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first: 2018-08-29
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“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I will now adjourn the meeting so that the Council can continue its discussion in closed consultations. The meeting rose at 11.10 a.m.”
2021-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8804 (2021) · source
“I thank Mr. Wennesland for his briefing. I would like to draw the attention of speakers to paragraph 22 of presidential note S/2017/507, which encourages all participants in Council meetings to deliver their statements in five minutes or less, in line with the Security Council’s commitment to making more effective use of open meetings. I now give the floor to those Council members who wish to make statements.”
2021-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8804 (2021) · source
“In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Tor Wennesland, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, to participate in this meeting. Mr. Wennesland is joining today’s meeting via video-teleconference from Jerusalem. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2021/584, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of Security Council resolution 2334 (2016). I now give the floor to Mr. Wennesland.”
2021-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8804 (2021) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I will now adjourn the meeting so that the Council can continue its discussion on the subject in closed consultation. The meeting rose at 11.40 a.m.”
2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source
“Humanitarian access continues to be challenged by the resurgence of armed conflict in some parts of the country and by attacks on humanitarian workers. Last month, at least two aid workers were killed. We strongly condemn the attacks on clearly marked humanitarian vehicles; it is unacceptable. In conclusion, I want to thank Nicholas Haysom and UNMISS for their valuable work in South Sudan during the pandemic. I also want to convey my best wishes for the Republic of South Sudan on its upcoming tenth anniversary. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I now give the floor to the representative of South Sudan.”
2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source
“The cycle of violence cannot be stopped if the Government will not bring the perpetrators to justice. It is necessary to end impunity and enhance accountability. Otherwise, we risk seeing a rollback on the few gains South Sudan has achieved so far. The Status of Forces Agreement violations grew by almost three times, compared to the previous reporting period. This hinders the work of UNMISS personnel and leaves civilians without much-needed help and protection. I want to bring the attention to the humanitarian situation. South Sudan is facing its highest levels of food insecurity and malnutrition since independence. Approximately 60 per cent of the population is likely to face acute food insecurity.”
2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source
“We call on the Government and the African Union to finalize the draft statute and the memorandum of understanding for the hybrid court to be operationalized. On the positive side, we are encouraged to see that the ceasefire continues largely to hold. However, localized violence has been rising in many parts of the country. Estonia is very concerned about the extradition executions carried out in in Warrap state at the instruction of the Governor. This sends a counter- productive signal about accountability in South Sudan as a whole. We call on the Government to investigate these killings and to do so in compliance with its international obligations under international human rights law. Community-based militias are continuing their violent manoeuvres in Jonglei, killing individuals and looting and destroying property.”
2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source
“We commend the reconstitution of the National Legislative Assembly, and we duly hope that every change towards implementing the peace agreement will not simply be on paper but will also be operationalized. Sadly, we are still falling short of the 35 per cent quota for women’s participation in the public sector that had earlier been agreed upon. It is worrisome that too many political developments have been delayed over the past years, including most recently the elections that should have taken place in 2022 but are now postponed until 2023. Free, fair and peaceful elections are essential for the peaceful future of the country. In the light of the upcoming elections, it is also necessary that activists and human rights defenders operate freely in South Sudan, not fearing for their lives.”
2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source
“I should now like to make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Estonia. I want to welcome Special Representative of the Secretary-General Nicholas Haysom to his first briefing on the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and also to thank Mr. Rajab Mohandis for his presentation. I welcome the participation of Ambassador Malwal, the Permanent Representative of South Sudan, in this meeting. In two and a half weeks, South Sudan will be celebrating its tenth anniversary as a republic. We have seen some positive developments over the years, but there is still a long way to go to create a safe and stable environment for the South Sudanese.”
2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source
“I thank Mr. Mohandis for his briefing. I would like to draw the attention of speakers to paragraph 22 of presidential note S/2017/507, which encourages all participants in Council meetings to deliver their statements in five minutes or less, in line with the Security Council’s commitment to making more effective use of open meetings. I shall now give the floor to those Council members who wish to make statements.”
