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“Mr. Biang (Gabon) (spoke in French): I have the honour to make this statement on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council, namely, Ghana, Kenya and my country, Gabon (A3). We welcome the report of the Secretary-General (S/2022/392) and thank Mr. James Swan, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM), and Mr. Francisco Madeira, Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia and Head of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), for their respective briefings on the situation in Somalia and their activities.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9040 (2022) · source
“My country supports the Strategy for the Digital Transformation of United Nations Peacekeeping, as well as the United Nations Strategy and Plan of Action on Hate Speech. Gabon remains firmly committed to the peaceful and responsible use of technology for the maintenance of international peace and security and calls for the strengthening of triangular cooperation, which is essential, inter alia, for the implementation of resolution 2518 (2020), on the safety and security of peacekeepers. In conclusion, I would like to stress the importance of mobilizing at the international, regional and national levels to achieve optimal governance of the digital space and technological progress and to make it a genuine catalyst for the mandates of United Nations peace missions and major instruments for international peace and security.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9039 (2022) · source
“It is crucial that peacekeeping forces have access to technological equipment that is commensurate with the scale of emerging threats and adapted to the challenges that must be met, particularly in asymmetric armed conflicts against terrorist groups. We share the conviction that it is necessary to encourage technological innovation and progress in the field; to maximize the potential of existing and new technologies to improve the ability of our peacekeeping missions to effectively carry out their mandates; enable peace operations to detect, analyse and address threats to civilians, peacekeepers and humanitarian and political missions in a timely and integrated manner; and, finally, ensure a more responsible use of digital technologies by peace operations while respecting human rights wherever they are at risk.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9039 (2022) · source
“The sad spectacle of armed and terrorist groups that freely acquire increasingly sophisticated weapons and new technologies to strengthen their power of destabilization in several regions in Africa recalls the need for peacekeepers, as well as the regular forces of the countries concerned, to also have access to the latest technologies. The viability of those States in the grip of such negative forces and the survival of the populations concerned, caught in a terrible vice between the impotence of States with decadent authority and the torments inflicted by armed groups with an agenda of terror and chaos, are at stake.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9039 (2022) · source
“Indeed, hate speech, radicalization, incitement to discrimination and violence in all their forms, disseminated via the Internet and social networks and of which women and youth are the primary vulnerable targets, have today become preferred vehicles of terror, fear and the perpetuation of crises. The manufacturing of more powerful and more sophisticated weapons, refined by technological progress, brings with it an amplified capacity for nuisance and dehumanization, which must be subjected to a strict legal and ethical framework at the risk of being a real danger to humankind.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9039 (2022) · source
“The use of unmanned aerial vehicles and point analysis systems are increasingly becoming the preferred means of observing and anticipating movements in hard-to-reach areas such as battlefields, in order to obtain reliable information for more timely and efficient responses. It is clear that the world is at a tipping point towards the robotization and digitization of our societies, our governance — both national and global — and, in particular, our rights and obligations. Unfortunately, that technological mutation is not exclusively advantageous. It is accompanied by consequences and sources of concern, like any science that is not draped in a mantle of consciousness. Often considered as a force multiplier, technological progress also reveals itself as a factor of exacerbation in situations of conflict.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9039 (2022) · source
“That implies, on the one hand, an expansion of our possibilities at all levels, including in the maintenance of international peace and security, yet, on the other hand, a reconfiguration and recalibration of the threats to them. Now more than ever, peacekeeping relies on a robust ecosystem of technology and innovation that not only strengthens conflict management and prevention tools but also promotes better situational awareness, improves mission support and facilitates an enhanced implementation of United Nations peacekeeping mandates, often in complex environments. Technological progress also contributes to the reinforcement of the security of peacekeepers and civilian populations and allows for improved preventive actions, particularly in the humanitarian field.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9039 (2022) · source
“Mr. Biang (Gabon) (spoke in French): I thank you, Madam President, for taking the initiative to convene this meeting, which gives us the opportunity to consider the impact of digital technologies on the maintenance of international peace and security. In recent times, the issue has become more and more prominent on the international peace and security agenda. I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo, as well as Ms. Nyabola and Mr. Druet, for their enlightening briefings. The theme at the heart of our discussions today reminds us more than ever that technological progress has pushed back the limits of our physical world into the infinity of the digital and the cybernetic.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9039 (2022) · source
“The A3 recognizes the increased efforts of the Iraqi Government to find new witnesses who might provide relevant information with regard to the locations of potential burial sites. We hope that there will be other positive developments in the search for missing Kuwaiti property, including the national archives. We would like to reaffirm the full support of the A3 for UNAMI’s efforts in implementing resolution 2576 (2021), including with regard to the assistance it provides to the Iraqi Government.”
