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1. “My delegation calls on the parties to respect the rules of international humanitarian law and joins the Office of the Prosecutor in condemning all attacks against United Nations and humanitarian personnel and the destruction of their equipment. Sexual and gender-based violence continues to be perpetrated against women and girls in Darfur, in particular those who fled the tribal violence in El Geneina in January. As one of my country’s priorities in the Council is to defend the rights and improve the conditions of women and children, my delegation encourages the efforts of the Office of the Prosecutor to advance its investigation into those violations in its contacts with individuals and groups concerned.”

   2021-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8791 (2021) · source

2. “Furthermore, we commend the determination of the Office, which, despite the situation of the coronavirus disease pandemic and the restrictions that it imposes, has continued to carry out its work by pursuing its investigation activities between March and May. My delegation is concerned about the widespread displacement of civilians in Darfur, where hundreds of thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes and there have been armed clashes between Government forces and rebel groups. We deplore the loss of life, including among women and children, as a result of this fighting. We also deplore the attacks on humanitarian workers and the destruction of property, the hospital and the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur base in Nyala.”

   2021-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8791 (2021) · source

3. “My country encourages the Office to continue the constructive dialogue in which it has been engaged with the Sudanese authorities since 2020, while respecting the respective roles of each and the principle of complementarity, in order to ensure that those who committed crimes are held accountable before the ICC and that justice is done for the victims of Darfur. With regard to recent judicial activities, my delegation welcomes the developments in judicial proceedings, in particular the decisions regarding the participation of victims and their representatives in the confirmatory charge hearings, which is an inherent right, as well as the rights of the defence, which must also be guaranteed.”

   2021-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8791 (2021) · source

4. “Mr. Aougi (Niger) (spoke in French): I would like to begin by thanking Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda for her briefing. The Niger commends her leadership and the work that she has accomplished at the International Criminal Court (ICC) and wishes her every success in her next task. I also welcome the presence of the representative of the Sudan at this meeting. Since the presentation of the previous report to the Security Council in December 2020 (see S/2020/1192), the Sudan has made efforts and encouraging progress in its quest for justice for the victims of atrocities committed in Darfur. The signing on 14 February of a memorandum of understanding between the Office of the Prosecutor and the Government of the Sudan to promote cooperation in certain investigations and prosecutions is a major and welcome development.”

   2021-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8791 (2021) · source

5. “In conclusion, my delegation encourages the Mechanism to step up its efforts to implement the recommendations outlined in the 2020 report of the Office of Internal Oversight Services (S/2020/236), as well as those outlined in the Office’s 2018 report (S/2018/206), as those recommendations have been only partially implemented. Allow me now to highlight a section of the report submitted to the Council, which states that only with the tireless support of those committed to promoting international justice, accountability and the rule of law will the Mechanism be able to continue to discharge the crucial mandate entrusted to it by the Security Council.”

   2021-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8790 (2021) · source

6. “My delegation is of the view that coordinated communication in relation to the Mechanism and its work with the European Union and Switzerland on the project to raise awareness among communities affected and among the young generations of the former Yugoslavia is important in efforts to prevent another genocide. We are aware of the challenges facing the Mechanism and some, such as the lack of cooperation and the denial of genocide, result in a veritable deadlock. My delegation calls on the Office of the Prosecutor to strengthen national capacities, which will help underscore the principle of complementarity and ensure that national authorities take responsibility for holding perpetrators accountable.”

   2021-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8790 (2021) · source

7. “To ensure that genocide and other war crimes do not go unpunished, in accordance with the relevant Security Council resolutions, with regard to the issue of fugitives my delegation calls upon States with authority over the territories in which fugitives are suspected to reside to strengthen their cooperation with the Mechanism and provide it with the necessary assistance so that persons indicted by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia can be apprehended and brought to justice. Furthermore, the Mechanism, together with States, must take appropriate measures to address the issue of acquitted or released persons in ongoing legal limbo, which undermines their rights.”

   2021-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8790 (2021) · source

8. “Witness protection, the provision of medical care and psychosocial support for witnesses suffering psychological trauma or living with HIV/AIDS, which many contracted during and following genocide, are measures we support. Furthermore, the Mechanism must continue to develop its legal and regulatory framework to harmonize and capitalize on the best practices of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda and the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, as well as its own practices, in order to successfully discharge its mandate.”

