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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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“No United Nations withdrawal should take place unless national actors have the minimum capacity to manage transitions themselves, which, given the fragility of post-conflict environments, must be carefully planned. It is clear that the complexity of peace-process implementation and ensuring that all related activities are rooted in the country contribute to the stabilization of a country weakened by conflict. Restoring, consolidating and maintaining peace — or building and strengthening State institutions — is a tedious, time-consuming task. Particular attention must therefore be paid to how a peacekeeping operation engages in integrated planning with local and national authorities, communities, civil society and the United Nations system as a whole, with a view to ensuring a successful transition.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8851 (2021) · source
“That is why the Security Council, which bears the heavy responsibility for establishing and dismantling peacekeeping missions, should first and foremost ensure that the conditions that would justify disengagement are sufficiently met before deciding to disengage, since those decisions and/or timetables are unfortunately sometimes made in haste, at a time when vulnerable populations still need the United Nations presence in their territory. The Security Council must make a thorough assessment of the situation on the ground before taking a decision to withdraw United Nations forces. It must also take into account the views of local and international actors on the appropriateness of the withdrawal through success indicators set forth in their mandates.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8851 (2021) · source
“Mr. Aougi (Niger) (spoke in French): I would like to thank the Secretary-General, Mrs. Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf and Ms. Safaa Elagib Adam for their briefings. As the Security Council well knows, the most difficult thing is not to come between warring parties and silence the weapons in a conflict, but to leave the host country in a peaceful climate that is favourable to recovery and sustainable development. The latter objectives can only be achieved if peacekeeping succeeds in leaving the host country authorities with an environment conducive to peacebuilding. Indeed, a precipitous withdrawal or a poorly prepared reconfiguration of peacekeeping missions carries enormous risks of relapse into violence, which could wipe out all hopes for peace.”
2021-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8851 (2021) · source
“The Elders should engage with regional and subregional organizations and youth and civil society groups, which are also the Council’s partners and counterparts, to discuss and share their experiences regarding climate change, nuclear proliferation, terrorism and other global phenomena related to the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2021-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8850 (2021) · source
“To that end, like some other States, my delegation calls for international solidarity in distributing vaccines, the global truce requested by the Secretary- General for humanitarian reasons and a strengthening of multilateralism with regard to health. In conclusion, my delegation would like to encourage The Elders, who, given their extensive experience and influence, could serve as a reference point for the United Nations institutions, in general, and the Security Council, in particular. Their earlier messages and those of today show a strong sense of leadership and practical advice, which will clearly help us in our future decisions.”
2021-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8850 (2021) · source
“In that regard, the Secretary-General must always use his good offices to prevent the emergence, escalation and spread of international conflicts. The Security Council must continue to act swiftly and effectively to adapt to non-traditional threats and rapid-onset crises, such as the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. In that regard, the Council must make better use of resolutions 2532 (2020) and 2565 (2021), on COVID-19, by monitoring compliance with, and the effective implementation of, those resolutions by Member States and the other stakeholders. The pandemic has shown us the failure of the global health system and the need to help each other in a world where States are interdependent.”
2021-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8850 (2021) · source
“In view of those challenges, multilateralism should be promoted and strengthened in order to maintain peace and security, foster sustainable development, combat climate change, propose peaceful solutions to conflicts and promote post-conflict reconstruction. My delegation therefore calls on the international community to strengthen its commitment to multilateralism by placing the United Nations at the centre of its actions. In that respect, we believe that it is important that the Secretary-General continue to properly fulfil his mandate under the Charter of the United Nations and to impartially uphold the Organization’s values and moral authority. Engagement between the Secretary-General and other Member States, as well as with the members of the Security Council, is necessary and should continue.”
2021-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8850 (2021) · source
“It is therefore important and necessary to discuss with and listen to all stakeholders and to use the tools of negotiation and dialogue to ensure peaceful dispute settlement among nations. On the issue of nuclear weapons, my delegation would like to recall The Elders’ view with regard to the need for Member States to comply with their four-D position — doctrine, defuse, deploy and decrease. Regarding the climate crisis that the world is currently experiencing, it should be recognized that it has a direct impact on security in such a way that talking about the link among climate, peace and security is inevitable given the various conflicts in the world caused by the impact of climate change, particularly in the Sahel region and the Lake Chad basin.”