2022-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9034 (2022) · source
“Water scarcity, which is exacerbated by increasingly severe droughts and a decrease in rainfall, is a major challenge for the 40 million inhabitants of Iraq. That will have a direct impact on harvests and is a threat to food security for the whole country. For that reason, the A3 is pleased that the Iraqi Government prioritized the development of climate resilience and fighting the continuing exacerbation of the effects of the climate crisis and its corollaries. We call on the Secretary-General to involve all regional actors to commit constructively to a constructive dialogue on water-sharing, the scarcity of which is often a source of conflict among neighbouring countries. We cannot conclude without mentioning the issue of missing Kuwaiti and third-country nationals.”
2022-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9034 (2022) · source
“We are especially pleased with the commitment undertaken by the United Nations, alongside the regional office of Kurdistan, to strengthen the implementation of mandatory reporting of gender-based violence in partnership with a local non-governmental organization and to inaugurate a one-stop service centre of assistance in Mosul for women who are victims of violence. The climate crisis in Iraq is also a source of concern. The violent sandstorm of 5 May, which affected seven Iraqi governorates, including the capital, Baghdad, demonstrate that. It caused the loss of one human life and the hospitalization of more than 5,000 other people for respiratory problems. Water is also a significant challenge in Iraq. According to the Iraqi authorities, water reserves have been reduced by half, in comparison with 2021.”
2022-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9034 (2022) · source
“The A3 is pleased with the assistance that the United Nations, in coordination with the Iraqi Government, continues to provide to displaced and repatriated persons and refugees, despite the dramatic decrease in financing for humanitarian assistance. We welcome the continued commitment of the Iraqi Government in favour of the repatriation of Iraqi families from Al-Hol camp, in the Syrian Arab Republic. We encourage the repatriation of refugees in dignity in a secure environment and on a voluntary basis so that they can go back to a normal life.”
2022-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9034 (2022) · source
“The A3 condemns the military operations led by external actors and reaffirms that Iraq must not become an international arena where States and non-State actors can settle their disputes to the detriment of the security, political stability and socioeconomic progress of the people and the country. In that regard, we encourage Iraq to continue its initiatives aimed at strengthening its resilience and promoting regional stability. Despite the improvement in the humanitarian situation in Iraq seen since the end of large-scale military operations against Da’esh in 2017, there are still considerable needs in that area, and the most vulnerable people are the main victims of the current situation.”
2022-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9034 (2022) · source
“The escalation in violence is likely to hamper efforts to maintain the peace and stability that were hard won in Iraq. We also note with concern the remaining tensions in relation to security between the federal Government and the Kurdistan Regional Government. We call on all parties concerned to exercise restraint and avoid any action that could undermine the security and stability of the country and the region. We commend the commitment made by the Iraqi Government to continue dialogue with the international community on major issues, such as security and counter-terrorism, as well as its collaboration with the United Nations to provide them with the necessary security support for their operations, especially with regard to granting them access to areas that remain affected by restrictions related to countering the coronavirus disease.”