   2021-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8790 (2021) · source

9. “The two judgments and the decision that will be issued by the Mechanism before the end of June will stand as tangible proof of the Mechanism’s achievements. The same is true of the pretrial phase in the Prosecutor v. Félicien Kabuga case and the continuation of work on the Mechanism’s other judicial functions during the reporting period, including issues related to the supervision of sentence enforcement and the protection of victims and witnesses. In that regard, we commend the Mechanism for all its efforts to deliver justice, while calling on it to respect due process and the rights of the accused. My delegation is pleased that the Mechanism has been able to fully continue its work on pending cases for 2021, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, and supports its request to be granted a budget commensurate with its responsibilities.”

   2021-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8790 (2021) · source

10. “Mr. Aougi (Niger) (spoke in French): I thank Judge Agius and Prosecutor Brammertz for their briefings. My delegation conveys its condolences to the President of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals and his colleagues following the tragic passing of Judge Gberdao Gustave Kam of Burkina Faso. We welcome the participation of the President of Serbia and the representatives of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Rwanda at this meeting. The Niger commends the work undertaken and progress made by the Mechanism, despite the constraints imposed by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. My delegation takes note of the announcements of the imminent conclusion of a number of proceedings in June.”

    2021-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8790 (2021) · source

11. “We support the work of the OPCW and its Technical Secretariat to ensure that no one suffers the effects of these prohibited weapons ever again.”

    2021-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8785 (2021) · source

12. “To this end, my delegation notes the Syrian Government’s continued efforts to shed light on the use of these weapons on its territory through its communications with the OPCW and the Security Council and its willingness to continue to work with the Technical Secretariat by ensuring greater access for it to listed sites across Syria in the conduct of its investigations. Thirdly, my delegation calls on the United Nations, the Syrian Arab Republic and the OPCW Technical Secretariat to cooperate more closely on this issue and pay rigorous attention to all allegations of chemical-weapons use throughout Syria. In conclusion, the Niger reiterates its position that the use of chemical weapons, for whatever reason and by whomever, remains unjustifiable and in contravention of international law.”

    2021-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8785 (2021) · source

13. “As the primary body responsible for eliminating threats to international peace and security, the Security Council must show unity in closing this file and focus on the other equally important aspects of this crisis, notably the humanitarian situation and the political process. The credibility of the Council and the authority of the OPCW are at stake. In the light of the foregoing, I would like to make the following remarks. First, my delegation would like to reiterate that any action other than that aimed at the full implementation of resolution 2118 (2013) and the OPCW report and its conclusions should be avoided. Secondly, cooperation between Syria and the OPCW Technical Secretariat must continue and be in good faith in order to resolve all outstanding issues, including advancing the work of the Declarations Assessment Team.”

    2021-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8785 (2021) · source

14. “Similarly, the OPCW Technical Secretariat must adopt more inclusive and inclusive approaches in its work so as to ensure that the conclusions of its work are accepted by all. It is regrettable that, eight years after the unanimous adoption of resolution 2118 (2013), the issue of the elimination of the Syrian chemical arsenal and the responsibilities for the use of these weapons has still not been completely resolved. There is a lack of consensus on how to deal with this issue, and the definitive identification of the perpetrators is an impediment to the accountability of the real perpetrators, to the detriment of the victims who are waiting for justice.”

    2021-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8785 (2021) · source

15. “Mr. Aougi (Niger) (spoke in French): I thank Mrs. Izumi Nakamitsu and Mr. Fernando Arias for their briefings. I thank the representatives of Syria, Iran and Turkey for their participation in today’s meeting. The prevention and deterrence of the production and use of chemical weapons rests on our ability to respect and enforce the provisions of the Chemical Weapons Convention. The role of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) in this regard is essential. It is therefore crucial for this quasi- universal organization to continue to work towards this goal by ensuring that it builds the confidence of Member States through transparency and by fostering a spirit of consensus in its deliberations.”

    2021-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8785 (2021) · source

16. “In conclusion, we welcome the holding on 1 October of the high- level meeting on the Central African Republic and echo the joint call on actors to engage in a political dialogue geared at credible and peaceful elections, with respect for constitutional timelines, and we reiterate our support for the Government and the people of Central African Republic in their quest to achieve peace and stability.”

    2020-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8771 (2020) · source

17. “We commend the efforts of the African Union and the Economic Community of Central African States, in their capacity as guarantors of the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic, in the quest for a way out of the crisis, and we call on non-signatory armed groups to commit to the political process as a whole and cease their acts of violence and intimidation throughout the territory. We welcome also the efforts undertaken by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of MINUSCA for his good offices and his support for the process of reconciliation in the Central African Republic, and we support MINUSCA’s ongoing presence in the country through the renewal of its mandate for an additional year.”

