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Alotaibi

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“In that regard, we recall the final communique issued by the ECOWAS in Abuja on 29 June, which emphasizes the importance of fostering cooperation and the exchange of information among States in the region, with a View to combating terrorism. We also look forward to the convening of an ECOWAS Extraordinary Summit on terrorism to be held in Burkina Faso in the near future. The State of Kuwait supports all regional initiatives aimed at fostering cooperation among the countries of the region and ensuring their stability and prosperity. Secondly, with respect to the humanitarian and development situation in the region, we must draw a link between the humanitarian situation and the deteriorating security situation.”
2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8585 (2019) · source
“We call on the Multinational Joint Task Force and the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel) to continue their efforts in combating the terrorist organization Boko Haram and other armed terrorist groups, and we further encourage the G-5 Sahel Joint Force to capitalize on the support provided by the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, in accordance with resolution 2480 (2019), which provides for extended support to all participating States. We also welcome the role of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in coordinating regional efforts to combat common threats across the region.”
2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8585 (2019) · source
“First, with regard to the security situation, we wish to once again highlight the deteriorating security situation in the Sahel and Lake Chad basin in recent times, in particular the terrorist attacks carried out by armed groups in Burkina Faso, the Niger, Nigeria and Mali. Despite the positive developments in West Africa and the Sahel mentioned in the Secretary-General's latest report (S/20l9/549), the increasing number of terrorist acts and suicide bombings perpetrated by armed groups, claiming the lives of hundreds of civilians, have negatively affected peace and stability in a number of countries in the region. It is therefore incumbent upon Governments in the region and the international community as a whole to cooperate with each other and intensify their efforts in addressing security shortcomings.”
2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8585 (2019) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, we wish to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, for his valuable briefing on the latest developments in the Sahel region. I also wish to commend the efforts and activities of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) for having provided support to countries in the region in which elections recently took place, for supporting the good offices of Governments in the region with a View to reducing tensions and differences between States, and for playing a key role in promoting cooperation among Governments in the face of security challenges. I should like to focus on three key issues: the security situation, the humanitarian and development situation, and the role of UNOWAS.”
2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8585 (2019) · source
“We hope to be able to eradicate Ebola once and for all in the not-too-distant future. In closing, we would like to express our deepest gratitude to Ms. Leila Zerrougui, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of MONUSCO. We also thank all Mission personnel for their tremendous efforts and for their continued support to the Government and the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8584 (2019) · source
“With regard to the humanitarian situation, it unfortunately remains dire in some areas as a result of ongoing conflict among armed groups. Approximately 12 million people are still in need ofurgent humanitarian assistance and approximately 13 million suffer from food insecurity. Chronic diseases, such as cholera and measles, still persist in some parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in addition, of course, to the spread of Ebola in North Kivu and Ituri provinces. We commend the efforts of the Congolese Ministry of Health, in coordination with the United Nations and the World Health Organization, to fight Ebola and we call on all armed groups to halt active violence in the areas affected by Ebola. They must end such attacks, especially those on health workers and facilities.”
2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8584 (2019) · source
“However, violence and armed conflict are still ongoing and are cause for concern in some parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, especially in the east, in North Kivu province, which is now seeing armed escalation that is directly affecting the lives of unarmed civilians and putting them in harm's way. In addition, we are witnessing deliberate killings, kidnappings and attacks on positions of Government military forces and Ebola response centres. We call on all parties that commit violent acts to refrain from doing so in order to protect the lives of civilians and achieve stability and security. We commend MONUSCO and its personnel for their efforts to combat those armed groups and ensure the protection of Congolese civilians.”
2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8584 (2019) · source
“We welcome the support provided at this very important juncture by regional organizations such as the African Union, the Economic Community of Central African States, the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region and the Southern African Development Community, as well as all international partners of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We hope that the support will continue throughout the upcoming phase. We call on all Congolese parties to give priority to the public good and to support the Congolese Government and the positive steps taken by the President. We call on them to refrain from all acts of violence and to move on to a new phase of reconstruction and development in order to consolidate the gains achieved thus far. As for the security situation, it has generally improved in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8584 (2019) · source
“We commend him for focusing on reforming the justice sector, fighting impunity and supporting disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes, and we welcome the meeting held on 5 and 6 June in Kinshasa at the initiative of the National Oversight Mechanism, with the participation of the heads of intelligence and security services of Uganda, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda. That meeting led to the adoption of a number of recommendations to follow a comprehensive approach to combat the capabilities of armed groups in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8584 (2019) · source
“We also welcome the steps taken by the President to open the political space by releasing political detainees and guaranteeing freedom of speech. Those positive steps reflect his commitment to creating an environment conducive to development and reform. We also welcome the fact that the President has activated the National Oversight Mechanism of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region.”