2021-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8850 (2021) · source
“Mr. Aougi (Niger) (spoke in French): I would like to commend Mrs. Mary Robinson, Chair of The Elders, and Mr. Lakhdar Brahimi, conflict mediator, for their briefings. I thank other members of The Elders for attending today’s meeting. The Security Council, whose primary responsibility is the maintenance of international peace and security, must continue to recall the importance of the Charter of the United Nations, which furnishes it with its tools for action, and reaffirm its commitment to it. The Security Council must call for respect for and the implementation of its decisions, pursuant to Article 25 of the Charter, and ensure regular follow-up. More than ever before, we now know that the threats of nuclear proliferation and climate change are genuine, notwithstanding the diverging views among members of the Council on those issues.”
2021-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8850 (2021) · source
“In conclusion, my delegation reiterates that all incidents of the use of chemical weapons in Syria should be accorded the same attention and be addressed with the same rigour to allow for general findings and to determine who is responsible. The diverging views of the members of the Council should give way to a thorough and technical analysis of the findings of the investigations conducted to ensure the integrity of the OPCW.”
2021-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8849 (2021) · source
“Only open ongoing dialogue between the Technical Secretariat of the OPCW and the Syrian Government will help resolve the issue regarding Syria’s initial declaration and allow for progress in the work of the Declaration Assessment Team, in line with resolution 2118 (2013). My delegation notes the ongoing efforts of the Syrian Government to shed light on the use of those weapons on its territory, through its communications via the OPCW and the Security Council, and its readiness to continue cooperating with the Technical Secretariat by guaranteeing better access to reported sites throughout Syria to facilitate investigations. We welcome the fact that Syria and the OPCW have agreed to hold rounds of consultations in October. We hope that those consultations will be productive.”
2021-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8849 (2021) · source
“Mr. Aougi (Niger) (spoke in French): I, too, would like to congratulate India on its presidency last month and to wish Ireland every success in its presidency this month. I also thank Mrs. Nakamitsu for her briefing. The Niger takes note of the report of the Director- General of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) (S/2021/764, annex) and reaffirms its support for efforts to eliminate the threat of the use of chemical weapons. We hope to see a full resumption of the deployment of the OPCW mission in Syria once coronavirus disease-related restrictions are lifted. Resolving the Syrian chemical weapons issue calls for the Security Council to demonstrate unity on the way forward and on the objectives of the work of the OPCW in Syria.”
2021-09-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8849 (2021) · source
“As the occupying Power, Israel must fully comply with its responsibilities under international humanitarian law to ensure the well-being and survival of the population under its control. In conclusion, the Niger reaffirms that only the return to international parameters and the resumption of the peace process leading to the realization of the solution of two viable, sovereign and independent States, living side by side in peace and security, can lead to a lasting solution to the crisis.”
2021-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8847 (2021) · source
“On the humanitarian front, my delegation welcomes the reopening of the Rafah crossing by the Egyptian authorities, the easing of the blockade on the import of goods into Gaza by Israel and Qatar’s announcement of the forthcoming resumption of its financial aid to thousands of needy families in the enclave. We therefore call on the international community to be more generous towards the suffering people of Gaza. It is essential that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East be provided with the means to continue to deliver its vital services to the thousands of Palestinian families in need, especially after the Israeli bombardment during this time of the coronavirus disease pandemic.”
2021-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8847 (2021) · source
“Moreover, it is the continuation of colonization, injustice and discrimination against the Palestinian people that breeds discontent, revolt and violence. The tragic events of May and the upsurge in protests in the occupied territories bear witness to that reality and should prompt the Security Council, in line with its obligations, to do all it can to put an end to that policy. The international community, the Quartet, the members of the Council and regional actors with influence on the parties must continue to exert the necessary pressure for the maintenance of a lasting ceasefire and the resumption of the peace process for a successful conclusion to this conflict.”
