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1. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Uruguay. We thank the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, for his briefing and reiterate once again that Uruguay fully supports his work. The Middle East region continues to be the epicentre of multiple armed conflicts, which are promoted by various causes and interests and by a multitude of stakeholders who participate in them in one way or another. Despite the complexity of the current situations in Syria, Yemen and Iraq, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, because of its duration and its spillover towards the rest of the region, remains the most prominent of all of the situations affecting the Middle East.”

   2017-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7953 (2017) · source

2. “I thank Mr. Mladenov for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Security Council who wish to take the floor.”

   2017-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7953 (2017) · source

3. “In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and Personal Representative of the Secretary-General, to participate in this meeting. Mr. Mladenov 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 give Mr. Mladenov the floor.”

   2017-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7953 (2017) · source

4. “In favour: Bolivia (Plurinational State of), China, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Russian Federation, Senegal, Sweden, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America and Uruguay The President (spoke in Spanish): The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2355 (2017). The meeting rose at 10.10 am.”

   2017-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7952 (2017) · source

5. “The President (spoke in Spanish): The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2017/452, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Nothern Ireland. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/20l7/408, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on Somalia. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show ofhands.”

   2017-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7952 (2017) · source

6. “On behalf of the members of the Security Council, I wish to emphatically condemn the terrible terrorist attack on innocent civilians that took place in Minya, Egypt. The members of the Security Council express their heartfelt condolences to the families of the people who were killed, as well as their sympathies to the Government and the people of Egypt. I now ask the Council to rise and observe a minute of silence on behalf of the victims. The members of the Security Council observed a minute ofsilence. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. The situation in Somalia Report of the Secretary-General on Somalia (S/2017/408) The President (spoke in Spanish): In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Somalia to participate in this meeting.”

   2017-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7952 (2017) · source

7. “We understand that resolution 2354 (2017), which we have just adopted today and which Uruguay co-sponsored, lays the foundation for the elaboration of such narratives in accordance with the principles and best practices contained in the document entitled "Comprehensive international framework to counter terrorist narratives" (S/2017/375, annex). We therefore wish to thank the delegation of Egypt for its initiative and its efforts in leading the negotiations that made possible both the adoption of the resolution and the realization of document S/2017/375. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. There are no further speakers inscribed on my list. The meeting rose at 10.45 am.”

   2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7949 (2017) · source

8. “The elaboration of a discourse countering narratives that promote and motivate terrorist acts and help recruit individuals to commit them is a key aspect of preventive action in countering terrorism and violent extremism when it leads to terrorism. These efforts are part of the battle that is being waged in the field of ideas, to which Uruguay attaches particular importance. For it to be successful, it is necessary to seek and promote channels for dialogue among Governments and various non-State actors. We must also encourage cooperation, promote tolerance and peaceful coexistence, and respect international law, the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and fundamental freedoms.”

   2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7949 (2017) · source

9. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Uruguay. Once again I should like to convey the heartfelt solidarity and condolences of my Government to the families of the victims of the Manchester attacks, most of whom were children and young people, as well as to the Government and the people of the United Kingdom. Uruguay emphatically condemns this terrorist act as well as all attacks perpetrated by Da'esh, Al-Qaida, Boko Haram, Al-Shabaab and other terrorist groups whose recent actions have shocked the international community. Their heinous crimes make clear their profound contempt for human life and dignity, the values of peaceful coexistence, and religious, cultural and social tolerance.”

   2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7949 (2017) · source

10. “The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands. In favour: Bolivia (Plurinational State of), China, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Russian Federation, Senegal, Sweden, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America and Uruguay The President (spoke in Spanish): The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2354 (2017). I now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements after the vote.”

    2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7949 (2017) · source

11. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2017/443, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by Albania, Austria, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, the Plurinational State of Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Chile, China, C6te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Djibouti, Egypt, El Salvador, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Lebanon, Libya, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Montenegro, Morocco, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, the Republic of Korea, Romania, the Russian Federation, Saudia Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Tunisia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Nothern Ireland, the United States of America and Uruguay.”

