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Alotaibi

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“We call on the Security Council to enforce its resolutions on the protection of Palestinian civilians, especially resolutions 904 (1994) and 605 (1987), which confirm the applicability of the Fourth Geneva Convention to the occupied Palestinian territory. This is a simple overview of the crimes, illegal policies and practices of Israel, the occupying Power. We would need more than these few minutes to accurately reflect the bitter reality that the Palestinian people are living through. There can be no question that those statistics and figures should compel us, as members of the Security Council, to shoulder our responsibility to support the rule of law and ensure accountability while ending the illegal policies that deny a people their legitimate rights.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“In 2018, no fewer than 295 Palestinians were killed and 29,000 injured, the highest number of casualties since the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip in 2014. In the Gaza Strip itself, 257 Palestinians have been killed since the start of the Great March of Return on 30 March 2018, including 181 during demonstrations. Fifthly, with regard to detentions, in 2018 some 6,000 Palestinian people were detained, including 358 children, 128 women and seven parliamentarians. The State of Kuwait condemns Israel's systematic and extensive practices and policies towards the defenceless Palestinian people, which according to international humanitarian law and international human rights law amount to war crimes and crimes against humanity.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“Thirdly, with regard to settler violence, in 2018 we witnessed an increase in violations committed by the occupying army and settlers against Palestinians and their property, with a total of 4,318 violations - an average of 11 per dayf including action at checkpoints, detentions, the confiscation of funds, vehicles and properties, and the destruction of agricultural crops. Acts of aggression by settlers against Palestinians, which are considered hate crimes, increased by 60 per cent in 2018 as compared to 2017. Fourthly, with respect to deaths and injuries, Israel, the occupying Power, has continued its policies against Palestinian civilians suffering under the yoke of the occupation, in contravention of the Fourth Geneva Convention of 1949.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“Secondly, with regard to the demolition of houses and buildings, in 2018 Israel continued its policy of demolishing Palestinian houses, dismantling 460 structures in the West Bank, mostly in Jerusalem, and affecting the lives of around 7,000 Palestinian citizens. According to OCHA, more than 13,000 demolition orders were issued, including for 50 schools. All of those illegal practices show that Israel has continued its efforts to destroy all prospects for a two-State solution based on the pre-l967 borders.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“It began building at least 5,618 settlement units during the past year, most of them deep into the occupied West Bank, notably in East Jerusalem and Bethlehem. It has also recently approved the construction of an additional 2,500 settlement units. The number of settlers living in the occupied West Bank increased by 3 per cent, reaching 448,000, not including 200,000 more who live in occupied East Jerusalem. In that regard, we once again call for implementing resolution 2334 (2016), which stresses that Israel's settlement activity is a flagrant violation of international law and an obstacle to peace. We call on Israel, the occupying Power, to fully and immediately cease all its settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“History shows that successive Israeli Governments have refused to comply with the relevant Security Council resolutions or with international law and the Charter of the United Nations, and have continued to violate them. I will focus on the suffering just this past year of the Palestinian people under occupation, by citing some statistics and numbers provided by United Nations reports, including those prepared by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). First, regarding settlement activities, in 2018 Israel, the occupying Power, continued to seize Palestinian territories by force and evict their original inhabitants.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“Unfortunately, the Security Council has not acted to compel the occupying Power to implement its resolutions, thereby giving Israel a green light to continue its practices aimed at perpetuating the occupation and undermining any prospects for a genuine peace that would grant the Palestinian people their legitimate and basic human rights, including the right to independence, sovereignty and a dignified life. That is the situation of the Palestinian question at the beginning of its sixth decade. The international community remains unable to find a solution to it, not for lack of determination or will but due to the absolute rejection of any proposed solution by Israel, the occupying Power.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“We agree with my colleague the observer of Palestine that this is a positive and hopeful development that confirms that the international community continues to support the cause of the Palestinian people. The Security Council is once again meeting at the start of a new year to address the Palestinian question. The year 2018 was marked by detentions, the demolition of homes and destruction of property and the unprecedented expansion of illegal settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem. It was also marked by the forced displacement and killings of Palestinian civilians and by a tightening of the blockade that was first imposed on the Gaza Strip 12 years ago. Those practices have been factors in the daily lives of the Palestinian people for the past year.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, we would like to thank Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General, for his valuable briefing on the latest developments in the occupied Palestinian territory, reminding us once again of the ongoing tragedy there. We commend his efforts and endeavours to ensure de-escalation and contain the current tensions. We also welcome Her Excellency Ms. Retno Marsudi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Indonesia, and thank her for participating in today's meeting. We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the State of Palestine on its election by acclamation to chair the Group of 77 and China. We wish it every success.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“Salame's efforts to facilitate a comprehensive Libyan political process based on the United Nations action plan. We call on all Libyan parties to reach a peaceful political solution by working seriously and constructively to take the necessary technical, legislative, political and security steps to hold transparent, comprehensive and peaceful elections with a view to building a united, stable Libya. Here would like to recall Mr. Salame's words when he said that it is time to turn the page on division and that a united and just State is the only one capable of fighting to defend human rights and ensure the security and stability of the citizens.”
