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Anne Gueguen

lines on the record: 108
first: 2020-03-31
most recent: 2020-08-26
sittings or episodes: 21
sources: un-security-council

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“With 1.77 million vulnerable people in the country, it is unfortunate that restrictions on humanitarian access persist. France joins the Secretary-General’s call for those restrictions to be lifted. Finally, I would like to say a word about the developments concerning missing Kuwaitis and third-country nationals and missing Kuwaiti property, including the national archives. The health situation has not allowed us to make much progress on this issue, but we know that the Iraqi authorities are determined to move forward, and we will remain attentive to this matter.”
2020-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/845 (2020) · source
“Thirdly, I would like to recall that the Da’esh threat has not disappeared, as we were able to see at Monday’s briefing on the status of this threat. It is therefore essential that the action of the Global Coalition to Counter Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant alongside the Iraqi authorities continue and that its modes of action adapt to the evolving threat. I welcome the operations recently conducted by the Iraqi authorities to fight Da’esh. The support of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant for the fight against impunity must also help prevent a resurgence of terrorist violence. Fourthly, the humanitarian situation is a long-standing concern that the COVID-19 pandemic only reinforces.”
2020-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/845 (2020) · source
“The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq has a strong electoral assistance mandate. We hope that it will continue to carry out this crucial task in the coming months. We are watching closely the situation in Basrah and in the south of the country. It is essential that freedom to demonstrate be guaranteed throughout the country. It is also imperative that the alleged perpetrators of violence against demonstrators be brought to justice. Secondly, I want to reiterate France’s commitment to respecting Iraq’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. It is essential that the country remain free from regional tensions. The report of the Secretary-General (S/2020/792) mentions Turkish incursions into Iraq. France shares Iraq’s serious concerns about this and calls for de-escalation.”
2020-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/845 (2020) · source
“Iraqi Prime Minister Al-Kadhimi announced and launched a number of reforms to respond to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, strengthen the capacity of the Iraqi State, fight corruption and diversify the Iraqi economy. It is essential that these measures be effectively implemented. The Iraqi people have expressed clear and legitimate demands; it is crucial that they be heard. And the international community must mobilize to support the Iraqi authorities in this endeavour. The announcement of early parliamentary elections in June 2021 is a positive development. It is essential that all stakeholders mobilize to enable an inclusive, free and transparent ballot in which Iraqis participate in large numbers to choose their representatives. The full, active and effective participation of women in this election is also essential.”
2020-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/845 (2020) · source
“I would also like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Plasschaert, for her briefing. She knows that she has the full support of France. I would like to touch briefly on five points. First of all, I would like to reaffirm France’s support for Iraq, a country at the heart of the challenges of the Middle East. The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, Jean-Yves Le Drian, visited the country last month, and the Minister of the Armed Forces, Florence Parly, is going there to show this support today, at a time when there are many challenges, as the Special Representative has just reminded us.”
2020-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/845 (2020) · source
“The E-3 are willing to pursue work with Council members and JCPOA participants to seek a realistic path forward that could secure the support of the Council. As a reminder, France abstained in the voting on the United States draft resolution (S/2020/797) on 14 August because it did not constitute an appropriate response to the challenges posed by the expiration of the embargo. The draft resolution could not gather enough support and was therefore not likely to advance security and stability in the region.”
2020-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/837 (2020) · source
“Let me also recall that as committed JCPOA participants, we, the E3, believe that we should continue to address the current issues arising from systematic Iranian non-compliance with its JCPOA commitments through continued dialogue among all remaining JCPOA participants, foremost within the Joint Commission and in the framework of discussions being engaged in under the Dispute Resolution Mechanism. We welcome the fact that the Joint Commission will convene in Vienna on 1 September and enable us to directly address these issues. At the same time, we have serious concerns about the implications for regional security of the scheduled expiry of the United Nations conventional arms embargo, which were also raised by several countries from the region and other Security Council members.”
