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Anna Evstigneeva

lines on the record: 176
first: 2020-09-03
most recent: 2021-05-20
sittings or episodes: 28
sources: un-security-council

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“Police officers represent a connecting link among the population, the peacekeeping presence and host Governments. Their efforts strengthen public trust in State institutions and lay the foundation for national reconciliation and post-conflict reconstruction. Blue Berets should continue to act within the framework agreed by Member States, in line with the Security Council mandate, the Charter of the United Nations and the basic principles of peacekeeping. At the same time, the main prerequisite for the effective work of police peacekeepers is establishing constructive relations with the host country, while respecting its sovereignty and taking its national circumstances into account. We agree that police officers can effectively carry out their tasks only when they have adequate logistical and personnel resources.”
2020-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1092 (2020) · source
“As of today, approximately 9,000 police peacekeepers are deployed in 16 United Nations peacekeeping and special political missions, and that figure is steadily increasing. The recent report of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations of the General Assembly (A/74/19) also highlights the particular role of police contingents in United Nations peacekeeping operations. They have an important role to play in implementing the protection of civilian mandate by patrolling, monitoring and dealing with violators of public order. They assist in strengthening the national law enforcement capacity and security sector reform. Police peacekeepers are increasingly required to deal with organized crime, drug trafficking, human trafficking and other security threats.”
2020-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1092 (2020) · source
“We thank Assistant Secretary-General Alexander Zouev and the Heads of the police contingents of the United Nations missions in South Sudan, the Central African Republic, Mali and Haiti for their assessments. We would also like to thank all police peacekeepers for their dedicated service and for the discharge of their assigned tasks in the challenging environment of field missions, which is further exacerbated by the spread of the coronavirus disease. We commend the work of the Secretariat in taking preventive measures to combat the pandemic, while ensuring that peacekeepers can continue to implement their mandates without interruption. The importance of the police component in United Nations peacekeeping operations cannot be overestimated.”
2020-11-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1092 (2020) · source
“Timely reporting of developments on the ground is essential. That said, we are seriously concerned over the leakage of the Panel’s final report (see S/2020/949), and we hope that such incidents will never happen again. The Somalia sanctions renewal, scheduled for next month, provides a good opportunity to revisit all these issues. We see the resolution as a concise document focusing on the Somalia sanctions and devoid of provisions that fall outside the competence of the Security Council and the Committee.”
2020-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1079 (2020) · source
“On the other hand, the sanctions regime should, under no circumstances, be an impediment to the Somali National Army in the fight against Al-Shabaab. The Security Council needs to keep the measures under constant review, taking into account the needs expressed by the Somalis in the field of capacity-building and results achieved in the weapons and ammunition management. On the relationship between the Panel of Experts on Somalia and the Federal Government of Somalia, we acknowledge the progress made on that track. In the current circumstances, it is particularly important that the Panel continue to accomplish its mandated tasks smoothly, while maintaining close coordination with the Somali authorities on all aspects of its investigations and enhancing trust and confidence with Mogadishu.”
2020-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1079 (2020) · source
“We join other speakers in expressing appreciation to the Belgian Chair for the briefing on the work of the Committee pursuant to resolution 751 (1992), concerning Somalia, over the past four months. Given that this is the last briefing of Belgium in that capacity, we would also like to thank our colleagues for chairing the subsidiary body and for the valuable input made. The Russian Federation considers the sanctions regime as an important instrument for assisting the Federal Government of Somalia to establish peace and stability in the country. Both arms and charcoal embargoes have made a substantial contribution on that track. We also believe in the untapped potential of the restrictions on the supply of the improvised explosive device components introduced last year.”
2020-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1079 (2020) · source
“At this juncture, we are focusing particular attention on assisting Kinshasa in tackling the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic and other infectious diseases, including the Ebola virus. In recent months we have shared with the Democratic Republic of the Congo two mobile microbiological rapid-test laboratories as well as personal protective equipment. We stand ready to further promote epidemiological cooperation with Congolese colleagues, including on vaccine-related issues.”
2020-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/987 (2020) · source
“Concerning sanctions, we remain convinced that the restrictions imposed on the country should under no circumstance negatively affect the efficiency of the military operations conducted by the FARDC against armed groups. We look forward to the publication this month of a MONUSCO joint strategy for a gradual transition and responsible exit from the country, commissioned by the Council last year. We strongly believe that all decisions in that regard should be made taking into account the situation on the ground and upon careful consideration of the views expressed by Kinshasa, States of the region and troop-contributing countries. Russia, being part of the Group of Friends of the Great Lakes Region, will continue assisting the process of peace and stabilization in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2020-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/987 (2020) · source
“We fully support the Secretary- General’s call on all Congolese stakeholders to abandon narrow partisan behaviour and work together to continue laying the foundations for peace and stability in the country. Interference in the domestic affairs of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is unacceptable. We acknowledge the contribution being made by MONUSCO, including its Force Intervention Brigade, in countering armed groups and protecting civilians in the eastern provinces, fostering reconciliation processes and supporting, through its good offices, the development of a national disarmament, demobilization and reintegration framework and provincial road maps. We welcome the improvements in coordination achieved between the Mission and the FARDC, as well as the expansion of the operational area of the force in Ituri province.”