2021-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8847 (2021) · source
“Mr. Aougi (Niger) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Mr. Wennesland for his briefing. My delegation remains concerned about recent developments in the region, which do not give cause for optimism with regard to our hopes following the Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire in May. The incidents observed this month, like those of the previous two months, continue to distance us from those optimistic prospects, leaving behind the looming spectre of violence and instability. In that regard, we stress that the source of all the violence and suffering endured by these two peoples lies essentially in the continuation of the policy of unbridled colonization carried out by Israel over several decades in the Palestinian territories, in defiance of international law and the relevant Security Council resolutions.”
2021-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8847 (2021) · source
“That is why we call on the Iraqi authorities and the Global Coalition to Defeat Da’esh to remain vigilant and to continue the fight against terrorism, in order to thwart the dark motives of those evil forces.”
2021-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8842 (2021) · source
“With regard to missing persons, property and archives from Kuwait and other third countries, my delegation commends the Governments of Iraq and Kuwait for the notable progress that they have made, and we urge them to continue in that direction in order to provide closure for the families of the missing. In conclusion, it is regrettable that, at a time when Iraq is trying to overcome the severe crisis that it has experienced in recent years, the transnational threat of terrorism remains present in the country with the recent terrorist attacks in Baghdad. The Niger reiterates that we must not lose sight of the fact that victory over the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant is not synonymous with its total eradication in this region of the world.”
2021-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8842 (2021) · source
“With regard to the protection of human rights, my delegation deplores the obstruction of the exercise of fundamental rights and reiterates its call to the Government of Iraq to protect and guarantee the rights of peaceful protestors, civil society activists and human rights defenders. With regard to the electoral process, we reiterate our support to the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) in assisting the Iraqi Government and the Independent High Electoral Commission in the preparations under way for the upcoming elections, with a view to ensuring free and fair elections that include all Iraqi social strata. My delegation also reiterates its call on the international community to provide the necessary support to the Iraqi Government with respect to these elections.”
2021-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8842 (2021) · source
“Mr. Aougi (Niger) (spoke in French): I thank Ms. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert for her briefing. I also welcome the representative of Iraq to today’s meeting. Iraq has suffered enormously from wars, and its people are longing for a stable and prosperous life. We commend the Iraqi Government for its determination and efforts to address the many crises facing the country, in particular the socioeconomic and security challenges, and to bring about the Government’s anti-corruption reform. The Iraqi authorities’ efforts to develop peaceful relations with their neighbours and to expand their partnership regionally and globally are praiseworthy. As indicated in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2021/700), international cooperation remains essential to address the many challenges Iraq is facing.”
2021-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8842 (2021) · source
“In conclusion, my delegation calls for the easing or lifting of the unilateral economic sanctions, which weigh heavily on Syria’s ability to cope with the pandemic and the current economic crisis. The sanctions are an aggravating factor in the humanitarian situation, not only for Syria but also for its neighbours and the international organizations working on the ground. Finally, we call on all external actors involved in the Syrian crisis to respect the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of the country. Real and tangible progress in the work of the Constitutional Commission and the cessation of hostilities also depend on the level of that external influence.”
2021-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8841 (2021) · source
“They are the real heroes of those people. In that regard, the safe, unimpeded and impartial delivery of humanitarian aid and support, in accordance with international humanitarian law, is now more important than ever. We also call on the Syrian Government to continue its cooperation with the United Nations and its partners to improve and enhance the delivery of humanitarian assistance across the demarcation lines. The Niger is deeply concerned by the fact that the Syrian people continue to suffer under the combined effects of the economic and security difficulties and the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, the declining water level and the low flow of the Euphrates river are of serious concern. That situation could further complicate the already precarious conditions for the population, who will have no choice but to move again.”