2020-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/837 (2020) · source
“To be more precise, “the purported notification under operative paragraph 11 of resolution 2231 (2015) is incapable of having legal effect and so cannot bring into effect the procedure foreseen under operative paragraph 11”, that is, the snapback procedure. We took note of the converging views expressed clearly by 13 of the 15 members of the Security Council on that matter. As a consequence, we firmly believe that no further steps can take place within the Security Council.”
2020-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/837 (2020) · source
“Second statement by the Deputy Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations, Anne Gueguen [Original: English and French] On the topic you just mentioned, Mr. President, and the question posed by the Russian Ambassador regarding the letter (S/2020/815, annex) sent by the United States on 20 August on resolution 2231 (2015), I would like to recall the view expressed very clearly by the three European members of the Security Council (E-3) in our letter circulated the same day: “The United States is not a Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) participant State under resolution 2231 (2015) anymore, and therefore [we] do not consider that the United States notification is effective”.”
2020-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/837 (2020) · source
“In that regard, we call on the parties to implement such cooperation and ensure the delivery of humanitarian assistance in accordance with their respective obligations. France is taking part in the solidarity effort called for by the United Nations and the Palestinian Authority, in particular through the action of the Agence Française de Développement and our contributions to the Global Humanitarian Response Plan for COVID-19. I also recall the importance of the work of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East in the service of Palestinian refugees, which enjoys France’s unfailing support, as evidenced by our latest contribution of €20 million.”
2020-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/837 (2020) · source
“Beyond this critical security situation, it is absolutely crucial to respond to the humanitarian crisis, which can be addressed only through the lifting of the blockade on Gaza, accompanied by credible security guarantees for Israel. At the same time, progress is indispensable in intra-Palestinian reconciliation. This process requires the holding of national elections. Fourthly, I want to say how disturbing we find the increase in the number of people affected by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. The pandemic also is having considerable economic consequences for the region. The strengthening of cooperation among all actors — the Palestinian Authority and Israel, United Nations agencies, non-governmental organizations and others — is imperative.”
2020-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/837 (2020) · source
“This is not a mantra; it is the only horizon that will allow us to build a lasting and just peace by responding to the legitimate aspirations of the two peoples. While only the parties will be able to conclude such a peace, France stands ready to contribute to it alongside its European, Arab and international partners. Thirdly, I would like to express France’s concern over the renewed tensions between Gaza and Israel in recent weeks. This violence must stop before a new cycle of deadly violence begins. France calls for continued efforts to avoid any escalation, the primary victims of which would be the Israeli and Palestinian civilian populations.”
2020-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/837 (2020) · source
“In this regard, the continuation of settlement remains a major concern for France. The same is true of the demolition of homes and structures, as well as settler violence against Palestinians in Area C and East Jerusalem, as documented in a recent report by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. Secondly, I would like to reiterate France’s call for the resumption of credible and ambitious negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians as the only method to achieve a just and lasting settlement of the conflict in accordance with international law, the resolutions of the Council and the agreed parameters. These parameters are known: two States living in peace and security, along secure and recognized borders, with Jerusalem as the capital of both States.”
2020-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/837 (2020) · source
“I would like to thank the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Nickolay Mladenov, for his briefing. I would like to address four points today. First of all, France welcomed the announcement of the normalization of relations between the United Arab Emirates and Israel, which are both its strategic partners. In a deteriorating regional context, this announcement shows that positive dynamics can be set in motion. The decision taken in this framework by the Israeli authorities to suspend the annexation of Palestinian territories is a positive step, but it is imperative that this project be definitively and irrevocably abandoned. Indeed, this project would not only constitute a serious and flagrant violation of international law, but it would also be an irreversible blow to the peace process and the two-State solution.”
2020-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/837 (2020) · source
“I would like to conclude by saying that our positions on the lifting of sanctions, reconstruction and normalization remain unchanged. Our determination to contribute to finding a political solution to the Syrian crisis also remains the same.”
