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Aougi

lines on the record: 168
first: 2020-01-30
most recent: 2021-10-27
sittings or episodes: 33
sources: un-security-council

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“The Niger calls for the easing or suspending unilateral economic sanctions, which are weighing heavily on Syria’s ability to cope with the pandemic and the current economic crisis. For my delegation, all those who need this aid should receive it, no matter who or where they are. In conclusion, the Niger recalls that any real, tangible progress in the situation requires giving up all foreign interference, including support for armed groups. Syria’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity must be respected.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8888 (2021) · source
“We are disappointed that the Constitutional Committee is struggling to make real progress and find a common pathway towards drafting a constitution. It is high time for the parties to pull together and show a modicum of compromise to break this impasse in order to truly put the political process on the right track. My delegation calls on the parties to make gestures to build mutual confidence by undertaking a unilateral mass release of detainees and providing clarifications to the families of missing persons. On the humanitarian front, the Niger remains deeply concerned about the humanitarian situation in Syria. We call on the Syrian Government to continue its cooperation with the United Nations and its partners to improve and strengthen the delivery of humanitarian assistance, as well as the sharing of information.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8888 (2021) · source
“Mr. Aougi (Niger) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. Pedersen, Mr. Griffiths and Ms. Albarouki for their briefings. We welcome the representatives of Syria, Iran and Turkey to this meeting. My delegation is concerned about the continuing violence that has escalated in recent weeks. We deplore the bomb attacks in Damascus on 20 October, as well as the air strikes that have resulted in deaths and injuries. The Niger urges the parties to refrain from any action that could further aggravate tensions and calls on the parties for a general ceasefire to create the conditions for a political process. We will not stop saying that the resolution of the Syrian crisis cannot come from the force of arms alone, but, rather, through dialogue and negotiations and the implementation of resolution 2254 (2015).”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8888 (2021) · source
“We also call on Israel, as the occupying Power, to fulfil all its obligations under international humanitarian law by ensuring the well-being and survival of the population under its control.”
2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8883 (2021) · source
“In conclusion, my delegation would like to express its concern about the humanitarian situation in the occupied Palestinian territories due to the coronavirus disease pandemic, exacerbated by the fragility of the health system, extreme poverty and food insecurity, among other things. We are also concerned by the shortage of funds faced by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), which continues to threaten the survival of thousands of Palestinians, mostly women and children. We therefore call on the international community to show more compassion and generosity to this hard-pressed population by supporting the funding of the Gaza recovery plan and the vital programmes for thousands of Palestinian families that UNRWA provides.”
2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8883 (2021) · source
“In that regard, the Niger believes that the Security Council, by virtue of its obligations, must be able to enforce its resolutions, which must no longer be options, but an imperative, compliance with which is the guarantee of peace and security for each and every Member that has committed to the ideals of the Charter of the United Nations. It is equally important that the international community, the Quartet and the members of the Council, as well as regional actors with influence on the parties, continue to exert the necessary pressure to avoid further escalation and to work for the revitalization of the peace process with a view to successfully ending this conflict.”
2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8883 (2021) · source
“Creating the conditions for this peace, for which we hope and pray for the peoples of the region, lies mainly in stopping the unbridled settlement policy carried out by Israel for several decades in the occupied Palestinian territories and in the resumption of direct talks between Israelis and Palestinians with a view to achieving the only valid solution to their dispute: the establishment of a viable Palestinian State within its 1967 borders, living side by side at peace with Israel. That solution must be safeguarded at all costs.”
2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8883 (2021) · source
“The Niger recalls that it falls to the Israeli authorities to ensure the protection of the faithful, respect for the holy places and the historical and legal status of Jerusalem, a holy city for the three monotheistic religions. My country remains convinced that, in order to achieve such peace, which we have been seeking for nearly 70 years in the Middle East, the Palestinian cause cannot be circumvented forever, and Israel’s flagrant disregard for international law and United Nations resolutions cannot continue indefinitely. The Palestinian cause will continue to serve as a stark reminder of the right of peoples to self-determination.”
2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8883 (2021) · source
“Coming back to those recent attacks on Muslim shrines, I would like to stress that such practices shock and offend the feelings of Muslims in Palestine and the rest of the world. Such practices will only increase hatred, fanaticism, radicalization and violence, all of which will only complicate an already difficult situation and hamper the path towards the return of peace and peaceful coexistence between the Palestinian and Israeli peoples. For that reason, the Niger condemns those odious and unacceptable acts against Muslim holy places in the strongest terms and calls on Israel to do everything possible to put an end to them.”