2021-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8841 (2021) · source
“The Niger calls on the parties to declare a nationwide ceasefire, as requested by the Secretary-General and his Special Envoy, so as to create the conditions for a successful political process and make it possible to effectively combat the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. On the political front, my delegation deplores the fact that the political process in Syria has struggled to make genuine progress despite the establishment of the Constitutional Committee and multiple rounds of negotiations. It is high time that the parties organize themselves and demonstrate a minimum level of compromise to break the deadlock and put the political process on the right track. On the humanitarian front, we welcome the daily efforts of humanitarian organizations, which are working relentlessly to assist Syrians in need across Syria.”
2021-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8841 (2021) · source
“Mr. Aougi (Niger) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. Pedersen and Mr. Griffiths for their briefings. I also thank Mr. Khaled Erksoussi for his briefing. I welcome the representatives of Syria, Iran and Turkey to today’s meeting. A resolution to the Syrian crisis will not emerge by the force of weapons alone — that can never be stated enough — but rather via a negotiated political solution involving all the various segments of Syrian society without exception. We deplore the ongoing hostilities, air strikes and other rocket fire on areas inhabited by civilians, in particular in the south and north-west. We call upon all parties to the conflict to respect their obligations under international humanitarian law.”
2021-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8841 (2021) · source
“The situation of the FSO SAFER oil tanker also remains a source of great concern, particularly because of its condition and the increased risk of environmental disaster that it poses. It is high time that the Ansar Allah authorities assume their responsibility to avert an oil spill by granting without delay all necessary authorizations and guarantees to the United Nations team. In conclusion, the Niger welcomes the appointment of Mr. Hans Grundberg as Special Envoy for Yemen and assures him of its full support for all his efforts to ensure a resumption of dialogue between the parties in Yemen and restore peace in the country.”
2021-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8840 (2021) · source
“With regard to the humanitarian situation, my delegation remains concerned about the distressing conditions of the people of Yemen, primarily caused by the continued war in the country. Nearly 20 million people need assistance to survive, but the humanitarian response plan is only 47 per cent funded. My delegation calls on donor countries, in particular those in the region, to be more generous in order to prevent further loss of life. It is equally crucial that the obstacles to the delivery of humanitarian assistance in the country, in particular through the port of Al-Hudaydah and the airport in Sana’a, be lifted immediately to prevent Yemen from slipping into a large-scale famine.”
2021-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8840 (2021) · source
“The parties to the conflict must come to terms with the fact that the civil war between them cannot be resolved by military force but rather through sincere, inclusive dialogue without any conditions. Achieving a ceasefire remains essential to giving the political process a chance to resume for a comprehensive and sustainable settlement of the crisis, which has been tearing the country apart for seven years. We call on all actors to show not only responsibility and restraint but also great compassion for the people of Yemen, who have suffered so much, by putting an end to this tragedy, which has lasted far too long. Indeed, that is our only hope for a return to peace in this country and an improvement of the humanitarian crisis that has plagued Yemen for several years.”
2021-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8840 (2021) · source
“Mr. Aougi (Niger) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. Khiari, Mr. Griffiths and Ms. Fore for their briefings. The Niger deplores the fact that after so many years of a multifaceted crisis and intensive diplomatic efforts, the parties to the conflict in Yemen are unable to agree on the minimum necessary for a return to peace in the country. That minimum, as we all know, is the cessation of hostilities throughout the country, which is a sine qua non condition for making real progress on all other aspects of the crisis. Two months ago, Martin Griffiths’ assessment at the end of his three-year mandate (see S/PV.8797) was that there had been a failure of the various proposals aimed at reconciling the positions of the parties in order to achieve a national truce that would create the conditions for resuming the political process.”
2021-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8840 (2021) · source
“In that regard, I would like to commend the remarkable efforts of all the relevant United Nations entities, particularly the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism, the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, which, despite the constraints of the COVID-19 pandemic, have found alternative ways to ensure the continuity of capacity-building in Member States through innovative distance assessment, e-learning and virtual events. In conclusion, I would like to reaffirm my country’s conviction that the fight against terrorism requires the commitment of all. For that fight to be effective, our approach must be comprehensive, taking into account the social, economic and political reasons for radicalization.”
