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Alotaibi

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“That is a matter of great importance, especially as the assistance delivered to the settlement by the humanitarian aid convoy in February is running out. In Hajin, there are reports of shortages of basic commodities and a lack of basic services, particularly health services and access to safe and clean water. Furthermore, unexploded ordnances are rife in the area, posing a serious protection risk for civilians. Access to Hajin should be prioritized. Syria has witnessed some of the most serious crimes under international law since the conflict began. Accountability must be ensured for those who have committed violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law. We stand firm in our commitment to fight impunity.”
2019-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8515 (2019) · source
“The special needs of the most vulnerable, including the elderly and disabled, must be urgently addressed. We call on all parties to the conflict to allow sustained access to displaced people. The United Nations and its partners must be in a position to provide needs-based humanitarian assistance to all people in need without delay, discrimination or bureaucratic impediments. In Rukban, almost 40,000 people remain in the settlement. There is a need for more durable solutions for the people of the settlement through collective efforts and arrangements in coordination with the United Nations. We stress that all movements of the residents ofthe camp must be voluntary, safe, dignified and well- informed. In parallel, we also strongly advocate for the continued sustained humanitarian access to Rukban until a lasting durable solution is reached.”
2019-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8515 (2019) · source
“Abuses against civilians in times of conflict are a clear and indisputable breach of international humanitarian law and remain completely unacceptable. The fight against terrorism must not impede principled humanitarian action. We reiterate our call for the sustained implementation of the Russia- Turkey memorandum of understanding in Idlib. We also reiterate our call for a nationwide cessation of hostilities, in accordance with resolution 2401 (2018). The situation in the Al-Hol camp is of great concern. The camp's population has increased rapidly from around 10,000 people in December to more than 70,000 this month. Ninety-two per cent of the residents of the camp are women and children, many of whom have been exposed to violence and trauma under Da'esh and are now living in conditions where they face a range of protection concerns.”
2019-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8515 (2019) · source
“We are extremely worried by the recent spike in aerial bombardments and shelling in north-western Syria, which has affected the civilian population, forcing the displacement of more than 100,000 civilians since February. That escalation contributes to a further deterioration of the already catastrophic humanitarian situation in the north-western de-escalation zone. Many civilians have also been killed and injured in north-eastern Syria. We strongly condemn the loss of civilian lives as a result of the recent escalation of violence, and we remind all parties of their obligations under international humanitarian law and international human rights law to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure. We recall resolutions 2286 (2016) and 2427 (2018), which condemn attacks on hospitals and schools, respectively.”
2019-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8515 (2019) · source
“It is important that the Council does not lose sight of the perspective of the people living through the conflict. It was therefore important that she could be with us today to share her experiences. I would like to assure her that she will never be invisible to us and the State of Kuwait. Nujeen's story is just one of millions of stories of Syrian civilians who have been affected by the conflict, which has entered its ninth year. It is one of the worst conflicts of our time. The humanitarian situation in Syria today remains dire, with nearly 12 million people in need of humanitarian assistance and protection. The past few months have seen some worrying humanitarian trends, as we heard some moments ago from Assistant Secretary-General Ursula Mueller.”
2019-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8515 (2019) · source
“I will deliver this statement on behalf of the three co-penholders: Belgium, Germany and Kuwait. Let me thank Assistant Secretary- General Ursula Mueller for her valuable briefing on the humanitarian situation in Syria. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude and deep respect to all humanitarian and medical workers throughout Syria, in the region and at Headquarters for their tireless efforts to alleviate the suffering of the Syrian people. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Ms. Nujeen Mustapha for sharing her story with us. Her optimism and bravery in facing the challenges she has encountered is inspiring, and she has reminded the Security Council of the struggles that young refugees face, especially those with disabilities.”