    2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7949 (2017) · source

12. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/20l7/444, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by the United States of America. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show ofhands. In favour: Bolivia (Plurinational State of), China, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Russian Federation, Senegal, Sweden, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America and Uruguay The President (spoke in Spanish): The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2353 (2017). The meeting rose at 10.15 am.”

    2017-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7948 (2017) · source

13. “To conclude, with respect to the matter of missing Kuwaiti and third-country nationals as well as the looting of Kuwaiti property during the first Gulf War, we note the positive cooperation between both countries and encourage the Iraqi Government to step up its efforts in order to comply with its international obligations and to clarify these issues as soon as possible. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of Iraq.”

    2017-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7945 (2017) · source

14. “The battle of Mosul should not be the end of the war against terrorism but, rather, an important milestone that would make it possible to consolidate the progress that we have achieved thus far. We will need an even greater coordinated effort by Iraq and the anti-ISIL coalition in order to defeat once and for all that criminal group, which never was and never will be a State, but is simply a band of intolerant killers whose only motivation is to destroy, using the most cruel methods imaginable, everything that does not reflect their extremist beliefs.”

    2017-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7945 (2017) · source

15. “Repairing civilian infrastructure, the normal delivery of services and the gradual return of displaced persons to their homes should be priorities after the liberation of Mosul, which is on the horizon. Likewise, it should be clear that the fight against terrorism does not end with taking back Mosul. The discovery of mass graves allegedly containing thousands of bodies reflects the scope of the horrors perpetrated by Da'esh in Iraq and Syria in recent years. Despite the defeats that they have suffered recently and the significant reduction of the territory under its control, Da'esh has shown that it has a significant ability to survive, with its fighters using for an escape route to Syria the porous border between the two countries, a border it has controlled for years.”

    2017-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7945 (2017) · source

16. “We are concerned by the situation of the hundreds of thousands of civilians who remain trapped in Mosul, in particular the most vulnerable, such as women and children, and the report that they are being used by Da'esh as human shields, yet another sign of the group's cowardice and total contempt for human life. In such a complex context, we continue to urge the Iraqi authorities to comply with their declared goal of prioritizing the protection and the security of civilians in this offensive against Da'esh and to coordinate with United Nations agencies the broad-ranging response necessary to address the humanitarian emergency that it has caused.”

    2017-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7945 (2017) · source

17. “In this respect, we call upon the Iraqi Government to move forward in promoting and defending the rights of girls and women and to promote gender equity, strengthen political participation for women and address the critical problem of sexual violence in conflict as a tactic of war and an act of terrorism. With respect to Mosul, the humanitarian situation of the civilian population remaining in that town and of those who were able to escape continues to be very difficult. The military operations to take the city have resulted in one of the greatest humanitarian crises of our times, and it is far from over.”

    2017-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7945 (2017) · source

18. “However, it must be made clear that military operations in themselves will not be eliminate the threat of terrorist in Iraq. Iraqi political leaders must work in order to overcome their divisions and historical mistrust with a view to achieving a broad agreement on national reconciliation that would close the chapter on so many years of suffering for the Iraqi people as a result of deep sectarian and religious divisions. A topic to which Uruguay attaches particular importance is the formulation of policies aimed at promoting the empowerment of women.”

    2017-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7945 (2017) · source

19. “We agree with the need expressed by the Secretary- General in his report (S/2017/37l) to find an appropriate mechanism to ensure accountability for the horrendous crimes committed by Da'esh in Iraq, which include war crimes, crimes against humanity and possibly even genocide. We trust that unlike what has happened, unfortunately, thus far in Syria, the Council will be able rapidly to reach a consensus in order to investigate and prosecute these crimes, including the possible use of chemical weapons. We reiterate that the fight against the terrorist scourge must be carried out within the framework of international humanitarian law and human rights law and must take place within the United Nations in order to prevent atrocities similar to those committed by these groups from happening again.”

