - the mainaddedvaluebeingthequestion-and-answersegment with the Force Commanders. Therefore, so as to take advantage of this opportunity and hear more from our guests, I encourage Council members to keep their statements brief and focus on the question-and- answer segment. I shall now give the floor to those Council members who wish to make statements.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8552 (2019) · source
“In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary- General for Peacekeeping Operations; Lieutenant General Leonard Muriuki Ngondi, Force Commander of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur; and Major General Cheryl Pearce, Force Commander of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I now give the floor to Mr. Lacroix.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8552 (2019) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 12.30 pm.”
2019-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8551 (2019) · source
“That would allow the Special Envoy of the Secretary- General to continue efforts towards reaching a political solution, based on the three agreed terms of reference, that is, the Gulf Cooperation Council Initiative and its Implementation Mechanism, the outcome of the National Dialogue Conference and the relevant Security Council resolutions, in particular resolution 2216 (2015). That is the means to end the crisis and safeguard the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Yemen, free from interference in its internal affairs. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of Yemen.”
2019-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8551 (2019) · source
“We underscore that the Security Council must take action to put an end to the chronic violations that impede access to humanitarian assistance. We commend the efforts of all humanitarian workers and the positive role of the Government of Yemen, which continues to pay salaries to public- sector workers and retirees, in addition to the continued efforts of its economic committee to facilitate the flow of fuel into the country. In conclusion, we call once again upon all Yemeni parties to fully implement the Stockholm Agreement on Hudaydah and its three ports, the exchange of prisoners' agreement and the Taiz understandings.”
2019-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8551 (2019) · source
“Since the inception of the Stockholm Agreement, the Yemeni Government has expressed its willingness to facilitate access to the Red Sea Mills and open roads for humanitarian assistance, despite the major security challenges faced by the Government. With respect to the dire humanitarian situation in Yemen, which has deteriorated following the coup against the legitimate Government, and despite the considerable reaction from the international community to support the humanitarian response plan - to which the State of Kuwait pledged $250 million - we are deeply concerned about the content of Mr. Beasley's briefing, which pointed to serious challenges in areas under Houthi control, leading to the hampering of his operations on the ground, including the possible suspension of operations in those areas.”
2019-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8551 (2019) · source
“The continued attacks by the Houthis against Saudi territory constitute a blatant and direct threat to security and regional stability, as well as a reason to operationalize the arms embargo set out in the relevant Council resolutions. In that regard, we will work with the members of the Council to issue a statement that condemns that attack. On the humanitarian situation, we stress once again the humanitarian dimension of the Stockholm Agreement to alleviate the suffering of the brotherly Yemeni people, such as the opening of safe corridors for humanitarian assistance in order to reach all those affected and the areas most in need. The United Nations and its relevant agencies must be allowed to reach the Red Sea Mills, whose silos hold enough grain to feed 3.7 million people for 30 days.”
2019-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8551 (2019) · source
“With regard to security developments, the State of Kuwait condemns in the strongest terms the continued attacks against civilian and vital facilities in the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the most recent being the Houthi's targeting of the passenger lounge at Abha International Airport, which left 26 injured, including women and children. We extend our sincere sympathy to the victims and to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and wish the injured a speedy recovery. We stress our full support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and support all measures taken to maintain its security, stability and territorial integrity.”
2019-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8551 (2019) · source
“We would like to emphasize that what was achieved between 11 and 13 May with regard to the unilateral withdrawal from the ports of Hudaydah, Saleef and Ras Isa, as part of the first phase of implementation, must take into consideration the pivotal role of the RCC in a way that allows the Yemeni Government to perform its sovereign function of overseeing the redeployment from the city of Hudaydah. We reiterate our belief and conviction that there can be no military solution to the crisis in Yemen. We underscore that all three aspects of the Stockholm Agreement must be fully implemented. That is the best way towards the resumption of another round of negotiations focused on a comprehensive solution to the crisis.”
2019-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8551 (2019) · source
“And, notwithstanding the agreement on an exchange of prisoners and detainees, and despite the series of meetings of the committee tasked with supervising the agreement, the committee faced many challenges that led to the slow pace in convening its meetings and the release of all detainees, prisoners, kidnapped persons and those who have been forcibly disappeared. The Hudaydah agreement, which covers humanitarian aspects based on understandings and agreements endorsed by the Redeployment Coordination Committee (RCC) during its many meetings, has led to a phased implementation of the redeployment of forces outside Hudaydah city in a manner that guarantees the supervision and monitoring of the tripartite RCC.”
2019-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8551 (2019) · source
“However, anyone who follows the political developments in the Yemeni crisis will realize that the process reached a point of stalemate over the past six months, with slow and spotty implementation of the commitments and pledges made. Despite the time that has elapsed, there have not been any constructive efforts towards achieving the objectives of the Stockholm Agreement. Taiz continues to suffer from an imposed blockade, which has now lasted for four years and daily illustrates for the international community the increased suffering of civilians in Taiz, including women and children, while no tangible processes have been put in place for the implementation - or even the beginning of the implementation - of the Taiz understandings.”
2019-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8551 (2019) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Kuwait. At the outset, I would like very much to thank Mr. Martin Griffiths, Mr. Mark Lowcock and Mr. David Beasley for their respective briefings, as well as to emphasize our full support for their efforts. I shall focus my statement on two main topics, namely, the political and security developments and the humanitarian developments. The Security Council took action to promote a political solution based on dialogue sponsored by the United Nations by unanimously adopting resolutions 2451 (2018) and 2452 (2019), which endorsed the Stockholm Agreement in its three dimensions - the Hudaydah agreement, the agreement on an exchange of prisoners and detainees, and the Taiz understandings.”
2019-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8551 (2019) · source
“I thank Mr. Beasley for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2019-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8551 (2019) · source
“I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2019/485, which contains the text of a letter dated 10 June 2019 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council. I now give the floor to Mr. Griffiths.”
2019-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8551 (2019) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Yemen to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Martin Griffiths, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen; Mr. Mark Lowcock, Under-Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator; and Mr. David Beasley, Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme. Mr. Griffiths is joining today's meeting via video tele-conference from Amman. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2019-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8551 (2019) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 5.10 pm.”
2019-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8550 (2019) · source