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first: 2019-04-17
most recent: 2019-09-26
sittings or episodes: 4
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“It is a platform to coordinate international support for the security sector of the countries in the region and a basis for more effectively linking security activities involving stabilization measures and conflict prevention. In conclusion, the brave civil society representatives in the Sudan, the women rebuilding their lives in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Villagers in the Sahel, who want to live free of terrorist threats, are all looking to us with hope. Let us make sure that the Council is the place to which they can turn.”
2019-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8627 (2019) · source
“We are willing to build on that. We should aim for even closer cooperation between the Security Council and the AU Peace and Security Council. In that regard, I would like to say here that we look forward to their meeting planned for October in Addis Ababa. We welcome the efforts of the European Union, the African Union and the United Nations to explore ways to enhance that trilateral cooperation. We will continue to invest in lasting partnerships. In answering the call from leaders of the region for greater support, Germany and France have initiated an international partnership for security and stability in the Sahel region. It focuses on the central elements in the fight for peace and security, namely, well-managed, well-trained and well-equipped security forces that provide safety for their people.”
2019-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8627 (2019) · source
“As a Council, however, we also need to focus more on the drivers of conflict. One key element is the control of small arms and light weapons. They cause more casualties among civilians than any other type of weapon. We will therefore continue to support the African Union (AU) Silencing the Guns by 2020 initiative and to address the security implications of climate change that affect many regions, especially in Africa. Mitigating climate change must become a key component of all our efforts, including our resolutions and activities. My third message is that we need stronger and smarter partnerships with Africa that build on African solutions and African leadership. We are proud that the European Union is one of the African Union's top security partners, having provided â‚¬2.7 billion for African-led peace missions over the past 15 years.”
2019-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8627 (2019) · source
“That is why we are working to implement resolution 2467 (2019), for example, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Sexual violence in conflict must end once and for all, and that is why the Council must address the situation of those suffering from displacement, violence, malnutrition or disease. I am glad to announce that Germany will contribute an additional â‚¬7 million to the â‚¬60 million that it has already contributed to combating the Ebola epidemic. My second message today is that we must remain committed beyond the immediate crisis phase. The seamless transition frompeacekeepingtopeacebuilding, and from peacebuilding to building stable, inclusive societies is what we should be aiming for together. Germany will therefore increase its contribution to the Peacebuilding Fund by â‚¬15 million this year.”
2019-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8627 (2019) · source
“Sometimes we find hope in unlikely places. Recently, the Sudan became one of them. German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas visited the country last month. He met Government representatives willing to listen to people's demands. And he met the brave men and women who brought down the Al-Bashir regime through peaceful protests. Their hunger for justice, democracy and peace will be the best assurance for steering the Sudan through the difficult transition that lies ahead, but the people of the Sudan are also telling us that they will need our support. My first message today, therefore, is that we have to put the African people at the centre of our efforts. They deserve our support. That is why we are promoting the leadership of African women in political processes through the African Women Leaders Network and FemWise Africa.”
2019-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8627 (2019) · source
“Let me end with something that has been mentioned by our colleagues from France, Belgium, South Africa and other members. We need to look at the root causes. I think that that is very important. We need to understand that we cannot limit our focus to a single issue. Suppression and prevention are two sides of the same coin. To conclude, let me be very clear: we need to be morally and ethically superior to the terrorists by strictly following the rule of law and fully respecting human rights. In that regard, Germany is more than willing and prepared to continue working with Member States and the United Nations in that endeavour.”
2019-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8626 (2019) · source
“Furthermore, it is important to analyse the root causes of terrorism and to understand that such causes are often also gender specific. The reasons for the recruitment of male and female terrorists, for example, often differ. Finally, women are important agents of change and need to be part of the strategy that we are discussing today. Again, the in-depth experience of regional and subregional bodies can be highly useful. That is why we thank the Russian Federation for convening this meeting. I would like to provide just one example of what we are doing. We support the reintegration of female Al-Shabaab defectors in Somalia through psychological counselling and gender-appropriate vocational training. We believe that that could be a model approach and are more than willing to share our experience with the Council and Member States.”
