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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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“We deplore the fact that, two decades after the end of the conflicts in the former Yugoslavia and throughout the region, the glorification of war criminals is spreading, in some cases encouraged by the open support of certain national and local authorities. As important commemorations are about to take place, we call on all those responsible to stop denying the crimes and responsibility established by the international criminal courts.”
2020-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/527 (2020) · source
“With regard to the cases referred to domestic courts, France reaffirms that it is making every effort to complete the Bucyibaruta case within a reasonable time frame. Our particular objective remains to ensure that no crime of genocide goes unpunished. Thus, our efforts have included strengthening the capacity of the judiciary to prosecute participants in the Tutsi genocide in Rwanda who reside in France. We also take due note of the recent conviction by the Rwandan judiciary of Mr. Ladislas Ntaganzwa. Finally, no lasting reconciliation can take place without an acknowledgement of crimes and responsibility.”
2020-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/527 (2020) · source
“The arrest would not have been possible without close international cooperation at the level of the European justice system and police services, among Governments and with the Mechanism. It reveals the relevance and activeness of the Mechanism, which continues its investigative and fact-finding work and responsibilities. This is an important moment for Rwandan victims, for national reconciliation in Rwanda and for international criminal justice. Following the confirmation of the death of Mr. Augustin Bizimana, it is crucial that the remaining six suspects be brought to justice. To that end, we reiterate our call on States to cooperate with the Mechanism without hindrance, in accordance with their international obligations.”
2020-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/527 (2020) · source
“I, too, would like to thank President Agius and Prosecutor Brammertz for their presentations. On behalf of my delegation, I also extend my condolences to them for the staff members of the Mechanism who lost their lives after contracting the coronavirus. As we embark on the third review of the progress of the Mechanism’s work, France reiterates its full support for the Mechanism and commends its contribution to the fight against impunity and to the preservation of the legacy of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. The Security Council must support the Mechanism in its work. The news from the Mechanism is obviously marked by the arrest of Mr. Félicien Kabuga on 16 May in the suburbs of Paris, thereby bringing to a close 20 years of active searching for that suspect.”
2020-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/527 (2020) · source
“Coordination between all relevant actors, including the Yemeni parties, is key in this regard, as our briefers have highlighted. Humanitarian and health personnel and facilities must be protected and supported and obtain the access and freedom of movement that they need. Lastly, it is crucial and urgent to ensure United Nations access to the FSO SAFER oil tanker, which constitutes a serious threat to the environment, as an oil leak could have a dramatic impact on the region. As stressed by previous speakers, continued inaction is dangerous. In conclusion, France remains fully engaged and committed to finding a solution aimed at ending the war in Yemen and, more broadly, to ensure de-escalation in the region.”
2020-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/411 (2020) · source
“The Yemeni population is extremely vulnerable, as it includes a very high proportion of children, as the Permanent Representative of Belgium recalled. Only half of the medical infrastructure is fully operational, while humanitarian needs have continued to increase in a country where 80 per cent of the population depends on humanitarian assistance for its survival. The financial and economic consequences of the pandemic are also already being felt, further weakening and hurting one of the most deprived peoples in the world. Efforts to prevent and respond to the spread of the pandemic must be scaled up. It is crucial to overcome the shortage of essential supplies and equipment, including tests, protective equipment and ventilators.”
2020-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/411 (2020) · source
“France also urges the Government of Yemen and the Southern Transitional Council to fully implement the Riyadh agreement in the south of Yemen, where calm and a cessation of hostilities should prevail. That Council must respect the territorial integrity and unity of Yemen. All parties must respect international humanitarian law, in particular in terms of the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure, and ensure safe and unhindered humanitarian access, including the protection of humanitarian and health personnel and facilities. This is more necessary than ever in order to facilitate the response to the COVID-19 crisis. We are, of course, deeply worried by the spread of the pandemic in Yemen.”
