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first: 2021-12-09
most recent: 2023-12-21
sittings or episodes: 203
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“Grundberg in his tireless efforts to maintain a dialogue between the parties in order to reach a comprehensive peace agreement in Yemen.”
2022-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9110 (2022) · source
“One party’s rejection of several United Nations proposals to reopen roads in Taiz and other governorates and the stalemate in the talks are undermining the initial positive momentum of the truce. We call on the parties to show flexibility. There is also an urgent need to revive a political process, based on a multidimensional framework addressing political, security and economic issues, for a comprehensive negotiated settlement of the conflict, within an inclusive dialogue that ensures the participation of women. We urge all the parties to cease hostilities, exercise maximum restraint and implement all the elements of the truce negotiated by the United Nations. In conclusion, we reiterate our support for Mr.”
2022-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9110 (2022) · source
“The operating environment remains difficult for humanitarian agencies, despite the progress that has been made. The incidence of negative messages and disinformation has decreased slightly since the most recent Security Council meeting (see S/PV.9088). Work with the Yemeni authorities is under way to address other restrictions on United Nations staff, including humanitarian personnel. With regard to the FSO SAFER oil taker, we note that the emergency operation to transfer and remove the fuel from the vessel has still not started, owing to insufficient funding. We call for the international community to mobilize more funding in order to avert a large-scale environmental and humanitarian disaster. The expansion and consolidation of the truce in Yemen is a major issue in the resolution of the crisis.”
2022-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9110 (2022) · source
“Since the beginning of this devastating war, a heavy toll has been exacted on Yemeni civilians, including children, who have been killed or maimed by landmines or forcibly recruited into armed groups. But the high number of civilian deaths is also the result of indirect consequences of the fighting, such as starvation, disease and a lack of potable water. In that regard, funding the humanitarian response plan for Yemen is crucial and urgent. We therefore commend the United States commitment of $431 million in additional funding. The economic outlook remains bleak. The exchange rate is worse than it was before the truce. Household purchasing power is extremely low, and energy and food prices have increased, leading to food insecurity.”
2022-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9110 (2022) · source
“We have already been pleased to see a significant drop in the number of civilian casualties on the ground, the reopening of Sana’a airport to civilian flights and an improvement in the fuel crisis. The gains made through the renewal of the truce are still mixed. Despite the international pressure for a lasting peace in Yemen, sporadic ceasefire violations persist, and there are new reports of fighting in Shabwa province. If nothing is done to sustainably stabilize the situation, the risk of further escalation cannot be ruled out. In addition, the humanitarian situation in Yemen remains worrisome, with a theatre of operations that is seemingly one of the world’s worst humanitarian disasters.”
2022-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9110 (2022) · source
“Mr. Biang (Gabon) (spoke in French): I thank the Special Envoy, Mr. Hans Grundberg, and Ms. Ghada Mudawi, the Acting Director of Operations and Advocacy of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, for their informative briefings. I also welcome the Permanent Representative of Yemen to this meeting. We welcome the renewal of the truce in force until 2 October, which gives us a glimmer of hope and the Yemeni people a rare respite in a crisis that has lasted too long. We hope fervently that during the two months of the new ceasefire the parties will indeed step up their negotiations to reach an expanded truce without delay so as to build on the opportunity to pave the way for lasting peace.”
2022-08-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9110 (2022) · source
“We must continue to build on our achievements and not allow divergent views to make us lose sight of the ultimate goal, which is eliminating the terrorist threat in whatever form it may take and wherever it may be in the world, especially in Africa, where the threat is looming with renewed urgency.”
2022-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9108 (2022) · source
“It is clear that given the proven links between the financing of terrorism and organized crime that can be seen in the various forms of illicit trade conducted by terrorist organizations, the international community should maintain and strengthen its efforts to combat such trafficking. The issue of the return and resettlement of foreign fighters represents a new terrorism risk and is a real source of concern in Africa. It is fuelled by the capacity of terrorist organizations to organize attacks from afar, outside the areas where they are based. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate my country’s support for the mandates of the various counter-terrorism bodies. We also welcome the spirit of unity demonstrated by the Council in the fight against terrorism.”