2019-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8626 (2019) · source
“Human rights, international humanitarian law and the rule of law must therefore be respected, including in the fight against terrorism and, I stress, without exceptions. Trust in the functioning of the State, its institutions and the rule of law are central elements for preventing Violent extremism. My point is that disrespecting such values is a factor that can lead marginalized groups or individuals to violent extremism and into terrorist networks. I also want to flag another aspect that, in our view, is very significant, since we in Germany are convinced that including a gender perspective in preventing and combating terrorist threats is also highly important and a factor in prevention. As Victims, women are impacted in different ways when a terrorist attack occurs and are often more vulnerable than other parts of society.”
2019-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8626 (2019) · source
“If we want to successfully counter terrorism and violent extremism, we must not forget the glue that keeps us together, as well as the important role of the Security Council. I refer to our common set of universal human values. We need to strictly adhere to the human rights standards and principles on which we all have agreed within the United Nations framework. Only by upholding those values will we remain credible and be able to defeat terrorist ideologies. I think that it is very important to mention recent reports that show that negative encounters with armed forces, even if they are in a legitimate fight against terrorism, are a major factor for young men and women to join terrorist groups.”
2019-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8626 (2019) · source
“Within the Global Counterterrorism Forum (GCTF), Germany puts particular emphasis both on issue-driven, such as the use of drones by terrorists, for example, that being one of the urgent issues we must tackle, and on regional cooperation. Just this week, we are assuming the co-chairmanship of the GCTF Capacity-building in the West Africa Region Working Group, together with our friends from Algeria. The objective is to support West African countries in their fight against terrorism. The speed and scope of that particular effort are being defined by our partners from the region. Africa therefore truly has an important role to play. Allow me to make some short remarks about core principles in the work that all of us here must do.”
2019-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8626 (2019) · source
“In addition to my French colleague, I also wish to make some comments about the European Union, which, as all those present know, cooperates closely with various United Nations bodies. We have signed a framework on counter-terrorism. We work very closely with the joint United Nations Liaison Office for Peace and Security in Brussels and with the Office of Counter- Terrorism's Brussels presence. That also holds true for other organizations, such as the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe and NATO, which has already been by one of our briefers, with successful collaboration with all relevant bodies, including United Nations entities. I think that that is very important. We cherish such cooperation, including in different and less known forums.”
2019-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8626 (2019) · source
“I would like to warmly thank our Russian friends, the Secretary-General and today's briefers. It has become painstakingly obvious over the past two decades that international, regional and subregional cooperation are key to a successful fight against terrorism and violent extremism. A transnational threat can be overcome only by joint and comprehensive international action, close partnerships and the exchange of information among regional organizations, the United Nations and Member States. We therefore salute the successful efforts of the organizations represented here today by the briefers. Allow me also to make some remarks about organizations that have not been invited today.”