2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of South Sudan to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary- General for South Sudan and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan; and Mr. Rajab Mohandis, Executive Director and co-founder of the Organization for Responsive Governance. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2021/566, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on South Sudan. I now give the floor to Mr. Haysom.”
2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source
“I thank Ms. Hudicourt Ewald for the clarifications she has provided. I now invite Council members to convene in closed consultations to continue our discussion. The meeting rose at 4.45 p.m.”
2021-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8799 (2021) · source
“I thank Ms. La Lime for the clarifications she has provided. I now give the floor to Ms. Hudicourt Ewald to respond to the comments and questions raised.”
2021-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8799 (2021) · source
“We support the establishment of a country office of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in Haiti. Lastly, the Haitians deserve a stable State based on democracy, the rule of law and sustainable development. We remain hopeful that the continued efforts of all parties will bring about a better future for Haiti. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I now give the floor to the Acting Prime Minister of Haiti.”
2021-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8799 (2021) · source
“Both the referendum and the electoral processes need to be inclusive and transparent. The security situation remains challenging. We note with concern the continuing gang violence and the increased number of kidnappings and killings. It is of the utmost importance to ensure public safety and provide security for Haitians. We encourage the Haitian authorities to take further steps with regard to the national strategy on community violence reduction. The human rights situation has also deteriorated. Stronger measures against insecurity and impunity need to be taken. We reiterate the importance of enhancing accountability and call on the Government of Haiti to reform the justice system. Judicial institutions need to be strengthened to ensure that all cases are properly investigated and perpetrators are held accountable for their crimes.”
2021-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8799 (2021) · source
“It is crucial to find a way out of that dire situation and restore the path leading towards political stability and security in Haiti. More progress is needed in setting a consensual reform agenda to ensure free, fair, transparent and credible legislative, local and presidential elections in the fourth quarter of 2021. It is crucial to create the necessary conditions to hold elections, as that is the only way to restore democratic institutions and a functioning Government in Haiti. The Haitian people have the right to elect their country’s leader and representatives. We welcome the decision of the Organization of American States to assist the Haitian authorities in facilitating dialogue among national stakeholders. In addition, the widely debated and controversial constitutional referendum cannot be held in the current conditions.”
2021-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8799 (2021) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Estonia. I would like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary General Helen La Lime and Ms. Chantal Hudicourt Ewald for their briefings. I would also like to express Estonia´s strong support for Ms. La Lime and her team for their valuable work. This is a critical year for Haiti. As a result of the long-lasting political, economic and humanitarian crisis, the country has become acutely vulnerable. The first serious outbreak of the coronavirus disease has had an additional impact. Therefore, it is important that the allocations of vaccine doses reach more people in Haiti. We are deeply concerned about the ongoing political impasse, the lack of accountability and the worsening security and social situation, which threaten the stability of Haiti.”
2021-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8799 (2021) · source
“I thank Ms. Hudicourt Ewald for her briefing. I would like to draw the attention of speakers to paragraph 22 of presidential note S/2017/507, which encourages all participants in Council meetings to deliver their statements in five minutes or less, in line with the Security Council’s commitment to making more effective use of open meetings. I now give the floor to those Council members who wish to make statements.”
2021-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8799 (2021) · source
“I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General La Lime for her briefing. I now give the floor to Ms. Hudicourt Ewald.”
2021-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8799 (2021) · source
“I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2021/559, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti. I now give the floor to Ms. La Lime.”
2021-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8799 (2021) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Haiti to participate in this meeting. On behalf of the Council, I welcome His Excellency Mr. Claude Joseph, Acting Prime Minister of Haiti. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Ms. Helen La Lime, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Haiti and Head of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti; and Ms. Chantal Hudicourt Ewald, practicing lawyer of the Port-au-Prince Bar Association and former member of the 1986-1987 Haitian Constitutional Assembly. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2021-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8799 (2021) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I will now adjourn the meeting so that the Council can continue its discussion in closed consultations. The meeting rose at 12.10 p.m.”