2019-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8448 (2019) · source
“Therefore,weurgeboththe House ofRepresentatives and the High Council of State to continue their efforts and finish the limited amendments to the Libyan Political Agreement on reforming executive authority. We also urge the House of Representatives to finalize the Constitution referendum law in a way that meets all the concerns of the brotherly Libyan people. With regard to the economy, we welcome the plan for economic reform adopted by the Presidency Council. If implemented, the plan would meet the aspirations of the Lycian people and limit the control of armed militias over the parallel economy. We also welcome the progress made by UNISMIL in auditing the internationally recognized Central Bank of Libya and its parallel bank in the east. In conclusion, we reiterate our support for Mr.”
2019-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8448 (2019) · source
“Secondly, with regard to economic and political developments, our meeting today is held after the international momentum generated at Palermo during the international meeting on 12 and 13 November 2018, which culminated in support for the United Nations action plan and the holding of a comprehensive national conference, which will be held in the first weeks of 2019 to prepare for the presidential and parliamentary elections. We hope that the national conference will respond to the concerns of all Libyans about advancing the Libyan political process in a way that puts an end to the current divisive situation, the continued stalemate and the intensive deployment of armed militias, thereby leading to a united and stable Libya free from threats to peace and security for all Libyans.”
2019-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8448 (2019) · source
“Despite those challenges, it is of vital importance to highlight the security progress achieved in Libya, which Mr. Salame touched upon in his briefing. As he stated, UNSMIL played a vital role at the beginning of this year through the visit by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to the city of Sabha, in southern Libya, for the first time in seven years, despite the security challenges there. He listened to the various concerns and problems facing southern Libyans, especially security concerns. He also set the stage for the first model police station in the capital Tripoli, which will enhance Libyan security institutions and integrate professional practices into community policing, under the supervision of the Libyan Government.”
2019-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8448 (2019) · source
“It is therefore imperative for the international community and the Security Council to make all the necessary efforts to ensure a sustainable solution to the spread of armed groups and provide support to the Government of National Accord in order to implement the joint security plan and ensure the security of greater Tripoli. The plan aims at security arrangements that can provide protection for citizens and private and public property, establishing public order, with uniformed security and police troops replacing military formations, and setting up mechanisms that coordinate with UNSMIL. We hope that all parties in Tripoli will cooperate with that plan, thereby having a positive impact on the security and safety of civilians as well as private and public property.”
2019-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8448 (2019) · source
“Foremost among them were the outbreak of military action in the oil crescent region and the regrettable military clashes in Tripoli, which led to many deaths and injuries. In addition, there were a series of terrorist explosions that have hit some vital Government institutions, such as the High National Election Commission, the Libyan National Oil Corporation and the Foreign Ministry headquarters, the latter a terrorist act for which Da'esh claimed responsibility. Those security challenges were the main result of the lack of unified security institutions under the control of the State.”
2019-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8448 (2019) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), Mr. Ghassan Salame', for his briefing. I also thank the Deputy Permanent Representative of Germany for his briefing on the work of the Libya Sanctions Committee, established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011). I will focus in my statement on two main issues: first, security developments and, secondly, political and economic developments. First, with regard to security developments, the brotherly Libyan people faced dangerous qualitative challenges over the past year, which threatened the security and stability of the country.”
2019-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8448 (2019) · source
“Moreover, the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur remains the foundational guiding document for the future of Darfur, in accordance with resolution 2429 (2018). All of this is also related to the Security Council's review of sanctions pursuant to resolution 2400 (2018). We had hoped that this review would have taken place within a year of the adoption of that resolution. We would like to reiterate our support for the Sudan in moving forward to build and sustain peace in Darfur.”