2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8883 (2021) · source
“However, in view of the situation observed in the region for some time, the prospect of peaceful coexistence between those two peoples and the return of peace continue to be severely tested, leaving the threat of instability and violence still looming. The increased attacks and persecution by Israeli settlers against the Palestinian population, including farmers and even young schoolchildren, the continued demolition of Palestinian structures, including agricultural land, the confiscation of Palestinian land and private property, the approval by the Israeli authorities of a plan to build several housing units in Palestinian areas in Jerusalem, as well as the desecration of Muslim cemeteries and violations against Islamic holy sites, including the Al-Aqsa Mosque, are all serious and condemnable acts that reflect this reality and must stop.”
2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8883 (2021) · source
“Mr. Aougi (Niger) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Mr. Wennesland, Mr. Levy and Ms. Ashrawi for their briefings. A month ago, the announcement of a rehabilitation plan for the Gaza Strip, the meeting in Ramallah between the Palestinian President and the Israeli Defence Minister and the visit to Egypt by the Israeli Prime Minister were developments that we welcomed, while calling for the judicious use of those encouraging signs towards détente in relations between Israel and Palestine. In addition, aware of the fragility of the calm restored since the ceasefire of last May, we also recalled the need for both sides to strengthen measures that could contribute to consolidating the calm and restoring trust between Israelis and Palestinians in order to foster the conditions for a resumption of the peace process.”
2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8883 (2021) · source
“To conclude, my delegation encourages the adoption of measures aimed at strengthening the rule of law, human rights and social inclusion in the implementation of the Government’s reform programme. We call on Belgrade and Pristina to step up their efforts to prevent any stalling of the dialogue. We commend the commitment of regional and international actors to support both parties on the path towards a peaceful and lasting settlement.”
2021-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8880 (2021) · source
“Hostility towards the return of displaced persons also represents an aspect that should be granted particular attention. To that end, we encourage the implementation of specific measures to protect religious sites and call for respect for the protection of the rights of displaced and repatriated persons, as well as for their social reintegration in the safest and most dignified conditions possible. Consideration of the women and peace and security dimension is a key factor in the success of a peace process. That is why we call on the Kosovo authorities to guarantee the full and effective participation of women in political processes and in all aspects of socio-political life.”
2021-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8880 (2021) · source
“Mr. Aougi (Niger) (spoke in French): I thank his Excellency Mr. Nikola Selaković for his statement and Mr. Zahir Tanin and Ms. Vjosa Osmani-Sadriu for their briefings. My delegation welcomes the positive political dynamic prompted by the legislative elections of 14 February as well as the general policy statement of the new Kosovo Government, which prioritizes the management of the coronavirus disease pandemic and the tackling of socioeconomic challenges. The normalization of relations between Belgrade and Pristina requires the constructive engagement of the parties in the process of dialogue. In order to achieve a positive outcome, the parties must show political will and resolve to make mutual concessions. My delegation expresses its deep-rooted concern at the resurgence of tensions and incidents affecting religious and cultural sites.”
2021-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8880 (2021) · source
“We therefore once again call on donor countries, and particularly those in the region, to be more generous and compassionate towards the suffering people of Yemen. Improving the humanitarian crisis in Yemen also requires the lifting of blockades on the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the country.”
2021-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8878 (2021) · source
“In order to give the peace process a chance to resume, certain demands must be met. First, the parties must commit to a nationwide ceasefire and put an end to their hostilities in the country. The parties must then prioritize the interests of Yemen and all of its people by making the necessary compromises to advance the discussions for the relaunching of an inclusive political process in the country. Finally, it is essential that regional actors, as well as Council members with influence on the parties, continue to work towards bringing the parties to the negotiating table. Only then can we hope for a return to peace in Yemen and an improvement in the serious humanitarian crisis that has been raging there for several years. As we heard just this morning, the humanitarian situation in Yemen continues to deteriorate.”
2021-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8878 (2021) · source
“Mr. Aougi (Niger) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. Hans Grundberg, Mr. Ramesh Rajasingham and Ms. Shuja Al-Deen for their briefings. The ongoing hostilities in Yemen — namely, the intensification of the fighting in Ma’rib and Shabwah, the attack against a convoy of Government officials in Aden and the drone attacks that targeted the Jazan airport in the south of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia — remain a source of concern. The Niger strongly condemns the repeated attacks against Saudi territory. That trend, pursued by the Houthis and aimed at expanding the spectre of violence beyond Yemen’s borders, is unacceptable and must stop. As long as the clashes in Yemen continue, the gap between the parties will continue to widen, making reconciliation between them even more difficult.”
