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first: 2021-12-09
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“(spoke in French) On the security front, the A3 remains deeply concerned about the recurring intercommunal clashes in several regions of the country, particularly West Darfur and the Blue Nile region. In that regard, we welcome the steps taken by the Sudanese authorities to end the violence through the signing of cessation of hostilities agreements between members of the communities in conflict. We believe the Government could take additional steps to address the root causes of those conflicts, which will require the full participation of local communities, civil society and displaced persons in the peace process. We also take note of the report submitted by the Sudan on 8 September to the President of the Security Council on the progress in implementing the National Plan on the Protection of Civilians.”
2022-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9129 (2022) · source
“We also welcomed the releases of political detainees, which are an essential confidence-building measure. We hope those positive signals will be the basis for a new chapter in the political process. The A3 further acknowledges the outcome of the thirty-ninth IGAD Extraordinary Summit held in Nairobi, including the meeting between Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and General Al-Burhan with a view to defusing tensions in the Fashaqah border area. We sincerely hope that this positive step, which is important for regional stability, will bear the expected fruits. It is essential that neighbouring States give priority to the peaceful settlement of disputes.”
2022-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9129 (2022) · source
“To that end, we call on the Sudanese authorities and all stakeholders, both civilian and military, to commit to the negotiations on the constitutional framework and embrace an inclusive and constructive dialogue representing all segments of society, including women and young people. All the parties must show flexibility, given the urgency of the situation on the ground and the weariness expressed by the population during the various demonstrations. The A3 welcomed some of the progress made during the reporting period, including the signing of native administration legislation by the Governor of Darfur in accordance with the Juba Peace Agreement, as well as the completion of the training of the first group of the joint security-keeping force.”
2022-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9129 (2022) · source
“We also recognize that there are opportunities that must be seized in order to make progress in the Sudan. At the political level, the protracted stalemate among the parties on establishing a viable political process to restore the country to a democratic transition process is rolling back the gains that the Sudan made after the 2019 revolution. We encourage all Sudanese stakeholders to heed the call by the African Union and the international community to unconditionally participate in the Sudanese-owned and -led process under the facilitation of the trilateral mechanism made up of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the African Union and the United Nations. We welcome the publication last week of a new draft constitutional framework, a key step in the stabilization process in the Sudan.”
2022-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9129 (2022) · source
“I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council (A3) — Ghana, Kenya and my own country, Gabon. I thank Special Representative Volker Perthes for his briefing. We also took note of the presentation by Mr. Ibrahim Mudawi, a representative of civil society. And I would like to thank my brother Ambassador, Mr. Harold Agyeman, Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) concerning the Sudan, for his report on the activities of the Committee. I welcome the participation of the Permanent Representative of the Sudan in today’s meeting. The A3 stands in solidarity with the people of the Sudan amid its ongoing political, economic, security and humanitarian challenges.”
2022-09-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9129 (2022) · source
“There is an alternative, and none is better that peaceful coexistence. My country dissociates itself from any attempt to use the Council for any ends other than the search for international peace and security. We support all political and diplomatic efforts that seek to put an end to the escalation, silence the guns and reach an agreement to bring about sustainable peace between the parties. A nuclear disaster would be an extremely serious assault on our collective peace and security. It is in the name of that common destiny that we urge the parties to show goodwill, commitment and perseverance in the search for peace.”
2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9124 (2022) · source
“We call for an independent and impartial investigation to establish responsibility for any military activity that damages nuclear facilities. We would like to point out that parties to the conflict have to abide by the existing rules of nuclear security and cooperate with the IAEA in a transparent manner to make sure that the sites are safe. We cannot be satisfied with half measures, given the scope of the danger. We will never stop saying that it is time to restore peace in Ukraine as a top priority. In parallel with efforts to save the world from a nuclear catastrophe, negotiations must be carried out in good faith in order to put an end to the war. We support all initiatives that aim to bring the parties to the negotiations table with a view to achieving a cessation of hostilities.”