    2020-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8771 (2020) · source

18. “Those initiatives will no doubt bolster the country’s security capacity. We commend also the efforts of humanitarian workers, especially in helping women and children with a view to alleviating the inequalities exacerbated by the coronavirus disease crisis and to bringing a measure of comfort to that vulnerable segment. We call upon the donor community to provide greater support for their efforts in order to fill the $272.4 million funding gap in the humanitarian response plan.”

    2020-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8771 (2020) · source

19. “We welcome also in that respect the initiatives undertaken by the authorities of the Central African Republic aimed at promoting peace and reconciliation at the local level, in cooperation with MINUSCA. We join the Secretary-General’s call on armed groups to halt their expansionist activities and to join the democratic process under way through mediation and reconciliation, and we also call for the speeding up of the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process as a whole as well as security-sector reform. given the need to quickly fill the strategic gaps in the implementation of special mixed units. The A3+1 commend the authorization by the African Union’s Peace and Security Council of the deployment of the African Union military observation mission in Central African Republic in July.”

    2020-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8771 (2020) · source

20. “We welcome the support of the United Nations Development Programme for the basket fund and the electoral assistance projects, and we encourage all partners of the Central African Republic and the international community to support the electoral process in order to avoid any possible problem in terms of the process or of respect for constitutional timelines. We note with regret that the security situation remains precarious in the north-eastern part of the country, with ongoing attacks against civilians, peacekeepers and clashes among armed groups. We remain convinced that inclusive dialogue among the people of the Central African Republic is key in order to put an end to the crisis.”

    2020-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8771 (2020) · source

21. “The A3+1 welcomes the efforts of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), the United Nations Development Programme and UN- Women in helping to register women to voters and encouraging their full participation in the democratic process, as voters and candidates alike. Those efforts will undoubtedly help to attain the goal of a minimum of 30 per cent of elected offices being occupied by women. In the light of those positive developments, it is vital that all political actors and armed groups refrain from hampering in any way the electoral process that is under way. We thus call on them to seize the opportunity presented by the reviving of the consultative framework in order to overcome any difficulties through dialogue and consensus.”

    2020-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8771 (2020) · source

22. “We therefore commend the efforts of the authorities of the Central African Republic, with the assistance of partners, in making progress in restoring State authority in some areas and in professionalizing and redeploying the security apparatus, territorial administration and judicial institutions, despite the significant difficulties the ground. We commend the efforts deployed through the National Electoral Authority in registering a large number of voters, despite the many technical and logistical challenges, as well as the difficulty in reaching certain areas due to insecurity. We note that recent revisions to the electoral code do not allow for the registration of a considerable number of persons of voting age because they have been displaced to neighbouring countries.”

    2020-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8771 (2020) · source

23. “Mr. Aougi (Niger) (spoke in French): It is my honour to make this statement on behalf of the Niger, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, South Africa and Tunisia (A3+1). We would like to thank Mr. Mankeur Ndiaye, Mr. Smaïl Chergui and Mr. Koen Vervaeke for their briefings. The year 2020 represents a crucially important stage for the people of the Central African Republic, who will, in the general elections to be held in December after several years of crisis, exercise their right to choose their own leaders. The holding of the elections will constitute a major step towards the normalization of the security situation in the country and, in turn, contribute to positive momentum in the subregion.”

    2020-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8771 (2020) · source

24. “We call on the Houthis to honour their commitments and issue the necessary authorizations to the United Nations team in charge of the inspection of the tanker.”

    2020-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8770 (2020) · source

25. “We deplore the continuing obstacles to the delivery of humanitarian aid and the continued fighting in several localities, including Al-Hudaydah, where most of the humanitarian aid and imported goods pass through. In order to avert the looming disaster, we call on the international community to show greater solidarity with the suffering population of Yemen. In conclusion, my delegation would like to express its deep concern about the situation of the FSO SAFER oil tanker, whose advanced state of disrepair, in conjunction with the delay in inspections and repairs, place Yemen and the countries bordering the Red Sea at imminent risk of an environmental disaster with incalculable consequences, exposing Yemen and the countries bordering the Red Sea. Given the situation, urgent action is needed to avert the worst from coming to pass.”