2019-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8626 (2019) · source
“In his report, the Secretary-General observes that "the state of the protection of civilians today is tragically similar to 20 years ago" (S/2019/373, para. 4). That is a damning assessment for the Council; it is a damning assessment for all of us. Let us therefore join forces to ensure that the next report will come to a more positive conclusion.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“Thirdly, we need to better care for humanitarian and medical workers in armed conflict and to strengthen humanitarian negotiation capacities. Tailored trainings and confidential spaces for humanitarian front-line workers to discuss their experiences with each other are promising approaches. We need to scale them up. Finally, red lines have to be drawn for the use of explosive weapons in populated areas. Germany has initiated a dialogue series in Geneva, bringing together military practitioners, diplomats and humanitarian actors to work out best practices on how to minimize civilian casualties in urban theatres of conflict. We are glad that many States and the International Committee of the Red Cross are playing a leading role in that joint endeavour.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“Furthermore, troop- and police-contributing countries need to prepare their personnel more effectively for the task of protecting civilians. That includes conveying a thorough understanding of local conflict dynamics, as well as promoting clear adherence to United Nations standards and protection of civilian policies, including on how to prevent and address sexual and gender- based Violence. Raising the number of women in peace missions is also an essential part of the protection of civilians. The participation of women enables a closer relationship to local communities, particularly women, and contributes to trust-building, which is an essential precondition for protection. Germany has announced several initiatives to increase the number of female peacekeepers in United Nations peace missions.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“We need to ensure that a sufficient number of posts for protection personnel are provided to the missions, in particular child and women protection advisers, as well as for early warning and community alert systems, for liaison arrangements and public information, for human rights monitoring and for programmatic funding to support the missions' work. That includes strengthening the host countries' capacities to fulfil their responsibility in protecting civilians through the rule of law and security sector reform. A systematic gender analysis of protection facilitates better understanding of the needs of civilians and allows for the development of strategies that meet the specific protection needs of women, men and children.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“Secondly, the protection of civilians is a key task of many peacekeeping missions. For the protection of civilians to become a reality and not remain a lofty ambition of us here in New York, we must collectively work towards that goal. That starts with turning the protection of civilians into a priority for us Member States, the United Nations, the host nation and the whole mission - military, police and civilians alike - as well as for all United Nations staff deployed in mission settings. In addition, peace missions need to be adequately resourced.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“That is why we support the commissions of inquiry set up by the Human Rights Council and 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, set up by the General Assembly; the mechanism for Myanmar and the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da'esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant. It is important that those mechanisms also address the actions of non-State armed groups. We must enforce international law, making the fight against impunity a reality and preventing further atrocities by bringing perpetrators, wherever they come from, to justice.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“Undoubtedly, the international community has taken a number of important steps in the past 20 years, including the establishment of the International Criminal Court and, more recently, other accountability mechanisms; stronger focus on protection of civilians in peacekeeping mandates; and the development of the powerful children and armed conflict monitoring and reporting system. But we still have a long way to go. We, as States and the international community, have to step up our efforts to build on those achievements and do better. In that regard, I would like to share four concrete proposals. First, international law is weakened when violations go unpunished. That is why Germany is a strong supporter of the International Criminal Court.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“Just in April, within the framework of our twin presidencies with France, we initiated the drafting of a humanitarian call for action for which we will be seeking broad support within the membership. In September, the General Assembly will provide us with an opportunity to do so. We also introduced a resolution on sexual violence in conflict (resolution 2467 (2019)), strengthening a survivor-centred approach, protection and accountability. We invited the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the High Commissioner for Refugees to brief the Council on protection concerns, and we presided over a meeting of the Council where for the first time a refugee with disabilities was able to share her views on the challenges facing people with special needs in a conflict setting (see S/PV.8515).”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“It is the Council's task to safeguard international humanitarian law, to create the legal framework for the protection of civilians and to be consistent in implementing its own resolutions. All of us must live up to that. In the light of that distressing state of affairs, allow me to encourage the Secretary-General to continue to speak up loudly when it comes to violations of international law, including international humanitarian law and human rights law, and to use his good offices whenever he can to prevent those violations from happening in the first place. He can count on Germany's support. Germany decided to use its term on the Security Council to advance the protection of civilians.