2019-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8446 (2019) · source
“That would be in line with developments on the ground and with the degree of cooperation that the parties exhibit with respect to the peaceful efforts being made. We reiterate our appreciation for the efforts of the Sudanese authorities to collect arms and renew the ceasefire. Bringing about security in Darfur has pushed most of the armed factions out of the Sudan, but they will continue to threaten peace and security wherever they go next. In conclusion, with regard to the future of Darfur, a political solution remains a priority for us all. Despite the fact that no major political breakthrough has taken place during the reporting period, the Government of the Sudan continues to be the only side that has participated in all of the negotiations on Darfur.”
2019-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8446 (2019) · source
“We look forward to Member States offering all the necessary support to the Sudan in creating the conditions conducive for the return and resettling of internally displaced persons, as well as providing them with basic services and the continued delivery of humanitarian aid to those in need. Concerning the security situation, we are near full agreement on the stability that most of Darfur is witnessing, with the exception of some combat operations near Jebel Marra. The time has come for the Security Council to review the sanctions regime in accordance with resolution 2400 (2018), with the aim of lifting it gradually and in a manner that would enhance the Government's ability to enforce its authority throughout all of its territories.”
2019-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8446 (2019) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to thank the Permanent Representative of Poland to the United Nations, Ambassador Joanna Wronecka, for the briefing she delivered in her capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005), concerning the Sudan. After taking part in the meetings of the Committee and reviewing the reports of the Panel of Experts, including the final report (see S/2019/34), it became apparent that the topics of internally displaced persons, security and the future of Darfur prevailed in the discussions and reports of the Committee. We express our satisfaction about the continuous decrease in the number of internally displaced persons in Darfur for several years.”
2019-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8446 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, we look forward to the upcoming report of the Secretary-General in preparation for the renewal of MINUSMA mandate in June, making the Mission more efficient in the current difficult environment.”
2019-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8445 (2019) · source
“The humanitarian situation remains difficult, affecting more than 7 million people in Mali. There are difficulties in delivering basic services such as health care, water and education services. Moreover, humanitarian workers face the additional challenge of being targeted by the armed groups operating in the region. In order to resolve the humanitarian crisis, development activities must be undertaken. We are pleased to note efforts made at the regional and international levels to support development in Mali and the region, in particular the G-5 Sahel priority investment programme, which raised â‚¬2.4 billion in pledges during Nouakchott conference on 6 December 2018; the African Union's Agenda 2063; and the United Nations integrated strategy for the Sahel.”
2019-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8445 (2019) · source
“We support the regional initiatives to confront the challenges in the region, and in that regard we urge the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-S Sahel)to pursue its work in combating terrorism and to make use of the assistance provided by MINUSMA, in accordance with Council resolution 2391 (2017). At the same time, we appreciate the importance of providing sustainable funding for the Joint Force. We express our readiness to discuss the various ways in which funds can be provided to the Joint Force. Concerning humanitarian issues, we appreciate the role played by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs to mitigate the suffering of the people, notwithstanding the continued deteriorating security situation as well as the increasing floods in the country.”
2019-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8445 (2019) · source
“That situation must be addressed in a comprehensive manner that deals with the security threats, improves governance and enhances infrastructure in the region to bring stability to central Mali and handle the root causes of the situation there. In that context, we welcome the Government's latest plan to address the situation in the central part of the country, as well as the recent visits by President Keita and Prime Minister Maiga to the region, which are indicative of their interest in achieving stability in that region. We appreciate the role played by all the military stakeholders in Mali who are working to combat terrorism and realize stability and security in the country. We also appreciate the efforts of the national and regional military forces to address the security threats in Mali and the region.”
2019-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8445 (2019) · source
“We look forward to the holding of legislative elections later this year and we hope that all parties will participate. We are pleased to see that the preparations for those elections have already begun and that the Mission is playing a supportive role in that regard. With regard to the security situation, we are concerned about the deterioration in security in a number of cities in Mali, particularly in the centre of the country, as Ms. Keita noted in her briefing. The central part of the country has suffered the majority of the attacks - 24 out of 64 - during the reporting period. That region also saw the massacre of 37 civilians on 1 January, in addition to more than 500 civilians who were killed in the region in 2018.”