2020-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/823 (2020) · source
“He has a full mandate to explore practical conditions for the holding of elections, even if these must take place after the work of the Constitutional Committee. Thirdly, I would like to say a word about the situation of the Syrian people, who are the primary victims of the war and the mismanagement of a corrupt regime. The Syrian people are now facing a major upsurge of the coronavirus disease in Syria and a humanitarian disaster. At a time when humanitarian needs continue to increase and a large segment of the population is forced to live in exile, I reaffirm that France and its European Union partners stand firmly by the Syrian people, as evidenced by the commitments undertaken at the fourth Brussels Conference on Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region.”
2020-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/823 (2020) · source
“Instability and violence continue to prevail, including in the territories taken over by the regime, with killings, kidnappings and unrest, of which civilians are the primary victims. In this regard, we recall that France continues to give its full support for the fight against impunity, including through international mechanisms. Crimes committed in Syria cannot go unpunished. We are therefore still far from the secure and neutral environment necessary for a political transition and the organization of free and transparent elections, under the supervision of the United Nations, in which all Syrians, including refugees and displaced persons, would participate. We encourage the Special Envoy to continue efforts in that regard.”
2020-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/823 (2020) · source
“Accordingly, it is crucial for the Special Envoy to engage in all aspects of the crisis, as provided for in resolution 2254 (2015). I am thinking in particular of the ceasefire. The truce concluded in the north-west a few months ago is fragile; violent clashes continue. A lasting and verifiable ceasefire agreement under the aegis of the United Nations is essential to allowing both the peaceful resumption of the political process and the smooth delivery of humanitarian aid, which has been critically restricted since the closure of the Bab Al-Salam border crossing point. I recall that the Security Council recently adopted resolution 2532 (2020), which, echoing the Secretary-General’s appeal for a comprehensive ceasefire, calls for the cessation of hostilities in all countries on the Council’s agenda.”
2020-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/823 (2020) · source
“We fully support the Special Envoy in that process, and we encourage him to continue in parallel his discussions with the Women’s Advisory Board in order to enable the effective participation of women, as outlined in resolution 2254 (2015). Unfortunately, we have every reason to be pessimistic about future discussions. Last month’s sham parliamentary elections show that the regime is locking itself into its dictatorial logic and following its own timetable, in defiance of resolution 2254 (2015). The lack of progress on the issue of detained and missing persons is another negative sign. How can one believe in the good faith of the regime when it refuses to allow innocent people to be reunited with their families? Secondly, I would like to recall that a political solution to the Syrian crisis is not the mere discussion of a Constitution.”
2020-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/823 (2020) · source
“I would like to thank Geir Pedersen for his briefing and reiterate France’s full support for his work. I would also ask him to convey to Ms. Khawla Matar my wishes for a speedy and complete recovery. I would now like to address four points. First of all, with regard to the Constitutional Committee, whose drafting committee is meeting next week, it is a positive sign that that meeting is finally taking place. We call on the parties to participate in it in good faith and without conditions or delaying tactics. France hopes that the work on the new Constitution, provided for in resolution 2254 (2015), will make real progress. We call in particular on those sponsoring the regime in those discussions to increase their efforts.”
2020-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/823 (2020) · source
“We remain guided by the objective of respecting the authority and integrity of the Security Council and preserving regional stability and security and the nuclear non-proliferation regime. The period before the expiration of restrictions should be used to consider, in good faith, all diplomatic options.”
2020-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/805 (2020) · source
“In this context, the lifting of the United Nations embargo on conventional arms established by resolution 2231 (2015), scheduled for October this year, could have serious consequences for regional security and stability. We share the concerns expressed by several members of the Security Council and countries of the region on this issue. The Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and the United Kingdom have said this on several occasions and reaffirmed it in their statement of 19 June. However, France abstained in the voting on draft resolution S/2020/797 because it is not an appropriate response to the challenges posed by the expiration of the embargo and is not likely to advance security and stability in the region, owing to the lack of agreement among Council members, nor is it a suitable basis for working towards a consensus.”