2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8584 (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 Head of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), Ms. Leila Zerrougui, for her valuable briefing. In my statement, Iwould like to address three issues: first, the political situation; secondly, the security situation; and thirdly, the humanitarian situation. With regard to the political situation, we welcome the positive steps taken by President Tshisekedi since he took office. We commend his visits to Kenya, Angola, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Gabon and Equatorial Guinea to enhance cooperation with the countries of the region and to discuss stability, security and peace.”
2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8584 (2019) · source
“I intend to capitalize on the momentum of the visit back here in New York. Ibelieve that this mission served as an excellent forum to follow up with the relevant States, continue to build channels of communication and promote better understanding of the Sanctions Committee's work. To this end, on 25 June, I sent letters to the Permanent Representatives of Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania on the visit, and, on 5 July, letters were sent to the Permanent Representatives of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the United Arab Emirates. On 9 August, the Committee plans to hold a briefing for all Member States in connection with the final report ofthe Group of Experts (S/20l9/469), as well as my recent visit.”
2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8584 (2019) · source
“Additionally, during the visit, I noted that there was interest among some Committee members and the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic ofthe Congo (MONUSCO) to list individuals based on the designation criteria listed in sub-paragraph (e) of paragraph 7 of resolution 2293 (2016). However, there were some Committee members who did not deem it necessary. During my visit, there was also a clear difference between the rhetoric that the Chair's delegation encountered during the meeting with the Congolese Government, which primarily featured the outgoing Democratic Republic of the Congo authorities, on the one hand, and the incoming President's positive public statements on the work of MONUSCO and the international community in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the other.”
2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8584 (2019) · source
“With regard to the visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, several interlocutors expressed the view that the sanctions list should be updated and reorganized in a way that clearly identifies current spoilers of the political transition and those currently committing grave human rights violations. To this end, in its adoption of resolution 2478 (2019) on 26 June, the Security Council requested that the Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of the Congo provide updated information on the sanctioned individuals and entities.”
2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8584 (2019) · source
“Allow me to provide the Council with several brief remarks on my recent visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and the United Arab Emirates, including some personal comments and observations. As previously mentioned, the report of my visit was discussed with the Committee on 8 July. At the outset, I wish to reiterate the Committee's appreciation to the authorities of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and the United Arab Emirates for having made notable efforts as hosts of the visit. In this regard, it is unfortunate that my delegation was unable to hold meetings in Dar es Salaam, as originally envisaged.”
2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8584 (2019) · source
“Since my last briefing to the Security Council, my delegation also hosted six "informal informal" meetings at the Permanent Mission of Kuwait with the senior official of the Democratic Republic of the Congo follow-on mechanism, Mr. Robert Petit, in the course of his periodic visits to New York. The Committee continues to support Mr. Petit and his team of technical experts as they provide assistance to the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in its investigations into the March 2017 murders of two former members ofthe Group of Experts, Zaida Catalan and Michael Sharp. Prior to my visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and the United Arab Emirates, I also convened two "informal informal" meetings in April.”
2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8584 (2019) · source
“During the informal consultations held on 25 March, the Committee was briefed by the former Coordinator of the Group of Experts on the illegal exploitation of natural resources in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. During the informal consultations held on 24 May, the Committee was briefed by the Acting Coordinator of the Group of Experts on the Group's final report and discussed the recommendations contained therein. During the informal consultations held recently, on 8 July, I provided the Committee with a brief overview of my visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and the United Arab Emirates, which took place from 27 April to 6 May, in which I presented the report of the visit.”