    2017-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7945 (2017) · source

20. “Iraq continues to face many enormous humanitarian, political, economic and security challenges, but today the main challenge remains without doubt the fight against terrorism. For that reason, we support the significant efforts made by the Government of Iraq in the fight against the serious threat represented by the terrorist group Da'esh for its sovereignty, territorial integrity and the security of its entire population - a threat that also affects the Syrian Arab Republic and to which no country today is immune, since the crimes perpetrated by that group and associated individuals and entities do not recognize any borders.”

    2017-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7945 (2017) · source

21. “1 shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Uruguay. I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Jan Kubis, for his thorough briefing. I would also like to offer our condolences to the representative of Iraq, his authorities and the family members of the victims of the recent terrorist attacks in his country. Uruguay acknowledges the arduous efforts being carried out by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), in close coordination with the Iraqi Government, in fulfilling a very important and effective task in order to address the different emergencies that have been affecting the country for several years.”

    2017-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7945 (2017) · source

22. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Iraq to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Jan Kubis, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq, 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/2017/371, which contains the fourteenth report of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 4 of Security Council resolution 2107 (2013). I now give the floor to Mr. Kubis.”

    2017-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7945 (2017) · source

23. “It is essential to improve the legal framework, human-rights protection systems and the capacity and legitimacy of institutions to help combat impunity, improve accountability for human rights violations and encourage reconciliation. Uruguay calls for the respect of the highest international human rights standards to address abuses and the excessive use of force against the civilian population. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I now give the floor to the representative of Somalia.”

    2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source

24. “Uruguay urges the authorities of Puntland to comply with their commitments to revoke the penalties, facilitate the release of the children and to continue to work with the United Nations on their reintegration. Uruguay also requests the authorities of Puntland to revoke all death sentences against children rendered by civil and military tribunals and to, with the support of the United Nations, urgently develop a juvenile justice system in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child, as established by the Secretary-General in his latest report. Uruguay is also alarmed by the cases of sexual violence, internally displaced women and girls, and members of minority clans, which are particularly vulnerable.”

    2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source

25. “If well managed, the constitutional review process will promote national unity, address the root causes of conflict and instability, and offer a significant opportunity for the reconciliation ofthe Somali people. Uruguay emphasizes in particular the need to protect civilian populations, especially children, women and older persons, and encourages the Federal Government of Somalia to seek mediation and stability, especially in areas where access to supplies and humanitarian aid is vital. Although all death sentences rendered against children in the State Puntland have been revoked, it is still very worrying that the death penalties have been commuted into lengthy prison terms.”

    2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source

26. “in Somalia, and highlights how important it is that the African Union continue to participate in the transition to a safe and stable Somalia. My country also believes it is urgent to address the serious humanitarian situation in Somalia caused by the ongoing drought and risk of famine. That has been exacerbated by years of conflict and insecurity, and has the potential to derail political progress and the legitimacy offederal and State institutions. Coordinated efforts must be intensified to meet immediate needs and strengthen resilience in future. Uruguay also believes it is essential to ensure forward movement in the constitutional review process and to conclude the establishment of the federal State, with the support of UNSOM.”

    2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source

27. “As the Secretary-General indicates in his latest report (S/2017/408), Al- Shabaab has demonstrated the ability to resist and adapt, maintaining a united core despite internal disputes and rifts. Uruguay expresses particular concern for the group's readiness to use violence to hamper reliefefforts directed at civilians and humanitarian workers, including the United Nations. Uruguay believes that one of the main priorities is to strengthen the Somali national security forces and improve their capacity to work with AMISOM. in the fight against Al-Shabaab. Somali security sector reform, as well as the reform of the campaign to defeat Al-Shabaab, are a matter of urgency, especially in the light of the AMISOM. plan to start its transition in Somalia in October 2018. Uruguay recognizes the contribution being made by AMISOM.”

    2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source

28. “Uruguay considers it essential to maintain the forward momentum towards positive change in the reconciliation of Somalia. We reaffirm our support for its sovereignty, territorial integrity, political independence and unity, so that it can become a democratic, stable and prosperous Somalia. However, there are many challenges ahead. The threat of piracy remains. Greater progress must be made in the areas of democratization, human rights and the rule of law. Corruption must be addressed, and efforts must be made to reduce poverty and boost economic recovery. Despite the continued efforts of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), AMISOM and the Somali security forces, Al-Shabaab remains a strong threat.”