2020-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/805 (2020) · source
“France reaffirms its commitment to upholding the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and resolution 2231 (2015) of the Council, which endorsed it. Given our continued commitment to the JCPOA, we are extremely concerned by Iran’s violations of its nuclear commitments under the agreement. We urge Iran to immediately reverse all measures that run counter to the JCPOA, and will continue our ongoing efforts under the JCPOA dispute resolution mechanism to bring Iran back to full compliance with its JCPOA commitments. We are also deeply concerned about Iran’s destabilizing actions in the region, including its repeated violations of the provisions of resolution 2231 (2015) on conventional arms, with transfers to Yemen, Lebanon, Syria and Iraq, as well as non-State actors.”
2020-08-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/805 (2020) · source
“We must take their specific needs into account in the response to the pandemic and guarantee their full, active and effective participation at all levels of decision-making in order to rebuild in a sustainable and egalitarian manner. France will actively contribute to this reflection, in particular through organizing in the coming months the Paris Peace Forum in November 2020, and then, in partnership with UN-Women and Mexico, the Generation Equality Forum. As we and the Secretary-General know, the solution to this crisis and, in the longer term, the construction of lasting peace, lie not in turning inward, but in increased cooperation and in the revitalization of the multilateral system. He can count on France’s support and determination to these ends.”
2020-08-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/799 (2020) · source
“That does not exclude, when the time comes, drawing lessons from the management of the current crisis and undertaking the necessary reforms. Together with the United Nations, France is committed to supporting vulnerable populations affected by COVID-19. France has committed €500 million to the Access to COVID-19 Tools Accelerator project, which it initiated, to accelerate the development of and access to treatment, diagnostics and vaccines to fight COVID-19. Finally, I wish to reiterate the importance of integrating a gender perspective into the response to the crisis we are experiencing and to give special attention to women and youth.”
2020-08-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/799 (2020) · source
“COVID-19 and the measures taken to contain it may have fuelled tensions, hate speech and even violence. They have generated false rumours, anxiety-provoking stories and misinformation, and some have been tempted to take advantage of the pandemic to restrict civil liberties. The pandemic has also undermined confidence in institutions and the economic resilience of the most vulnerable. It is incumbent upon us to think collectively about how to address these threats. A key element of stability in these countries is the resilience of their health systems. In that regard, we must support the efforts undertaken by the United Nations and the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO must be strengthened in its normative, warning and coordination roles.”
2020-08-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/799 (2020) · source
“Accordingly, together with Tunisia, France calls for the collective, integrated and coordinated implementation of resolution 2532 (2020), which is the responsibility of not only of the members of the Security Council, but also of the United Nations as a whole, particularly in terms of their commitment to conflict prevention, mediation and humanitarian activities. The Peacebuilding Commission also has an important role to play in this, and the Peacebuilding Fund is a tool that has proved its relevance and its effectiveness. We fully support that. Furthermore, I would like to refer to our responsibility with regard to fragile and crisis-stricken countries. Whether in conflict or post-conflict situations, those countries are particularly at risk in the context of the pandemic.”
2020-08-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/799 (2020) · source
“I thank Indonesia for taking the initiative to convene today’s very timely meeting. I also thank the briefers for their briefings. The recent adoption of resolution 2532 (2020) on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, facilitated by Tunisia and France, was a crucial step forward. It highlighted our collective responsibility and unity in the face of this unprecedented crisis. The Security Council sent a clear signal in support of the Secretary-General’s appeal and renewed demand for multilateral collective action. The call of the Secretary-General for a leap forward in multilateralism and international solidarity has shown the way. Seventy-five years after the adoption of the Charter of the United Nations, there is an urgent need to revive the spirit of San Francisco. We must now move from words to deeds.”
2020-08-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/799 (2020) · source
“In this regard, cooperation between intelligence services and judicial authorities is essential to neutralize the threat and to deliver justice.”