2021-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8878 (2021) · source
“It is also imperative that such ethnic, religious and tribal fault lines cease being used as instruments of incitement by politicians and other influencers to achieve their selfish ends. Although such crises are often internal in nature, they have repercussions on immediate neighbours — and sometimes even beyond. Accordingly, we should acknowledge the extremely constructive role played by regional organizations such as the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, the Economic Community of West African States and other similar regional organizations in providing their good offices to help their members achieve national reconciliation and lasting peace. The intervention of the international community, which is embodied by the United Nations, in internal conflicts must be used only as a last resort.”
2021-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8877 (2021) · source
“Furthermore, in relying on its past experience in managing internal conflicts, dating back 1995, the Niger established the High Authority for Peacebuilding in order to ensure the follow-up of and addressing the root causes of conflict in a sustainable manner. Through its activities, the High Authority, the goal of which is to promote dialogue among national communities and promote inclusiveness and community participation in political and economic life, has contributed to strengthening cohesion and national unity at the community and local levels. In conclusion, my delegation continues to believe that, in order to overcome the challenges of managing diversity, we must necessarily adopt policies adapted to every specific national context.”
2021-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8877 (2021) · source
“In order to overcome the challenges related to the management of their diversity and build domestic peace, our States must resolutely commit to establishing an inclusive political and economic governance system that guarantees the participation of all national groups in the management of the State within a democratic framework. In drawing lessons from its past experience in the political and security spheres, my country, the Niger, has resolutely committed itself to establishing and consolidating its democratic institutions to provide all its sons and daughters an opportunity to participate in the political and economic life of the country. The Niger is pleased to take this opportunity to commend itself on the first peaceful political transition, which, this year, saw the transfer of power between two democratically elected Presidents.”
2021-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8877 (2021) · source
“The recent political history of our continent has shown us that, where such a balance has been lacking, the failure to address legitimate claims relating to identity, politics and the economy has led to internal strife, which has taken the form of rebellions, civil wars, coups d’état and, even worse, genocide. Even today, in tandem with the effects of the coronavirus disease pandemic and the misuse of new information technologies, the issue of diversity management remains a serious problem with the rise of xenophobia, racism and the stigmatization of minorities, in particular owing to the propagation of misinformation and hate speech through social media.”
2021-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8877 (2021) · source
“Whether we are discussing Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mali or Syria, managing diversity remains today a challenge to the stability and viability of the modern State. That statement is even more self- evident today in Africa, where State borders were arbitrarily drawn by the former colonial Powers, which brought together diverse groups under a then new central national authority and system of governance. Henceforth, the viability and political stability of those new entities depended on the ability of the rulers to accommodate ethnic, racial and tribal sensitivities in a political system capable of providing citizens with a sense of belonging and participation in the political and economic governance of their nation.”
2021-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8877 (2021) · source
“Mr. Aougi (Niger) (spoke in French): I would like to thank His Excellency Mr. Paul Kagame, Mr. António Guterres and Mr. Mbeki for their briefings. I also thank Ms. Fawzia Koofi for her contribution. We know, Mr. President, how important the theme of this open debate is to you, given the recent history of your country, which went through difficult times in the aftermath of the 2007 elections. But fortunately, thanks to the upsurge in patriotism and dialogue among Kenyans themselves, your country was able to overcome those challenges in its commitment to building a united and prosperous nation, which serves as a model in a region that is facing several challenges to its stability.”
2021-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8877 (2021) · source
“It is clear that the ongoing electoral process is a catalyst for the improvement of the condition of women in Somalia, including their political, administrative and economic involvement, which is why the international community in general and the Security Council in particular are interested in ensuring that the electoral process is inclusive and participatory.”
2021-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8867 (2021) · source
“Mr. Aougi (Niger) (spoke in French): I thank Ms. Amina Mohammed and Ms. Shukria Dini, for their briefings, which have given us an insight into the involvement of women in the political process in Somalia. We offer our condolences to the families of the victims, the people and the Government of Somalia following the latest deadly attack. We wish to express our concern about the forms of violence directed against women. We welcome the positive progress in the implementation of the quota for women in the most recent elections. We encourage and urge Somali leaders and political actors to do more to achieve the 30 percent quota for women in future elections.”