2021-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8839 (2021) · source
“It is also won by implementing development programmes and measures to eradicate the underlying behaviours that enable the spread of terrorism, which include corruption, the illicit trade in natural resources and money laundering, to name but a few. To that end, States must strive to comply with the recommendations made in resolution 2462 (2019), as well as all relevant Council resolutions aimed at preventing and combating violent extremism and the emergence and online dissemination of terrorist ideas and rhetoric.”
2021-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8839 (2021) · source
“Such challenges are poverty, famine, insecurity, lack of knowledge, youth unemployment, porous borders and intercommunal conflicts. All those challenges have facilitated the rapid expansion of the terrorist threat that I mentioned earlier. The weakness of the defence systems of those countries, as well as political instability, are aggravating factors. Given such a tragic situation, the international community has a duty to take urgent measures to help the Governments of the affected African countries before it is too late, for it must be emphasized that Da’esh has never concealed its ambition to regain the capacity to plan and foment international attacks, even through one of its now powerful regional affiliates. My delegation believes that the fight against terrorism is not won by military forces alone.”
2021-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8839 (2021) · source
“Just yesterday, 47 civilians and soldiers died in Burkina Faso as a result of a terrorist attack. The perpetrators of those wanton attacks against defenceless populations must be held accountable for their crimes. Such an upsurge in terrorist attacks in African countries comes at a time when almost all the international community’s attention is focused on the fight against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. One disaster should not hide another. Our efforts to eradicate the spread of the coronavirus disease should not blind us to the threat of international terrorism. That is all the more true given the fact that the many challenges always faced by Governments and people in the regions of Africa affected by that scourge make them even more vulnerable.”
2021-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8839 (2021) · source
“That rapid expansion of the Da’esh threat in Africa has been accomplished through several local groups affiliated with the terrorist organization. My country, the Niger, which has been facing terrorist threats for several years on at least three of its borders, to the west, south and north, has been experiencing an increase in atrocities committed by terrorist groups mainly affiliated to Da’esh, and, to a lesser extent, Al-Qaida, since the beginning of 2021. A dozen armed attacks recorded during the first half of the year resulted in nearly 500 deaths, most of them civilians. Most of those attacks were carried out in the west of the country in the so-called tri-border area — Mali-Niger-Burkina Faso. The most recent attack on Monday targeted the village of Darey- Daye near the Malian border, killing 37 people.”
2021-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8839 (2021) · source
“My country is concerned about the resilience and adaptability shown by the terrorist organization, the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) (Da’esh), which, having lost all territorial control in Iraq and Syria, has managed to export its atrocities to several other regions of the world, including Africa. Indeed, the continent has become the epicentre of global terrorist activities, as the thirteenth report of the Secretary- General on the subject (S/2021/682) so clearly indicates. Statistics show that since the end of 2019, more than two thirds of terrorist attacks committed by Da’esh fighters worldwide have taken place on the African continent, mostly in the Sahel and Lake Chad basin regions.”
2021-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8839 (2021) · source
“Mr. Aougi (Niger) (spoke in French): I thank the President for organizing today’s debate. I thank Mr. Vladimir Voronkov, Ms. Michèle Coninsx and Mr. Davood Moradian for their substantive and clear briefings. Six months ago, when we were debating the twelfth report of the Secretary-General assessing the international terrorist threat (S/2021/98), my delegation expressed its satisfaction with the positive developments in the global fight against terrorism in 2020, which had resulted in the neutralization of several senior commanders of terrorist organizations in Iraq, Syria as well as in Africa (see S/2021/140). Today, unfortunately, the situation is alarming.”
2021-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8839 (2021) · source
“In conclusion, if we want to achieve the goal of the digital transformation of peacekeeping operations, we will necessarily have to develop better cooperation around this issue, so as to facilitate access to state-of- the-art equipment for all troop-contributing countries and avoid delays both in deployments and in the execution of missions. This vision could not be achieved without supporting troop-contributing countries in strengthening their capacity to use new technologies to better respond to emergency situations.”