2020-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/411 (2020) · source
“It is now more essential than ever that they fully engage with the Special Envoy to reach a lasting nationwide ceasefire. It is also all the more necessary to pursue efforts leading the parties to accept the crisis meeting that the Special Envoy has called for, at least to coordinate efforts to fight the pandemic. France therefore calls on the parties to continue in a more constructive manner and without delay their discussions on Martin Griffiths’s proposals for a ceasefire, confidence-building measures and the resumption of a political settlement of the crisis. We would like to reiterate our full support to Martin Griffiths to that end. The participation of women must also be ensured.”
2020-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/411 (2020) · source
“I would like to thank our briefers for their comprehensive updates. In addition to continued warfare, Yemen is now facing the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. It is high time that the Yemeni parties seize the opportunity to make peace by agreeing an immediate and lasting ceasefire and by engaging and agreeing a comprehensive political solution. A global and immediate ceasefire, as called for by the Secretary-General, is indeed required to fight the pandemic. France welcomes in that regard the announcement by Saudi Arabia, on behalf of the coalition, of the unilateral cessation of their attacks for another month. Nevertheless, my country remains preoccupied by the fact that fighting is still ongoing in various areas in Yemen. We reiterate our call on those fighting in Yemen to immediately cease hostilities.”
2020-05-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/411 (2020) · source
“My country is committed to standing firmly alongside the Iraqi people and their Government during these challenging times.”
2020-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/397 (2020) · source
“It plays an indispensable role in favour of inclusive political dialogue, reconciliation, electoral assistance, human rights and accountability. We also strongly encourage UNAMI to continue its engagement with civil society. Finally, I wish to make some remarks on the developments pertaining to missing Kuwaiti and third-country nationals and missing Kuwaiti property, including the national archives. Progress is being made monthly on this important issue despite some inevitable delays due to the pandemic. It is important that the cooperation among all actors involved remain strong. Let me conclude by stressing our conviction that a sovereign, inclusive and prosperous Iraq is crucial for a stable and peaceful Middle East.”
2020-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/397 (2020) · source
“Swift, safe and unhindered humanitarian access, which has become more difficult over the past few months, is more necessary than ever. In this context, France will continue its assistance efforts, in particular in the fields of humanitarian assistance and health — long-standing priorities for us — including the rebuilding and development of the Faculty of Medicine in Mosul and the S/2020/397 construction of a hospital in Sinjar. France will, in particular, support the survivors of sexual violence in Sinjar in the context of the work of the Global Survivors Fund. Fourthly, in this context, it is essential that UNAMI continue to be equipped with a robust mandate in support of the Iraqi people and Government.”
2020-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/397 (2020) · source
“Secondly, it is crucial that Iraq stay away from regional tensions, in line with the Secretary-General’s call for a global ceasefire. This is essential for the stability of the country and to facilitate the fight against COVID-19. It is also indispensable for the ongoing fight against Da’esh, in which the international coalition plays a crucial role in support of the Iraqi Government. In this regard, it is also essential that all armed groups be effectively under the control of the State authorities. Thirdly, the humanitarian situation remains of great concern, in particular in the context of the pandemic. We are deeply concerned by the situation of the 1.4 million internally displaced persons, who are extremely vulnerable. Efforts to prevent and respond to COVID-19 must be scaled up, notably in camps for displaced persons and refugees.”
2020-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/397 (2020) · source
“Iraqi women have also courageously participated in the protests and the full diversity of their voices and demands must be taken into account in any political and decision-making processes. The first measures announced by Prime Minister Al-Kadhimi are encouraging, in particular the commission charged with identifying those responsible for the repression of protesters. Indeed, accountability is crucial to ensuring a stable and democratic Iraq in the long term. The inclusion of members of civil society in the commission is a positive sign, and we encourage the Iraqi Government to continue such engagement with civil society in all areas. Free, fair, inclusive and transparent elections will also be a major milestone in the path towards a sovereign and democratic Iraq.”
2020-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/397 (2020) · source
“It is essential that we all provide our support to Iraq at this crucial moment to contain and mitigate the pandemic, which could have tragic consequences, especially for the most vulnerable, and to consolidate the national democratic project of the country. There are four main elements that I would like to underline in this regard. First, it is essential that the new Iraqi Government challenge the status quo in the country to live up to the expectations of the Iraqi people. Meaningful reforms are needed in fighting corruption, promoting sustainable economic growth and diversification, streamlining bureaucracy, improving public services and ensuring gender equality.”