2021-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8797 (2021) · source
“We call on the Government of Yemen and the Houthis to allow the Group of Eminent Experts access to Yemen. In conclusion, we welcome the third meeting of leaders held on 1 June, which has drawn attention to the increasing humanitarian challenges that Yemenis are facing. We fully support the calls for unimpeded access for humanitarian actors as well as the need to find a long-term agreement on the import of fuel and commercial inputs through the port of Al-Hudaydah. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of Yemen.”
2021-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8797 (2021) · source
“We consider the full, equal and meaningful participation of women, without fear of violence and reprisals, in the peace efforts, as well as the role of women in the humanitarian response, to be essential. More attention should be paid to the vulnerability of women and children to the protection risks related to worsening economic and humanitarian conditions. It is also worrisome that children continue to pay a particularly heavy price owing to the hostilities, as over the past three years almost one in four civilian casualties in Yemen have been children. We remind all parties of their duty to abide by their obligations under international law, international human rights law and international humanitarian law. We also call for accountability for alleged violations.”
2021-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8797 (2021) · source
“Although there has been a relative decrease in the intensity of fighting, it is deplorable that the hostilities and civilian casualties continue, especially when taking into account all the efforts made to establish a ceasefire, which several international and regional stakeholders have supported. We repeat our call upon all parties to immediately put an end to hostilities, including the Houthis’ assault on Ma’rib and the cross-border attacks on the territory of Saudi Arabia. The parties must show willingness to compromise and agree to a sustainable and nationwide ceasefire in order to move forward with an inclusive political process. We look forward to the continuation of regional efforts in close cooperation with the new Special Envoy, whenever he or she takes office. We have taken careful note of the points made by Ms. Al Naggar.”
2021-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8797 (2021) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Estonia. I thank Special Envoy Griffiths, Under-Secretary- General Lowcock and Ms. Al Naggar for their briefings. I would like to express my appreciation to Mr. Griffiths for his tireless efforts and dedication to finding a peaceful solution to the conflict in Yemen. I wish him every success in his new posting. I also acknowledge the efforts of Mr. Lowcock in support of the humanitarian situation in Yemen, as this is the last time for him to brief the Security Council on this item in his current role.”
2021-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8797 (2021) · source
“I thank Ms. Al Naggar for her briefing. I would like to draw the attention of speakers to paragraph 22 of presidential note S/2017/507, which encourages all participants in the Council meetings to deliver their statements in five minutes or less, in line with the Security Council’s commitment to making more effective use of open meetings. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2021-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8797 (2021) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Yemen to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Martin Griffiths, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen; Mr. Mark Lowcock, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator; and Ms. Najiba Al Naggar, founding member and Programs Manager of SOS Center for Youth Capabilities Development. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Mr. Griffiths.”
2021-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8797 (2021) · source
“I will now adjourn the meeting so that the Council can continue its discussion in closed consultations. The meeting rose at 11.55 a.m.”
2021-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8794 (2021) · source
“The only way forward to a lasting peace is to take concrete action in breaking the cycle of impunity and ensuring that all perpetrators of human rights violations and abuses as well as violators of international humanitarian law are brought to justice. In conclusion, Estonia remains concerned about the humanitarian situation in Mali. It is essential that access to schools and other essential State services will be granted in a safe manner. Moreover, taking into account the adverse effects of climate change is an important element of addressing the root causes of the instability in Mali as well as in the wider Sahel region. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I now give the floor to the representative Mali.”
2021-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8794 (2021) · source
“Deliberate targeting of civilians as well as the national and international security presence by terrorists and localized armed groups is unacceptable. Every effort needs to be made to stop this violence from spreading any further. An essential part in addressing the human rights violations and abuses is the fight against impunity. The conviction of an individual connected to two attacks against MINUSMA personnel in 2015 is encouraging. However, the mass violations and abuses in central and northern Mali continue and unfortunately keep growing, with the most vulnerable among the civilian population, including women and children, paying the highest price. We strongly urge the Malian authorities to follow through with all announced investigations.”