2021-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8838 (2021) · source
“The use of new technological innovations has the potential to significantly improve the range, coverage and accuracy of observations in the field and help bridge the gap between mandates and capabilities. It will reduce crime in conflict settings and thereby increase the protection of civilians and the safety and security of peacekeepers. Accordingly, the use of new technologies can compensate for the lack of adequate resources that missions often experience, enabling them to be more active in the effective fulfilment of their mandates. However, the quest for performance must not overshadow the need to ensure that the use of new technologies respects international law and the privacy of local populations. The rules for these technologies’ use must be clearly stated and defined in order to avoid pitfalls.”
2021-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8838 (2021) · source
“Technology facilitates carrying operations out, which assists in the implementation of mandates in complex theatres and in responding to the events taking place there. In brief, technology improves the performance of missions, facilitates the rapid and effective implementation of stabilization actions, the safety and security of Blue Helmets, and the protection of civilians, without which the effective implementation of mandates would be incomplete. The digital transformation of peacekeeping operations could facilitate a better knowledge of their environment and the situation on the ground, notably through rapidly obtaining information using sophisticated equipment.”
2021-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8838 (2021) · source
“This grim situation calls for a permanent adaptation of peacekeeper equipment, as hostile forces use sophisticated equipment to achieve their goals. Faced with the expansion of hostile forces regularly equipping themselves with new technologies that strengthen their capacity to cause harm, “the Blue Helmets cannot win today’s fights with yesterday’s technologies”, as His Excellency Mr. Cho Hyun, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Korea, so rightly noted in the 17 June 2021 webinar on the United Nations strategy on the digital transformation of peacekeeping operations. Given the realities on the ground that challenge the Secretariat, the Security Council, troop- and finances- contributing countries and all peacekeeping partners, the Niger strongly encourages the use of technology in these operations.”
2021-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8838 (2021) · source
“Mr. Aougi (Niger) (spoke in French): In recent years, United Nations peace operations have been taking place in difficult and dangerous terrain, in settings marked by frequent deadly terrorist attacks against peacekeepers, civilian populations and the armed forces of host countries. In this particular context, the use of technology in peacekeeping appears to be indispensable as a performance multiplier, especially with the constraints linked to the coronavirus pandemic. That is why I would like to thank India for having included this important topic on the Council’s agenda. I also thank the Secretary-General for his briefing. The importance of the digital transformation of peace operations is no longer in question, as is revealed by the increasing number of deaths and injuries in missions.”
2021-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8838 (2021) · source
“We believe that if the Security Council is to truly fulfil its mission of maintaining international peace and security, all possible efforts should be made now to ensure that the main perpetrators of the violence immediately put an end to their offensive and engage resolutely in the quest for a negotiated, inclusive and lasting political solution.”
2021-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8831 (2021) · source
“We would like to emphasize here that the timely delivery and deployment of vaccines is urgently needed to protect the Afghan population during these challenging times. In conclusion, the A3+1 suggest that we ask ourselves the following question: what message are we sending if we abandon Afghanistan at a time when the country is on the brink of the abyss? Simply put, letting Afghanistan fall back into chaos could send a signal to terrorists and insurgent groups there and in other parts of the world that they can gain legitimacy and power through the use of force.”
2021-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8831 (2021) · source
“The effects of decades of conflict, combined with those of climate change and the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, have created a situation where more than a third of the population is now food-insecure, with a large percentage of those affected being children. It is therefore crucial to mobilize the additional resources necessary to address the situation and call on donors to honour the pledges they made in the framework of the Afghan humanitarian plan. Similarly, the A3+1 is concerned at the fact that the growing insecurity in Afghanistan could hinder the Government’s efforts and divert its attention from the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic at a time when more contagious variants of the virus are circulating around the world.”