2020-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/987 (2020) · source
“Despite the ongoing military operations conducted by the Forces armées de la République démocratique du Congo (FARDC), the Allied Democratic Forces continue to carry out violent attacks against civilians and to step up the pressure on the Congolese military and peacekeepers. The past months also saw the intensification of raids by other armed groups, which continue to grow in number, together with inter-ethnic violence, in particular in Djugu territory. The complex security and humanitarian situation is further aggravated by the re-emergence of the Ebola virus in Equateur province and the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. The continuing tensions within the governing coalition in Kinshasa represent yet another factor negatively affecting the situation.”
2020-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/987 (2020) · source
“We join other speakers in thanking the Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Head of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), Ms. Leila Zerrougui, and the Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004), concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Permanent Representative of the Niger to the United Nations Abdou Abarry for the information that they shared. We agree that the security situation in the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is far from having been stabilized. The Secretary-General’s call for a global ceasefire remains unheeded. We find particularly concerning the upsurge in violence observed recently in Ituri and North Kivu.”
2020-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/987 (2020) · source
“In conclusion, we would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to the Under-Secretary-General, as well as the military and civilian personnel of the United Nations peacekeeping operations, for their unwavering commitment to fulfilling their duties in the current difficult conditions.”
2020-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/911 (2020) · source
“During the most recent substantive session of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations of the General Assembly (C-34) this year, it was agreed that A4P could be further carried out in line with the views and recommendations of Member States, including those presented at the high-level event in September 2018. To this end, the structure of the C-34 report was aligned with the main thematic elements of A4R. We expect that the recommendations and decisions contained in the report of the Special Committee will serve as the basis for further activity of the Secretariat on the peacekeeping track.”
2020-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/911 (2020) · source
“The optimization of the mandates of peacekeeping missions for the sake of efficiency must be accompanied by a reduction in secondary and non-core tasks for peacekeepers, in particular those related to human rights, social and gender issues. Mandates should not be populist, but clear and realistic. We find it necessary to further improve the trilateral cooperation among the Security Council, troop- and police-contributing countries and the Secretariat in order to strengthen the spirit of partnership, cooperation and mutual trust. This approach is at the heart of the Secretary-General’s Action for Peacekeeping (A4P) initiative, which calls for close cooperation among all peacekeeping actors to ensure the effectiveness of peacekeeping operations.”
2020-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/911 (2020) · source
“In particular, significant provisions related to the highly sensitive issues of the use of modern technologies — unmanned aerial vehicles and surveillance equipment — that may affect the sovereignty of the host State have recently been made to the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon. Such uncoordinated actions with the host State also impose an additional burden on the United Nations budget. In this regard, we see a contradiction in the positions of some States, which simultaneously inflate mandates and call for a reduction in the funding of missions and the number of peacekeepers. The slogan “do more with less” can be applied in economic theory, but is unlikely to be useful for ensuring the effectiveness of peacekeeping operations.”
2020-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/911 (2020) · source
“Dialogue is especially necessary to ensure timely access to essential goods, medical equipment and medicines for United Nations mission personnel, S/2020/911 S/2020/911 as well as to resolve other pressing issues, including those related to the possible introduction of restrictions necessary to combat the spread of the coronavirus. Furthermore, we consider it extremely important to take into account the views of the host States and troop-contributing countries when considering issues concerning the extension of mandates and to consult with them when preparing recommendations for assessment reports on the effectiveness of the work of peacekeeping missions.”
2020-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/911 (2020) · source
“We therefore supported the call of the Secretary-General for a global ceasefire, which provided a favourable background for continuing mediation efforts to encourage parties to conflict to advance national reconciliation processes. Despite the temporary difficulties caused by the pandemic, the gains already achieved in implementing peace agreements must be maintained. The most important prerequisite for the effectiveness of any peacekeeping operation is constructive cooperation with the host country. Amid the pandemic it has become even more important to build confidence and promote information exchange.”
2020-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/911 (2020) · source
“Any changes related to troop rotations should be implemented in close cooperation with troop-contributing countries. Despite the current unprecedented circumstances, it is important that United Nations peacekeeping operations evolve in the right direction going forward. At the same time, it is absolutely imperative to respect the sovereignty of host States, uphold the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and observe the basic principles of peacekeeping. We are convinced that the Blue Helmets must maintain their neutral status in all circumstances. The Security Council can provide robust or proactive mandates on a case by case basis, depending on the situation on the ground. The goal of peacekeeping is the peaceful settlement of conflicts by political means.”