2020-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/397 (2020) · source
“I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, for her presentation and for the outstanding work the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) is doing under her leadership. She has the full support of France in her mission. France congratulates the new Prime Minister, Mr. Mustafa Al-Kadhimi, on his nomination and the formation of the Iraqi Government. We are confident that the remaining governmental positions will be filled promptly, and with the participation of women. As the Special Representative underlined, Iraq is facing many internal, regional and economic challenges, and the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is adding to that already difficult situation.”
2020-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/397 (2020) · source
“We also support sharing the full report with the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism to Assist in the Investigation and Prosecution of Those Responsible for the Most Serious Crimes under International Law Committed in the Syrian Arab Republic since March 2011 and with the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic in order to further investigate the incidents and bring their perpetrators to justice. Lastly, as indicated this morning, only a political solution will bring an end to the humanitarian tragedy in Syria.”
2020-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/354 (2020) · source
“The Syrian regime has systematically destroyed medical infrastructure since the beginning of the conflict and continues to impede humanitarian access. There is no doubt that it bears the primary responsibility for the dire humanitarian situation, which is exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic today. Finally, I would like to welcome the release of a summary of the Board of Inquiry’s report. We support the full implementation of the recommendations of the Board to guarantee a deconfliction mechanism that does not put medical and humanitarian personnel and facilities at risk.”
2020-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/354 (2020) · source
“Until today, there has been no progress regarding cross-line access to the north-east. The Syrian regime takes three to four months to approve deliveries of medical supplies from Damascus. This is unacceptable. We also deeply regret that there is no agreement yet to deliver life-saving and urgently needed aid to thousands of people in the Rukban camp. We reject any instrumentalization of humanitarian assistance. In this regard, let me recall that European sanctions are tools to combat human rights abuses and breaches of international law. These sanctions were designed precisely not to hamper humanitarian assistance to the Syrian people, whatever their affiliation, and do not hamper the response to the COVID-19 pandemic today. Let us be clear.”
2020-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/354 (2020) · source
“France has already committed €4 million to the COVID-19 response in the north-west. In the context of the pandemic, the cross-border mechanism has never been so relevant, both in the north-west and in the north-east. France remains determined to preserve that life-saving mechanism. In the north-west, the scale-up of the humanitarian delivery through the two crossing points must absolutely continue. In the north-east, the loss of the Al-Yarubiyah crossing point is depriving the population of the most direct and safest access to medical aid. North-eastern Syria needs cross- border assistance through a dedicated crossing point. A scaling-up of cross-border access is an absolute necessity to respond to the emergency needs, and in particular to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.”
2020-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/354 (2020) · source
“We call on all parties — and especially the regime, which has not responded to the Secretary-General's appeal — to work actively in this direction. As Ambassador De Rivière said this morning, the United Nations must remain at the forefront of these efforts, in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015). A nationwide ceasefire is all the more necessary as the implementation of the Russian-Turkish agreement on Idlib remains fragile and uncertain. All parties, in particular the Syrian regime, must ensure safe and unhindered humanitarian access to all people in need. This is more necessary than ever to facilitate the response to COVID-19. The efforts of United Nations agencies and their partners to respond to the humanitarian needs of the population and to the COVID-19 pandemic must be supported and enhanced.”
2020-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/354 (2020) · source
“I thank Mark Lowcock for his briefing. The risk of the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in Syria is extremely worrying, notably in the north-west and in the north-east. An immediate and sustainable nationwide ceasefire is the only way to facilitate the response to COVID-19. Let me express France’s strong condemnation of the horrific terrorist bombing that struck a market in Afrin yesterday. Many victims were civilians, including children. It is heartbreaking. I would like to express our saddened condolences to the families and all those affected by this attack. I want also to reiterate France’s full support for the call of the Secretary- General and of his Special Envoy in this regard. It is urgent that it be implemented.”
