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Aougui Niandou

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2020-07-29
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2021-05-26
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  1. “My delegation would also like, however, to stress that the call for a ceasefire and the need for a collective effort in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic should not distract us from the fight against terrorism, in particular as evidence has shown that terrorist groups, ignoring the call by the Secretary-General for a ceasefire, are trying to take advantage of the current situation in order to reposition themselves. We also take note of the holding of presidential elections in Syria this very day. In conclusion, allow me to express my appreciation to Mr. Pederson and his team for their tireless efforts to lay the groundwork for dialogue with all stakeholders in the process, including the Women’s Advisory Board and civil society organizations in Syria and in the region.”

    2021-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/506 (2021) · source

  2. “As we have reiterated on many occasions, the work of the Constitutional Committee and efforts to bring about the cessation of hostilities must go hand in hand with other aspects of the crisis, such as an end to external interference, including support for armed groups, and the plundering of Syrian resources. My delegation remains concerned about the resurgence in violence, including in the north-west, and calls on the parties to cease hostilities forthwith, a sine qua non for achieving tangible progress towards a resolution of the crisis in Syria.”

    2021-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/506 (2021) · source

  3. “The Committee, of whose importance there is no longer any doubt, must make room for a political debate between the various constituents of Syrian society and pave the way for an inclusive political process led by the Syrians themselves. We urge the parties to engage in open and frank dialogue, with a view to the cooperation and compromise that are vital to any sustainable peace process. In this regard, we call on the parties to build on the momentum of previous meetings a nd to work together in good faith. We look forward to the visit of the Deputy Special Envoy to Damascus to help in establishing better communication with the Government.”

    2021-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/506 (2021) · source

  4. “With this scenario of immense humanitarian needs throughout Syria, my delegation once again calls for greater donor generosity and enhanced coordination among the parties concerned for the safe, unimpeded and impartial delivery of humanitarian aid and assistance to all those in need in Syria, in accordance with the principles of impartiality, independence and neutrality. The current mechanism remains, until proved otherwise, the only safety net for these vulnerable populations. It is worth maintaining and even st rengthening. It is my delegation’s hope that the Security Council will regain its unity during the process of renewing the mandate of the mechanism in the coming days. Where the political situation is concerned, we deplore the lack of progress in the work of the Constitutional Committee.”

    2021-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/506 (2021) · source

  5. “The bleak picture painted by our speakers today clearly illustrates this fact. The number of food-insecure people has reached alarming proportions, the highest in Syria since the beginning of the conflict. For millions of people, including women and children, United Nations assistance remains their only recourse in trying to meet their most basic food, water and sanitation needs. We therefore call for simplified procedures at the Bab al-Hawa crossing point and across the contact lines, in order to expedite the delivery of humanitarian assistance, including much-needed medical supplies and equipment so badly needed by the Syrian health system for its response to the coronavirus disease (COVID -19) pandemic.”

    2021-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/506 (2021) · source

  6. “Statement by the Deputy Permanent Representative of the Niger to the United Nations, Aougui Niandou I thank Special Envoy Pederson and Under-Secretary-General Lowcock for their briefings on the Syrian crisis. I also welcome the participation of the representatives of Syria, Iran and Turkey in this meeting. The Niger commends the daily efforts of humanitarian organizations that continue, without respite, to assist the Syrian populations in need. We are concerned about the increasingly disturbing humanitarian situation that Syrians have been undergoing for years, with no real prospects, while enduring the suffering caused by a war whose protagonists seem to be more concerned with their own agenda than with the search for compromise – a compromise which offers the only way of ending the crisis.”

    2021-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2021/506 (2021) · source

  7. “In that regard, we would like to stress the role that a healthy and inclusive economy plays, but also the importance of the international community’s commitment to the Afghan people, particularly in mitigating the dramatic effects of the coronavirus disease and in continuing its indispensable support for the country.”

    2020-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1274 (2020) · source

  8. “We must help the Afghan Government not only to promote and strengthen women’s rights and those of all components of the population but also to consolidate the progress made over the last two decades, as mentioned in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2020/1182). Supporting Afghanistan also means helping its Government to reform and professionalize its defence and security forces, implement mechanisms for good governance and establish a national consensus on future relations among the different groups, as suggested by the experts. Finally, as we all know, building lasting peace always involves tackling the root causes of conflict.”

    2020-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1274 (2020) · source

  9. “With regard to these talks, we hope that tangible progress will be made as soon as possible, and we look forward to the second round, which represents a crucial step for the future of Afghanistan. However, ending the war in Afghanistan will require much more than just talks. Indeed, to ensure a full transition to peace, it is necessary to establish a solid basis for a comprehensive peace process. To that end, it is essential that all stakeholders, including the various sectors of civil society — women, youth, minorities and journalists — be included. The Niger is in favour of such inclusion, as the engagement of all parties — and their being given a meaningful place at the negotiating table — is key to the success of the discussions, and therefore to sustainable peace and development.”

    2020-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1274 (2020) · source

  10. “Let me begin by thanking our briefers, Special Representative of the Secretary-General Lyons, Ambassador Djani and Ms. Zadran, for their very edifying briefings. I would also like to take this opportunity to reiterate our condemnation of the continued attacks on civilian targets in Afghanistan, extend our condolences to the victims, their families and the Afghan people and wish a speedy recovery to the injured. The numerous calls and commitments by the warring parties to reduce violence have not been followed up on the ground. We would like to encourage all stakeholders to recommit themselves to the voice of non-violence, which is a necessary condition for the success of the ongoing intra-Afghan talks.”