2020-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/911 (2020) · source
“We appreciate the efforts of the Secretariat to ensure the safety of peacekeepers and to mitigate the effects of the pandemic on missions, including by strengthening their response capacity, improving the medical service system and taking measures to reduce the risk of the spread of the virus among personnel and through interaction with the civilian population. Assistance in countering the coronavirus can be provided to host States upon the request of national authorities within the framework of the respective mission mandates. We believe that positive examples in this regard have been set by the United Nations operations in the Central African Republic and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which have assisted host countries in developing pandemic response plans.”
2020-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/911 (2020) · source
“We would like to express our gratitude to Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix for his briefing on the progress achieved in the reform of United Nations peacekeeping operations and the problems they have encountered in connection with the coronavirus epidemic. We regard peacekeeping operations as a key instrument of the United Nations for maintaining international peace and security. United Nations missions are deployed in dangerous environments, complicated by dire humanitarian and socioeconomic situations. They are often accompanied by asymmetric threats. Such realities, combined with the changing nature and dynamics of conflicts, require the appropriate adjustment of peacekeeping mechanisms. Obviously, the outbreak of the coronavirus disease has also impacted the Blue Helmets’ ability to fully fulfil their mandates.”
2020-09-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/911 (2020) · source
“We are ready to fulfil our obligations by assisting the collective efforts against this threat, including through our active participation in the UNODC, as well as the Collective Security Treaty Organization and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. Russia continues to provide training for narcotics squads from Afghanistan, Pakistan and the countries of Central Asia, as well as regular assistance under the auspices of UNODC’s global Paris Pact initiative. Afghanistan needs the full support and attention of the international community, especially against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. We truly believe that actors from the region can and should play a substantive role in promoting the peace process. Their cooperation and assistance are critical to Afghanistan’s peace, stability and sustainable development.”
2020-09-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/891 (2020) · source
“ISIL represents a real threat to the security of Afghanistan and its neighbours, the rest of Central Asia and Russia’s southern regions. We strongly believe that this problem should not be underestimated. Another challenge is the drug problem in Afghanistan, which is a threat that remains of serious concern for the country as well as for the region and the world as a whole. Drug cultivation, production, trade and trafficking are sources of significant financial support for terrorism. We are concerned about the delays in the submission of the annual Afghanistan Opium Survey by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). We do expect all the obstacles to be overcome. The problem must be completely eradicated.”
2020-09-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/891 (2020) · source
“Otherwise, this fragile peace process will simply be put in jeopardy. We strongly believe that Security Council members should once again speak with one voice on the importance of speeding up the start of the talks. Against this backdrop, the security situation in Afghanistan remains volatile. We are seriously concerned about the continued presence of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in Afghanistan. Major acts of terrorism occur regularly in various Afghan cities, including Kabul. This is clear evidence that ISIL is still very strong in the northern and eastern parts of the country. It is too premature to celebrate its defeat in the region: we are worried about ISIL’s sleeper cells in north-eastern Afghanistan and the group’s diversifying methods and channels for recruiting civilians to its ranks, especially Afghan youth.”
2020-09-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/891 (2020) · source
“An inclusive political settlement, which involves representatives of all parties, ethnic and religious minorities, sociopolitical groups and women, is at the heart of our efforts. As a friend and partner of Afghanistan, Russia has always stood and will stand ready to facilitate negotiations. We wish to enable Afghan parties to find an agreement that is acceptable to all and achieve a sustainable peace. This is the goal of our efforts within the troika plus Pakistan and our own interaction with all Afghan sides. The swift start of intra-Afghan negotiations remains our highest priority. We note the recent progress made in terms of the release of prisoners. We do hope that all remaining hurdles will be removed in the coming days and that no further delays of the prompt launch of inclusive intra-Afghan negotiations will take place.”
2020-09-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/891 (2020) · source
“We have carefully studied the recent report of the Secretary-General on the activities and efforts of the United Nations in Afghanistan (S/2020/809). The country is now at a critical juncture, and the long-held desire of its people to seize the opportunity to achieve sustainable peace is evident. It is high time to focus all efforts on promoting national reconciliation that will lead to the end of a protracted war and the revival of a peaceful, united and independent Afghanistan that is free of terrorism and drug crime. Let me reaffirm once again Russia’s commitment to Afghanistan. We will continue to support the inclusive Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace process.”
2020-09-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/891 (2020) · source
“At the outset, let me extend our deepest condolences to our Afghan friends — the people and the Government of Afghanistan — in the wake of the unprecedented flash floods that affected nearly 3,000 families and took dozens of lives. We thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), Ms. Deborah Lyons, for her observations on and assessments of the situation in Afghanistan. We believe that UNAMA has an important role to play in coordinating the international assistance pledged to the country. The Russian Federation supports the mandate and activities of the Mission. We also thank the Head of the MOBY Group, Mr. Saad Mohseni, for his briefing, and the Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, Ambassador Adela Raz, for her statement.”
2020-09-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/891 (2020) · source