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“4) It bears repeating that the fight against terrorism can in no way justify indiscriminate attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure. Counter-terrorism operations do not override the responsibility of parties to protect civilians, nor should they impede impartial humanitarian action. I am also deeply worried about the deteriorating situation of journalists and interpreters, as for example in Afghanistan, as well as in Syria and Yemen. Impeding their work is often a particularly cynical way of covering up grave human rights violations. All in all, we live in a world where the accomplishments of earlier generations in guaranteeing at least a basic respect for the human rights of civilians, who have come increasingly under attack, as Mr. Borello and Mr. Mauer made very clear. We must not acquiesce to that.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“In addition, sexual violence, rape terror and starvation - deeply despicable methods of warfare - are still being used, and those who attempt to help those most in need are attacked on a daily basis. I believe that I speak for all of us here today by thanking all humanitarian and medical personnel for their dedication and service. In the north-western part of Syria - in Id1ib - the recent heavy bombardments, including attacks on humanitarian and civilian infrastructure, have led to the loss of life of too many innocent civilians, including health workers. I agree with what Emergency Relief Coordinator Mark Lowcock said here in this very Chamber, namely, that, "some of those attacksare clearly organized by people with access to sophisticated weapons, including a modern air force and so-called smart and precision weapons." (S/PV8527, p.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“I thank you, Madam President, for convening today's debate. We highly appreciate Indonesia's commitment to the multilateral order and the strengthening of international law. Rest assured that Germany is with you in this crucial endeavour. We are also glad to align ourselves with the statement to be delivered later by the representative of Switzerland on behalf the Group of Friends on the Protection of Civilians. Like our briefers today, I am frustrated and saddened that, in the seventieth year of the Geneva Conventions, we still have to condemn direct and indiscriminate attacks on civilians and the deliberate targeting of places of education, hospitals and other services essential to civilian populations by parties to conflicts all over the world - in Syria, Yemen, Myanmar and the Central African Republic, to name just some examples.”
2019-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8534 (2019) · source
“I give the floor to Mr. Mamabolo to respond to the questions posed by the representatives of the United Kingdom and South Africa.”
2019-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8513 (2019) · source
“Lastly, given today's uncertainties, we see it as the responsibility of the international community, and in particular the Security Council, to make sure that, once UNAMID leaves, Darfur does not relapse into conflict. We must prevent a cliff in terms of political attention, political support for mediation and practical support on such key issues as the rule of law, human rights and peacebuilding. That needs to be avoided because, frankly, we cannot afford it. We owe it to the people of Darfur to continue our support. That is why Germany believes that we should have a strong United Nations presence in Darfur once UNAMID is gone. Such a presence, in our mind, would consolidate and further advance the political, peacebuilding and development objectives in Darfur. I now resume my functions as President of the Council.”
2019-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8513 (2019) · source
“But clearly, as things are evolving in Khartoum, we currently do not have a counterpart on the Sudanese side to engage with in this important conversation. That brings me back to my first remark: we cannot simply de-link the political developments in Khartoum from ourjoint work on UNAMID. We will have to take a close look at the time plans. Artificial timelines do not help the people in Darfur, and blindly following them might risk our investment as members of the Council. Our decisions on the future of UNAMID must be shaped by developments on the ground, not by budget lines. The Secretariat will present its thinking on this soon. We look forward to those proposals, carefully charting our way forward on UNAMID as the situation continues to evolve in Khartoum.”
2019-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8513 (2019) · source
“That conversation needs to include the current obstacles to the functioning of UNAMID, such as access denials -which have been mentioned. Looking forward, that conversation also has to do with strengthening the capacity of rule of law institutions. It has to be about revitalizing the political process for Darfur and about cooperating with the international community, including through a presence of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and cooperation with the Peacebuilding Commission. And eventually it needs to be a conversation about the Government of the Sudan assuming responsibility for tasks that currently lie in UNAMID's hands. This is not a technical exercise; it needs political engagement. Germany stands ready for that.”
2019-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8513 (2019) · source
“We welcome the transition concept and commend the United Nations on progress on this, in particular through establishing state liaison functions. We must continue to work and back it up with the appropriate financial support. Secondly, Germany is convinced that, for the transition to be successful, we need a collaborative relationship among the decision-making authorities in the Sudan, the international community and the United Nations with respect to Darfur. That partnership must be built on mutual trust and with the common objective of sustaining peace in Darfur. Therefore, if we want to develop a way forward for the planning post-UNAMID, it is essential that we have an in-depth conversation with the Sudan.”