2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9124 (2022) · source
“We remain concerned about the information according to which there were several violations of the physical integrity of the power plant as well as disruptions to the electricity supply. The risks of a nuclear accident clearly have not yet been limited or controlled. It will be crucial and urgent to restore and preserve the physical integrity of the nuclear power station. We condemn any use or threat of use of a nuclear facility for military purposes. The possibility of a nuclear accident with potentially catastrophic consequences should in no way be used as a threat or a weapon of war. We call once again for a halt to any kind of military activity within or near the power plant. The parties to the conflict should abstain from any attack on the nuclear site.”
2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9124 (2022) · source
“Mr. Biang (Gabon) (spoke in French): I thank the Secretary-General for setting the scene of the situation in Zaporizhzhya. I also thank the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, for the helpful information that he just provided about the situation at the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant. We note with interest the deployment of IAEA experts to the site for an inspection mission and to ensure that the facilities are functioning normally. We have taken note of the state of play described by Mr. Grossi and of his recommendations. We have confidence in his team on the ground, and our attention will remain focused on Zaporizhzhya.”
2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9124 (2022) · source
“In a regional context increasingly marked by the threat of terrorism, a partnership between the United Nations and the African Union, supported by adequate funding, is essential. In conclusion, I would like to reaffirm the support of my country for the Action for Peacekeeping Plus initiative, which calls for an accelerated implementation of the women and peace and security agenda. Cross- cutting concerns include priority areas, such as the need to develop an effective communications strategy. I would also like to reiterate our support for the Strategy for the Digital Transformation of United Nations Peacekeeping and the United Nations Strategy and Plan of Action on Hate Speech and call for greater consideration of multilingualism in peacekeeping operations.”
2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9123 (2022) · source
“Another aspect that the efficiency and effectiveness of peacekeeping operations depend on is their connection to regional dynamics. In that regard, enhancing cooperation between the African Union and the United Nations, particularly in resolving crises on the African continent, is key. The experience of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur and the African Union Mission in Somalia, in particular, demonstrate that with the help of predictable funding and adequate logistical support, the African Union can conduct peacekeeping operations even in the most difficult circumstances. We should be mindful of that example with regard to the new mission in Somalia — the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia — and the Group of Five for the Sahel, which will be under African leadership.”
2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9123 (2022) · source
“Thirdly, they depend on their legitimacy and credibility, especially in the eyes of the local population; the promotion of national and local ownership in the peace process in the host country; the commitment of the host country to refraining from undermining United Nations operations and to guaranteeing missions’ freedom of movement; the constructive involvement of neighbouring countries and regional actors; an integrated United Nations approach; effective coordination with other stakeholders on the ground; solid communication with the authorities and the population of the host country; considerable tact with regard to the host population and respect for professional norms of conduct and the highest professional standards on the part of Blue Helmets.”
2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9123 (2022) · source
“Beyond an inclusive approach that must take into account the internal regional narrative in crisis areas, the effectiveness and success of peacekeeping operations depend on key factors in responding to challenges, including clear, credible and realistic mandates, as well as personnel and logistical and financial resources. Secondly, they depend on the consent of host countries and on impartiality and respect for the terms of the mandate.”
2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9123 (2022) · source
“Africa, which hosts the majority of the peacekeeping operations and has always featured heavily on the Council’s agenda, has never had its rightful place at the table and is considered more of a challenge to be met by the great Powers than a stakeholder in its own right in international governance. That anachronistic situation clearly falls far short of our current reality and does nothing to ease the suffering of our peoples, in particular women and children, in war- prone regions. Given the current complex environment and the proliferation of inter-State conflicts, the United Nations must constantly reinvent itself if it is to provide a response to its security challenges. The Council must not just ensure that peace operations are effective but also that their mandate is adapted to the situation and the needs on the ground.”