2021-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8831 (2021) · source
“The A3+1 welcomes and fully support the good offices of the United Nations and of the United States, Russia, China and Pakistan troika, as well as the other diplomatic efforts made by neighbouring countries to reduce tensions in order to reach a negotiated solution to the crisis. Furthermore, it is important to emphasize that the quest for peace must not be at the expense of the rights of Afghans, in particular those of women and children and Afghan ethnic and religious minorities. At a time when attention is focused on the deteriorating security situation, the A3+1 would also like to highlight the importance of finding an urgent and sustainable solution to the serious humanitarian crisis that already exists in the country.”
2021-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8831 (2021) · source
“We would recall the Council’s decision to split the Al-Qaida and Taliban sanctions list in response to the efforts of the Afghan Government to negotiate a peace process with the Taliban and establish national reconciliation in Afghanistan. The goal was to provide a lifeline for those members of the Taliban who renounce violence and disassociate themselves from Al-Qaida. The Council must therefore demand that the Taliban embrace peace, cut its ties with Al-Qaida and the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham, and engage in a peace process that will transform Afghanistan into a peaceful country.”
2021-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8831 (2021) · source
“Afghanistan now more than ever needs the support of the entire international community to help it through this critical period in its history. Afghanistan must not fall back into a full-blown civil war, at the risk of losing all the democratic, social and development gains achieved in recent years. While achieving peace requires a settlement between the parties, we must ensure that the peace process does not legitimize the resort to military interventions or an association with terrorist organizations through political recognition. As we near the twentieth anniversary of the 11 September attacks, we would recall how the Taliban were removed from power because of their support for Al-Qaida. The Council must now prioritize the creation of incentives and red lines that would compel the Taliban to cease using terrorism for political ends.”
2021-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8831 (2021) · source
“The A3+1 deplores the loss of life and suffering endured by the civilian population as a result of the latest outbreak of violence following the decision of the international forces to leave the country by the end of September. The already precarious humanitarian situation could further worsen with the displacement of populations fleeing the ongoing fighting between the Taliban and Government forces in several provinces of the country, including Kandahar, Helmand and Herat. We reiterate our condemnation of the attack against the United Nations compound in Herat on 30 July. We also condemn the suicide attacks committed on 4 August in Kabul and call on the warring parties to ensure the protection of civilians and above all put an end to hostilities and accord priority to dialogue.”
2021-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8831 (2021) · source
“Following decades of war, destruction and desolation, the Afghan people today yearn for peace. That yearning is deep-seated, and Afghans demonstrated it by welcoming with great hope the start of the intra-Afghan peace talks in September 2020 in Doha. Unfortunately, those talks are at a standstill, and hostilities are raging throughout the country. The A3+1 stresses that the military option will not lead to a lasting solution acceptable to all Afghan parties. We therefore call on the Taliban and the Afghan Government to immediately cease hostilities in order to give the Doha talks a better chance of success. Moreover, we must redouble our diplomatic efforts at the regional and international levels to help facilitate the restart of the intra-Afghan peace negotiations.”
2021-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8831 (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. At the outset, I would like to thank Ms. Deborah Lyons, Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, and Ms. Shaharzad Akbar, Chairperson of the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission, for their briefings on the latest developments in Afghanistan. The A3+1 reiterates its support for the stabilization efforts and good offices deployed in the quest for a solution to the Afghan crisis, which has been developing in a particularly concerning way recently. I would also like to take this opportunity to welcome the Permanent Representative of Afghanistan and thank him for his statement.”
2021-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8831 (2021) · source
“My delegation also condemns all violence against civilians and calls for respect for the responsibility to protect them and the prosecution of the perpetrators. With regard to the outstanding arrest warrants, and in accordance with resolution 1593 (2005) and the Juba Agreement for Peace in the Sudan, signed on 3 October 2020, we call on the Sudanese Government and Member States to strengthen their cooperation with the ICC to ensure justice for the victims and to fight impunity. In conclusion, my delegation encourages further cooperation and constructive dialogue between the Government of the Sudan and the ICC and reiterates its congratulations to Prosecutor Bensouda and her Office for all their work and commitment in the fight against impunity.”
2021-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8791 (2021) · source