2021-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8867 (2021) · source
“In conclusion, my delegation remains convinced that progress in the work of the Constitutional Committee and the cessation of hostilities must go hand in hand with the other aspects of the crisis, such as putting an end to external interference, the support of armed groups and the plundering of Syrian resources, among others. Syria’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity must be respected by all.”
2021-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8866 (2021) · source
“That would help de-escalate the situation, build confidence among the parties and thereby achieve the progress we all expect on the political track. We welcome the Constitutional Committee session to be held in October. The Niger calls on all stakeholders to show flexibility in order to advance the political process. As we have always said, only a Syrian-led inclusive dialogue that reflects the will of the Syrian people can lead to a peaceful long-term solution to the crisis. We also welcome the meeting of the Syrian Women’s Advisory Board to be held in Helsinki. The Niger welcomes the admirable contribution of the Board and that of all Syrian women, who are playing a leading role.”
2021-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8866 (2021) · source
“That is a positive development that has given the people of the city a respite and enabled many families to return to their homes. My delegation calls on the parties to agree a general ceasefire in the country, as requested by the Secretary- General and his Special Envoy. This is a sine qua non for tangible progress in resolving the crisis in Syria. At the same time, Syria, in the exercise of its sovereignty, must not waver in its fight against terrorism. Any attempt to undermine its sovereignty and territorial integrity is unacceptable. My delegation reiterates its concern about the fate of the many detainees by both sides. We call on the parties to take confidence-building measures, especially through the unilateral mass release of detainees and by providing clarifications to families about their missing loved ones.”
2021-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8866 (2021) · source
“Mr. Aougi (Niger) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. Pedersen and Ms. Rouba Mhaissen for their briefings. I welcome the representatives of Syria, Iran and Turkey to this meeting. After so much loss of life and the immense destruction caused by a decade of conflict, it is regrettable that the Syrian political actors are unable to lay the groundwork for a process to end the crisis. It is therefore urgent to get the political process back on track, in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015). On the security front, the Niger remains concerned about the continuation of hostilities in areas inhabited by civilians, particularly in the south and the north- west. We welcome the ceasefire between the armed opposition and Government forces, negotiated under the auspices of Russia in the city of Dara’a.”
2021-09-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8866 (2021) · source
“Those sanctions are an aggravating factor as regards the humanitarian situation — not only for Syria, but also for its neighbours and the international organizations working on the ground.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8861 (2021) · source
“We encourage the World Health Organization and the Syrian Government to collaborate further on this issue. We welcome the news that the first aid delivery operation across the border in north-western Syria began on 30 and 31 August. It marks a crucial step forward and we would like to see more such cooperation between all humanitarian actors on both sides. We reiterate our call on the warring parties to continue to cooperation with the United Nations and its partners in order to improve and strengthen the delivery of humanitarian aid across the lines of conflict. In conclusion, my delegation calls for the easing or suspension of the unilateral economic sanctions that are weighing heavily on Syria’s ability to cope with the pandemic and the current economic crisis.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8861 (2021) · source
“On the security front, although the Russian-Turkish agreement on the demilitarized zone in the north-west still stands, the persistence of violence and sporadic clashes, which continue to affect the civilian population trapped in the area, is deplorable. We welcome the agreement reached between the armed opposition and Government forces in Dara’a. We hope that will result in an improvement in the provision of basic services for the city’s population. The security situation in Al-Hol camp must be addressed by the international community. The unbearable living conditions and violence in the camp, which is populated mainly by women, children and the elderly, must be addressed. The rate of COVID-19 infections in the camps remains alarming, as social distancing is virtually impossible in such overcrowded settings.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8861 (2021) · source
“Mr. Aougi (Niger) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. Griffiths and Ms. Qaddour for their presentations. I also welcome the participation of the representatives of Syria, Turkey and Iran in this meeting. The various briefings to the Council on the humanitarian situation in Syria show that it is far from improving. In addition to food insecurity, rising prices for basic necessities and the weakening of the health system, which has been exacerbated by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, there is a water shortage affecting people and crops due to the falling water level and low flow of the Euphrates River.”