2022-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9108 (2022) · source
“The link between development and terrorism continues to be extremely relevant today, especially in fragile States, which are often facing political and security crises, poverty and the absence of prospects for young people, thereby creating an environment conducive to the emergence of terrorist networks. An effective fight against terrorism requires a holistic approach and an appropriate way to address the socioeconomic challenges facing the States affected, along with particular attention to issues of social justice and the improvement of living standards for their populations. That approach requires greater international solidarity. It is also important to strengthen the fight against transnational trafficking, which is used to finance terrorism.”
2022-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9108 (2022) · source
“It is imperative to continue working towards strengthening and improving the effectiveness of the international response through the broadened and more effective application of existing international tools in compliance with the norms established to combat terrorism, of which there are many and which are regularly updated as the threat evolves. As we are aware that, in combating terrorism, it takes only one weak link to weaken the international response as a whole, we must also strengthen the capacities of, and technical assistance to, the most vulnerable States. While the lack of commitment may be owing to insufficient political will, it also depends to a large extent on the financial, human and technical means available to States.”
2022-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9108 (2022) · source
“In that regard, Da’esh’s ability to obtain and deploy sensitive and highly lethal weapons is concerning. Effectively combating terrorism demands a peaceful world order and international solidarity. That is a fundamental requirement. For, while the terrorist threat remains global, the fact is that terrorist groups will continue to act opportunistically and try to establish themselves in visibly fragile regions. The counter-terrorism architecture must remain dynamic and matched by exemplary international cooperation, especially in the area of information-sharing.”
2022-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9108 (2022) · source
“In that regard, the Secretary-General’s report notes the correlation between the structural difficulties that certain countries are undergoing, particularly in Africa, in the security, social and economic areas and the gradual and dangerous increase in Da’esh’s influence and activities. We must also be wary that Da’esh will try to take advantage of the current cracks in the international order to further entrench itself and spread its influence, above all wherever it can find fertile ground, including in conflict areas. What continues to amaze us is the movement’s ability to remain active and reinvent itself, including through its ability to channel considerable sums of money through criminal networks, thereby enabling it to carry out its recruitment efforts and contemplate realizing its sinister goals.”
2022-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9108 (2022) · source
“My country’s position on this issue is unequivocal: Gabon opposes all terrorist ideologies and acts in all their forms. It is self-evident that no cause, ideology or religion can be used to justify appalling terrorist acts. Gabon welcomes the joint efforts that have weakened the Da’esh movement. However, my country regrets that, since the most recent report of the Secretary-General (S/2022/576), the threat posed by the terrorist group and its affiliates remains high. There is a fear that the myriad challenges exacerbated by the impact of the coronavirus disease, which has plunged many countries into economic recession, will weaken our ability to confront this scourge.”
2022-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9108 (2022) · source
“Mr. Biang (Gabon) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. Vladimir Voronkov of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism, Mr. Weixiong Chen of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate and Mr. Martin Ewi for their informative contributions, which provide us with an update on the operational activities carried out by Da’esh in an international context characterized by many global challenges. We are deeply concerned about the scope of the terrorist threat, especially in Africa. In launching their terrorist activities by all means possible, including through the use of the Internet, in every corner of the world, especially in conflict areas, terrorist groups, including Da’esh, are primarily trying to destabilize nations by creating a climate of fear.”
2022-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9108 (2022) · source
“We therefore call on all parties to relaunch negotiations in order to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian crisis and achieve a real and lasting peace based on respect for the principles agreed upon by the parties and the application of the rules of international law. Finally, we support the work of the Special Coordinator and his statement on the urgency of ending the escalation, ensuring the safety and security of the civilian population and following up on the issue of Palestinian prisoners.”
2022-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9107 (2022) · source
“We remain attentive to the evolving situation on the ground in the aftermath of the entry into force of this fragile truce and call on all parties to show restraint. Of course, we call for accountability. Independent investigations must be conducted and those responsible for the violence on both sides must be held to account for their actions. My country reaffirms its commitment to the two- State solution, with two States living side by side on the basis of the 1967 borders. Terror on the ground against civilians, including children, is unacceptable. The Council must uphold international law in order to protect the rights of the Palestinian people, while guaranteeing Israel’s security. That is the only way to ensure the viability of the two-State solution.”