2019-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8515 (2019) · source
“The commitment of the United Nations to holding itself accountable for sexual exploitation and abuse strengthens its credibility and helps efforts aimed at ending sexual violence in conflict. In conclusion, we stress the importance of ensuring that the Council maintains its unity and that the international community generally addresses the problem of sexual violence in conflict. We are all unquestionably acting on the same principle, which is the condemnation of all forms of sexual violence, especially when committed during conflict. The international community must therefore send a united message and work collectively to reduce and ultimately end sexual violence in conflict, while ensuring justice for its victims based on the social and cultural specificities of all Member States.”
2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source
“States have the primary responsibility to provide protection for civilians in conflicts, facilitate victims' access tojustice and ensure that the perpetrators of sexual violence crimes are held accountable. At the international level, we commend the role of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict. This year marks a decade since the establishment of her mandate pursuant to resolution 1888 (2009). We support her role, based on her mandate, in dealing with the parties to conflicts and exchanging best practices in a manner that strengthens national security and judicial systems with a view to ensuring justice and accountability. We also welcome the serious steps that the Secretary-General has taken to implement his zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse.”
2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source
“There are multiple forms of sexual violence in conflict, as well as multiple ways to achieve justice in all its dimensions. That can be done by dealing with the health, psychological, physical, economic and social impact on victims in the short and long terms as well as by treating survivors and their children as victims. In adopting a victim-focused approach, it is vital to take into consideration their culture, values, and social characteristics. We have to improve Member States' capacities to address these situations, enable survivors to receive compensation and justice in a manner that respects their culture as well as their psychological, physical and social health, and ensure that any justice mechanisms are sustainable and enforceable.”
2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source
“The Council also plays a pivotal role in addressing crimes of sexual violence by strengthening the mandates of peacekeeping operations and United Nations political missions to include the empowerment of women in conflict and post-conflict situations, ensuring accountability for sexual violence crimes and reporting any violations that amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity. Ensuring justice for the victims is a prerequisite to achieving sustainable peace. Sexual violence undermines victims' psychological and physical health and has cumulative effects on societies and generations. Its implications can also undermine the sustainability of peace. In the absence of accountability, conflicts can become protracted and refugees and IDPs may not be able to return to their homes in a safe, dignified and voluntary manner.”
2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source
“With regard to ensuring accountability and ending impunity, and in order to prevent sexual violence in conflict from increasing, we have to hold the perpetrators of these crimes accountable and end their impunity, as laid down in local and international law. These crimes have become a systematic tool of war that can amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity. The Security Council has established a strong normative framework aimed at combating sexual violence in conflict and ensuring accountability for perpetrators, while another important tool at its disposal is the integration of specific measures into the mandates of peacekeeping operations in order to send the message that combating such crimes is one of its priorities.”
2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source
“They are often used as a tool of intimidation and a tactic of war for targeting specific communities based on their ethnic, religious or political affiliations, with the aim of forcibly displacing them and seizing their property. A case in point is the situation and forced displacement of the Rohingya, a minority in Myanmar. Displacement makes refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs), especially women and girls, more vulnerable to sexual exploitation, human trafficking and sexual violence in conflict. Crimes of sexual violence in some conflict zones represent part of the political and terrorist economy of extremist groups, including the terrorist group Da'esh.”
2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source
“I would like to focus my statement on three fundamental issues. The first is sexual violence in conflict as a violation of human rights and a threat to international peace and security. The second is the importance of ensuring accountability and ending impunity for perpetrators. The third relates to ensuring justice for the victims of sexual violence in conflict. With regard to sexual violence in conflict, more than 10 years ago the Security Council adopted resolution 1820 (2008), in recognition of the fact that sexual Violence in conflict represents a threat to international peace and security and requires a serious international response. Since then, unfortunately, these heinous crimes have been on the rise all over the world.”