2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9123 (2022) · source
“Such reversals should lead the international community to reflect on the reasons for them, draw lessons and improve the calibration of the mandates and deployment of United Nations peacekeeping operations as tools for restoring and maintaining international peace and security. Our collective security system was conceived and established 77 years ago, and the world has changed since then. The nature of conflicts has changed. New threats emerge every day and help reshape the international order, and yet the way in which we approach crises, and the representation at our Organization, along with its tools for maintaining international peace, are from another era.”
2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9123 (2022) · source
“However, in a number of other cases, United Nations peacekeeping efforts and the response of the international community as a whole have fallen short of expectations and have been severely criticized, for example in Somalia, Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia at the beginning of the 1990s. In cases that are still current, the presence of peacekeeping operations has coincided with an increase in chronic conflict. The terrible sight of Blue Helmets hunted by people and heckled for their inability to protect civilians in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is intolerable for several reasons.”
2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9123 (2022) · source
“Since the Organization’s creation, peacekeeping operations have been at the heart of United Nations strategies for ending conflicts and promoting reconciliation. In more than a dozen countries, including Sierra Leone, Burundi, Côte d’Ivoire and Liberia, the efforts of the United Nations peacekeeping operations have made a genuine difference. The United Nations has offered key security guarantees and facilitated political transitions. It has helped to set up new institutions for fragile States and has helped to curb instability in several countries that have been able to return to a normal path of development, despite the remaining challenges in peacebuilding.”
2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9123 (2022) · source
“Mr. Biang (Gabon) (spoke in French): I would like to congratulate France on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council and to thank you, Sir, for taking the initiative to hold today’s debate on peacekeeping operations at a time when that tool is crucial to the role and visibility of the United Nations. We are at a crossroads as we confront the challenges we face on the ground. It is therefore a timely discussion. As we determine the strengths and weaknesses of peacekeeping operations, we must not be biased or complacent if we are to provide concrete, fitting and specific solutions for every situation on the ground. Needless to say, I want to congratulate China on its excellent efforts in guiding our work in August. I also thank Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix for his informative briefing.”
2022-09-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9123 (2022) · source
“We welcome the efforts of regional and international actors to achieve political stability in Syria while respecting the country’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. The A3 stands in solidarity with the people of Syria in their quest for lasting peace.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9117 (2022) · source
“Similarly, we welcome the fact that six convoys have delivered cross-line aid to north-west Syria since the beginning of the year, as well as the plan to include the delivery of medical supplies in the cross-line operation in the north-east. We call for more support for activities aimed at early recovery and improving livelihoods as a key component in building resilience and the longer-term peace that Syria and the region need. We reiterate that there can be no military solution to the Syrian crisis. What is needed is a frank dialogue aimed at finding sustainable solutions and involving all components of society, including women. We therefore reiterate our call to the parties to exercise restraint and commit to settling their differences by peaceful means, including through negotiations coordinated by the Special Envoy.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9117 (2022) · source
“The economic crisis in the country is also making life more difficult for Syrians, who face many challenges in accessing water, health care and electricity and are dealing with inflation and insufficient funding, problems that often force people to adopt harmful and irreversible coping mechanisms to survive. The humanitarian situation in Syria remains alarming, with more than half of the population in need of assistance. The cross-border humanitarian aid mechanism is still required to ensure the delivery of that aid. In that regard, we continue to support the ongoing cross-border operation, which remains a crucial lifeline for humanitarian assistance.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9117 (2022) · source