2022-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9107 (2022) · source
“Mr. Biang (Gabon) (spoke in French): I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this urgent meeting. I also thank the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Tor Wennesland, for his inspiring briefing and for his efforts. The escalation of violence in recent days in the Gaza Strip remind us of the scope of the journey towards peace in the Middle East. It is clear that the logic of clashes is synonymous with instability and insecurity for all parties. It will not yield any viable political prospects. Gabon is committed to the peaceful resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and welcomes the ceasefire agreement signed in Gaza, mediated by Egypt and several other countries of the region.”
2022-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9107 (2022) · source
“In that regard, partnerships between the United Nations and the African Union should be strengthened and adapted to situations that are often volatile and vary from one region to another. The United Nations system should support the strategic objectives set by countries and regional organizations, in particular the African Union, to ensure the maintenance of peace and promote sustainable development. The Council’s duty is to foster the operationalization of United Nations funding mechanisms for Africa so as to provide fair and realistic responses to situations on the ground and mobilize resources over the long term to support the robust political commitment of the international community.”
2022-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9106 (2022) · source
“Those efforts deserve the support of the Council, which the Charter of the United Nations has mandated with the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. Peacebuilding is an ongoing process, fuelled by daily action aimed at strengthening cohesion among States. It is difficult to reconcile it with the punitive policies of embargoes and sanctions that have been imposed on several African countries that are going through the painful stage of post-conflict reconstruction. In conclusion, I believe it is important to underscore that although States must exercise their sovereign right to ensure peace on their national territory, peacebuilding, amid the coronavirus disease pandemic, climate change and the surge in terrorism, concerns the entire international community.”
2022-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9106 (2022) · source
“In 2008, at the height of the Central African crisis, the Mission for the Consolidation of Peace in the Central African Republic, followed by the African-led International Support Mission in the Central African Republic in 2013, was able to ease tensions prior to the deployment of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic in 2014. In Somalia, with the African Union Mission in Somalia, which became the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia, and in the Sahel, with the Group of Five for the Sahel, there has been no lack of robust responses in Africa to the challenges of insecurity, terrorism and violent extremism.”
2022-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9106 (2022) · source
“In that regard, international financial institutions play an important role, in particular in funding training programmes, creating jobs and implementing quick-impact projects, as well as disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes. To that end, all stakeholders in the public and private sectors and in civil society must play their part. In addition, women and young people should not be left out but should be systematically included at every level of the peacebuilding process. It is also important to support the predictable and adequate funding of the African Peace and Security Architecture, as well as of peacekeeping operations conducted by the African Union. African forces are often on the front lines and the first on the ground.”
2022-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9106 (2022) · source
“It should be possible to allocate financial resources that are adequate to the needs of the relevant sectors in order to address root causes of conflict over the long term. Special attention should be paid to education, poverty eradication and the employability of young people so as to shield them from the ills plaguing our continent such as radicalization. Furthermore, it is the international community’s responsibility to support States and regional and subregional organizations by encouraging them to adopt and implement strategies designed to strengthen political, social and economic institutions and systems in meeting the challenges of sustaining peace. Institutional stability is indeed a prerequisite for development and peacebuilding.”
2022-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9106 (2022) · source
“That vision is in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in particular SDG 16, which is dedicated to promoting peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, ensuring access to justice for all and building effective, accountable institutions that are open to all. As we all know, peace has a price. Responding to the challenge of development is essential to sustaining peace, particularly for States in post-conflict situations. The fact is that a durable peace process is possible only if we address the root causes of a conflict. It is clear that the effectiveness of many peacekeeping operations is very far from meeting expectations, and that they should be reconsidered.”
2022-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9106 (2022) · source
“If we are to respond to the various crises and hotspots that persist in the Great Lakes region and in a number of countries in Central Africa, the Sahel and the Horn of Africa, it seems clear that it is essential to adopt a holistic approach that brings concrete multidimensional responses at every stage of the peace process — from the end of a conflict through peacebuilding, including post-conflict reconstruction — so as to capitalize on the achievements of peace efforts in Africa. In that regard, through its Agenda 2063, the African Union has developed a framework for action in response to the challenges of achieving an Africa living in peace and security — a continent where the values of good governance, democracy, respect for human rights, justice and the rule of law are at the centre of peace and security strategies.”