    2020-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1274 (2020) · source

  11. “In conclusion, the Niger once again recognizes the right of the Syrian Government to combat the dangers of terrorist groups, especially given the attempts by those criminal groups to take advantage of the prevailing health crisis to regroup and resume hostilities, as evidenced by increased attacks in north-west and south- east Syria.”

    2020-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1257 (2020) · source

  12. “As winter aggravates the already difficult living conditions in overcrowded refugee and internally displaced person camps, so that social distancing remains impossible, we fear the spread of COVID-19 will increase exponentially. In terms of the humanitarian situation just described by Mr. Lowcock, Syria must be able to access badly needed basic commodities and essential medical supplies, the lack of which is exacerbating the already extreme situation, with greater and more tragic consequences for the innocent Syrian population than for the authorities in power. We therefore once again call for the lifting of the sanctions imposed on Syria so that it may tackle the humanitarian situation.”

    2020-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1257 (2020) · source

  13. “In that regard, my delegation calls on the parties to actively engage in good faith in those long-awaited negotiations, which inspire such great hope, and to show openness so as to advance the political process, in line with resolution 2254 (2015). The openness we are calling for from the parties would encompass the urgent need for progress on political prisoners and the disappeared. Indeed, it is high time to free arbitrarily detained persons and to share information with their families. We also reiterate our support for the Secretary-General’s call for an immediate nationwide ceasefire in Syria with a view to facilitating the fight against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, which is now spreading with alarming virulence in the country.”

    2020-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1257 (2020) · source

  14. “I thank Mr. Geir Pedersen and Mr. Mark Lowcock for their briefings. The Niger welcomes the latest developments relating to the work of the fourth session of the Constitutional Committee, at which representatives of the Government and of the Syrian Negotiation Commission met with a view to agreeing on the agenda for the work of the Committee. Although their positions have hardly changed, the atmosphere at that latest meeting gives room for hope that there will be some movement very soon, and we welcome the announcement that the fifth session will be held from 25 to 29 January 2021, as agreed with the co-Chairs, to focus on the fundamental texts.”

    2020-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/1257 (2020) · source

  15. “We reiterate our call for a humanitarian lifting of all unilateral economic measures that might hinder the Government’s ability to effectively fight the pandemic and complicates the delivery of humanitarian assistance. The devastating consequences of the collapse of the Syrian economy is affecting Syrians S/2020/758 S/2020/758 indiscriminately and could further burden the relief efforts, as more and more families will be turning to aid to meet their basic needs. As the humanitarian crisis deepens, there is an urgent need to take the necessary steps to guarantee access to food, essential medical supplies and medical assistance around the country, in keeping with resolution 2533 (2020).”

    2020-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/758 (2020) · source

  16. “We salute the excellent work of humanitarian agencies to help put in place the minimum critical capacity for the testing and treatment of cases in health centres in those restive areas. Even though difficult to implement in such an environment, precautionary measures, such as social distancing and hygiene, will be critical to containing the spread of the virus. To conclude, the current economic downturn and the devaluation of the Syrian pound have resulted in a steep rise in the price of food, medicine and other goods. According to OCHA, the price of one month’s worth of food for a family increased by 120 per cent between March and June 2020. This price volatility has exacerbated the already weak purchasing power of numerous Syrian families.”

    2020-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/758 (2020) · source

  17. “The combination of the effects of a protracted conflict, the COVID-19 pandemic and the current economic downturn has rendered the situation even harder for the population, which had already been living in difficult conditions. The Niger commends humanitarian agencies for their daily efforts to deliver much-needed assistance to the most vulnerable population throughout Syria and for their ability to adapt to the shifting conditions on the grounds. From the briefings we just heard, the work of the humanitarian agencies in Syria is crucial more than ever as the COVID-19 pandemic is now spreading across the country. As of 27 July, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported some 650 cases in Syria, including 23 in the Idlib and Aleppo governorates.”

    2020-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/758 (2020) · source

  18. “We call on all warring parties in the Syrian conflict and on external actors to take tangible steps towards the full cessation of hostilities, in keeping with the Secretary-General’s call regarding the necessity to observe a global humanitarian ceasefire. However, the Niger would like to reiterate that the fight against terrorism is equally important as the fight against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Whether in the Sahel or in Syria, we should not allow terrorist groups to take advantage of the current situation to resume and step up their deadly activities in the light of the huge sacrifices made by the international coalition to defeat them in Syria and Iraq. As the days pass, the humanitarian situation in Syria becomes more and more worrisome.”

    2020-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/758 (2020) · source

  19. “I would like to begin by thanking Mr. Mark Lowcock, Under-Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, and Ms. Amany Qaddour, Regional Director of Syria Relief and Development, for their briefings. I also wish a warm welcome to the representatives of Syria and of Turkey. The increased hostilities and violent incidents observed over the past two weeks, particularly in north-western Syria, are a source of concern for us. The air strikes, shelling and use of explosives have resulted in several civilian casualties, including women and children. This new type of threat adds another layer to the psychological trauma of the population living in these areas. My delegation strongly condemns the recent attacks using improvised explosive devices.”

    2020-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/758 (2020) · source