2020-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/354 (2020) · source
“That is why France is increasing its financing of food aid, from about €40 million in 2019 to more than €50 million in 2020. Our food assistance this year covers regions affected by conflicts, while also taking into account the impact of the current coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis. Indeed, that is where I would like to conclude. Today, with the propagation of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to reach lasting solutions to the conflicts that lie at the heart of these humanitarian tragedies. We reiterate our full support for the call of the Secretary-General for an immediate and global ceasefire to facilitate the response to the pandemic. We have a collective responsibility and moral obligation in this regard. The Security Council must remain mobilized. France will continue to play its full part in that regard.”
2020-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/340 (2020) · source
“We are convinced that climate change also drives displacement, which is another source of food crises. France is currently chairing the Platform on Disaster Displacement, a group of States working together towards better protection for people displaced in the context of disaster and climate change. I wish to underline the importance of prevention and early-warning systems in acting more effectively to prevent conflict-induced famine. The Secretary-General and Governments must provide timely information regarding food insecurity levels in order better to anticipate, prevent and mitigate the effects of a food crisis. We are convinced that improving food security and nutrition contributes to peacekeeping and to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.”
2020-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/340 (2020) · source
“Using starvation as a method of warfare against civilians constitutes a war crime under international criminal law. Such crimes cannot go unpunished. In addition, I fully concur with the representative of Germany in emphasizing the link between climate change, conflicts and food insecurity. We must take into account that many countries affected by conflicts also experience the harmful effects of climate change. The 2020 Global Report on Food Crises, which was released today, clearly shows that extreme weather events are becoming an increasingly important contributor to food insecurity. This is notably the case in the Sahel region and aggravates conflict-driven food insecurity. In this context, France regrets that climate change could not be explicitly mentioned in the draft presidential statement we are negotiating.”
2020-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/340 (2020) · source
“We are all aware that civilians, especially women and children, are the main victims of this vicious cycle of food insecurity and armed conflict. It is an appalling reality, but the starvation of civilians is still often used as a weapon of war. It is also used as a means of recruitment by parties to armed conflict, who deliberately limit access to food and attack humanitarian workers. As we keep repeating, meeting after meeting, respect for international humanitarian law is a must in all situations of conflict. All parties must respect the rules of war; in particular, they must respect international humanitarian law provisions protecting civilians, including humanitarian workers. As Mr. Egeland emphasized, parties to conflict must ensure safe and unhindered access for impartial humanitarian relief to all people in need.”
2020-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/340 (2020) · source
“We welcome the progress made since then, with the adoption of resolution 2417 (2018) in 2018 and the negotiation of a draft presidential statement, on which agreement will hopefully be reached very soon. After a steady decline in hunger for decades, we have seen a worrying trend of rising hunger emerge again since 2015. In 2018, 11 per cent of the world’s population suffered from hunger, highlighting the immense challenge of achieving Sustainable Development Goal 2, “Zero hunger”. Conflicts remain one of the primary drivers of food insecurity, setting in motion a vicious cycle — conflict increases food insecurity, which in turn fuels violence. Conflict also leads to the displacement of people towards places where food resources are not sufficient to feed local populations, refugees and internally displaced persons all together.”
2020-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/340 (2020) · source
“First, I wish to join others in thanking the Dominican Republic and Minister Vargas for organizing this meeting. I also wish to thank Mr. Qu, Mr. Beasley and Mr. Egeland for their insightful briefings, as well as, through them, their teams helping people on the ground. The link between international peace and security and famine is well documented. We have seen it in recent years in Yemen, South Sudan, Syria and the Sahel region. There is no doubt that the Security Council shall deal with this issue, and all the more as we are on the brink of a hunger pandemic, as Mr. Beasley pointed out. This is the reason why France took the initiative to organize an Arria Formula meeting on this topic in 2017.”