2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): We welcome you, Mr. President, in convening and presiding over this meeting. We also welcome the Ministers from Equatorial Guinea and the United Kingdom. I would like to express our condolences to the families of the victims of the recent heinous terrorist attacks. We affirm our sympathy and solidarity with the Government and the people of Sri Lanka at this time. We would like to begin by thanking the Secretary- General for his report (S/2019/280) and his valuable briefing. We would also like to thank Nobel Peace Prize laureates Ms. Nadia Murad and Dr. Denis Mukwege for their tireless efforts to combat sexual violence in conflict and empower survivors, and Ms. Inas Miloud, a representative of civil society, and Ms. Amal Clooney for their valuable briefings.”
2019-04-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8514 (2019) · source
“We call on the Sudanese people to prioritize their national interest over everything else with a view to achieving unity, sovereignty, stability and territorial integrity in the Sudan. In conclusion, we reaffirm that what is happening in the Sudan is a domestic affair that should not be interfered with, in line with the Charter of the United Nations. We call once again for all concerned to abide by the Security Council resolutions on the Sudan. We further call for our discussions to be limited to our subject matter and not to allow the current circumstances to divert us from what the Council has agreed upon in its resolutions.”
2019-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8513 (2019) · source
“We would be committing an injustice against Darfur and its people if we allowed their hopes for a life of dignity and a better future to be dashed. We therefore call on the members of the Council to unite at this critical juncture and resist divergence because of our positions or slogans. We have closely followed developments in the Sudan and call on all parties to be calm, practice maximum restraint, denounce violence and pursue dialogue in order for the transitional political process to be successful. We express our hope that the measures taken to address the recent developments will achieve security and stability in the brotherly Sudan and that they will respond to the aspirations of its people.”
2019-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8513 (2019) · source
“As per the Secretary- General's report, there has been sustained progress in a number of areas, and there is an ongoing need for additional efforts in other areas. There is therefore a need, now more than before, for our Council to move forward the agreed issues in order to continue the implementation of UNAMID's exit strategy, in accordance with resolution 2429 (2018). On the future ofDarfur, as members ofthe Security Council we must take into consideration the impact of stability in Darfur on the Sudan and its region. We must not forget the great human, political and material investments made first by the people of the Sudan, and then by the African Union and the United Nations over a decade and a half.”
2019-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8513 (2019) · source
“We reiterate that their dignified, safe and voluntary return is necessary and that the international community should continue supporting their return amid the difficult circumstances. We welcome the allocation of $26 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund as humanitarian assistance for those in need. Accordingly, we emphasize the need for the work to continue as proposed by the Secretary-General and set out in resolution 2429 (2018) and in the Security Council's presidential statement of last year (S/PRST/2018/l9). On the withdrawal of UNAMID, the Council affirmed in the presidential statement that the progress made on achieving the benchmarks and indicators for the withdrawal will contribute to the transition from peacekeeping to peacebuilding.”
2019-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8513 (2019) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): We welcome you, Mr. President, in presiding over this meeting, and we thank our briefers Mr. Mamabolo and Ms. Mueller for their updates. I would like to focus my remarks on three fundamental points: the situation in Darfur, the withdrawal of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) and the future of Darfur. On the situation in Darfur, the Secretary-General's recent report (S/2019/305) has confirmed the continued decrease in all kinds of violations in Darfur over the past four years. In addition, the region is enjoying relative security and stability, while displaced persons continue to return.”
2019-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8513 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, we reiterate our call on the Yemeni parties to fully implement the Stockholm Agreement on Al-Hudaydah and its three ports, the prisoner exchange agreement and the statement of understanding on Taiz, in order to complement the efforts of the Special Envoy to bring about a political solution underpinned by the three agreed terms of reference: the Gulf Cooperation Council Initiative and its Implementation Mechanism; the outcome of the comprehensive National Dialogue Conference; and the relevant Security Council resolutions, in particular resolution 2216 (2015). That would end the crisis and ensure the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Yemen as well as prevent any interference in its domestic affairs.”
2019-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8512 (2019) · source
“We note also that the joint command of the coalition has set up a child-specialized unit in order to protect and receive recruited children, rehabilitate them by providing them with medical and psychological support and ensure their handover to their families with the help of international specialized agencies, including the International Committee of the Red Cross. The unit has handed over 120 children to date and has defined rules of engagement so as to ensure that military operations are carried out in accordance with international humanitarian law.”