2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8584 (2019) · source
“During the informal consultations held on 31 August, the Committee was briefed by and exchanged views with the Group of Experts in connection with the Group's programme of work pursuant to the new mandate set forth for it in resolution 2424 (2018). During the informal consultations held on 6 December, the Committee was briefed by the Coordinator of the Group of Experts on the Group's midterm report and discussed the recommendations contained therein. To date, in 2019, the Committee has met on four occasions. A briefing for all Member States was convened on 1 February, in which the Committee heard a presentation by the Coordinator of the Group of Experts on the Group's midterm report.”
2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8584 (2019) · source
“I have the honour to deliver a statement in my capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004) concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In my briefing this morning, it is my intention to provide an overview of the work of the Committee since my last statement to this Chamber on the topic, on 26 July 2018 (see S/PV.8318). Since my last briefing to the Council, the Committee has held a total of seven meetings. In 2018, during the briefing to Member States held on 26 July, the Committee heard a briefing via video-teleconference by the Coordinator of the Group of Experts on the Group's final report (S/2018/531).”
2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8584 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, we are committed to the Arab, Islamic and international positions, according to which peace is the strategic choice and a lasting and comprehensive solution is underpinned by parameters such as relevant Security Council resolutions, the principle of land for peace, the Quartet road map and the Arab Peace Initiative, and should be implemented in a manner that will allow Palestinians to enjoy their legitimate political rights and establish their independent State within their own territory, with East Jerusalem as its capital.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“In the absence of accountability for daily and systematic Israeli violations within the occupied Palestinian territories and in the light of Israel's manipulation of that situation so that it can deny the Palestinians their legitimate rights and usurp and pillage their land and assets, the prospects for achieving a just and lasting peace in the region are being undermined. It is therefore urgent to stop acting as if the rights of the Palestinian people are not covered by international laws and norms. As members of the Council, we have a particular responsibility to implement its resolutions and end the violations of international law and the Charter of the United Nations perpetrated by Israel, the occupying Power.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“Seventh, with regard to the financial challenges facing the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), we call for enabling UNRWA to continue its role in providing services to refugees in the areas of education, health and social services. It is also important to continue to provide the necessary financial support to UNRWA. The State of Kuwait will remain among the Agency's main partners. Our voluntary contributions over the past four years have amounted to $113 million.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“Sixth, under international humanitarian law and the Fourth Geneva Convention, the Israeli authorities have an ongoing obligation to implement measures that best serve the people under occupation. Israel, however, violates those obligations and is exploiting an environment of impunity, riding roughshod over its responsibilities as an occupying Power. It continues to take unilateral measures, the most recent of which were the rejection of the renewal of the Temporary International Presence in Hebron and its decision to withhold a portion of Palestinian customs revenues. We therefore call on Israel to respect its obligations and bilateral agreements with the Palestinian Authority.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“We therefore reject such unprecedented, premeditated and provocative behaviour by Israel, which aims to prolong the occupation and undermine the prospects for a two-State solution. Fifth, the absence of accountability and Israel's refusal to implement resolution 1860 (2009) have led to a 13-year blockade on Gaza. The humanitarian situation in Gaza is precarious. Its economy is undergoing profound stagnation. Levels of unemployment have reached 50 per cent and higher, while restrictions are preventing the people of Gaza from earning their livelihoods and undermining opportunities for them to receive adequate health care, in particular those wounded in the peaceful Great March of Return.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“Third, the absence of accountability is emboldening Israel and causing it to continue its illegal practices in the occupied territories, in particular in occupied Al-Quds Al Sharif, where the goal is to erase its religious and historic identity and end the Palestinian presence there by means of Israeli activities and repeated raids on the Al-Aqsa Mosque, guarded by the Israeli army, as well as court-authorized practices such as the demolition of buildings and forced evictions, as in the case of the village of Sur Baher. Fourth, the absence of accountability has made it easy for Israel to enjoy impunity and continue its violations of international law by means of the relentless use of military measures.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“First, the absence of accountability has led the occupying Power to continue its expansionist settlement activities and practices, including the seizure of land by force, the confiscation of Palestinian homes and forcible displacements, which have reached their highest level in recent years, in blatant Violation of the provisions of resolution 2334 (2016). Second, in the absence of an effective and robust accountability mechanism, such Israeli practices are leading to increased Violence and posing a threat to civilian lives. Raids and illegal detentions continue, as well as the indefinite imprisonment of detainees without formal charges.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“James Heenan, Head of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in the occupied Palestinian territory, in which they stressed the dramatic consequences of these illegal actions, but begged the question as to what makes Israel, the occupying Power, adopt policies that violate international law and Security Council resolutions. The answer is the absence of accountability and the fact that Israel disregards the United Nations and the international community's response. The absence of Israel's accountability for its actions is the underlying cause of the deterioration of the situation in the occupied territories. I will therefore focus on the issue of the absence of Israel's accountability.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, we thank Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, Under- Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs for her briefing. Early yesterday morning, Israel, the occupying Power, began demolishing buildings in Wadi Al-Hummus in the village of Sur Bahir in East Jerusalem, which contain numerous apartments, displacing many Palestinian families. The operations remain ongoing under the protection of Israeli soldiers. Ajoint statement was issued by Mr. Jamie McGoldrick, United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator for the occupied Palestinian territory, Ms. Gwyn Lewis, Director of Operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, and Mr.”