2022-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9034 (2022) · source
“Iraqi women have demonstrated their readiness to become part of the political fabric in winning a number of parliamentary seats, exceeding the quota established by the Constitution, thereby showing that they are not only willing but also ready to play more important leadership roles, including in the political arena. We therefore urge the new Government to take into account those results, including with regard to the appointment of women to posts requiring leadership and responsibility. The security situation remains volatile and worrisome. The large number of asymmetrical attacks carried out by Da’esh and unidentified armed groups targeting the Iraqi security forces and the use of explosive devices and ballistic missiles have continued to maim innocent civilians, including women and children.”
2022-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9034 (2022) · source
“In the light of that, we take note of the fact that the President of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq signed a decree establishing the holding of the sixth parliamentary elections for the Region on 1 October 2022. The A3 welcomes the continued support of UNAMI for post-electoral activities, including its support for the Independent High Electoral Commission. In particular, we underscore post-electoral review activities that will enable the Commission to use the lessons learned from previous elections to strengthen institutions to ensure the soundness of future elections in Iraq. We also commend the Commission on its efforts to that end.”
2022-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9034 (2022) · source
“In that regard, the A3 urges the various political parties to overcome their differences in a spirit of compromise and engage in an inclusive political dialogue, with a view to reaching a lasting agreement that will lead to the implementation of political and socioeconomic reforms and counter the adverse effects of climate change, characterized by extreme weather conditions. The establishment of institutionalized and periodic dialogue between the federal Government and the Kurdistan Regional Government is also crucial. We therefore underscore the urgency of a structured and institutionalized dialogue between Baghdad and Erbil so that the Iraqi people can reap the dividends of peace, democracy and prosperity.”
2022-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9034 (2022) · source
“The inability of the Council of Representatives to reach a consensus on proceeding with presidential nominations has put the country at an impasse, with implications for the constitutional timeline that highlight the fragility of the political process under way. The persistent lack of unity among political actors is creating an additional obstacle to achieving the reforms that are imperative for the functioning of the country. The rapid formation of a new Government is therefore crucial. It will meet the aspirations of the Iraqi people for stability and socioeconomic progress.”
2022-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9034 (2022) · source
“As we are only a few days from its expiration, now is the time to legitimately take stock of the Mission’s implementation of its mandate and the situation in Iraq. To that end, we will structure our statement along three main lines: the political, security and humanitarian dimensions. The peaceful holding of the 10 October 2021 parliamentary elections has been a source of hope for many Iraqis, although the announcement of the results was marred by tensions that resulted in an electoral dispute. The willingness of all political actors to abide by the provisions of the Constitution has demonstrated their commitment to the political stability of Iraq and given the Iraqi people a reason for optimism. Unfortunately, the persistent disagreements have continued to have a negative impact on the political environment in Iraq.”
2022-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9034 (2022) · source
“Mr. Biang (Gabon) (spoke in French): I have the honour to speak on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council (A3), Ghana, Kenya and my country, Gabon. We thank Ms. Jeanine Hennis- Plasschaert, Special Representative of the Secretary- General, for her informative briefing on the most recent developments in Iraq and on the activities of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI). We also thank Ms. Hanaa Edwar for her briefing. And, of course, we welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of Iraq at this meeting. On 27 May 2021, the Security Council unanimously adopted resolution 2576 (2021), which extended the mandate of UNAMI to 27 May 2022.”
2022-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9034 (2022) · source
“Gabon reiterates its commitment to the peaceful settlement of disputes between States Members of the United Nations and continues to call on the parties to de-escalate and to seize every diplomatic opportunity to engage in negotiations in good faith in order to end the war. In conclusion, we once again call on the warring parties to put an end to the fighting. We call on all parties to work to silence the guns and to give peace and peaceful coexistence a chance.”
2022-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9033 (2022) · source
“As a State party to the United Nations Biological Weapons Convention, we reaffirm our opposition to the use of all forms of bacteriological weapons and call upon the parties to the conflict to refrain from the use of such weapons and to comply strictly with the relevant provisions, in particular articles V and X of the Biological Weapons Convention and its regime. We emphasize the desirability of activating the mechanism established by General Assembly resolution 42/37, reinforced by Council resolution 620 (1988), tasking the Secretary-General with the carrying out of urgent investigations into the possible use of bacteriological weapons that may constitute violations of the Geneva Protocol. Now more than ever, we need an impartial and independent investigation of the allegations made.”