2019-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8445 (2019) · source
“We reiterate our position with regard to the fact that the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation remains the best option for resolving the ongoing conflict in Mali. We look forward to the report of the Secretary-General requested in paragraph 6 of resolution 2423 (2018), to be issued six months after the presidential inauguration. That report would contain the most recent developments with regard to the implementation of the agreement and the benchmarks of the Pact for Peace signed by all parties. It would also contain the proposals put forward by the Secretary- General on the reconfiguration of MINUSMA in the absence of significant progress. We also call on all parties to cooperate and to take essential decisions for the benefit of all of them. Establishing trust is a key element in implementing the peace agreement.”
2019-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8445 (2019) · source
“In that regard, we urge all parties to continue their efforts to achieve the desired peace and security. We hope that there will be no further delay in implementing the peace process, as we have seen in the past. We also expect to see the implementation of the provisions of the agreement, in particular those in paragraph 4 of resolution 2423 (2018), including progress on the decentralization process and the full operationalization of the mixed units of the Operational Coordination Mechanism. We would like to recall the road map adopted by all parties on 22 March 2018, which relates to the implementation of several aspects of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation. We call on all parties to comply with the provisions of that agreed document.”
2019-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8445 (2019) · source
“With regard to the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation, we welcome the most recent positive steps in the implementation of the peace agreement, in particular the establishment of interim administrations in the Kidal, Menaka and Timbuktu regions and the progress made concerning the accelerated disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process, as well as the holding of the second high-level meeting on the implementation ofthe security and defence aspects of the agreement. We also welcome the decision made by His Excellency President Keita to establish a dedicated ministry in order to follow-up on the implementation of the agreement. We welcome as well the role played by His Excellency Prime Minister Maiga in ensuring that progress is made by the Government.”
2019-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8445 (2019) · source
“That is the first time that she has come to the Security Council, which reflects the interest shown by the Government of Mali in supporting the peace process in the country. I would like to address three important aspects of the subject under discussion today: the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation, the security situation and humanitarian issues.”
2019-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8445 (2019) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to thank Ms. Bintou Keita, Assistant Secretary- General for Political and Peacekeeping Affairs, for her valuable briefing on the most recent developments in the Republic of Mali. I would also like to thank and commend Mr. Mahamat Saleh Annadif, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Mali and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), for his efforts to reduce political tension among all relevant parties and to facilitate the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali. I also join my colleague, the representative of France, in welcoming the presence and participation of Her Excellency Ms. Kamissa Camara, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Mali.”
2019-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8445 (2019) · source
“Despite the fact that the epidemic still represents a great danger to Congolese civilians and neighbouring countries, we highly appreciate the concerted efforts undertaken by the Congolese Ministry of Health, WHO and the United Nations through MONUSCO to combat the virus. We hope that efforts will continue in order to fully eradicate the epidemic as soon as possible. In conclusion, I would like to express my thanks and appreciation to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of MONUSCO, Ms. Leila Zerrougui, as well as to all the Mission personnel, for their tireless efforts and consistent support to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We wish them every success.”
2019-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8443 (2019) · source
“We call on all parties to exercise restraint during this sensitive period in the history of the country. As for the humanitarian situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, it is of a concern in some regions, especially after the decision to close certain camps for internal refugees, the spread of the cholera epidemic and other diseases, as well as the ongoing armed conflict in certain regions, particularly in the east of the country. We are deeply concerned also at the continuing spread of Ebola in the east of the country. That has been compounded by deterioration in the security situation, which is preventing the disease from being addressed. The number of people contaminated by the Ebola virus, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), is 563, of whom 326 have died.”
2019-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8443 (2019) · source
“Turning to the security situation, the ongoing incidents of violence and armed conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are very disturbing, specifically in the eastern part of the country, a region that has witnessed armed escalations directly threatening the lives of unarmed civilians, exposing them to danger and depleting the natural resources of the State. We call on all stakeholders to cease such hostile acts so as to safeguard the lives of unarmed civilians and to achieve stability and security. In that context, we commend the efforts of MONUSCO and its troops to ward off those armed attacks and to protect Congolese civilians. We strongly condemn the acts of violence perpetrated in the Democratic Republic of the Congo yesterday, which claimed the lives of a number of policemen and civilians.”