2019-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8512 (2019) · source
“The humanitarian situation in Yemen has seen a significant reaction from the international community, as clearly reflected in the magnitude of the response to the United Nations response plan for 2019, which was commensurate with the scope of the crisis. Kuwait has pledged $250 million. Since 2015 we have provided a total of $600 million, in addition to the generous donations by major donors such as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Germany, the European Union and other countries. This underscores the need to address this difficult aspect of the crisis that has afflicted Yemen since September 2014. Regarding the humanitarian concerns about the recruitment of children, and taking into account what was said by Ms. Gamba in her briefing, two thirds of those children were recruited by the Houthis.”
2019-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8512 (2019) · source
“The Agreement has a humanitarian dimension whose ultimate purpose is to alleviate the suffering of the brotherly Yemeni people. This includes the opening of safe corridors to enable the delivery of humanitarian assistance to all affected and to the areas most in need, while enabling the United Nations and its relevant agencies to reach the Red Sea Mills, where there are vast grain stocks that could feed 3.7 million people for 30 days, as noted by Mr. Lowcock in his briefing. Despite the positive cooperation on the part of the Yemeni Government in the form of announcing its willingness to ensure safe access to roads and to open routes for humanitarian delivery, access to the Mills remains stalled. The impediments placed before the RCC in reaching the Mills could cause the stocks to spoil.”
2019-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8512 (2019) · source
“We reiterate our full support for the efforts of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, Mr. Martin Griffiths, as well as the Head of the United Nations Mission to Support the Al-Hudaydah Agreement and the Chair of the RCC. We are cognizant of the fact that there can be no military solution to this prolonged crisis, and we do not want the conflict in Al-Hudaydah to go back to square one. We should therefore immediately begin the implementation of resolution 2452 (2019), which requested the Secretary- General to report on instances of non-compliance. On the humanitarian situation, we have repeatedly stressed at previous meetings the importance of the full implementation of the Stockholm Agreement as a gateway to a political settlement.”
2019-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8512 (2019) · source
“As Special Envoy Mr. Griffiths said, the political will of the two parties is an extremely important matter in order to achieve the desired progress. However, we reiterate that it is of the utmost importance to demonstrate goodwill and to translate words into action by fully implementing all aspects of the Stockholm Agreement, including the Al-Hudaydah and the prisoner exchange agreements, in addition to the memorandum of understanding on Taiz, as the best approach towards resuming the next round of consultations, which will focus on cross-cutting issues to end the crisis, in accordance with the relevant Security Council resolutions, in particular resolution 2216 (2015), the Gulf Cooperation Council Initiative and its Implementation Mechanism, as well as the outcome of the National Dialogue Conference.”
2019-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8512 (2019) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): I would like at the outset to thank all the briefers. In my statement I will focus on two main topics: the status of implementing the Stockholm Agreement and the humanitarian situation in Yemen. With regard to the status of implementing the Stockholm Agreement, notwithstanding the first phase of redeployment, which is at a stalemate, in addition to the ongoing impediments facing the work of the Redeployment Coordination Committee (RCC) due to deliberately hampering the activities of its Chair and personnel, frequently affecting their freedom of movement and obstructing the implementation of their mandate under the relevant Security Council resolutions, we welcome what Mr. Griffiths said in his briefing today on reaching a detailed agreement among the parties concerned to implement that phase.”
2019-04-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8512 (2019) · source
“We have seen many initiatives and dialogues launched by the United Nations Mission within the reintegration process. We also reaffirm the role of women in implementing the peace process and the national development plan for building peace and achieving reconciliation in Colombia. In conclusion, we commend the initiatives taken by the Government of President Duque to pursue the implementation of the peace agreement. In the presence of His Excellency the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Colombia, we renew our full support for the peace process, which has become a resounding success story thanks to his efforts and the will and determination of the friendly Colombian people.”