“We therefore underscore the urgent need for de-escalation and restraint by all parties as well as respect by all players for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria. We note with interest that the Syrian conflict continues to have a gendered impact, with significant effects on women and girls. It is deeply worrying that in addition to the reports of sexual violence being perpetrated against women in the Al-Hol camp, as many as 77 per cent of the 26 people murdered in the camp this year were women. We therefore call for protection that takes into account that difference in needs.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9117 (2022) · source
“In this regard, the A3 is alarmed by the worsening levels of insecurity as demonstrated by incidents that include continued air strikes and rocket attacks in the north-west, which have resulted in civilian casualties. Unfortunately, it is civilians who continue to pay the heaviest price as violence continues to escalate in the country. The Secretary-General’s eightieth report on the parties’ implementation of the relevant Security Council resolutions (S/2022/635) documents incidents in which 87 civilians were killed, including 15 women and 25 children. At the same time, at least 104 civilians were injured, including 16 women and 33 children. The rising levels and escalation of violence will only undermine any peace efforts.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9117 (2022) · source
“The A3 recalls the amnesty decree announced by the Government on 30 April. Political will remains an imperative for resolving the issue of detainees and the forcibly disappeared, particularly women and the elderly. Meaningful progress in this regard will build confidence and create an environment for the political process to move forward. It will also contribute positively to the Special Envoy’s step-for-step approach. We are concerned about the security situation in Syria. In fact, this country continues to be the scene of military clashes, particularly in the north of the country, in a context marked by a worsening humanitarian situation exacerbated by the continuing effects of the coronavirus disease pandemic. It also remains the centre for peace-damaging rivalries and competition for influence among major Powers.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9117 (2022) · source
“We echo the Special Envoy’s appeal to the parties and the key stakeholders in the Syrian conflict to shield the country from undue external pressures that could jeopardize peace and stability efforts. The parties and the stakeholders must instead strive to inject political life into the political process. They should demonstrate political maturity and commitment through constructive engagements and a return to the ninth session of meetings of the Syrian-led, Syrian- owned, United Nations-facilitated small body of the Constitutional Committee. On a positive note, we welcome the upcoming meeting of the Syrian Women’s Advisory Board from 29 August to 2 September in Geneva. We continue to commend the Special Envoy’s useful exchanges with this critical group, which represents the perspectives of the wide spectrum of Syrian women.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9117 (2022) · source
“I have the honour to make this statement on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council (A3), namely, Ghana, Kenya and my country, Gabon. Allow us to start by expressing a warm welcome to our colleague from Ireland. We look forward to working together. I thank Special Envoy Geir Pedersen and Assistant Secretary-General Joyce Msuya for their briefings on the latest developments in the political and humanitarian situation in Syria. We also welcome the participation of the representatives of the Syrian Arab Republic, the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Türkiye in this meeting. The A3 welcomes the appointment of the new Deputy Special Envoy for Syria, Ms. Najat Rochdi, and wish her every success in her duties to support a political solution in Syria.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9117 (2022) · source
“Faced with the hopeless logic of confrontation and antagonism, my country will continue to choose the side of peace, negotiation and dialogue. We must activate the channels of dialogue. That is the unwavering position of my country, which, since the beginning of the hostilities, has supported consultations as the preferred method of resolving conflict. The recent agreement reached to allow the export of grain from Ukrainian ports is a ray of hope that can lead to others. It is high time for peace to return to the top of our priorities. In conclusion, my country once again calls on the parties to firmly commit to negotiations in good faith with the goal of silencing the guns and bringing peace to Ukraine.”
2022-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9115 (2022) · source
“Many civilians, including children, are maimed by explosive weapons with wide-area and indiscriminate effects. So long as the fighting continues, the humanitarian situation in Ukraine and surrounding countries will continue to deteriorate. It is hard to predict the extent of the physical and psychological repercussions that will result, let alone the economic consequences, whose shockwaves continue to spread. For seven months, the Council has been plagued by unprecedented fragmentation. It has moved to the rhythm of the invectives of one camp against another, while towns and villages are ravaged and women, men and children are killed by a bloody war. Our mandate is to stop wars, if not to prevent them. We must take urgent action in line with our mandate and the purpose of the Council.”