2019-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8443 (2019) · source
“We hope that the efforts undertaken by all stakeholders will be completed and that CENI, the Congolese Constitutional Court, the Government, political parties and civil society will shoulder their responsibility so as to safeguard stability and democratic practices until the culmination of the electoral recourse procedure and the announcement of the final results in an official and transparent manner. That would lead to fulfilling the aspirations of 38 million Congolese who turned out at the polling stations on the day of the vote. We hope that the results will reflect their will and lead to the realization of their aspirations.”
2019-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8443 (2019) · source
“On Wednesday, 9 January, we took note of the statement issued by CENI, in which it noted the provisional outcomes of the presidential election held on 30 December 2018. We commend the responsible and committed approach of the Congolese people during the three electoral processes - the presidential, legislative and municipal elections - as well as of all the candidates and the large-scale participation by the political parties. We call on all parties to demonstrate the same degree of responsibility and to refrain from any acts of violence. That is necessary to move on to the next stage of challenging the outcomes with the relevant authority, in line with the Constitution of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the applicable electoral law.”
2019-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8443 (2019) · source
“That postponed the date of the election from 23 to 30 December 2018, in addition to the acts of violence that compounded the situation in some parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo during the election campaign and on election day. As for 30 December, elections were held in a relatively peaceful environment. That said, we wish to commend the efforts undertaken by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo as well as the Electoral Commission. We commend their commitment and their organization of the elections as scheduled. We also laud the support extended by the African Union, the Economic Community of Central African States, the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, the Southern Africa Development Community and other international partners that made positive contributions in election day.”
2019-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8443 (2019) · source
“I wish to focus on three main issues: first, the political situation and the electoral process; secondly, the security situation; and thirdly, the humanitarian situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. With respect to the political situation and the electoral process, we have followed the conduct of the electoral process in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since the issuance of the electoral timetable on 5 November 2017 and the commitments undertaken by CENI to implement the timetable until the elections, which were held on 30 December 2018. The elections took place, despite the fire that occurred on 13 December 2018 and destroyed nearly 8,000 electronic voting machines in the capital, Kinshasa.”
2019-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8443 (2019) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to join my colleagues in thanking all the briefers this morning: Ms. Leila Zerrougui, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO); Mr. Corneille Nangaa Yobeluo, President of the Commission electorale nationale independante (CENI); Ms. Fatima Kyari Mohammed, Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations; His Excellency the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Zambia, Mr. Malanji; and Monseigneur Marcel Utembi, President of the Conference episcopale nationale du Congo. I thank them for their valuable briefings.”
2019-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8443 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, we reiterate our full support for the efforts of UNOWAS to prevent conflicts and to strengthen the capacities of the national authorities in the States of the region in order to achieve all the objectives in West Africa. That would ensure a better future for the region and its populations. We welcome the cooperation of States in the region with UNOWAS to date and call on them to continue their cooperation with the United Nations Office in the upcoming period. We also underscore the support of the State of Kuwait for achieving stability in the region.”
2019-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8442 (2019) · source
“Regarding the humanitarian situation, we are deeply concerned about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the region, especially in the Lake Chad basin, where 1 million people suffered food insecurity in the first half of 2018. Nevertheless, we welcome the efforts of the Governments and active humanitarian organizations, which contributed to the decline of the cholera epidemic since 2010. However, more funding is required by the region in order to ensure the implementation of the response plan. Only 50 per cent of the pledges made have been fulfilled so far. We call on all relevant parties in the region to provide access to all humanitarian assistance for all those in need in the Lake Chad basin, particularly the elderly and children.”
2019-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8442 (2019) · source
“We welcome the report of the Secretary-General (8/2018/1175) on the roles of UNOWAS and UNODC in supporting regional States to address that challenge. The unstable security situation in the Republic of Mali has a negative impact on the entire region, since it facilitates transnational terrorist acts and affects many regional States, claiming the lives of many innocent civilians. We call on all relevant stakeholders in Mali to abide by the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation of 2015. We also appreciate the role and efforts of the Multinational Joint Task Force in combating the terrorist group of Boko Haram, and the role of the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel in combating terrorist groups as well.”
2019-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8442 (2019) · source
“UNOWAS and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General play a pivotal role in implementing the Secretary- General's strategy for preventive diplomacy and avoiding conflicts. Concerning the security situation in West Africa and the Sahel region, it remains unstable due to armed conflicts and terrorist operations in general. Such actions have now gone beyond their traditional nature and have extended to maritime piracy, leading to revenue losses and the deterioration of economies in a number of States in the region. In addition, a key problem in the region is drug trafficking, which is a topic that was addressed by the Security Council last month (see S/PV.8433). During that meeting, the important role of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) was highlighted.”