2019-07-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8583 (2019) · source
“Finally, we commend ongoing efforts to promote the peace process through the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, under the leadership of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and in cooperation with national and local authorities, civil society, international organizations and the private sector. We also commend the Mission's efforts to involve young people and youth organizations. I must also emphasize the important role played by women in implementing the peace agreement, as well as in development, peacebuilding and reconciliation.”
2019-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8581 (2019) · source
“Ruiz Massieu mentioned. In addition to a number of prevention and protection initiatives, we commend the measures taken by the Government to revitalize the Comprehensive Programme on Guarantees for Women Human Rights Defenders and Leaders. We also applaud all the Government's efforts to re-establish its authority over all territories and to hold all criminals accountable. We hope that the statutory law of the Special Jurisdiction for Peace, which was adopted on 6 June, will serve as the main pillar to help build the confidence necessary to create a conducive security and political environment. We look forward to peaceful elections with a large turnout in October, as well as to the completed implementation of all aspects of the peace agreement.”
2019-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8581 (2019) · source
“We look forward to achieving the objectives of the reintegration process through the efforts of the Government and local communities and authorities and gradual transition processes involving the provision of food and basic services until long-term measures for regional training and reintegration efforts are formulated after August 15. We underscore the importance of the illicit crop substitution programme, providing legal and security guarantees to former members of the FARC- EP, and overcoming all challenges to implementing all aspects of the peace agreement. Unfortunately, the killings of and threats against community leaders, including women and indigenous leaders, and human rights defenders are continuing. It has been confirmed that nearly 230 killings have taken place since the signing of the peace agreement, as Mr.”
2019-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8581 (2019) · source
“One of the most important challenges facing the implementation of the agreement is the socioeconomic reintegration of former members of the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia-Eje'rcito del Pueblo (FARC-EP). Given what we saw during our mission, we agree with the report of the Secretary-General (S/2019/530) that the most important challenge is the lack of adequate, timely funding to implement all aspects of the transition and the dearth of opportunities to gain access to land through legal means. However, we highly appreciate the Government's efforts to facilitate the socioeconomic reintegration of former FARC-EP members through various initiatives, plans and projects that have been adopted by the National Council on Economic and Social Policy.”
2019-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8581 (2019) · source
“I must also thank the delegations of Peru and the United Kingdom for organizing the visit to Colombia. I thank the Government for facilitating the mission and everyone who participated in its success. Colombians have proven to the world that Colombia can overcome the past, after signing the peace agreement to end the conflict and build peace, along with continued efforts to implement the historic agreement. The agreement has ended a conflict that lasted for more than halfa century, claimed many lives, injured a great number and left many missing. It is an example for the whole world on how to end conflicts through diplomacy and negotiation.”
2019-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8581 (2019) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to begin by welcoming you, Mr. President, and thanking you for presiding over today's meeting. I would also like to welcome His Excellency the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Colombia, Mr. Carlos Holmes Trujillo Garcia, to the Council. I would like to thank Mr. Carlos Ruiz Massieu, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, for his comprehensive and valuable briefing on the most significant achievements and challenges to peace in Colombia. I would like to commend the measures taken by the Government of President Ivan Duque Marquez and its commitment to continuing to implement the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace.”