2019-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8513 (2019) · source
“Therefore, the transition process from peacekeeping to peacebuilding becomes increasingly important. My Government is committed to playing an active role in shaping the transition. To us, that means focusing on the following two things. First,wehavetodo everything sothatUNAMID-as long as it is deployed in Darfur - delivers against the mandated tasks in the areas of mediation, peacekeeping and peacebuilding. We think that the mission has made progress working together with other United Nations entities over recent months, including on supporting capacity-building in the areas of the rule of law and human rights, as well as in finding durable solutions for IDPs and host communities. We must keep that up.”
2019-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8513 (2019) · source
“That speaks to a broader point: we as the international community need to remain engaged in Darfur and take a longer-term view. Despite progress made in the last years, many of the drivers of the conflict in Darfur are yet to be comprehensively addressed. We remain concerned about a lack of access to justice, at security sector that remains largely unchecked due to weak governance, and continued reports about human rights violations. Additional factors such as climate change potentially exacerbate tensions among the populations in Darfur and impede development and economic opportunities. Land remains one of the key issues that has not yet been settled. Not all of those challenges can be addressed by a peacekeeping mission, nor should they be.”
2019-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8513 (2019) · source
“We are convinced that it is the joint responsibility of all of us here in the Council to ensure that the decade-long international engagement in Darfur and for the people of Darfur delivers concrete and lasting results. It is in that spirit that I would like to thank our briefers today. They shed light on the areas of progress, but also showed us where more effort is needed. I would like to refer in particular to reports of sexual and gender-based violence still being committed in Darfur, including by Government personnel. Those atrocities need to be stopped and the perpetrators held to account. The briefing by Ms. Mueller, Assistant Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs, also highlighted that we still need to find durable solutions for the almost 2 million internally displaced persons in Darfur.”
2019-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8513 (2019) · source
“But I believe that we as members of the Council should carefully monitor the interplay between political developments in Khartoum and the situation in Darfur. Reports about recent clashes in camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Darfur, resulting in a number of IDPs being killed, serve to underline this point in a most deplorable way. Turning to UNAMID, let me underline that we are dedicated to working with the United Kingdom as co-penholders, and with all of the Council members here around the table, as well as with our partners in the African Union, on the way forward for the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur.”
2019-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8513 (2019) · source
“Personally, I am impressed by the will and determination of the Sudanese people to stand up peacefully for a different future. Germany believes that the voices of the people need to be heard as the Sudan charts a new way forward. Therefore, Germany welcomes the statement by the African Union, which strongly underlines the imperative of a civilian-led and consensual political transition in the Sudan. We echo that clear political message from the region, and we call upon all actors in the Sudan to move in that direction with determination, urgency and, above all, without violence. As developments unfold in Khartoum, we have to carefully consider their impact on the situation in Darfur. It is fair to say that we do not have a clear and full picture yet.”
2019-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8513 (2019) · source
“I thank Ms. Mueller for her briefing. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as Minister of State of Germany. Let me start by expressing how honoured I feel to take part in the deliberations of this organ. When Germany presented its candidature for a non-permanent seat, we pledged to be a strong partner in helping to forge sustainable peace. Germany believes in the value of long-term engagement by the international community in conflict situations such as the one that we are discussing today, that is, Darfur in the Sudan. Before I turn to the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID), let me underline that we cannot address Darfur in a vacuum. Over the last weeks, we have witnessed significant developments in Khartoum and in the Sudan more broadly.”
2019-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8513 (2019) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Sudan to participate in this meeting. In accordance with article 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Jeremiah Mamabolo, Joint Special Representative for Darfur, and Ms. Ursula Mueller, Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator. Mr. Mamabolo is joining today's meeting via video-teleconference from Khartoum. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2019/305, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur. I now give the floor to Mr.”
2019-04-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8513 (2019) · source