2020-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/340 (2020) · source
“We call on both Governments to provide full support to UNISFA in the deployment of its personnel, including by issuing the requested visas. The three formed police units must be deployed as soon as possible; that is the only way to deal with the high level of criminality in Abyei, and to adapt the force to the current challenges. At the same time, both parties should engage to implement the Abyei police service, in line with the 2011 Agreement. Lastly, France urges the United Nations and all the stakeholders to do their best to deploy the civilian deputy head of mission and the civilian team. UNISFA must be able to support the peace process, including at the communal level, and to engage with the African Union and the relevant stakeholders in Juba and Khartoum.”
2020-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/351 (2020) · source
“France also encourages the African Union, the African Union High-level Implementation Panel and the United Nations Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa to intensify their mediation roles with a view to achieving a political solution between the Sudan and South Sudan, in accordance with the 2011 Agreement. We should all do our best to prevent the situation in Abyei becoming a new frozen conflict and UNISFA an open-ended mission — as the Secretary-General writes in his most recent report (S/2020/308), the international community can neither accept nor afford that. My final remarks address the reconfiguration of UNISFA, pursuant to the relevant decision of the Security Council. We deeply regret that the three formed police units are still pending deployment.”
2020-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/351 (2020) · source
“However — and this is my second point — only a genuine political process to address the issues of Abyei and the border demarcation can really stabilize the security situation there. France calls on both Governments to seize the opportunity inherent in the improvement of their bilateral relations to tackle the Abyei question and launch a serious dialogue with the aim of achieving a political solution, in accordance with the Agreement of 20 June 2011. We welcome the progress in the peace processes in both countries, as reported by Special Envoy Onanga-Anyanga, and encourage all armed groups in Darfur to join the negotiations.”
2020-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/351 (2020) · source
“I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Lacroix and Special Envoy Onanga-Anyanga for their very informative briefing. I will be brief and limit my remarks to three points. First, France condemns in the strongest terms the escalation of intercommunal violence and recent violent clashes in Kolom. In that context, I would like to stress our deepest concerns over reports of sexual violence against women and children and of internal displacements. We call on the Governments of the Sudan and South Sudan alike to coordinate an investigation as announced and recall that those responsible must be held accountable and brought to justice. Those terrible events confirm that the situation in Abyei is still fragile and that the deployment of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) remains absolutely necessary.”
2020-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/351 (2020) · source
“I will conclude by expressing our full support for the call just launched by the Secretary-General for massive investment in young people in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic to make sure we rebuild back better with them.”
2020-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/346 (2020) · source
“Five years after the landmark resolution 2250 (2015), we must continue to mobilize to guarantee a central place for young people and harness their full potential in restoring peace and security, and building just, peaceful and inclusive societies. France will remain engaged so that young people and young women are involved in our work at the United Nations, including, of course, at the Security Council. We view both agendas — youth and peace and security, and women and S/2020/346 S/2020/346 peace and security — as essential to the Council’s work. You, Sir, can count on France’s support to keep this issue on the Security Council’s agenda. Following the leadership of the Dominican Republic, we will therefore promote the adoption of a draft resolution on this agenda.”
2020-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/346 (2020) · source
“To strengthen the empowerment of young people, especially young women, France invests in quality education. A total of €200 million have been channelled through the Global Partnership for Education. For young leaders to emerge, we must offer everyone the intellectual and moral tools that only quality education can provide. France will also put youth at the heart of the Generation Equality Forum, organized jointly with Mexico and UN-Women, now scheduled to take place in 2021. This will allow young people — and especially young women — to contribute meaningfully to the discussions. Their voices will be heard.”
2020-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/346 (2020) · source
“Stereotypes are too often used as pretexts to ignore their demands and violate their rights. If their rights are not respected, if civic space is not protected, young people cannot fully express their potential or be actively engaged in the establishment of lasting peace. France has called for, as it will continue to do so, respect for the freedom of expression and the right to peaceful assembly everywhere and for everyone, in particular by supporting young human-rights defenders. Young people need to be involved effectively and meaningfully in the discussions and decisions on today’s challenges. In that regard, the European Union’s cross-regional networks and initiatives that allow young peacebuilders to influence decision-making are examples of best practices that can inspire others.”