2019-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8581 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, we reiterate our call on all Yemeni parties to fully implement the Stockholm Agreement on the city of Al-Hudaydah and its three ports, the prisoner-exchange agreement and the Taiz statement of understanding, so as to complement the efforts of the Special Envoy for Yemen aimed at reaching a political solution underpinned by the three terms of reference, namely, the Gulf Cooperation Council Initiative and its Implementation Mechanism, the National Dialogue Conference outcomes and all relevant Security Council resolutions, including resolution 2216 (2015). The goal is to end the crisis, preserve the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Yemen and cease interference in the country's internal affairs.”
2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8578 (2019) · source
“We reiterate our call on all parties to cooperate with relief and humanitarian agencies, refrain from placing obstacles to their movements and ensure the safety of personnel, who deserve our appreciation for their tireless efforts to provide humanitarian assistance despite the harsh conditions.”
2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8578 (2019) · source
“Beasley called for an independent beneficiary-identification using biometrics in order to ensure that humanitarian assistance is not manipulated or diverted again. We also welcome Mr. Beasley's remarks about an agreement with the Houthis to address all the aforementioned problems. We also commend the positive role played by the Yemeni Government, which continues to pay salaries to public-sector employees and retirees. In addition, the Yemeni Economic Committee is trying to facilitate fuel shipments and access to the Red Sea Mills and open routes for humanitarian assistance, notwithstanding the major security challenges.”
2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8578 (2019) · source
“The Houthis' relentless attacks against Saudi territory are in blatant violation of international humanitarian law and a clear threat to regional security and stability, thereby justifying the arms embargo provided for in the relevant Security Council resolutions. With regard to the humanitarian situation, at the previous meeting on this subject (see S/PV.8551), Mr. David Beasley discussed permanent solutions to the humanitarian situation. He cautioned that the World Food Programme (WFP) might have to suspend its activities in Sana'a, which is under Houthi control, leading to the denial of humanitarian assistance for some 850,000 people. As a result of ongoing intransigence and the failure to respond to the WFP's rational, legitimate demands, that actually happened on 20 June. Mr.”
2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8578 (2019) · source
“We reiterate our firm position that there is no military solution and endorse the Special Envoy's position that not only is a military de-escalation needed, but more importantly, all the elements of the Stockholm Agreement must be implemented, which is the best way for consultations focusing on comprehensive issues to be resumed. With regard to security developments, the State of Kuwait strongly condemns continued attacks on civilian and critical infrastructure in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We fully support the Kingdom and all measures being taken to maintain its security and territorial integrity.”
2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8578 (2019) · source
“With regard to the Al-Hudaydah agreement, whose full implementation has humanitarian implications, it too is based on agreements and understandings approved by the Redeployment Coordination Committee (RCC) at its multiple meetings, leading to an agreement to undertake redeployment outside of Al-Hudaydah under the supervision of the three members of the RCC. In that regard, we welcome the fact that the RCC has resumed its meetings following a five-month suspension. Furthermore, we reiterate the importance of these meetings for the full implementation of the agreement. We should take into account the pivotal role played by the tripartite verification and inspection mechanism so as to allow the Yemeni Government to exercise its sovereign role in monitoring and redeploying in Al-Hudaydah.”
2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8578 (2019) · source
“Nevertheless, despite the time elapsed, we have not seen any constructive measures that would help achieve its objectives. The unprecedented blockade of Taiz has brought suffering to its men, women and children for over four years, and no tangible action has been undertaken to implement the statement of understanding on Taiz. Other forms of suffering include that of the thousands of Yemeni families who yearn for the release and return of the imprisoned, detained and forcibly disappeared. No progress has been made on the implementation of the prisoner-exchange agreement. Despite numerous meetings ofthe supervisory committee, many challenges have hampered the agreement's implementation, thereby blocking the release of any prisoners, detainees, abductees and forcibly disappeared persons.”
2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8578 (2019) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, we thank Mr. Martin Griffiths, Mr. Mark Lowcock and Mr. David Beasley for their briefings today, and we express our full support for their efforts. As of today, seven months have elapsed since the entry into force of the Stockholm Agreement, which represents seven months of stalemate affecting the three pillars of the Agreement despite the Security Council's commitment to moving the political solution forward through United Nations-sponsored dialogue expressed in its unanimous adoption of resolutions 2451 (2018) and 2452 (2019) among other developments, including resolution 2481 (2018), which have all reiterated the importance of the full implementation of the Agreement.”