2021-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8794 (2021) · source
“In order to bring relief to the continually dire security situation, especially in the centre of the country, a clear and comprehensive strategic approach is needed from the Malian Government. The regional and international efforts to bring stability to Mali are vital, but, in the end, their role is to support the Government’s efforts. We therefore need to see stronger ownership by Malian authorities in restoring the State presence all over the country, including judicial and police presences. That will enable taking desperately needed control over armed groups and extremist elements and will assist in addressing the root causes of the instability. Estonia remains concerned about the deteriorating situation of the civilian population and the rapid growth in human rights violations and abuses.”
2021-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8794 (2021) · source
“More progress is needed in the redeployment and effective use of reconstituted units of the army and in securing the State presence and services in the north of Mali. It is also important to note that all those obstructing the peace process need to be held accountable. It is of utmost importance to prepare for the elections in an inclusive manner through a clear and transparent process. In this regard, we underline the importance of strengthening the role of women in all political processes. The briefing by Ms. Maiga, whom we are glad to welcome in the Council, has strongly made the case for this. We welcome the increased representation of women on the Agreement Monitoring Committee and call on the parties to the Peace Agreement to increase the representation of women on its subcommittees and in other Agreement implementation mechanisms.”
2021-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8794 (2021) · source
“This past weekend, yet another attack in the northern part of the country left two soldiers dead. The civilian- led transition has to continue in accordance with the transition road map so that elections can take place in February 2022. We welcome the engagement of regional organizations, in particular the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States, in supporting the political transition in Mali. The Algiers Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation on Mali remains the basis of the peace process in Mali. While we note positively that the Agreement Monitoring Committee has regularly met, we strongly encourage the parties to commit to taking concrete steps forward in the very slow implementation of the Agreement.”
2021-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8794 (2021) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Estonia. I would like to thank our briefers for their comprehensive overviews and the insights they have provided on the most recent developments in Mali. I would also like to express Estonia’s full support for the work of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) and the upcoming mandate renewal. The political upheaval in Mali is extremely concerning. Estonia condemns the forcible resignation of the civilian President and the Prime Minister of the transition. We take note that the new civilian Prime Minister formed a Government over the weekend, and we call on the country´s leadership to turn its full attention to the fragile security situation.”
2021-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8794 (2021) · source
“I thank Ms. Maiga for her briefing. I would I would like to draw the attention of speakers to paragraph 22 of presidential note S/2017/507, which encourages all participants in Council meetings to deliver their statements in five minutes or less, in line with the Security Council’s commitment to making more effective use of open meetings. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2021-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8794 (2021) · source
“I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2021/519, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Mali, and document S/2021/520, which contains a letter dated 1 June 2021 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council. I now give the floor to Mr. Wane.”
2021-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8794 (2021) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Mali to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. El-Ghassim Wane, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali; and Ms. Fatima Maiga, independent consultant, founding member and President of the Coalition des Femmes Leaders Nord, Sud et Centre du Mali. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”
2021-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8794 (2021) · source
“I thank Prosecutor Bensouda for the clarifications she has provided. I now give the floor to the representative of the Sudan.”
2021-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8791 (2021) · source
“Finally, we would like to extend our deeply-felt gratitude to Ms. Bensouda as the Prosecutor of the ICC over the past nine years in office for her tireless efforts in pursuing justice for atrocity crimes for people everywhere. We wish her every success, and we look forward to cooperation with Mr. Karim Khan. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to Prosecutor Bensouda to respond to comments.”
2021-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8791 (2021) · source
“The increased violence, including the killing and large-scale displacement of the civilian population, must stop. We call on the Sudanese authorities to accelerate efforts to enhance the protection of civilians and the restoration of the rule of law in Darfur. We hope that the Sudan will closely cooperate with the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan to help to build those capacities. In order to provide justice to the victims of crimes committed, we remain expectant and hopeful that, by the next reporting period, there will be further concrete positive steps taken in that direction. Justice needs to play a central role in the Sudan’s transition. The Sudanese people have demanded a civilian Government, justice and security. It must be our common aim to support those demands.”