2022-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9115 (2022) · source
“We once again call on the parties to comply with the current nuclear security rules and to cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in securing potentially dangerous sites in order to prevent the risk of disaster. We welcome the recent announcements indicating the willingness of the parties to allow a mission of IAEA experts to visit the Zaporizhzhya power plant in order to avoid a conflagration. We reiterate our opposition to the war and our outrage about attacks on civilians. We will not tire of repeating that the parties to the conflict must respect their international commitments under international humanitarian law. The most recent update from the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights reports 13,477 civilian casualties, including 5,587 killed and 7,890 injured.”
2022-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9115 (2022) · source
“In addition to the war’s human toll, its material cost has also been very high. The images of the destruction of public buildings and roads, and of the infrastructure and means to provide public services, have become a daily occurrence. The shelling of nuclear facilities, for which the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant has become a symbol, raises the risk of a nuclear catastrophe, which is increasing along with the heightened military activity around the site. It is urgent to ensure that military activity in the vicinity of nuclear sites stops and the warring parties refrain from any action that could put the world at risk of a nuclear disaster, with irreparable consequences.”
2022-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9115 (2022) · source
“Mr. Biang (Gabon) (spoke in French): I thank Secretary-General António Guterres and Under- Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo for their respective briefings and welcome the participation of the President of Ukraine in this meeting. As the war in Ukraine enters its seventh month, we remember with great sorrow all who have fallen victim to it since the beginning of the conflict. We would like to express our solidarity with the survivors, including the many women, children, elderly and displaced persons and refugees whose daily lives have been upended. We pay tribute to the humanitarian personnel on the ground who are working to alleviate the horrendous daily effects of the war on its survivors by providing vital and valuable assistance, often in extremely difficult conditions.”
2022-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9115 (2022) · source
“After six months of war, suffering and destruction in Ukraine, we think it is time to restore peace to the heart of our priority agenda. My country encourages all initiatives aimed at bringing the parties to the negotiating table in order to achieve peaceful coexistence. As long as the fighting continues, the situation in Ukraine will surely continue to worsen. The surest way to ward off a multifaceted security threat is to end the hostilities. We encourage all political and diplomatic efforts to stop the escalation, silence the guns and reach an agreement on a lasting peace between the parties. The recently concluded grain agreement is a source of hope regarding the possibility of convening a ceasefire agreement to pave the way for good-faith negotiations on a return to sustainable peace.”
2022-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9114 (2022) · source
“We call for an independent and impartial investigation to establish responsibility for the attacks and other bombardments targeting the Zaporizhzhya power plant. In the meantime, it is crucial that the belligerents respect the nuclear security rules in force and cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) with a view to securing the sites. We welcome the intention expressed by the parties to facilitate the conduct of an IAEA expert mission in Ukraine, and we urge them to find common ground on the operational modalities of the mission, which we all wish to see as soon as possible. It is not acceptable to wait and speculate about the potential risk of adding devastating environmental and human health effects to the economic and humanitarian impact.”
2022-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9114 (2022) · source
“I thank Under-Secretary- General Rosemary DiCarlo for her insightful briefing. In recent weeks, the reports of the risk of a possible nuclear accident in Ukraine have multiplied. The intensification of military activity in the vicinity of the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant and the allegations that the plant is being used for military purposes raise the spectre of a nuclear disaster with potentially incalculable consequences. A couple of weeks ago, we gathered in this Chamber to express our collective indignation at the possibility that such an outcome could happen (see S/PV.9109). All military activity at nuclear sites must cease. The parties to the conflict must refrain from any attacks on nuclear sites, including cyberattacks, and from any rhetoric that tends to invoke nuclear risk as a weapon of war.”
2022-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9114 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, we reaffirm our support for the efforts of the Prosecutor and his Office and commend the commitment and efforts of the Sudanese authorities to cooperate with the Office of the Prosecutor, while reiterating the importance of respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Sudan.”
2022-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9113 (2022) · source
“Similarly, the jurisdictional privileges and immunities originally granted to the security forces have been abolished. In the same vein, many perpetrators of crimes in Darfur have been arrested. In addition, the Commission for the Implementation of International Humanitarian Law has been restructured in accordance with international standards. This considerable progress must be recognized by all and undoubtedly be consolidated and strengthened by improving the capacity of the Sudanese judiciary and ensuring the regular functioning of State institutions.”