    2020-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8770 (2020) · source

26. “In that regard, we call upon regional actors and the members of the Security Council with influence on the parties to the conflict to spare no effort to bring them to honour their commitments made in the Stockholm, Riyadh and, recently, Geneva agreements, and to agree to support the Special Envoy’s efforts towards a joint declaration of a national ceasefire so that the Yemeni people can enjoy peace, reconciliation and a return to progress. With regard to the humanitarian situation, my delegation remains concerned about the lack of funding for United Nations agencies in the context of aid programmes that ensure the survival of several million people in Yemen. That lack of international assistance is forcing the United Nations to reduce services in health centres, and even to partially or totally close those facilities.”

    2020-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8770 (2020) · source

27. “Through that agreement, the Yemeni parties have shown goodwill and, above all, commitment, which is an encouraging sign. Despite the tensions on the ground, it is a promising step forward that could pave the way for the resumption of the political process and an agreement on a joint ceasefire declaration. Faced with this turning point in the conflict, we must do our utmost to maintain that positive momentum and use every opportunity to silence the weapons, stop the bloodshed and bring the parties to make peace in the country. Only a commitment to a truce will enable the parties to maintain the trust they have built, which remains essential for the resumption of peace talks.”

    2020-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8770 (2020) · source

28. “Mr. Aougi (Niger) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Mr. Martin Griffiths and Mr. Mark Lowcock for their detailed briefings, which keep us informed about the situation in Yemen on a monthly basis. The Niger has been following with great interest the recent developments in the conflict in Yemen, in particular the agreement reached in Switzerland between the Government of Yemen and the Houthis on 27 September, including the exchange of more than 1,000 prisoners. In an entrenched war like the one in Yemen, and in view of the escalation observed in recent months, that agreement, which the Niger welcomes, is the glimmer of hope that we have been waiting for in this conflict of disastrous humanitarian consequences. We commend the parties for having reached an agreement.”

    2020-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8770 (2020) · source

29. “As of 31 August, only 35 per cent of the $474 million needed for its implementation had been received. In order to tackle sustainably the many challenges facing the region, we must adopt a holistic approach to address the immediate challenges facing Mali and the region in general, namely in the areas of development, poverty and unemployment. Against that backdrop, we call on Mali’s international partners to step up their efforts to support Mali at this particularly delicate stage for the country in order to contribute to stabilizing the country and ensure its transition towards a fully stable and prosperous democracy.”

    2020-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8765 (2020) · source

30. “However, given the provisions of resolution 2491 (2019), which specifically state that support for the G-5 Sahel Joint Force must not interfere in MINUSMA’s performance, and given the recent sociopolitical and security in Mali, which requires that MINUSMA redouble its efforts and focus on the core tasks of its mandate in order to achieve its strategic priorities, we believe that it is high time for robust support to be extended to the Joint Force through a dedicated support office, as has been suggested by the Secretary-General on numerous occasions. In conclusion, the humanitarian situation in Mali and the Sahel remains of grave concern. The consequences of the coronavirus disease, flooding and food insecurity, which have increased at an alarming pace, require urgent funding of the humanitarian response plan for 2020.”

    2020-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8765 (2020) · source

31. “The A3+1 commends the international community’s support, in particular that of MINUSMA, for the G-5 Sahel Joint Force. We are encouraged by the progress made within the framework of resolution 2531 (2020) on improving support for the Joint Force. That will have an immediate operational impact on the Force.”

    2020-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8765 (2020) · source

32. “We reaffirm that the perpetrators of those heinous crimes must be brought to justice. We will continue to reaffirm that peace is a global public good. The threats to security in Mali and in the Sahel are spilling over borders and can have catastrophic repercussions on the rest of the African continent and the world as a whole. The efforts of the Sahelian States must be supported appropriately, both bilaterally and multilaterally, especially in their collective undertakings. The Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel) Joint Force has made it possible to carry out several large-scale operations since its creation in 2017, in keeping with its mandate. In order to be more broad- based and decisive, its efforts require predictable and sustained support.”

    2020-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8765 (2020) · source

33. “Because the events of 18 August in Bamako are not new to the Malian people, there is a need to review the Malian political and governance model and the manner in which international development partners operate in the country. Development plans and programmes must be people-centred and foster inclusive participation and full ownership on the part of the Malian people. To that end, the Malian people must be the principal actors in restoring stability in their country. In terms of security, Mali and the Sahel remain vulnerable to the atrocities of terrorism. Violent extremism, intercommunal violence and organized transnational crime require greater attention. We remain worried by the continued attacks on civilians, MINUSMA peacekeepers and the Malian forces, and we condemn them.”