2020-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/791 (2020) · source
“Waly together in the virtual gallery today. Their joint presence shows the good and essential cooperation between the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the Office of Counter-Terrorism. I would also like to commend in this regard the essential work of INTERPOL in promoting information exchange and enhancing trust between operational partners. States need to use INTERPOL’s databases and other tools with greater frequency. I would like to conclude by recalling that the fight against terrorism, as well as the fight against organized crime, must be conducted in full respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms, the rule of law and international humanitarian law. The fight against impunity is also a priority. Those who have committed atrocities abroad must never, wherever they go, be allowed to go unpunished.”
2020-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/791 (2020) · source
“Evil must be dealt with at the root by drying up the sources of funding for terrorist organizations, which use all the contemporary tools at their disposal. Resolution 2462 (2019), on combating the financing of terrorism, clearly identifies the risks posed by the links between terrorist financing and organized crime in different regions of the world, and calls on States, in close cooperation with relevant regional organizations and the United Nations, to redouble their efforts to address these links. On this basis, we need to adapt our legal and operational frameworks to improve the transparency of financial flows, strengthen information-sharing and develop cooperation with the private sector. International cooperation — among States and within the United Nations — is more necessary than ever. I am delighted to see Mr Voronkov and Ms.”
2020-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/791 (2020) · source
“France’s commitment to fighting terrorism and organized crime is unfailing and our mobilization is on all fronts, from preventing radicalization to combating the use of the Internet for terrorist purposes, for which we are proud to have launched, with New Zealand, the Christchurch Appeal, which already brings together some 50 countries and organizations with the major Internet companies. One of our top priorities remains the fight against the financing of terrorism. The growing exploitation by terrorist groups of funds derived from criminal activities is well documented and the sources of funding are unfortunately numerous: kidnappings for ransom, the illicit trade in arms, exploitation of oil and cultural property, drug trafficking, human trafficking and piracy.”
2020-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/791 (2020) · source
“Allow me first to thank Mr. Voronkov and Ms. Ghada Fathi Waly for their very enlightening briefings. They have shown, if proof were needed, that, more than a year after the adoption of resolution 2482 (2019), on the links between terrorism and organized crime, much remains to be done to overcome those two scourges, which are linked and mutually reinforcing. Today, there is an undeniable overlap between criminal and terrorist groups, the nature and extent of which varies in different parts of the world. Both terrorism and organized crime often recruit from within the same populations, particularly in prisons, where radicalization is a scourge. They use the same routes and often the same means of communication to carry out their activities, particularly on the Internet, with the use of the darknet.”
2020-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/791 (2020) · source
“I welcome the essential role of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan and the United Nations in Afghanistan and call on all to support the stabilization of Afghanistan and to contribute positively to the establishment of lasting peace in the country.”
2020-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/597 (2020) · source
“The full and active participation of women in the peace process is an indispensable condition for its long-term success. Among the threats to Afghanistan’s security, drugs, along with terrorism, are among those whose seriousness prevents lasting peace. Yet, Ms. Waly’s presentation showed that drug production, despite years of struggle, is on the rise and diversifying. It has devastating effects on Afghan society and global security. It is also a major source of financing for terrorism. For all these reasons, the international community and the Afghan authorities must continue to show unfailing determination to combat those two scourges. The resolute commitment of Afghanistan’s partners to standing at its side is indispensable to a lasting peace. France will be there, as always.”
2020-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/597 (2020) · source
“Reducing violence is imperative. Peace will depend on the fulfilment of each party’s commitments, including commitments to reduce violence and combat terrorism. The Afghan authorities have pledged to do so; the Taliban must now do their part. The fight against impunity and respect for justice by all actors are also the sine qua non condition for lasting peace. Women have paid the heaviest price in this pandemic. Many have lost their jobs or are victims of gender-based, sexual or domestic violence. Our collective priority must be to support them. Tomorrow’s Afghanistan must be built with the whole of society, building on the gains made in terms of democracy and human rights for all, without discrimination. We cannot accept any backtracking.”
