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Alrahma

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2023-10-17
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2023-10-17
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  1. “It is important that they work in close cooperation with the relevant authorities in the region in order to preserve the gains achieved in peacebuilding, particularly in the context of the withdrawal of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo from the country. In that regard, we should not fail to commend the efforts of the Peacebuilding Commission and its continued involvement in the region.”

    2023-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9440 (2023) · source

  2. “In that context, we stress the importance of facilitating the work of humanitarian organizations that provide basic and relief services, and for all actors to ensure that humanitarian workers and humanitarian facilities are protected, as guaranteed under international humanitarian law. In conclusion, the United Arab Emirates reaffirms its commitment to supporting regional efforts and those of the United Nations and all other partners, and to backing the Great Lakes region in its quest to achieve peace and stability. My country also stresses the importance of ensuring that United Nations agencies work together to achieve a consistent, integrated and strategic approach that can help the region overcome the challenges it is facing.”

    2023-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9440 (2023) · source

  3. “Thirdly, special attention must be paid to the serious and dire humanitarian situation in the region, especially with the continued displacements due to armed conflicts and the instability exacerbated by climate change. According to the most recent report of the Secretary-General (S/2023/730), there are more than 4.7 million refugees and asylum-seekers in addition to more than 11.6 million internally displaced people in the Great Lakes region. It is also important to reduce food insecurity, a serious challenge in the region. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo alone, more than 25 million people suffer from acute food insecurity.”

    2023-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9440 (2023) · source

  4. “That poses a serious threat to the safety of civilians, in addition to obstructing development efforts. In that context, we condemn the hostile actions committed by the Mouvement du 23 mars and all other armed groups and call on them to lay down their arms permanently and unconditionally. All actors should also prioritize the protection of civilians, especially women and children, and stop all forms of violence against them. The parties need to adhere to international humanitarian law and cease all forms of violence against civilians. We reiterate the importance of accelerating the implementation of the disarmament, demobilization, social reintegration and stabilization programme in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

    2023-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9440 (2023) · source

  5. “There is no doubt that finding a lasting solution in the long term requires addressing the root causes of insecurity in the region. That is why it is important for regional actors to continue their efforts to encourage dialogue and to take preventive measures to enhance trust and tolerance within and among communities. The role of the Special Envoy, through his good offices, is also equally vital in terms of supporting efforts to de-escalate tensions and facilitate dialogue. Secondly, civilians must be protected from attacks by armed groups, and ensuring their safety must remain at the core of all efforts aimed at achieving peace in the region. It is concerning that the activities of armed groups continue in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.”

    2023-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9440 (2023) · source

  6. “We believe that efforts to evaluate the progress made in the implementation of the Luanda road map commitments, including those undertaken by President Lourenço of Angola to hold periodic meetings with parties in the region, will be important to ensuring its implementation. The success of all those efforts and continuing to build on them requires enhancing coherence among ongoing initiatives. The quadripartite summit on peace and security in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, held in June, which included the East African Community, the Economic Community of Central African States, the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region and the Southern African Development Community, is a clear example of how strengthening coordination among all the parties concerned can help to pave the way towards peace in the region.”

    2023-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9440 (2023) · source

  7. “In that context, I would like to stress three points with a view to realizing security, stability and prosperity in the region. First, it is important to reiterate the commitment to a political solution to the current regional crisis and to continue strengthening coordination among regional initiatives, including the Luanda and Nairobi processes, which aim to support peace efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. We look forward to the recommendations that will be presented ahead of the high-level meeting of the Regional Oversight Mechanism of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework, to be held in Uganda next year, as a follow- up to the previous meeting in Burundi. Revitalizing the Framework is important to supporting stability in the region.”

    2023-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9440 (2023) · source

  8. “Ms. Alrahma (United Arab Emirates) (spoke in Arabic): I thank Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region Huang Xia for his valuable briefing. I also thank Mr. João Samuel Caholo, Executive Secretary of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, and Ms. Joséphine Malimukono for their contributions to today’s discussion. I welcome the participation of the representatives of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda in today’s meeting. The United Arab Emirates recognizes the critical role of the States of the Great Lakes region in achieving stability on the African continent, including in the implementation of the 2013 Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region.”

    2023-10-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9440 (2023) · source