2019-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8511 (2019) · source
“It is key to building trust and creating the necessary political and security conditions to complete the implementation of the peace agreement in all its dimensions in order to strengthen the principles of justice and no impunity. Thirdly, concerning we commend the ongoing efforts of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of Mission to strengthen the peace process by cooperating with national, local and territorial authorities, as well as civil and international organizations, in addition to the private sector. We also commend the Mission's role in engaging young people and youth organizations in integrating a youth perspective into its activities.”
2019-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8511 (2019) · source
“Secondly, with regard to the security situation, we are concerned about the ongoing killings and acts of violence and intimidation directed against social leaders, human rights activists and indigenous leaders. That requires the National Government and regional, local and civil society organizations to take further action. We commend the pact for life, signed between the Colombian Government and civil society organizations, which will provide security guarantees to local communities, human rights defenders and social leaders. We look forward to the adoption as soon as possible of the statutory law of the Special Jurisdiction for Peace, in accordance with the constitutional framework.”
2019-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8511 (2019) · source
“First, concerning the economic and social reintegration process, we appreciate the efforts of the Colombian Government to guarantee the social and economic reintegration of former members of the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia- Ejercito del Pueblo (FARC-EP) through collective and individual plans, initiatives and projects, adopted by the National Council on Economic and Social Policy. We look forward to seeing the implementation of the objectives related to the reintegration process within the established deadlines and to the acceleration of the reintegration process through the provision of legal and security guarantees to former members of the FARC- EP, while remaining fully aware of the many challenges facing the implementation of the peace agreement.”
2019-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8511 (2019) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): We welcome the presence of His Excellency the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Colombia at this meeting. We are here today almost three years after the signing of the Colombian Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace, which ended a bloody conflict of more than 50- year that resulted in many dead, injured and missing persons. Since its conclusion and to this very day, the Government has achieved many successes and national gains that will undoubtedly have a positive effect on the overall situation in Colombia. The peace agreement, however, continues to face many challenges that require the concerted efforts of the parties to maintain and build upon those achievements, leading to its full implementation. I will be brief in focusing on three major issues.”
2019-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8511 (2019) · source
“She is a role model for many women in peacekeeping operations, not only because she is the first woman to hold the position of Force Commander but also because in Kuwait we have also recognized her: she has received the Order of Liberation from my country as a token of appreciation to her and to tens of thousands of other women who contributed to the liberation of Kuwait.”
2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, we hope that this discussion in the Council, as well as that in its Working Group on Peacekeeping Operations, will contribute to increasing the participation of women in peacekeeping by using various means, including highlighting women as role models in peacekeeping operations, such as in the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus, where three women are in command of the Force as well as its military and police components. Since the presidency has encouraged us to cite few examples, I would mention and commend Major General Kristin Lund, who is present with us today.”
2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source
“Improving performance therefore is an important factor in increasing the participation of women in peacekeeping at all levels, including leading positions such as Force Commanders and Police Commissioners. Our ambition of achieving 15 per cent women's participation might seem modest. However, the percentage of women participating in peacekeeping varies from one country to another, and we cannot apply one model on every individual country. Thirdly, with regard to reforms, the Declaration of Shared Commitments is the result of the efforts by the Secretariat and Member States to advance the reform process. Kuwait and more than 150 countries have pledged, inter alia, to ensure women's participation in all phases ofa peace operation, including peacekeeping.”
2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source
“Merekaje mentioned. Hence the active participation of women peacekeepers in all the components of any mission is a response to the actual requirements and is needed to engage and communicate with local communities while focusing first and foremost on the population as part of a people-centred approach, without interfering in the primary responsibility of countries to protect their citizens. Secondly, with regard to increasing the participation of women, troop-contributing countries make tireless efforts to ensure the deployment of peacekeeping forces, including women, after adequate training so that we can guarantee their safety, as we have pledged to do in various United Nations forums.”