2022-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9106 (2022) · source
“Mr. Biang (Gabon) (spoke in French): I would like to thank China for convening today’s important debate, which is of particular importance for Africa. I thank Commissioner Bankole Adeoye, Special Adviser Cristina Duarte and Ambassador Muhammad Abdul Muhith for their enlightening briefings, while reiterating my country’s support to them as they discharge their respective mandates. As we in the Council consider the issue of capacity- building in Africa for sustaining peace, we are reminded of one of the key elements of its mandate, which is exploring the wide range of challenges affecting the African continent and addressing their root causes, while considering ways and means of supporting greater resilience in Africa.”
2022-08-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9106 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, we thank Special Representative Valentine Rugwabiza and her team at MINUSCA, the humanitarian personnel and our partners in the ICGLR, the Economic Community of Central African States and the Central African Republic for their unfailing efforts and support on the ground.”
2022-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9074 (2022) · source
“In that regard, the A3 welcomed the Regional Ministerial Conference on Central African Refugees held on 27 April in Yaoundé, in partnership with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, with the objective of finding concrete solutions to the issue of forced displacement caused by the crisis in the Central African Republic. The meeting was a demonstration of regional solidarity and of the involvement of neighbouring countries in finding a solution to the crisis. We call for honouring financial pledges to ensure the implementation of the humanitarian response plan. The continuing humanitarian distress caused by the activities of armed groups is being exacerbated by the devastating impact of climate change, which is also a source of insecurity in the country and the region.”
2022-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9074 (2022) · source
“Establishing security conditions that can lead to a long-term reduction in the presence of armed groups in the Central African Republic requires the international community’s ongoing financial support in implementing the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme. Improving the programme means supporting it with economic opportunities for former combatants, and the launch of quick-impact projects constitutes progress in that regard. According to the humanitarian response plan, 3.1 million people are in a precarious situation. We are concerned about the increasing number of refugees and displaced persons who need urgent humanitarian assistance.”
2022-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9074 (2022) · source
“That is why we echo the statement of the African Union, the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) and the Government of the Central African Republic concerning the importance of lifting the arms embargo on the Central African Republic and of the country’s commitment to strengthening its weapons and ammunition management system. We also underscore the need for international support for the Government of the Central African Republic as it takes steps to ensure effective control and management of the weapons in its possession and that it fully meets all benchmarks. The Central African Republic has demonstrated its firm willingness to meet the benchmarks set.”
2022-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9074 (2022) · source
“The A3 also underscores the importance of punishing all persons and entities involved in the illicit trade in resources who supply armed group networks through that trade. It is vital to cut all of the armed groups’ sources of supply. Secondly, our action should be focused on building the capacity of the Forces armées centrafricaines and supporting the democratically elected Central African authorities as part of the protection of civilians. We reaffirm the ad hoc nature of the mandate of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). The Mission will not stay in the Central African Republic forever. The State’s authority must be re-established throughout the country by well- trained and -equipped Central African forces.”
2022-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9074 (2022) · source
“In the light of the violence and the complex, multidimensional security crisis that has been aggravated by the coronavirus disease pandemic and the current global economic situation, the Council must take resolute action, which must focus primarily on the sources and supply chains of rebel groups, who, astonishingly, seem to have free access to weapons — and increasingly sophisticated ones at that. It is no secret to anyone, let alone Council members, that the illegal exploitation of raw materials remains a principal source of financing for those groups. It is therefore urgent to ensure that stricter monitoring mechanisms be put in place regarding the extraction and destination of such materials.”
2022-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9074 (2022) · source
“The gains made in the security sphere in recent months have led to significant progress being made on the ground, which has been characterized by a reduction in the number of violations of the Political Agreement and the extension of State authority throughout the country. However, it is regrettable that attacks targeting civilians persist and that the criminal activities of armed groups are becoming increasingly frequent in certain parts of the country. We are very concerned by the recurring massacres of civilians. The A3 condemns the use of anti-personnel mines and other explosive weapons against civilians by armed groups, which spreads terror through the centre and west of the country in particular.”
2022-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9074 (2022) · source
“We encourage her to continue advocating with the African Union, the Economic Community of Central African States and the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region in order to revitalize the peace process in the Central African Republic. The role of regional organizations in ensuring lasting stability in the country is also absolutely crucial. The A3 recalls that the Central African Republic has been subjected to several successful and attempted coups d’états. Such political crises are often used by disruptive forces to justify violence and other abuses, which causes the civilian population immense suffering. The question of security is therefore an essential one that we must help to resolve.”