    2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source

29. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of Uruguay. Uruguay thanks the Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, Mr. Raisedon Zenenga, and the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission and Head of the African Union Military Observer Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), Mr. Francisco Caetano Jose Madeira, for their comprehensive and detailed briefings. Uruguay applauds the results of the London Conference on Somalia, held on 11 May, which resulted in a security pact and a new alliance for Somalia, in support of the Somalia national development plan, establishing an ambitious programme of Somali-led State reform, with the support of the international community over coming years.”

    2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source

30. “I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2017/404, which contains a letter dated 5 May 2017 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council, and document S/2017/408, which contains the report of the Secretary- General on Somalia. 1 now give the floor to Mr. Zenenga.”

    2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source

31. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Somalia 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. Raisedon Zenenga, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia; and Mr. Francisco Caetano Jose Madeira, Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia and Head of the African Union Mission in Somalia. Mr. Zenenga and Mr. Madeira are joining this meeting via video-teleconference from Mogadishu. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2017-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7942 (2017) · source

32. “Thirdly, we request that the Syrian authorities eliminate or minimize bureaucratic restrictions to ensure that supplies and humanitarian assistance can reach hard- to-reach and besieged areas. Fourthly, there is already a ceasefire in force, adopted through resolution 2336 (2016). We add our voice to the call made by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs to establish a humanitarian pause of 48 hours in eastern Ghouta. That should be the practice in all areas under siege.”

    2017-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7931 (2017) · source

33. “It is an outrage that the parties have ignored their commitments, thereby depriving thousands of people of their right to medical assistance and causing hundreds of victims among medical personnel. We see this practice repeated in schools, markets and other places of civilian infrastructure. We condemn such attacks in Syria, Yemen and wherever else they occur. They are also war crimes, and those responsible must be held accountable. In conclusion, we would like to make several requests. First, we must consolidate the cessation of hostilities across the entire Syrian territory. Secondly, we must call on all disputing parties to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure, including medical facilities.”

    2017-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7931 (2017) · source

34. “Although we share the concerns about forced displacement of the population, which could constitute a war crime, we must also take into account that there are scores of thousands that are still in difficult conditions in besieged areas, and they are the victims of constant bombings and attacks. In many cases they are dying of hunger. Any evacuation must ensure the safety of civilians, ensure the provision of humanitarian assistance and make efforts to ensure that they can eventually return to their homes as soon as possible. A year since the adoption ofresolution 2286 (2016), we continue to witness the destruction of hospitals and other medical facilities in Syria.”

    2017-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7931 (2017) · source

35. “We are confident in the work of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, and hope that it will soon be able to present illuminating conclusions. We condemn the term "staged", which was used to qualify this cowardly and disproportionate attack. That incident triggered the unilateral use of force by some Member States. We reiterate that this is the least appropriate way of dealing with this kind of situation because it only increases the tensions and undermines the reaching of a solution to the conflict at the multilateral level. The other incident that marked this month was the brutal attack against civilians being evacuated from Fo'ah and Kefraya in the framework of the agreement of the four towns, which also includes Madaya and Zabadani.”

    2017-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7931 (2017) · source

36. “In that regard, we welcome the report presented last Friday by the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic during the Arria Formula meeting. We would like to see further exchanges between the Commission and the Security Council, which would be extremely useful to the work of both. Mid-April was particularly difficult for Syrian civilians. To the continued and indiscriminate bombings and attacks using all types of prohibited weapons was added, on 4 April, the brutal chemical attack in Khan Shaykhun, which all of us here condemned unanimously. We are all aware of why we were unable to adopt a draft resolution. This is a war crime that needs to be comprehensively investigated so as to identify the perpetrators.”