2022-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9033 (2022) · source
“It must be higher ground where peace can take root; where the spectre of war is exorcised; and where the furrows of the security and dignity of the peoples of the planet are sown. In the course of our meetings on the war in Ukraine, my country has observed with great concern the hardening of positions, the radicalization of rhetoric and the rise of verbal escalation. The prevarications and procrastination of the various parties involved are not only delaying the outcome of the war but are also contributing to the worsening, day by day, of the situation of millions of innocent civilians who continue to pay the highest price.”
2022-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9033 (2022) · source
“It is absolutely awful to be adding the spectre of the use of biological weapons to the terrifying scenery of war, as though the bombings, countless deaths, civilian distress and the destruction of essential infrastructure were not enough. Surely humankind should not be made even more afraid than it already is in the face of our inability, that is, the Council’s inability to stop the war in Ukraine and contain all the other wars ravaging the world. It is quite deplorable that the Council’s examination of substantive questions relating to the security and dignity of the peoples of the world is very often bogged down in endless cycles of intimidation and even propaganda, where information is hardly distinguishable from disinformation. The Council cannot be the epicentre of fear for the world, much less a place for invectives between Powers.”
2022-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9033 (2022) · source
“Mr. Biang (Gabon) (spoke in French): At the outset, I would like to take this opportunity to express my condolences and sympathies to our colleagues from the United Arab Emirates, Ambassadors Nusseibeh and Abushahab, following the passing of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. May his soul rest in peace. The Council met on 11 March (see S/PV.8991) to discuss the risk of the use of chemical weapons in the context of the war in Ukraine. Our meeting very quickly turned into an exchange between several delegations making serious mutual accusations regarding allegations that evoke the greatest fear for humankind. We fear that the same will happen today.”
2022-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9033 (2022) · source
“Any obstruction to the proper functioning of the national institutions will only delay the development of Bosnia and Herzegovina and jeopardize the gains made in recent decades.”
2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9029 (2022) · source
“Everything must be done to prevent the political crisis from degenerating into a security crisis. With regard to the institutional order in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the central State must guarantee the equality of all citizens of the country and allow them to exercise their civic rights without discrimination, including taking part in the various elections and participating on an equal footing in public life. Electoral reform is therefore a major objective to be achieved. Women, whose role as agents of peace has been established, must be associated and empowered to ensure their full and equitable participation in the peace process. In conclusion, we call on all political actors to show flexibility, put the interests of the country first and commit themselves constructively to peace.”
2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9029 (2022) · source
“In this regard, I would like to emphasize the important stabilizing role that European Union Military Operation in Bosnia and Herzegovina continues to play in the implementation of the provisions of annexes 1 (a) and 2 of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina. With the general elections in Bosnia scheduled for early October, it is essential that agreement be reached on the electoral reforms necessary to hold elections in a peaceful environment and in a climate of mutual trust. We are concerned about the increase in reported inter-ethnic incidents, which are fuelled in particular by hate speech and stigmatization of certain communities, and which have led to numerous demonstrations in Sarajevo as well as in many cities around the world.”
2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9029 (2022) · source
“It is essential for the survival of the State that community tensions be resolved within existing institutional frameworks and through frank, open and constructive dialogue. In a particularly tense regional context, where nationalism continues to grow, promoting and maintaining such a dialogue is to give this country every chance to settle into a lasting peace and to keep the spectre of the dark years of its recent history as far away as possible. My country calls on the parties to show compromise and refrain from any divisive and non-constructive actions or rhetoric that could fuel antagonism and harm the peace and stability of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Dayton Agreement must continue to be the foundation and the road map to peaceful coexistence.”