2021-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8861 (2021) · source
“One cannot address the humanitarian issue without mentioning the deplorable and inhumane living conditions of migrants and refugees in Libya. It is high time to take the necessary measures to end the abuse and violations to which they are continuously subjected. The Niger recalls that, given the current situation, the repatriation and disembarkation of migrants rescued at sea off the coast of Libya violates international humanitarian law. Those vulnerable people, who have been rescued at sea, are in need of protection and should not be returned to Libya to be subjected to arbitrary detention and other forms of abuse by their jailers, who are beyond State authority.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8855 (2021) · source
“That is all the more crucial given the fact that the areas in closest proximity to Libya continue to suffer the effects of insecurity and threats posed to their territorial integrity as a result of the activities of armed groups of every stripe. My delegation welcomes the establishment of a cross-border cooperation framework among Chad, the Niger, Libya and the Sudan to jointly monitor, secure and develop border areas. In that regard, we call on the Nexus Working Group to support the life-saving efforts of our countries. Concerning the humanitarian situation, although we welcome its improvement in general since the establishment of the ceasefire, it nevertheless remains worrisome. Despite recent efforts by the Government, the provision of basic social services continues falls short of humanitarian needs in the country.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8855 (2021) · source
“We further welcome the announcement that the African Union will take steps to prepare the ground for holding an inter-Libyan national reconciliation conference in cooperation with neighbouring countries. With regard to the security situation, the 5+5 Joint Military Commission has made tangible progress. The Niger welcomes the recent reopening of the coastal road linking the eastern and western parts of Libya. We encourage pursuing the implementation of the ceasefire agreements. The violent clashes in Tripoli last week are a reminder that even progress and gains made with regard to the cessation of hostilities can be reversed if we are not vigilant. It is therefore imperative that we work as a matter of urgency on unifying the military institutions.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8855 (2021) · source
“My delegation condemns the persistence of highly objectionable acts of foreign interference, violations of the arms embargo and the relevant Security Council resolutions and breaches of the commitments made at both Berlin Conferences by some of the actors involved in the war in Libya. It is clear that the stabilization of Libya will require the holding of credible, inclusive and transparent elections on 24 December. We commend the recent efforts of the House of Representatives to establish the legal framework for holding the elections. In that regard, the stakeholders shoulder the historic responsibility to urgently agree on the effective implementation of the priority measures contained in the road map. The Niger commends the 6 September launch of the first stages of the national reconciliation process.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8855 (2021) · source
“Mr. Aougi (Niger) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. Ján Kubiš and Ambassador Tirumurti for their briefings. I also thank Ms. Asma Khalifa for her briefing. The Niger commends the tireless efforts of United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) in assisting the Libyan authorities to implement the road map adopted by the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum for the transition under way in Libya. We support it and welcome the recommendations contained in its independent strategic review, which will undoubtedly enable it to be more effective and better in tune with the current environment. The Niger reaffirms its steadfast commitment to working for a political solution to the Libyan crisis and fully play its role in helping the brotherly Libyan people recover from the effects of a decade of conflict, which has scarred their country.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8855 (2021) · source
“Improving the humanitarian crisis in Yemen also requires the lifting of blockades on the delivery of humanitarian aid to the country, including through the ports of Al-Hudaydah and the Sana’a airport. In conclusion, the Niger reaffirms its full support for all initiatives encouraging the resumption of dialogue between the Yemeni parties and the return of peace in the country.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8854 (2021) · source
“We call on the international community, regional actors and members of the Security Council that can influence the parties to the conflict to continue to exert the necessary pressure to revitalize the discussions for a way out of the crisis that will allow Yemenis to reconcile and once again move towards the rebuilding and development of their country. In addition to the untold number of deaths, the main consequence of the war in Yemen remains the severe humanitarian crisis into which the country has been plunged in recent years. We therefore call on donor countries, and in particular those in the region, to be more generous and compassionate towards the suffering people of Yemen.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8854 (2021) · source
“The trend of widening the spectrum of violence in Yemen must end, as it will only make the situation more complex and delay the way out of the crisis. We call on the Ansar Allah authorities to act responsibly by putting an end to their deadly offensives in Yemen and beyond its borders. We also call on all parties to act responsibly by putting an end to this tragedy, which has lasted too long, and to engage constructively in a sincere dialogue, under the leadership of the new Special Envoy, for a comprehensive political settlement of their dispute.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8854 (2021) · source
“Mr. Aougi (Niger) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. Grundberg for his briefing and wish him every success in his new role. I also thank Ms. Ghada Eltahir Mudawi and Ms. Entesar Al-Qadhi for their briefings. My delegation is following with great concern the continuing hostilities in the conflict in Yemen, in particular the violent clashes around the province of Ma’rib, the attack on 29 August against the Al-Anad Air Base, as well as the attacks on 31 August targeting Abha International Airport, in the southern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. My country condemns in the strongest terms the repeated attacks on Saudi territory, which endanger the lives of thousands of civilians and threaten peace and security in the region.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8854 (2021) · source
“Turning now to the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, the A3+1 remains committed to supporting lasting peace, development and human rights in Afghanistan. We stand ready to engage constructively during upcoming negotiations. In conclusion, Kenya, Tunisia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and the Niger reaffirm their unwavering solidarity with the people of Afghanistan during this uncertain time. We reiterate our support for their vision of a peaceful and progressive country.”