2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): I thank the Secretary-General, Major General Kristin Lund and Ms. Lorna Merekaje for their informative briefings. The State of Kuwait aligns itself with the statement to be delivered by the representative of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries. I should like to address three issues within the framework of our discussion today, namely, the protection of civilians, increasing the participation of women, and reforms. First, with regard to the protection of civilians, most peacekeepers work within missions where the protection of civilians is at the core of their mandate. In many missions, including the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, women constitute a significant percentage of those civilians who seek the protection of peacekeepers, as Ms.”
2019-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8508 (2019) · source
“We support all efforts that seek a peaceful solution to the crisis. In conclusion, the State of Kuwait reiterates its full commitment to the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, which call for respect for the sovereignty of States and non-interference in their internal affairs, in line with Article 2 of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2019-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8506 (2019) · source
“We therefore urge the Venezuelan Government to open the country's border crossings in order to allow humanitarian assistance, including food and medicine, to reach the largest number of people in need, in line with international principles and standards. We call once again on all Venezuelan parties to refrain from any provocative measures and to prioritize the national interest of Venezuela in order to preserve its security, stability and unity while advancing the aspirations of the Venezuelan people. We call on them to launch a serious and inclusive dialogue to prevent bloodshed and preserve the dignity of the Venezuelan people. Such dialogue should address the root causes of the crisis and spare Venezuela and the countries of the region any further violence and instability.”
2019-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8506 (2019) · source
“We are concerned about the humanitarian situation in Venezuela, whose people are struggling with a severe shortage of food, medicine, water and electricity, all of which are major life necessities and reflect a grave economic situation and unprecedented inflation. That has led to a major displacement of people in recent years, the majority of them women and children. Such displacement has placed significant economic and political pressures on neighbouring countries and their ability to provide refuge and food to those displaced people. Some 3.5 million Venezuelans have taken refuge in 15 neighbouring countries, while 7 million more are in need of urgent humanitarian assistance, according to the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, as we heard from Mr. Lowcock.”
2019-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8506 (2019) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank the Secretary-General for participating in today's meeting, as well as Mr. Mike Pence, the Vice President of the United States of America. I also thank all briefers for their updates. We are confronted with a worrisome humanitarian crisis whose implications may go beyond Venezuela and neighbouring countries if not addressed urgently. There is no doubt that the crisis will have negative repercussions on regional security and stability in a way that will make it difficult to contain the further political and economic implications.”
2019-04-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8506 (2019) · source
“On several occasions, Kuwait has proposed that the right to the veto within the Council not be used to prevent the delivery of assistance to displaced persons and refugees. Against that backdrop, what can the Council do? Secondly, with respect to the memorandum of understanding between UNHCR and the Government of Myanmar, Mr. Grandi mentioned the issue of the Rohingya refugees and their return in a safe, dignified and voluntary manner. That is an international requirement. Myanmar says that it is not opposed to the return of refugees, and Bangladesh says that it also agrees on their return. As the memorandum of understanding nears its end, and given that the conditions on the ground are not yet conducive for their return, how can we contribute to improving those conditions and accelerate the return of refugees to their places of origin?”
2019-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8504 (2019) · source
“We also stress the role of institutions, civil society and non-governmental organizations that work tirelessly to provide a dignified life and rehabilitation to all those in need in conflict areas. The United Nations and other humanitarian organizationsmustbeallowedtodotheirworkandprovide complete and unhindered humanitarian assistance as well as basic services to the refugees, including health care and education in addition to psychological and social support. We call on the international community to continue supporting UNHCR. I have two questions. First, with respect to the provision of humanitarian assistance to those in need, we have witnessed crises that United Nations agencies, including UNHCR, have had to address in order to reach those in need of assistance, and sometimes they have taken months to achieve that.”
2019-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8504 (2019) · source
“We also call for compliance with international law, international humanitarian law and international human rights law, while also ensuring the full implementation of relevant Security Council resolutions. Humanitarian assistance is an important element in responding to the current displacement crisis. Preserving dignity for all of those in need requires effective and short term plans as well as sustained and long term solutions. We continue to see generosity and solidarity from the international community regarding refugees all over the world, as noted by Mr. Grandi in his briefing. It is necessary to stress the importance of the role played by the communities and States that host and support significant numbers of refugees.”