2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9029 (2022) · source
“The persistent and repeated challenges to the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina are indeed a source of political instability at a time when the country is in great need of the important reforms necessary to consolidate the rule of law. The tensions and multiple upheavals facing the State of Bosnia and Herzegovina threaten its viability as a State and its territorial integrity. The central State is regularly hampered in its ability to make decisions. Legislative work is severely compromised, and international agreements are on hold. The fact that for the second year in a row the State budget could not be approved and that three years after the last general election the country still does not have an executive is a matter of concern.”
2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9029 (2022) · source
“Mr. Biang (Gabon) (spoke in French): I thank the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Christian Schmidt, for his report (see S/2022/374), and I welcome the presence of the Chair of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, His Excellency Mr. Šefik Džaferović, at today’s meeting. The threat by the Serbian entity of Bosnia and Herzegovina to withdraw from the national institutions last December is an indication of the extent of the political crisis. The fact that this withdrawal is aimed at the areas of defence, justice and taxation is likely to undermine the stability of the country. These developments are also likely to call into question the State structure put in place by the Dayton Agreement, one of the fundamental pillars of which is a Republic with two entities and three peoples.”
2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9029 (2022) · source
“The Council cannot content itself with recording the numbers of dead and counting the wounded while also reconciling contradictions. It is vital that the end of the war be the driver behind all of the diplomatic efforts envisaged by the parties. The war must be ended as swiftly as possible. We are horrified by the atrocities that have been reported and ask that independent and impartial investigations be conducted in order to shed light on the facts, establish responsibility and guarantee accountability. In closing, we would like to say that it is high time for the fighting to stop. It is time for diplomacy to prevail over weapons. Our energies must be directed at achieving a political settlement of the situation. We owe that to the Ukrainian people.”
2022-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9027 (2022) · source
“If the war does not end immediately, there is a risk that countries already facing serious humanitarian emergencies will be left in a state of collapse. Indeed, the prices of food, fuel and other energy resources are reaching unprecedented heights, and we are all already, wherever we are, collateral victims. Diplomatic and political signals do not suggest a real commitment by the stakeholders to ending this war. On the contrary, the verbal escalation is rising, at the same pace as the fighting on the ground, the movement of arms and the high-level visits. Yet a way out can be found only through dialogue. My country calls on the parties once again to exercise restraint and to seize all opportunities to meet to resume dialogue. We call for a firm commitment to a return to peace and security in Ukraine.”
2022-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9027 (2022) · source
“Essential infrastructure, production and distribution facilities for electricity, gas and the supply of drinking water should never be targeted. We encourage people to allow the evacuation of civilians who wish to leave combat zones. In this regard, we note Russia’s announcement of a ceasefire and the establishment of a humanitarian corridor for the evacuation of civilians who are amassed in the Azovstal metallurgical complex in Mariupol. However, it is essential that the ceasefire is effective and sustainable. The shockwaves of the war are now being felt by many countries beyond the immediate borders of Ukraine. Pressure is mounting in many economic sectors. Uncertainty over the delivery of agricultural inputs and other products — wheat, grain, cooking oil — is causing concern for many businesses and families around the world.”
2022-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9027 (2022) · source
“Civilians continue to pay the highest price, and attacks and bombings of civilians and civilian infrastructure are also rampant. Water shortages, lack of access to health care and energy threaten the daily lives of those who have decided to stay in their country. More than 13 million people have been forced to move, including nearly 5.5 million who have had to leave Ukraine since the war broke out on 24 February. Many cities in Ukraine are almost completely destroyed, and communication routes, including some railroads, are being bombed. We reiterate our condemnation of the war and the attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure. We call on the belligerents to strictly respect international humanitarian law and ensure the respect and protection of all medical personnel and humanitarian agencies.”