    2020-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8765 (2020) · source

34. “In the same vein, the A3+1 commends the commitment and mediation efforts made by ECOWAS over recent months. This reflects its ownership and its leadership in the process of the peaceful resolution of the multidimensional crises that have the region in their grip. We encourage ECOWAS to continue to support the Malian people in the implementation of the road map in coming months. The quest for peace and stability in Mali requires that ECOWAS, the African Union and the United Nations must work closely together and pool their efforts to achieve lasting peace. The maintenance of peace, security and stability in Mali is vital to bringing about peace, security and calm throughout West Africa and beyond.”

    2020-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8765 (2020) · source

35. “We commend the continued efforts of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) in the implementation of those priorities as enshrined in resolution 2531 (2020), including its contribution to reconciliation and social cohesion in both central and northern Mali. Its vital support, which allowed for the redeployment of the new, reconstituted Malian Defence and Security Forces, must be commended despite the challenges that remain to be met. In that respect, in order to build on the progress already made, it is vital that we step up our efforts to resolve all remaining challenges so that the reconstituted and redeployed units can play their role and contribute more effectively to security in northern Mali, including in Kidal, and to facilitating the return of State authority in those regions.”

    2020-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8765 (2020) · source

36. “To that end, we call on all Malian political stakeholders to resolutely commit to a genuine and inclusive dialogue within the framework of the agreement and the ECOWAS process in order to comprehensively address the challenges that Mali is currently facing. The A3+1 commends the ECOWAS communiqué of 5 October 2020. It expresses its full support to Mali and calls upon Mali’s various stakeholders to support the new Malian civil authorities and to restore State control and authority across the nation and ensure the resumption of the provision of vital social services.”

    2020-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8765 (2020) · source

37. “Nevertheless, important tasks await the transition, namely, the fight against terrorism, the restoration of peace and security throughout the country, institutional reforms conducive to restoring social peace in the country and the full operationalization of the Northern Development Zone. The Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali remains the best framework for these necessary and urgent institutional reforms and these priority tasks. Its implementation must be a priority. Continuing to implement the strategy for the stabilization of central Mali is also vitally important if the challenges in central Mali are to be overcome.”

    2020-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8765 (2020) · source

38. “In the light of the negative impact that these developments could have on the stability and social, economic and security situations in Mali, and specifically on the implementation of the Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) imposed sanctions. Today we are happy to note the progress achieved towards normalization in Mali, including the publication of a transition charter, taking account of the decisions of the Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS regarding the progressive return to constitutional order in the country. These positive developments allowed for ECOWAS sanctions to be lifted.”

    2020-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8765 (2020) · source

39. “Mr. Aougi (Niger) (spoke in French): I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the African members of the Security Council, namely, South Africa, Tunisia and the Niger, as well as Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (A3+1). At the outset, I would like to warmly congratulate Mr. Mahamat Saleh Annadif, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, and thank him for his briefing and his unwavering commitment to the stabilization of the situation in Mali. The deteriorating sociopolitical situation in Mali following the protests that led to the events of 18 August with the change in constitutional order are cause for concern for our countries.”

    2020-10-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8765 (2020) · source

40. “My delegation expresses the hope that this new resolution will play a decisive role in accelerating the political process and overcoming obstacles to the delivery of humanitarian assistance. In conclusion, my delegation urges the parties to respect their commitments and to build trust in order to resume dialogue once and for all and to give every opportunity to the political process, which alone can lead to lasting peace. I will conclude my statement by paying tribute to Ambassador Pierce and wish her every success in her new duties.”

    2020-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8745 (2020) · source

41. “My delegation supports the appeal made by the Special Envoy during his recent visit to Yemen for an immediate cessation of hostilities and the unconditional resumption of the peace talks. Those talks must be inclusive of all sectors of society, including women, whose achievements we celebrate in this month of March. My country remains concerned about the ongoing human rights violations and non-respect for the fundamental principles of international humanitarian law in a country where one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world is taking place. On 25 February, we renewed our solidarity with the people of Yemen and our commitment to maintaining international peace and security through the adoption of resolution 2511 (2020) (see S/PV.8732).”