2020-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/597 (2020) · source
“Almost four months after the February agreements, much remains to be done, and discussions must begin as soon as possible. The conflict in Afghanistan continues to claim the lives of many civilians, especially women and children. The Secretary-General’s call for a global ceasefire must be implemented. This violence, combined with attacks on health facilities, is hampering the response to the coronavirus disease pandemic. France reiterates its strong condemnation of the attacks on the Dasht-e-Barchi maternity hospital, as well as those against Afghan security forces on 17 June and on a funeral in Nangarhar province. The protection of civilians, including humanitarian and medical personnel, and first and foremost of children, must be a top priority, and all parties must respect their obligations under international humanitarian law.”
2020-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/597 (2020) · source
“I thank the speakers for their presentations. As we tirelessly advocate for the full participation of Afghan women in the peace process and in public life, I am pleased that the Council is being briefed by women whose experience and contribution to peace and security, in Afghanistan and elsewhere, are great. The hope raised by the 29 February agreements is rekindled. After a difficult period, there are encouraging signs that the start of inter-Afghan negotiations now seems possible again. The agreement of 17 May is one of those signs; it has made it possible to overcome the political deadlock. The first steps towards the release of prisoners and the implementation of the agreements are a second such sign. Restoring trust between the various partners is essential. But we must not stop there.”
2020-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/597 (2020) · source
“The peace process must continue, despite the severe constraints of the COVID pandemic. An agreement on the distribution of the seats of the governors is urgent. As we know, lack of authorities at the local level favours intercommunal violence. Progress on security arrangements is also expected. Furthermore, this peace process must progress with respect for fundamental freedoms, in particular for journalists and civil society. It must also fully involve women and young people. This is a sine qua non condition for lasting peace. Before I conclude, I would like to express France’s support and appreciation to all United Nations personnel, as well as to all humanitarian and medical personnel in South Sudan. In this particularly difficult period, their work is more necessary and more admirable than ever.”
2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/582 (2020) · source
“The establishment of the Hybrid Court for South Sudan, provided for in the agreement with the support of the African Union, should contribute to fighting impunity and reducing the scale of violence. In that context, I would like to commend the efforts of UNMISS to increase its mobility and to deploy as best as possible in these conflict zones, in particular through temporary bases. Conflict prevention actions at the community level are also more relevant than ever. I would also like to reiterate that the sanctions regime remains essential to fighting violence, limiting the proliferation of weapons and deterring perpetrators of human rights violations. Finally, France calls on the Transitional Government of National Unity to spare no effort in order to implement the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan.”
2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/582 (2020) · source
“The violations of the status-of-forces agreement in recent months, as well as the recent attacks against humanitarian workers, are intolerable. The protection of civilians, including humanitarian and medical personnel, is an obligation that applies to all. We also call on the Government to take action to combat hate speech and calls for violence against United Nations personnel. Secondly, the increase in intercommunal violence since the beginning of the year is also very concerning. Intercommunal violence aggravates the humanitarian crisis, in particular by driving new displaced people onto the roads. Sexual violence and violence against children are unbearable and perpetrators must be brought to justice.”
2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/582 (2020) · source
“I, too, would like to thank David Shearer and Edmund Yakani for their very enlightening presentations. I would like to emphasize three points: the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the increase in intercommunal violence, and the need to continue the peace process. First, the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic in South Sudan are extremely concerning, in particular for an already fragile health system, as David Shearer has highlighted. The people of South Sudan, who were already suffering from a serious humanitarian crisis and lack of access to basic health care, are particularly vulnerable, as we all know. However, measures to fight COVID-19 must not result in limiting humanitarian access or the mobility of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS).”