2022-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9027 (2022) · source
“Mr. Biang (Gabon) (spoke in French): I congratulate you, Madam President, on the United States presidency of the Security Council this month. I thank the Secretary-General for his poignant briefing. I also thank Ms. Michelle Bachelet, Mr. Martin Griffiths and Ms. Tetiana Luzan for their inspiring briefings. We salute the Secretary-General’s boldness in seeking a solution to end the war in Ukraine and provide assistance to those caught in the crossfire. His recent visit to Moscow and Kyiv, and the humanitarian mission coordinated by United Nations agencies and the International Committee of the Red Cross, demonstrate a remarkable commitment that we support. The war continues in Ukraine and with it a humanitarian situation that has been steadily deteriorating 71 days since the war began.”
2022-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9027 (2022) · source
“The Libyan people must engage in dialogue, and a national reconciliation process is critical. Restoring an environment of trust among all stakeholders, in our view, is also essential for the country’s stability. The international community must support that process by enhancing UNSMIL’s mandate. We call for greater involvement by Africans in the resolution of African crises. Above all, it is Africa that is affected by the crises on its continent. We call for the appointment as soon as possible of a Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, whom we hope will be an African. That is vital.”
2022-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9025 (2022) · source
“Mr. Biang (Gabon) (spoke in French): Gabon voted in favour of the technical rollover of the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). We did not want to break with consensus. Nevertheless, we note that the Council members once again were unable to overcome their differences in the interests of the Libyan people. We therefore must emphasize and deplore that this is the third technical rollover. At a key moment in Libya’s history, this lack of consensus is regrettable and impedes a more consistent and predictable UNSMIL mandate. It is evident that, on the political front, the country is once again at risk of implosion, with two Governments. The prospect of organizing elections as soon as possible, as we would like to see, will not address the root causes of that division.”
2022-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9025 (2022) · source
“We would like to stress the crucial importance of creating the conditions for justice that will redress the wounds of the Libyan people, namely, the culmination of a political process in inclusive elections, the cessation of hostilities, the departure of foreign forces and a Libyan-led dialogue designed to achieve a lasting resolution of the prevailing crisis. In conclusion, we reiterate our support for the efforts of the Prosecutor in Libya and the International Criminal Court in general.”
2022-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9024 (2022) · source
“Armed violence is far from being contained. It goes without saying that in such a climate of terror and fear, victims and witnesses can feel threatened, which contributes to making the exercise of justice quite complex and perilous. That is why we would like to renew our call to all parties to the Libyan conflict to redouble their efforts to reach a comprehensive settlement of the crisis that is undermining the country. We believe that the Libyan people need justice and that it is the vocation of the Office of the Prosecutor to administer and advance that justice, in accordance with the principle of complementarity. In this regard, very close cooperation with the United Nations Support Mission in Libya as a partner is essential.”
2022-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9024 (2022) · source
“We welcome the implementation of new investigative strategies, which take into account budgetary constraints without detriment to the needs of justice, let alone the requirement to establish the responsibility of alleged perpetrators of crimes. It is of course necessary to work closely with the Libyan authorities and to involve international and regional actors, as well as civil society members who can contribute to the success of this vast and delicate undertaking. We welcome the judicious use of advanced information technologies, including artificial intelligence. We are aware of the volatile security environment in which the Prosecutor’s new investigative strategy is unfolding. and we appreciate his efforts. Indeed, the military-political crisis that has affected Libya for more than a decade now is severe.”
2022-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9024 (2022) · source
“We note with concern the enormous challenges faced by the Prosecutor in Libya in the collection of key information and forensic evidence in the context of the investigative steps necessary to ensure the due process of law against persons alleged to have committed serious crimes in Libya in 2011 and crimes related to military operations between 2014 and 2020, as well as crimes against migrants. The fight against impunity must remain an imperative for all, and we believe that the scope of justice in Libya must be extended to all atrocities committed. That requires the ongoing support of the international community to fully equip the Prosecutor and his Office in their sensitive work.”
2022-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9024 (2022) · source
“Mr. Biang (Gabon) (spoke in French): I thank Prosecutor Karim Khan for his briefing on the twenty- third report pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011). We welcome the participation of our colleague, Ambassador Taher Elsonni, Permanent Representative of Libya, in this meeting. The International Criminal Court’s mandate in Libya is crucial. Expectations are high regarding not only the fight against impunity, but also reconciliation and coexistence among Libyans.”