2019-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8504 (2019) · source
“That is in line with the Secretary-General's vision and the Organization's role, which, through all of its organs, must achieve that objective. The Security Council must play its role and shoulder its responsibilities by using all the tools at its disposal to put an end to conflicts and maintain international peace and security. There is no doubt that a durable and effective response to the challenges related to forced displacement will be possible only by addressing them comprehensibly and in all their dimensions. An international crisis requires an international approach to tackle it, based on regional and international cooperation. We attach great importance to the efforts of UNHCR to respond holistically to the refugee problem through the Global Compact on Refugees.”
2019-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8504 (2019) · source
“When the Council is unable to resolve, contain or manage a conflict, that complicates the work of UNHCR and other relevant specialized agencies. The relationship between the Council and UNHCR, as well as with other relevant organs, is therefore a proportional one. The inability to prevent the outbreak of conflicts early on and address their root causes leads to flows of refugees with an enormous political and financial cost, subsequently causing destabilization at the regional level. That is a vicious cycle of conflict and displacement. Kuwait believes in the importance of resolving conflicts early on to prevent them from becoming exacerbated, by tackling their root causes in order to ensure that they do not break out again.”
2019-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8504 (2019) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to welcome Mr. Filippo Grandi and thank him very much for the comprehensive and detailed briefing that he just delivered. I would also like to commend the important role of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). I appreciate the relations between Kuwait and UNHCR, particularly because we are suffering from the refugee problem in many States in our region. We have contributed as much as we can through voluntary contributions to UNHCR. We will continue to do so in order to alleviate the suffering of refugees. Mr. Grandi gave many important details in his briefing, and I will not repeat the figures that he cited. However, it is evident that there is a relationship between the Security Council and UNHCR.”
2019-04-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8504 (2019) · source
“Fifthly, all forms of corruption must be combated and a foundation laid for the achievement of good governance and the promotion of the rule of law. We must make a concerted effort to provide support to the national authorities in order to overcome those challenges so as to preserve the many gains achieved. We therefore support the Secretary-General's recommendations and suggestions concerning the establishment of a special political mission in Haiti to provide good offices and advice for the duration of one year.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“First, the scheduled legislative elections next October will require tireless efforts from the national authorities so as to ensure that they are held in the best possible way. Secondly, the economic depression has caused many problems that have affected the basic needs ofcitizens and will require all parties and political stakeholders to put aside their differences and engage in a comprehensive national dialogue to agree a national plan for implementing economic reforms and creating an environment conducive to investment. Thirdly, the overcrowding in the penitentiary system has negatively affected the humanitarian situation. Fourthly, financial shortcomings have undermined the strategic plan to increase the efficiency of State institutions.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“Second is the continued reduction of the reported crimes as a result of the efforts of the United Nations Mission and the Haitian National Police alike. Thirdly, progress has been achieved in combating the cholera epidemic as a result of the continued support provided by the United Nations to the national authorities in order to implement the national plan with the aim of eradicating the epidemic. Fourthly, the justice appointments of recent days will positively affect the progress of the justice system in the country and increase its efficiency, especially after the adoption of the law on establishing and organizing the National Council on Legal Aid. There have also been many other successes that are hard to enumerate. However, there are at the same time numerous significant challenges that must be taken into consideration.”
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“Before us are recommendations and proposals of the Secretary-General, which have been submitted after careful and meticulous assessment, as well as after consultations with all stakeholders in Haiti on the ideal future presence of the United Nations following the closing of the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti. Much progress has been made in recent years at different levels, leading to an environment of relative security and stability in Haiti. That is apparent, first, in the professionalism and efficiency of the Haitian National Police, as was seen in its handling of the demonstrations this year, through which it earned the respect and trust of the international community concerning its ability to maintain security and public order.”
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