2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/582 (2020) · source
“Eight months after its establishment, BINUH has been working tirelessly with the United Nations country team to support Haiti in its response to the pandemic. The Council must remain fully vigilant and take appropriate measures, particularly if the situation in Haiti continues to deteriorate.”
2020-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/568 (2020) · source
“Finally, we call on the Haitian authorities to protect human rights defenders, who play a crucial role in that context. Faced with the multidimensional crisis in which Haiti finds itself, we all know that the only solution lies in ensuring political dialogue among all Haitians. We regret that efforts towards such a dialogue in February, with the support of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), did not lead to the formation of an inclusive Government. France calls on President Jovenel Moïse and all political forces in the country, in particular the opposition, as well as on civil society and the private sector, to resume an inclusive national dialogue in preparation for the elections and the revision of the Constitution, if that is indeed the path that the Haitian people choose.”
2020-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/568 (2020) · source
“The European Union has announced the redirection of €165 million in aid. In return, the Haitian authorities must provide guarantees as to the proper use of those funds. Unfortunately, this pandemic has not brought an end to the violence or human rights violations, on the contrary. The increase in insecurity and violence due to gang- related activity since the beginning of 2020 is a source of deep concern. The Haitian National Police is committed to tackling this issue, and it must do so responsibly. No human rights violations can be tolerated. If they are to rebuild confidence, the Haitian authorities must tackle impunity, first and foremost in symbolic cases such as the La Saline and Bel Air massacres, which have given rise to damning United Nations reports.”
2020-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/568 (2020) · source
“I too thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Haiti, Ms. Helen La Lime, for her briefing, as well as Mr. Jacques Létang, who has drawn up a clear assessment of the challenges facing Haiti. First, I wish to express France’s support for, and solidarity with, the Haitian people and Government in their efforts to fight the coronavirus disease pandemic and mitigate its socioeconomic and humanitarian consequences. The health crisis in Haiti, more than anywhere else, is compounding existing vulnerabilities, specifically the humanitarian crisis already affecting millions of Haitians. The international community has shown that it is ready to lend its support. In 2020, France will contribute to the work of the United Nations Humanitarian Air Service in Haiti so as to facilitate humanitarian access.”
2020-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/568 (2020) · source
“We once again express the hope that the negotiations between the transitional Government and the armed groups, which are continuing in Juba, will be successful in building a just and lasting peace in the region.”
2020-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/538 (2020) · source
“The protection of human rights and support for the rule of law and accountability are at the heart of the mandate just given by the Security Council to the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan. The Security Council also renewed the mandate of the African Union- United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur, which continues to play a major role in protecting civilians in Darfur and reporting on human rights violations. With the opening of several offices of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Sudan, including in Darfur, the United Nations should thus be fully able to support the Sudanese authorities in building a fair, democratic and inclusive system.”
2020-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/538 (2020) · source
“In this context, we are encouraged by recent statements by the Sudanese authorities expressing their determination to fight impunity and their willingness to cooperate fully with the Court. Effective channels of discussion must now be established to enable an operational response to the Court’s requests. The execution of the four other arrest warrants is essential. During the period covered by the report, the situation in Darfur remained precarious. France condemns in the strongest possible terms the violence against civilians and violations of international humanitarian law, in particular gender-based and sexual violence, and attacks on the staff of humanitarian organizations. We call on the Sudanese authorities to implement their national plan for the protection of civilians.”
2020-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/538 (2020) · source
“I, too, thank Prosecutor Bensouda for her report and presentation. Yesterday’s transfer to the Court of Mr. Ali Kushayb is an important development for the victims of the crimes committed in Darfur and for international criminal justice, to which France is proud to have been able to contribute, alongside the Governments of the Central African Republic, Chad and the Netherlands. This step confirms the remarkable work done by the Prosecutor and her teams and the relevance of the Court within the multilateral system. The Court must be able to carry out its missions in complete independence, within the framework of the Rome Statute. The Prosecutor must also be able to exercise her prerogatives without obstruction, threats or attacks.”
2020-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/538 (2020) · source