2022-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9024 (2022) · source
“At the national level, it is important to work for the establishment of the conditions necessary for the return of State refugees to their homes by guaranteeing them safety, security and adequate housing, which are essential to their sustainable recovery and the stabilization of the country. In conclusion, the Council must build on the unity shown by its members in the unanimous adoption of resolution 2585 (2021), on the cross-border humanitarian assistance mechanism in July. The same unity is needed to make the necessary progress on the political track. In solidarity with the Syrian people in their quest for peace, the A3 urges all parties to the conflict to cease fire and encourages all stakeholders and actors in the subregion to show greater commitment to finding a solution to the political process in Syria.”
2022-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9022 (2022) · source
“We also take note of the fact that cross-line aid deliveries have been scaled up, with the development of the six-month plan to complement the cross-border mechanism and expand the reach of humanitarian aid. At this juncture, I would like to commend the efforts of United Nations agencies and its partners, which continue to support humanitarian action in Syria. Syria remains the world’s largest displacement crisis, with an impact on neighbouring countries, which need continued international support. Those countries are under increased financial pressure, especially in the light of the devastating socioeconomic impact of the coronavirus disease pandemic.”
2022-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9022 (2022) · source
“While commending the work of United Nations humanitarian agencies and partners in Syria, we remain concerned about the deliberate attacks on humanitarian workers and facilities at Al-Hol camp, which have led to the suspension of humanitarian activities since 16 March. We call on the parties to uphold and respect their international obligation to ensure the protection of humanitarian workers and grant unhindered access to humanitarian assistance throughout the territory. The continuation of the cross-border humanitarian aid mechanism remains critical to ensuring that millions of Syrians in dire humanitarian conditions can be assisted with both food and non-food aid.”
2022-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9022 (2022) · source
“Those hostilities, which continue in particular in the north-west and north-east as well as the south of the country, include air and ground strikes, bombardments and clashes between non-State armed opposition groups and Government and pro-Government forces. The continued frequent use of anti-personnel landmines is causing multiple long-lasting impacts, including injuries, psychological trauma and loss of livelihoods. The A3 condemns all those acts of violence as well as those emanating from the activities of terrorist groups such as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham, which continue to increase the toll of civilian victims, many of whom are women and children.”
2022-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9022 (2022) · source
“A significant increase in the price of gasoline derivatives, resulting in fuel shortages and prolonged power cuts, have affected the delivery of basic services, including education, access to water and, more concerning, access to essential health services for the population, particularly women and teen-age girls. On a daily basis, innocent civilians are exposed to the dangers created by the hostilities, characterized by air and ground strikes, bombardments and anti-personnel landmines. Millions of Syrians have lost their lives. Millions of others have suffered serious physical and psychological trauma as a result of those brutal violations, which contravene international law and international humanitarian law.”
2022-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9022 (2022) · source
“The A3 encourages the efforts of regional and international actors to achieve political stability in Syria, in line with resolution 2254 (2015), with respect for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Syria. That resolution remains the most important road map to achieve the political solution to the Syrian crisis that we truly hope to see. (spoke in English) The destruction of basic infrastructure resulting from the continued hostilities is aggravating the already dire economic and social crises, amplifying the humanitarian needs in Syria.”
2022-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9022 (2022) · source
“Confidence-building measures such as the release of vulnerable detainees, in particular older persons, women and children, as well as information on the fate of disappeared persons, must be part and parcel of that political process aimed at achieving peace. We recall the important role of women in settling the political climate in Syria and welcome their participation in the peace process, in particular in the context of discussions with the Women’s Advisory Board. The A3 is concerned by the presence of foreign military forces, which could undermine regional and international security. We underscore that Syria must not serve as a stage for other States to settle their scores.”
2022-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9022 (2022) · source