    2017-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7931 (2017) · source

37. “However, compared to a year ago, we are far from any encouraging results. Let us continue to call for the immediate, sustained and unfettered access to everyone, without distinction, in order to provide for the needs ofmillions of people. For Uruguay, the protection of civilians in Syria and any other area of conflict is an absolute priority. It is immoral to make distinctions among civilians. Unfortunately, over the past seven years, we have seen the most serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law by all parties to the conflict. Until there is accountability for those crimes, those responsible will continue to enjoy impunity and commit them.”

    2017-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7931 (2017) · source

38. “We commend the efforts of Russia, Turkey and Kazakhstan, among others, and hope that they will be able to continue on that path next week. Let us step up the work of the International Syrian Support Group in Geneva, so that we can help it forge a path leading towards a negotiations, which is the only way out of that tragedy. We recall that the Security Council adopted resolution 2336 (2016) calling for such a cessation four months ago. We support that resolution and demand that it be implemented. Of course, the political process and the cessation of hostilities are only two of the stages that will ensure turning a new page in Syria. The third concerns the humanitarian dimension. We take note of the improvement in humanitarian access in February and March in hard-to-access, besieged areas.”

    2017-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7931 (2017) · source

39. “To that end, we have every confidence in the good offices of Special Envoy De Mistura to move forward in the next round of negotiations in Geneva among the parties so as to gradually arrive at points of convergence and give shape to a new chapter in Syria. Let us avoid the duplicity of the stakeholders inside and outside of the region who call for a negotiated political solution while maintaing their support for armed groups whose actions put them in the same category as Da'esh and the former Al-Nusra Front. Along with the Geneva process, the Astana process is crucial to relaunching and strengthening the cessation of hostilities across the entire Syrian territory, which would lead to a significant reduction in violence in that country.”

    2017-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7931 (2017) · source

40. “Mr. Bermudez (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): As we do every month, we thank Under-Secretary-General Stephen O'Brien not only for his comprehensive briefing but also for his and his team's work, including that of the thousands of humanitarian workers deployed in Syria, working under extremely difficult conditions. We express our gratitude to all of them. What more can we say at this stage in the Syrian conflict that has not already been said? Frankly, very little can be added. Uruguay's position has been clear and uniform since assuming its mandate as a non-permanent member of the Security Council last year. Our first goal is and must be to work towards a political solution so as to end the crisis and move towards a peaceful transition in Syria negotiated by all Syrians and backed by the international community.”

    2017-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7931 (2017) · source

41. “In conclusion, I wish to recognize the important ongoing efforts being undertaken by the Secretary- General and his team in the Secretariat to advance the implementation of the recommendations of the independent special investigation with regard to the actions taken by UNMISS in response to the violence that occurred in Juba last July. Uruguay is of the view that the implementation of the recommendations will help UNMISS in particular, but also peacekeeping operations as a whole, to improve effectiveness in protecting civilians, to improve the formulation of contingency plans, and to achieve improved accountability for deployed personnel. All of that points to what we seek to do: improve the effectiveness and efficiency of peacekeeping operations.”

    2017-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7930 (2017) · source

42. “In that regard, it is unacceptable that the Mission and humanitarian partners should constantly be confronted with numerous obstacles, including restrictions to access, the obstruction of patrols and humanitarian operations, and the denial and delay of admission of United Nations personnel into the country. All of that hampers the ability of the Mission to carry out the fundamental tasks of its mandate. We urge the Government of South Sudan to fully cooperate with the implementation of resolution 2327 (2016), including the deployment of the regional protection force, and to put an end to any restrictions on the Mission.”

    2017-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7930 (2017) · source

43. “Today, South Sudan is an example of what should not happen in a country. After what was seen in South Sudan during the Security Council visit six months ago and the episodes of Violence 2016 in Malakal, Wau and Juba, it is very difficult to remain calm and indifferent. The miserable living conditions of internally displaced persons and the vulnerability of all civilians in general should be more than enough reason to deploy the regional protection force. Such a deployment cannot be held up any longer. In connection with the aforesaid, I wish to recognize the complex work being carried out by UNMISS and humanitarian partners to avoid the occurrence of more atrocities and to provide assistance to those most in need, in an extremely dangerous environment.”