    2020-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8745 (2020) · source

42. “Mr. Aougi (Niger) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Mr. Martin Griffiths and Mr. Ramesh Rajasingham for their briefings. On 18 February, Martin Griffiths sounded the alarm about the consequences of a new escalation of violence on the peace process in Yemen and the progress made since last year (see S/PV.8725). Mark Lowcock, of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, was also not overly optimistic about a humanitarian situation that is deteriorating daily. Today, the picture that has just been presented to us is far from encouraging. We therefore condemn any military escalation and call on the parties to refrain from any action that could jeopardize the progress made towards the resumption of peace talks and the implementation of the various agreements towards a political settlement of the conflict.”

    2020-03-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8745 (2020) · source

43. “We must do all we can to preserve the credibility, impartiality and neutrality of the Agency. In conclusion, my delegation hopes that the work of the next NPT review conference will be crowned with the greatest success.”

    2020-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8733 (2020) · source

44. “On the eve of the tenth NPT Review Conference, to be held this year, the Niger reaffirms its commitment to the implementation of the NPT and to multilateral treaties aimed at eliminating or preventing the proliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons at a time when the emergence of actors promoting terrorism is already threatening the peace and security of several States. That is why the Niger once again calls on the nuclear Powers to show greater responsibility in assuming their international commitments in the area of arms control and disarmament in order to spare humankind the anguish of a new nuclear disaster. The Niger welcomes the eminently positive verification and control role of the IAEA within the international nuclear non-proliferation regime. All States must therefore support its efforts.”

    2020-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8733 (2020) · source

45. “My delegation calls on all States to work harder to consolidate and sustain the implementation of the NPT, which is the cornerstone of the international security architecture. By ratifying the NPT on 9 October 1992, the Niger demonstrated its commitment to the Treaty’s objectives. We welcome the fact that the African continent is today a nuclear-weapon-free zone thanks to the signing of the African Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Treaty, which amply shows Africa’s consensus to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons. Further, the Treaty insists on the use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.”

    2020-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8733 (2020) · source

46. “My delegation strongly denounces and condemns those violations and is outraged by the growing efforts in recent years to update nuclear arsenals, which still pose a nuclear threat to the world, which aspires to greater peace and justice. Cooperation among States parties is an important element of the implementation of the NPT and must be strengthened if we are to reach the critical consensus it requires. The Niger was deeply concerned about the lack of consensus emerging from the second session of the Preparatory Committee for the 2020 NPT Review Conference, which posed a real obstacle to the achievement of the NPT objectives. In that regard, my delegation calls for the strict compliance of States parties with their international obligations. These States stand to gain from this instrument of peace.”

    2020-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8733 (2020) · source

47. “It is important to note that, since its entry into force on 5 March 1970, the non-proliferation Treaty has made it possible to considerably reduce the proliferation of nuclear weapons and progress towards disarmament goals while promoting the peaceful uses of nuclear technology. Statistics on the gains made clearly demonstrate the strategic importance of the NPT as an essential instrument for international stability. However, despite the positive results, there remain grey areas when it comes to the Treaty’s implementation. The violations we have witnessed pose a serious threat to world peace and therefore demand the increased vigilance of the international community.”

    2020-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8733 (2020) · source

48. “This year’s Conference will allow us to take stock of the progress made over the past five years in the implementation of all objectives of the Treaty relating to its three pillars: disarmament, non-proliferation and peaceful uses of nuclear energy and technology. My delegation is therefore pleased to participate in a constructive spirit in this briefing on a subject that is of great concern to the international community. The non-proliferation of nuclear weapons has been a contentious issue for decades in the light of its impact on global security. The Security Council has an enormous responsibility in that regard. That is another reason why the Niger, a member of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors, welcomes this meeting.”

    2020-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8733 (2020) · source

49. “Mr. Aougi (Niger) (spoke in French): At the outset, I would like to thank Belgium for scheduling this briefing on the important issue of nuclear non-proliferation — one of the crucial pillars of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). My thanks also go to the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany, His Excellency Mr. Heiko Maas; the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu; and the President-designate of the 2020 Review Conference of the Parties to the NPT, His Excellency Mr. Gustavo Zlauvinen, for their excellent and informative briefings on the state of preparations for the Review Conference in April. Indeed, in April the 2020 NPT Review Conference will be held, following the previous Conference in 2015, which ended in disagreement.”

    2020-02-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8733 (2020) · source

50. “We urge the authorities to address the underlying causes of instability and poverty and ensure that justice is done for the violence, crimes and human rights violations and that those responsible are held accountable before the courts. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate the appeal to the members of the Security Council on the need to find an urgent solution to the political, economic and humanitarian situation being experienced by the Haitian people.”

    2020-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8729 (2020) · source