2022-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9113 (2022) · source
“To that end, the return to constitutional order appears to be the appropriate framework for improved cooperation between the Court and the Sudanese authorities. The national and international efforts must come together as a priority to that end. Peacebuilding in the Sudan is based on the rule of law and the fight against impunity, which requires a legislative environment and institutional landscape commensurate with the challenges and in line with international standards. In this regard, the efforts of the Sudanese authorities to adapt national legislation to international standards in the fight against atrocities are a step in the right direction. Following the revision of the Sudanese penal code and code of criminal procedure, war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide are now punishable by law.”
2022-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9113 (2022) · source
“We encourage the Prosecutor to continue his efforts to enhance the effectiveness and performance of his Office, while stressing that the effectiveness of the ongoing trials depends first and foremost on the improvement of the political and security situation in the Sudan. The climate of persistent insecurity in the country, and in Darfur in particular, hinders the timely conduct of investigations and creates new victims just as the Court is struggling to bring justice to the victims of previous conflicts. In its efforts to deliver justice for the alleged crimes committed in 2003, we trust that the Office of the Prosecutor will take into account the fragile political situation in the Sudan so as not to further undermine the country’s stability.”
2022-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9113 (2022) · source
“As we are meeting, the ICC Prosecutor is visiting the Sudan almost five months after the opening of the trial in the Ali Kushayb case before the ICC. We welcome the update by the International Criminal Court of the Sudan’s commitments in the context of the memorandum of understanding to maintain the initial momentum and to consider possible additional accompanying measures. We also welcome the partnerships that have been established or are in the process of being established between the ICC and States parties, non-State parties, civil society organizations and regional and subregional institutions in the context of the ongoing judicial investigations.”
2022-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9113 (2022) · source
“We welcome the commitments made by the Sudanese authorities to cooperate fully with the Court to support its work, notwithstanding the fact that the Sudan is not a State party to the Rome Statute. In the spirit of cooperation, the Sudan authorized the permanent presence of the Office of the Prosecutor in the Sudan and, on 12 August 2021, signed a memorandum of understanding that establishes the modalities of cooperation between the Sudan and the Office of the Prosecutor. The agreement allows the Court to conduct its investigations into allegations of war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity. It represents significant progress against the backdrop of a political and socioeconomic context weakened by an acute economic crisis and an uptick in violence.”
2022-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9113 (2022) · source
“Mr. Biang (Gabon) (spoke in French): I thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this debate on the thirty-fifth report of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on the situation in Darfur pursuant to resolution 1593 (2005). I thank Prosecutor Karim Khan for his edifying briefing from Khartoum, which is a symbol of the cooperation between the Sudan and the International Criminal Court to bring justice for the victims of atrocity crimes in Darfur. I welcome the presence at this meeting of the Permanent Representative of the Sudan. We note the judicial activities, in particular the investigations conducted by the International Criminal Court, during the reporting period in order to strengthen international criminal justice at the national, regional and international levels.”
2022-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9113 (2022) · source
“We must tirelessly and without further delay cooperate and dialogue within the Security Council with frankness and determination, commensurate with the commitments undertaken and the responsibilities assumed for the maintenance of security and peace in the world.”
2022-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9112 (2022) · source
“Of course, we remain clear on the need to find collective solutions to the crises we are facing around the world, because their consequences often have a direct or indirect impact on the future of each of our countries and threaten the values we share and defend within the United Nations. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate my country’s solemn appeal to every member of the Security Council and, beyond that, to every member of the international community to build bridges of dialogue and to break down the walls that divide us and undermine the aspirations of humankind. We must urgently reconcile ourselves with our calling to together ensure international peace and security for the peoples of the world. That is what we committed to when we signed the United Nations Charter.”