2021-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8853 (2021) · source
“It is important to underscore the fact that the quest for peace must include respect for the human rights of Afghans, in particular those of the groups just mentioned. Moreover, access to education, employment, health care and other services must be guaranteed. The Taliban’s assumption of power has broad implications, extending beyond the borders of Afghanistan. In the light of the current situation, neighbouring countries and regional stakeholders fear instability and the attendant risk of the possible exportation of terrorism. The Council should give due consideration to those legitimate concerns. The A3+1 encourages the countries of the region to enhance their cooperation to create more stable conditions that would bring about a peaceful solution to the situation in Afghanistan and improve regional security.”
2021-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8853 (2021) · source
“The A3+1 acknowledges the efforts of neighbouring countries to host a large number of Afghan refugees. We underscore the need for the international community to support those countries. The A3+1 notes the announcement by the Taliban, on 7 September, of an interim Government. However, we deplore the Taliban’s lack of inclusivity. We believe that the Council must reiterate its calls for the Taliban to make sustained efforts to embrace peace, cut ties with terrorist groups and their affiliates and engage in meaningful dialogue with all segments of society, so that Afghanistan can become a haven for peace. To ensure lasting peace and successful post-conflict reconstruction, the participation of women, young people and ethnic minorities is crucial.”
2021-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8853 (2021) · source
“Given the urgency and lack of clarity about how the coming days, months and years will unfold, in particular with regard to the political and security situation, priority should be given to humanitarian access. It is important that the Taliban guarantee the safety and security of United Nations personnel and humanitarian staff, as well as the freedom of movement of those workers, men and women alike, to reach people in need. We note the Taliban’s stated intention to cooperate to ensure the continuation of humanitarian assistance. The A3+1 welcomes the high-level ministerial meeting on the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan to be held on 13 September in Geneva and hopes that the meeting will mobilize the necessary resources to assist the people of Afghanistan.”
2021-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8853 (2021) · source
“Mr. Aougi (Niger) (spoke in French): I have the honour to make this statement on behalf of the A3+1, namely, Kenya, Tunisia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and the Niger. We would like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Lyons for her briefing on the most recent developments in Afghanistan. The A3+1 reiterates its support for the Special Representative and the dedicated staff of the United Nations and thanks them for their efforts in assisting the valiant Afghan people at this challenging time in their country. We would also like to thank Ms. Wazhma Frogh, Founder of the Women and Peace Studies Organization, and Ms. Malala Yousafzai, co-Founder and Board Chair of the Malala Fund, for their contributions to today’s debate. The A3+1 remains deeply concerned about the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan.”
2021-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8853 (2021) · source
“Furthermore, given the impact and role played by civil society, in particular youth and women, in all their social organizations and economic and social development projects, the Council, if it really wants to achieve the success desired in peacebuilding, must ensure the strict application of all relevant resolutions ensuring civil society groups’ full and complete participation in the planning and execution of all strategies. In conclusion, my delegation would like to remind the international community, and more specifically the donor community, of the need to endow transitions with the substantial financial resources commensurate with the multidimensional activities that are being undertaken as well as with all the challenges stemming from the fragile situations of regions in conflict.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8851 (2021) · source
“The people must be allowed to express their concerns, visions and needs. To achieve this end, it is essential that the United Nations develop effective communication with all local actors and local populations in all their diversity. The planning of an exit strategy must necessarily be established in symbiosis with the national strategies they are supposed to support, which implies intense coordination with all actors — the host country, the United Nations system and the range of actors involved in the host country — in the diversity of their activities.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8851 (2021) · source
“As transition is clearly a period of transfer of power to local authorities, it is crucial that the host country identify its own priorities and take ownership of the gains and consolidate them. The reason the United Nations Operation in Côte d’Ivoire has often been cited as an example of a successful transition is that engaged Ivorian actors took ownership of the peace process in a meaningful way, developing consensual transition plans tailored to their needs. The recent transitions in Liberia in 2018 and in Darfur in 2020 offer lessons that can significantly contribute to improving transitions, even though each situation has its own specificities. In order to obtain the commitment and support of local populations, they must be associated with all stages of the peace process.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8851 (2021) · source