2021-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8791 (2021) · source
“That hopefully paves the way for strengthening cooperation in the pursuit of justice for atrocity crimes. We welcome the fact that the ICC has been able to carry out investigations on the ground. Access to the territory of the Sudan remains critical to the investigations and to ensuring accountability. The preservation of evidence is crucial. There needs to be unimpeded access for the ICC investigators to witnesses, crime scenes and other evidence in Darfur. We welcome the Sudanese Government’s cooperation thus far. Further cooperation may be warranted to ensure greater accountability. The ICC has issued four outstanding arrest warrants. Those suspects, wanted for atrocity crimes, ought to be surrendered to the Court without delay. Estonia remains concerned about the security situation in Darfur.”
2021-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8791 (2021) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Estonia. I thank the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Ms. Fatou Bensouda, for her thirty-third periodic report on the situation in the Sudan and Darfur and for her briefing. Allow me start by reaffirming Estonia’s unwavering commitment to promoting respect for international law and a rules-based international order, in which the ICC plays a vital role. We call on all States to uphold and defend the principles and values enshrined in the Rome Statute. Estonia welcomes the landmark visit by the Prosecutor and the representatives of her Office to the Sudan at the end of May, where she met with the victims of Darfur, senior officials of the Government of the Sudan and other stakeholders.”
2021-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8791 (2021) · source
“I thank Prosecutor Bensouda for her briefing. I would like to draw the attention of speakers to paragraph 22 of presidential note S/2017/507, which encourages all participants in Council meetings to deliver their statements in five minutes or less, in line with the Security Council’s commitment to making more effective use of open meetings. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2021-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8791 (2021) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Sudan to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite Ms. Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Prosecutor Bensouda.”
2021-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8791 (2021) · source
“I would like to conclude by noting that the complex and fragile situation in Central Africa continues to be adversely impacted by the destructive effects of climate change. There is no denying that climate change is affecting, and will continue to have effects on, international peace and security, and this threat will continue to grow without focused action to tackle it. We commend UNOCA for addressing this issue in the report (S/2021/517). I now resume my functions as President of the Council. There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I will now adjourn the meeting so that the Council can continue its discussion on the subject in closed consultations. The meeting rose at 11.30 a.m.”
2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source
“We welcome steps made in advancing a political dialogue, which is the only path to finding a peaceful and lasting resolution to the conflict. The role of UNOCA in supporting mediation and political momentum towards reconciliation in Cameroon is most welcome. It has been encouraging to witness active regional cooperation in meeting these challenges, and we see great value in all regional initiatives that contribute to silencing guns, promoting civil rights and ensuring constitutional order. On the latter, we continue to monitor closely the return to civilian-led democratic governance in Chad. Neighbourly cooperation is essential for maintaining regional peace and security, ensuring safe and secure borders and mitigating the effects of the pandemic.”
2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source
“Estonia strongly condemns threats made against United Nations personnel and any hampering of the delivery of the mandate of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic or humanitarian access in the country. In Cameroon, violence and human rights violations and abuses have continued. Particularly tragic have been attacks against schools and schoolchildren and the targeting of humanitarian workers. Estonia condemns such attacks in the strongest terms. There is no excuse for targeting civilians or firing at humanitarian aid providers. Accountability for these violations and abuses must be established in order to fight the establishment of a culture of impunity, which would only breed more violence.”
2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Estonia. I would like to start by thanking Special Representative Fall for today’s informative briefing and expressing my appreciation for the work the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA) is undertaking across the Central African region. Countries across Central Africa continue to face serious political, economic and security challenges that continue to be exacerbated by the pandemic. It is regrettable to witness that these challenges have worsened in the past six months. The flare-up of violence in the Central African Republic has been most worrisome. Particularly concerning has been the rise in human rights violations in the conflict, most notably those perpetrated by Government forces and their partners.”
2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source
“In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. François Louncény Fall, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2021/517, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Central Africa and the activities of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa. I now give the floor to Mr. Fall.”
2021-06-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8787 (2021) · source