2022-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9112 (2022) · source
“That means we must consider or take into account each other’s expectations and ease tensions with a view to seeking a peaceful settlement of disputes. My country will always favour dialogue over breakdown, cooperation over isolation and political and diplomatic solutions over the use of force and confrontation. That vision of diplomacy guides our international involvement and remains at the heart of our narrative in the search for lasting solutions to the multifaceted crises plaguing the world. We are firmly convinced that regional and subregional organizations are key players for initiating dialogue to prevent conflicts and in the effective and sustainable response to international crises. That is the essence of our desire to provide African solutions to African problems, as endorsed by the African Union and its members.”
2022-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9112 (2022) · source
“The alternatives to sustained dialogue and multilateralism lack credibility within the current international order. Dialogue among nations and within international institutions is the key to fostering greater international stability through ongoing consultations and negotiations to manage emerging conflicts. The benefits of dialogue include advancing coordination among poles of influence, maintaining international stability and promoting a rules-based order. It represents a pragmatic middle ground, the circumvention of which leads to risky or dangerous alternatives. Cooperation of course implies acting together, consulting with each other regularly, in times of peace as in times of war, and easing our differences.”
2022-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9112 (2022) · source
“My country, which has never experienced war or armed conflict, will continue to work to promote greater diplomatic inclusiveness and genuine and lasting dialogue in order to mitigate and manage the inevitable geopolitical and ideological differences, rifts and competing interests that sometimes give the impression that the Security Council is a formal and bureaucratic forum that is often paralysed by disputes among its permanent members exercising their veto power. Our pursuit and impetus for sustained dialogue must ensure that we mobilize the necessary efforts to find a way out of emerging crises, while ensuring that urgent issues do not draw international attention away from the important operational challenges that are undermining the security and dignity of the world’s peoples.”
2022-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9112 (2022) · source
“We are helplessly witnessing the harsh reality that the disagreements of great Powers over hierarchy, ideology and their strategic interests are fertile ground for major conflicts, wars of choice, proxy wars and wars over resources that destabilize fragile States, especially in Africa. The Security Council is the ideal framework for promoting dialogue at the international level for addressing the most complex challenges and for stabilizing geopolitical and ideological competition.”
2022-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9112 (2022) · source
“In the face of rivalries between Powers, in the face of the risk of the use of or proliferation of nuclear weapons, in the face of a devastating pandemic, climate insecurity and the development of cyberspace, which are emerging as new threats, it would be dangerously naive to rely on relationships of force or unilateral posturing. The effectiveness of international action is difficult to guarantee in bloc confrontations based on the Cold War model. The interdependence of global issues and the interconnection of national economies, financial markets and supply chains require that we work together, engage in dialogue, listen to each other and to reach agreements in order to respond appropriately, effectively and, above all, collectively to the most serious threats to international peace and security.”
2022-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9112 (2022) · source
“The international context is marked by the emergence of new poles of influence, which seek to reconfigure the balance and approaches of national and international governance. The increasingly multipolar world is consolidating in terms of geopolitical competition among a number of major actors. Clearly, the future of the world is becoming more politically and ideologically diverse. The emerging international order seems to make space for a diversity of values and requires permanent dialogue to achieve a comprehensive consensus as we approach these competing issues within the Security Council and beyond.”
2022-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9112 (2022) · source
“Mr. Biang (Gabon) (spoke in French): I would like to thank China for the initiative to hold this meeting, which gives us an opportunity to address the importance of promoting the key principles of dialogue and cooperation in the maintenance of international peace and security. I thank Secretary-General António Guterres for defining the scope for this discussion in the current context. I would also like to thank President Gustavo Zlauvinen for his enlightening briefing. We are at a turning point in the international system and a historic inflection point. The world is recovering with great difficulty from a pandemic that has exacerbated its individual and systemic vulnerabilities and is facing a multidimensional crisis that challenges the current international order.”
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