2020-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/346 (2020) · source
“Last Friday, I had the opportunity to participate in a lively and substantive exchange of views with seven young Mediterranean peacebuilders from the Young Mediterranean Voices initiative, who shared innovative and dynamic proposals and showed their technological proficiency. The question is not whether but how we in the United Nations, at Headquarters and in the field, can better engage with youth in a mutually enriching manner. As the Secretary-General rightly pointed out, our awareness of young people’s role is growing, but challenges remain. Young people continue to be victims of stereotypes and discrimination. The COVID-19 crisis has also exacerbated the vulnerability of young people, especially those least protected. They remain largely excluded from decision-making processes, political institutions and the labour market.”
2020-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/346 (2020) · source
“I first wish to join others in thanking the Dominican Republic for organizing this timely meeting. I am grateful to the Secretary-General for briefing us on the youth and peace and security agenda. France supports his recommendations and his call in this regard. I also wish to thank the Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth as well as the young peacebuilders who are with us today virtually for sharing their views and recommendations. Young leaders are already mobilized and active in all parts of the world to address major global issues. They did not wait for us to act. We see it in the unique role they play in strengthening the response to climate change and to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.”
2020-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/346 (2020) · source
“We have to be creative and find a way to design an ad hoc partnership between the follow-on mission and the African Union, taking into consideration the added value each institution provides. France is ready to engage with the penholders and hopes for a united Security Council in agreeing a resolution that will serve peace and the best interests of the people of the Sudan.”
2020-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/336 (2020) · source
“As Council members discuss the modalities and timing of the closure of UNAMID and the planning and establishment of a new mission, the dialogue with the Sudanese authorities is key. We have taken note of the letters sent by Prime Minister Hamdok and propose to continue engaging the Sudanese authorities in this respect, including on how to address the protection of civilians in a post-UNAMID Darfur. The second topic that is a reason for optimism is the mobilization of the African Union (AU) in the Sudan, which France fully supports. Last year, the AU’s mediation efforts played a critical role in negotiating the establishment of a civilian- led Government. We cannot succeed without a strong partnership with the AU.”
2020-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/336 (2020) · source
“The security sector and local institutions must be reformed and rebuilt. In this context, the protection of civilians in Darfur should remain one of the Council’s key priorities in the Sudan. However, the Sudan of today is different from that of yesterday. As the Sudanese people celebrate the first anniversary of the fall of Omar Al-Bashir this month, there is much to hope for. The first pillar of hope is the fact that the political transition has established a new relationship between Khartoum and the Sudan’s international partners, one that is based on trust, dialogue and mutual commitment. We are determined to keep supporting the political transition in the Sudan, including the ongoing peace talks.”
2020-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/336 (2020) · source
“France expresses its solidarity with the people and the Government of the Sudan in this regard. It is necessary that the Sudan have full access to international support mechanisms to deal with the pandemic and its consequences. I would add that I hope that the pandemic’s negative impact on the activities and movements of the African Union-United Nations Mission Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) can be mitigated effectively. My second concern is the protection of civilians in Darfur. As Council members are discussing how and when to close UNAMID and deploy a special political mission, there remain some 2 million internally displaced persons in the country and serious human rights violations continue to be reported. The peace process is ongoing and needs to address the main conflict drivers.”
2020-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/336 (2020) · source
“I would like to thank Under-Secretaries-General DiCarlo and Lacroix for their very informative and insightful briefings. Like other members of the Security Council, France strongly condemns the attack and assassination attempt on Sudanese Prime Minister Hamdok last month. I will be brief and limit my remarks to expressing two concerns and two hopes. My first concern is the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis on the Sudan. Prior to this moment, the Sudanese transition already had multiple challenges to deal with — a deep economic and humanitarian crisis, high expectations from the Sudanese people, the need for political and economic reforms and an ongoing peace process — so the COVID-19 pandemic is an additional challenge that requires strong support from the international community.”