2022-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9074 (2022) · source
“The training of women and young people on electoral matters, which was initiated by the United Nations force, could indeed allow for the greater involvement of those strata of society in the first local elections to be held in over 30 years. We wish to recall that, in such a fragile security environment, it is crucial to provide appropriate financing to the National Electoral Authority. Therefore, we believe there is an urgent need to see the pledges made by the international community in November 2021 come to fruition in order to finance the elections in the Central African Republic. To conclude on the political front, the A3 commends the personal engagement of Special Representative Rugwabiza with the Central African people.”
2022-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9074 (2022) · source
“The A3 also welcomes the adoption by the National Assembly of a law abolishing the death penalty and prohibiting the use of torture, which clearly demonstrates the will of the Central African authorities to combat human rights violations. We hope that will enable any shortcomings in that area to be addressed and bolster interest in the national reconciliation process, in a context in which the perpetrators of war crimes are currently being prosecuted and tried in the Central African Republic. The A3 is encouraged by all measures taken by the Central African authorities to organize local elections in 2023 in a peaceful and inclusive political environment. MINUSCA’s support to that end should be welcomed.”
2022-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9074 (2022) · source
“We also call for awareness-raising among all Central African stakeholders — political actors, members of civil society, women, men, young people and armed groups signatories to the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic — concerning the need to prioritize dialogue and mutual understanding in order to make progress on the peace efforts launched by the Government with the support of the international community. The recommendations emanating from the national dialogue must be implemented by all parties so as to guarantee a lasting political solution that is led by the Central African people for the Central African people.”
2022-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9074 (2022) · source
“On the political front, the convening of the national dialogue in March, in line with the joint road map of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, reflects the resolve of the Government of the Central African Republic to respect the commitments undertaken in 2019. The obvious enthusiasm of the population at those meetings is also a testament to the genuine desire of the people of the Central African Republic to turn the page on political instability. The Council is therefore duty-bound to support the hopes and efforts of the Central African people in their quest for peace. Consequently, maintaining the Security Council’s consensus on providing multidimensional support to the Central African Republic, including in the financial, material, economic and political spheres, must be a priority.”
2022-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9074 (2022) · source
“Repeatedly torn apart by the violence perpetrated by armed groups and the often-conflicting postures taken by external Powers, the Central African Republic has endured a long period of grave instability. Today, however, the prospects for lasting peace are visible on the horizon, even though the country continues to be plagued in a number of areas by the activities of armed groups. Given its particular interest in the situation, the A3 is keen to once again underscore the need for the Council to continue supporting the democratically elected Central African authorities. Our efforts must be further ramped up in order to find long-term solutions and build on the political, security and humanitarian gains already made. In that regard, we would like to make the following observations.”
2022-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9074 (2022) · source
“Mr. Biang (Gabon) (spoke in French): I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council, namely, Kenya, Ghana and my own country, Gabon (A3). We would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Valentine Rugwabiza, for her briefing on the situation in the Central African Republic and the activities of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). We would also like to thank Ms. Lina Ekomo for her briefing. The recent history of the Central African Republic has been marked by great political and security upheaval.”
2022-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9074 (2022) · source
“Mr. Biang (Gabon) (spoke in French): I would like to thank all colleagues for their flexibility and the constructive atmosphere that made it possible to adopt this important resolution 2637 (2022), as well how the Council is able to shine when it rises to meet its mandate. I think that is what made this possible today. We hope that it will be replicated in the future. The meeting rose at 10.05 a.m.”
2022-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9072 (2022) · source
“My country reaffirms its conviction that only through the coordinated and concerted efforts of all of Somalia’s international partners can we promote national reconciliation, restore sustainable peace and foster a stable environment that can offer the Somali people the prospects of a prosperous future. The meeting rose at 3.45 p.m.”
2022-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9071 (2022) · source
“Among the recommendation that we most support are those that encourage the Federal Government of Somalia and its partners to make various efforts in order to dry up the finances of Al-Shabaab, including through restrictions and assets seizure, targeting in particular the money that Al-Shabaab considers essential for carrying out its operations. However, let us make no mistake — those efforts will not be effective or successful unless they are supported by information sharing and true cooperation among the Somali Government, neighbouring countries and international partners, in coordination with the members of the Group of Experts.”