2019-07-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8578 (2019) · source
“We also emphasize the need to invest in young people in order to build their capacities, in line with the principles and values that prevent them from falling victim to crime and extremism, by developing and promoting national, regional and global peace networks. In conclusion, I reiterate Kuwait's readiness to work closely and constructively with the United Nations and the international community to support efforts aimed at promoting the youth, peace and security agenda, within and beyond the Council, and especially through our continued cooperation with the Office of the Secretary- General's Envoy on Youth.”
2019-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8577 (2019) · source
“Thirdly, I wish to highlight the measures needed to guarantee the implementation of the youth, peace and security agenda. We fully agree that young people are the pivot of society's development. They are a critical element in achieving peace and security. In that regard, we welcome the recommendations contained in the policy paper on youth in peace operations commissioned by the Office of the Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth. We would also like to emphasize the need to implement the Sustainable Development Goals, a critical element with a very important link to peace and stability. The Goals can be achieved only through the development of youth and support for civil society organizations and institutions that are interested in their welfare.”
2019-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8577 (2019) · source
“These initiatives range from peace missions that involve young people in building social cohesion and stability in many conflict- affected regions worldwide, including in Colombia, Iraq, Kosovo and Somalia, to high-level political initiatives, such as the first International Symposium on Youth Participation in Peace Processes, in March 2019, which was co-hosted by Finland, Qatar and Colombia, in cooperation with the Office of the Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth, as noted by Ms. Wickramanayake in her briefing. We also welcome efforts undertaken by the United Nations, including the development of a joint plan of action on youth, peace and security to support the implementation of the United Nations Youth Strategy 2030.”
2019-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8577 (2019) · source
“These social, economic and political needs are necessary to improve the lives of youth and to eliminate poverty and hunger, as well as to promote the welfare of and more peaceful, inclusive societies. Secondly, I would like to underscore some positive examples of the agenda's implementation. It is important to highlight the progress achieved in this regard in recent years. Many initiatives have been undertaken by Member States, the United Nations and civil society organizations - including, most importantly, young people themselves - to promote implementation of the youth, peace and security agenda.”
2019-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8577 (2019) · source
“Unemployment has increased their despair and insecurity. Poverty has deprived them of the right to live in dignity. Terrorism and radicalization have hijacked their innocence. These challenges are a serious threat to the future of countries and their sustainable development. We must address the root causes of conflicts. Moreover, young people around the world are struggling in developing and conflict-affected nations to enjoy their basic needs, including education, employment and health care, and to practice their civil liberties and political participation. Unless those needs are met, young people will have no means to prosper or make their full contribution to society.”
2019-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8577 (2019) · source
“Therefore, we welcome this meeting to promote the implementation of the youth, peace and security agenda in accordance with the two resolutions adopted by the Council on this topic, including resolution 2250 (2015) submitted by Jordan in 2015, which was the first of its kind. I would like to address three aspects in our discussion today. First, I will consider the challenges that impede the implementation of the youth, peace and security agenda. The proliferation of conflicts around the world is a major obstacle to the positive contribution of youth to peace and security. In our region, in the Arab world, which unfortunately is home to some of the worst conflicts in the world, many young people face challenges that prevent them from achieving their aspirations. Conflicts have dashed their hopes and their future.”
2019-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8577 (2019) · source
“Mr. Alotaibi (Kuwait) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to begin by expressing my appreciation to the young participants in this meeting - Ms. Jayathma Wickramanayake, the Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth, Ms. Wevyn Muganda and Ms. Sofia Ramyar - for their briefings. I would also like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting, one year after the adoption of resolution 2419 (2018), which reiterated the important and positive contribution of youth to efforts to promote and achieve international peace and security, and the important role of youth in preventing and resolving conflicts, as well as in peacebuilding efforts. We strongly believe that the development of youth in any society is strongly linked to the level of advancement and welfare of the population.”
2019-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8577 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, we renew our commitment to the unity and sovereignty of Ukraine, as well as its territorial integrity inside its internationally recognized borders. We call for non-intervention in its internal affairs and express the hope that all the relevant parties will work to implement resolution 2202 (2015) and the Minsk peace agreements, including a full commitment to its package of measures.”
2019-07-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8575 (2019) · source