2020-04-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/336 (2020) · source
“United Nations agencies and their partners are scaling up efforts to prevent the spread of the pandemic and strengthen the capacity to respond to the crisis and continue existing humanitarian programmes, which are the lifeline for everyone in Yemen. These efforts need to be supported and enhanced. All obstacles to humanitarian access and deliveries must be lifted. To conclude where I started, I would like to reiterate that an immediate and sustainable ceasefire is needed more than ever before to facilitate the efforts aimed at responding to the COVID-19 crisis. The call of the Secretary-General must be heeded. The Security Council can count on France to remain fully mobilized, engaged and committed to finding a political solution to the crisis in Yemen and to responding to the COVID-19 emergency.”
2020-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/313 (2020) · source
“We also reiterate the obligation of all parties to respect international humanitarian law, in particular the protection of civilians, including humanitarian and health workers, as well as civilian infrastructure. We also call on all parties to ensure safe and unhindered humanitarian access to all people in need, which is crucial to facilitating the response to the COVID-19 crisis. The warnings of epidemiologists mentioned by Martin Lowcock are clear. The spread of COVID-19 in Yemen would be catastrophic, as the Yemeni population is extremely vulnerable, and there is an obvious lack of medical capacity in the country. The socioeconomic impact of the crisis is already being felt. Everyone must act with an increased sense of urgency. Early action can still prevent the spread of the virus.”
2020-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/313 (2020) · source
“Griffiths on the basis of his three-part proposal, which we welcome, in particular by accepting his invitation to participate in a crisis meeting of all parties. France welcomes the announcement made last Friday by Saudi Arabia on behalf of the coalition to restore legitimacy in Yemen to unilaterally cease their strikes. Unfortunately, the Yemeni parties have not yet answered the call of the Secretary-General for an immediate and global ceasefire to facilitate the fight against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). They have not yet followed the coalition’s announcement with any sort of commitment. On the contrary, the parties have intensified hostilities. France condemns in the strongest terms the increased levels of fighting. We call on the Yemeni parties to commit to an effective and lasting cessation of hostilities.”
2020-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/313 (2020) · source
“I would like to thank Mr. Martin Griffiths and Mr. Mark Lowcock for their informative and sobering briefings. We have often reiterated that there is no military solution to the crisis in Yemen. As Martin Griffiths has rightly emphasized, there is now the opportunity for a political solution. As the Yemeni women’s Technical Advisory Group urged Mr. Griffiths when he met with its members recently, there has never been a more timely moment for parties to silence the guns. Accordingly, we call on the Yemeni parties to fully engage in negotiations under the auspices of the United Nations Special Envoy. We stress that Mr. Griffiths’s role is crucial in coordinating all efforts. The parties must pursue the discussions with Mr.”
2020-04-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/313 (2020) · source
“France counts on the Colombian authorities to strengthen efforts to ensure the State’s presence, civilian as well as military, throughout the country, including in the most remote areas, in consultation with civil society. I would like to conclude with the hope of furthering peace, including in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The support of France for the Colombian Government and people on the demanding road to peace remains unwavering.”
2020-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/305 (2020) · source
“A fourth issue, which is a matter of serious concern that is highlighted in the Secretary-General’s report (S/2020/239), is the tragic killings of social leaders, human rights defenders and former combatants. This trend remains of great concern. No efforts must be spared in putting an end to these killings, in a context of even greater isolation owing to the COVID 19 crisis, and in bringing those responsible to justice. Making full use of the tools provided for in the peace agreement remains the best way to make progress. Special attention should be given to the rights and protection of women, children, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex individuals and persons belonging to minorities.”
2020-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/305 (2020) · source
“It is important to overcome the long-standing issue of access to land. The progress accomplished through the development programmes with a territorial focus is also important and should continue with a view to fully implementing the comprehensive rural reform set out in the peace accord. Another area where further progress is expected is the illicit crop substitution programme, which represents a huge hope for thousands of families. It is crucial that this programme receive the resources necessary to operate, in particular to finance the alternative productive projects that are a prerequisite for its long-term success. In this area, we wish to commend the work of the United Nations in Colombia.A third topic that deserves praise and support is the work of the Comprehensive System of Truth, Justice, Reparations and Non-Repetition.”
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