2022-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9071 (2022) · source
“My country renews its support for the efforts of Special Representative Virginia Gamba de Potgieter and expresses its strong interest in the review of all questions related to sexual violence and all types of abuse, particularly child abuse, in armed conflict. In that connection, we believe that the protection of civilians, including the defence and promotion of rights and the development and well-being of children, should be at the heart of the peace and reconciliation process in Somalia. I also express my country’s appreciation for the efforts made by the Panel of Experts on Somalia, whose recommendations to the Committee in the framework of the midterm review were approved by consensus, in line with our common vision of a peaceful and secure Somalia.”
2022-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9071 (2022) · source
“In that regard, I would like to reiterate that the smooth operation of the process is paving the way for the necessary cooperation and collaboration that we must maintain with the Federal Government of Somalia. We now hope that the rapid formation by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre of an inclusive Federal Government, with the full, equal and meaningful participation of women, will contribute to advancing the country’s top priorities and promote national reconciliation, all while promoting security and facilitating the transition of international support for security, in line with the 2022 Somalia Transition Plan and the national security mechanism.”
2022-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9071 (2022) · source
“Mr. Biang (Gabon) (spoke in French): I would like to thank the Permanent Representative of Ireland, Ambassador Geraldine Byrne Nason, for the important information she shared with us in her capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 751 (1992), concerning Somalia. Since she pointed out that this is her last briefing to the Council as Chair of the Committee, I would like to express the very high esteem in which my delegation holds her and our gratitude for the dedication and tact with which she led the work of the Committee. This meeting is being held exactly 37 days after democratic elections in Somalia, in which President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud was elected in a peaceful transfer of power at the end of a long electoral process.”
2022-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9071 (2022) · source
“The Council must fully appreciate the genuine value of the positive progress that has been made while bearing in mind the need to assess and adjust the measures in place in line with developments in the situation on the ground, in accordance with paragraph 5 of resolution 2620 (2022).”
2022-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9070 (2022) · source
“It is important to recognize that despite the intercommunal clashes I mentioned, which have led to violations of human rights and international humanitarian law, hope continues to prevail across large swathes of the country. The fact is that we are seeing a genuine peace in much of the country, where the clashes between the Sudanese armed forces and the armed groups that are not party to the Peace Agreement have ceased. We should also emphasize that the sanctions regime, which was established to help the Sudan, cannot and must not become a cure that is worse than the disease.”
2022-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9070 (2022) · source
“The fact is that the security situation in the Sudan today continues to be very worrying, and we must therefore continue to urge the international community to provide support to the Sudanese Government in order to accelerate the process of implementing the Juba Peace Agreement, as well as the National Plan for the Protection of Civilians. Besides that, the implementation of a number of aspects of the Juba Peace Agreement, particularly those relating to disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, requires the provision of substantial organizational, logistic and financial resources. That is why we are urging the international community to help realize that effort in a spirit of solidarity. That support would undoubtedly help to restore peace in the Sudan, as well as guaranteeing stability in the region.”
2022-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9070 (2022) · source
“The effective implementation of the Juba Peace Agreement, which the international community has called for in the light of its real prospects of achieving comprehensive peace in the Sudan, and which is considered an essential step towards a peaceful, stable, democratic and prosperous future for the country, is being hindered by both internal and external factors. Among the obstacles standing in the way of the Juba Peace Agreement’s implementation in the Sudan is the fact that a number of regional and international partners have made no financial contributions. Nor should we omit to mention the issue of intercommunal violence, particularly in Darfur, as well as other areas of the country.”
2022-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9070 (2022) · source
“On the political front, the Council meeting dedicated to the Sudan and South Sudan held on 28 March (see S/PV.9006) highlighted the lack of significant progress made in the implementation of the Juba Peace Agreement of 3 October 2020, as stated in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2022/172). However, one notable event was the training of approximately 2,000 members of signatory armed movements in El Fasher. Those elements should join the security-keeping forces in line with article 29 of chapter 8 of the Juba Peace Agreement.”
2022-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9070 (2022) · source