2019-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8442 (2019) · source
“We commend the vital and central role of UNOWAS and the Economic Community of West African States, as well as that of the African Union and other international, regional and national organizations, in contributing to the success of the electoral processes and providing the necessary assistance to States of the region. We hope that the upcoming elections in Nigeria, Senegal and Guinea-Bissau will be held in conditions of transparency and with the participation of all segments of society. We call on the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to continue the efforts that he has undertaken, in the midst of the challenges facing certain States of the region, to avert tensions during preparations for the holding of elections.”
2019-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8442 (2019) · source
“I should like to focus on three key aspects: first, the elections in the Sahel region; secondly, the security situation in the region; and, thirdly, the humanitarian and development situations. Concerning the elections in the Sahel region, we would like to refer to the elections held in a number of countries in the region and to welcome the efforts of the Governments of Cote d'Ivoire, Mauritania and Mali to hold transparent and successful elections. Those positive developments will undoubtedly contribute to achieving development and stability and have a positive impact on the regional security situation in general.”
2019-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8442 (2019) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, it is a pleasure for me to welcome the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa, Mr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, and to thank him for his useful briefing on the most recent developments in the Sahel region. We also commend the efforts made by the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) in a number of areas, as well as the efforts of all the staff of the regional Office to provide technical and electoral assistance to the States that hold elections in the region, while exercising good offices so as to reduce tensions. The role of the Office in strengthening Government sectors to confront the various challenges of the region is also important.”
2019-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8442 (2019) · source
“That would end the crisis in brotherly Yemen, maintain its independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, and ensure non-interference in its internal affairs.”
2019-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8441 (2019) · source
“We call once again on the Yemeni parties to implement the Stockholm Agreement on Al-Hudaydah and its ports, the prisoner exchange agreement and the declaration of understanding on Taiz. We hope that the parties will be committed to the full implementation of the agreements in order to complement the efforts of Mr. Martin Griffiths, Special Envoy of the Secretary- General, so that he can hold the upcoming round of negotiations and reach a political solution based on the three agreed terms of references, namely, the Gulf Cooperation Council initiative and its implementation mechanism, the outcome of the National Dialogue Conference and the relevant Security Council resolutions, especially resolution 2216 (2015).”
2019-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8441 (2019) · source
“We once again welcome the Secretary-General's determination to hold an international pledging conference in Geneva on 26 February to support the humanitarian response plan. The State of Kuwait looks forward to participating in that conference, in keeping with its humanitarian policy and in support of efforts to alleviate the suffering of the brotherly Yemeni people. In conclusion, Yemen is passing through a complex and decisive stage in its contemporary history. Our brotherly people in Yemen now have an historic opportunity to take important steps towards achieving peace. It is in no one's interest for the conflict to linger, especially in the light of the fact that those most affected by the conflict are the Yemeni people.”
2019-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8441 (2019) · source
“We look forward to the Secretary-General's proposal on the ways in which the United Nations should support the Stockholm Agreement, pursuant to paragraph 6 of resolution 2451 (2018), so that the Council can discuss the matter and reach agreement on it. On the humanitarian front, last year the international community came together to alleviate the suffering in Yemen. This year we must redouble our efforts by funding the projected 2019 United Nations humanitarian response plan. The countries of the coalition, notably Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, were among the largest supporters of the Yemen humanitarian response plan in 2018, alongside the United States and the United Kingdom. The support of those five countries basically covered 83 per cent of the Yemen humanitarian response plan in 2018.”
2019-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8441 (2019) · source
“All parties must work diligently to implement the Stockholm Agreement, starting with respecting the ceasefire, refraining from hindering the delivery of humanitarian assistance to those in need, removing all obstacles to the work of the Redeployment Coordination Committee and issuing the necessary visas and permits to United Nations personnel. All of those steps are essential to ensuring the Agreement's successful implementation. In that regard, I commend the announcement by the coalition to restore legitimacy in Yemen that it remains committed to the ceasefire in Al-Hudaydah governorate, which entered into force on 18 December. The coalition also remains committed to implementing the Stockholm Agreement and is continuing to coordinate with Major General Cammaert.”
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