    2017-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7930 (2017) · source

44. “One month after the adoption of that statement, it grieves us to note that progress has been very limited - practically nil. The parties to the conflict continue to carry out military operations and to commit violations of human rights and international humanitarian law on a massive scale, and all of this in a climate of total impunity. We have not forgotten that, as a direct consequence of the conflict, the humanitarian situation has reached a critical level, with famine emerging in several areas of the country. Meanwhile, time continues to go by and the suffering of millions of civilians, who have nothing to do with the conflict, continues to increase. How long will we continue to wait? This month, the Council held an interesting open debate (S/PV.7926) that linked human rights, peace and security.”

    2017-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7930 (2017) · source

45. “As the Secretary-General has stated on various occasions, if national dialogue is to be feasible, armed activities must cease throughout South Sudan, an impartial entity must steer the dialogue, and there must be a process that includes all interested national parties. On 23 March, the Council adopted presidential statement S/PRST/2017/4, whereby the parties to the conflict were encouraged to adopt five measures, ranging from immediate accession to a permanent ceasefire and a peaceful resolution of the crisis, to the immediate elimination of obstacles to the operations of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and humanitarian staff. In that statement, the Council expressed its intention to review progress in terms of enforcement of the measures no later than 3 April.”

    2017-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7930 (2017) · source

46. “Uruguay expresses its deep concern and alarm at the political, security, humanitarian and economic crisis taking place in South Sudan. We reiterate once again that the conflict cannot be resolved through military means. In that connection, we urge all political and military actors in South Sudan to immediately cease hostilities throughout the country. We also recall that the Government has the primary responsibility and the duty to protect its population and to ensure that those who commit crimes and abuses are held accountable. It is vital that progress be made toward reaching a political solution to the conflict, through genuine, transparent and inclusive dialogue, the main objective of which should be the full implementation of the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan of August 2015.”

    2017-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7930 (2017) · source

47. “Mr. Bermudez (Uruguay) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, allow me to welcome the Special Representative of the Secretary General for South Sudan, Mr. David Shearer. As this is the first time he is briefing the Council, I wish to convey to him my delegation's wishes for his success and its full support as he acquits himself of task he has taken up. I also wish to thank him for his briefing, which gives us a complete overview of the latest developments in South Sudan, and of which we have carefully taken note. Likewise, I wish to thank our colleague, Mr. Gorgui Ciss, for his briefing on the work carried out over the past five months by the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2206 (2015) concerning South Sudan, which is chaired by Ambassador Seck of Senegal.”

    2017-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7930 (2017) · source

48. “Against this backdrop, we deem it important to exercise great care in drawing up the new mandate of the Mission. To do so, it will be important to conduct a strategic review of the Mission, as envisioned in resolution 2323 (2016), which we believe would represent a valuable opportunity to bring the presence of the United Nations in Libya into line with the political, operational and security realities on the ground.”

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49. “Only a stabilization of Libyan political institutions will make it possible to significantly reduce the number of occurrences of this phenomenon and to set up adequate and more effective controls. I wish to reiterate our support for the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and for the role of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, and we encourage the Special Representative to continue with his work jointly with Prime Minister Serraj and the Presidency Council of the Government of National Accord. This will be pivotal in order for the Government of National Accord to acquire legitimacy throughout the country and tackle urgently the tremendous challenges that Libya faces, which include the combat against terrorism and the severe humanitarian, economic and security crisis that is affecting millions of people.”

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50. “We condemn the activities of the mafias that engage in the illegal trafficking of migrants, a business whose volume appears to be continuing to grow in Libya. Just a few days ago, the International Organization for Migration announced the existence of a slave market in which sub-Saharan migrants are trafficked for a few hundred dollars. This cannot and should not be tolerated in any form in the twenty-first century. Despite the measures adopted in 2016, the number of migrants who drown when their rickety boats sink continues to grow. For this reason, in considering solutions to this problem, priority should be given to the human rights of migrants and refugees.”

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