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Bongo

lines on the record: 68
first: 2022-01-31
most recent: 2023-11-10
sittings or episodes: 14
sources: un-security-council

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“In conclusion, my country reaffirms its conviction that diplomacy, dialogue and negotiation are the essential channels for achieving a lasting solution to the conflict that would uphold the Palestinian people’s right to self-determination and Israel’s legitimate right to security. We reiterate our support for Secretary- General António Guterres and all his initiatives.”
2023-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9472 (2023) · source
“We strongly encourage countries with influence on the parties to redouble their efforts to promote de-escalation and the search for a peaceful solution. Peace and stability in the Middle East are goals that we must all tirelessly pursue. Finally, the root causes of the conflict, which have undermined relations between the Palestinian and Israeli people for years, cannot be considered in a vaccum vis-à-vis the current situation. I reiterate Gabon’s commitment to the two-State solution, with both States coexisting in peace, based on internationally recognized borders.”
2023-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9472 (2023) · source
“It is only by silencing the weapons that rescue-and-recovery operations for children, including those trapped under the rubble, can be carried out. It is only by silencing the guns that humanitarian actors will be able to identify and provide temporary care for unaccompanied children, who have been separated from their parents or who have become orphans. In that regard, we recall the crucial role played by countries with influence over the parties involved. We welcomethecommendableinitiativesalreadyundertaken by those countries to mitigate the humanitarian impact of the conflict, such as the international humanitarian conference, held in Paris on 9 November, and the extraordinary summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, to be held on 12 November in Riyadh, in which Gabon will participate.”
2023-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9472 (2023) · source
“Similarly, depriving the population in any way of essential supplies, food, water, electricity, fuel and medicines cannot be allowed to continue. Unhindered, secure and sustainable access to the delivery and distribution of essential goods and services for the millions of people in need is essential. We take note of the step taken by the Israeli authorities yesterday to begin daily pauses in the northern Gaza Strip. We acknowledge the efforts of the United States, Qatar and Egypt in that regard. Gabon would like to reaffirm that a cessation of hostilities is the only solution to the escalating humanitarian crisis. Only a cessation of hostilities can ensure the protection of the entire civilian population in Gaza, including the Israeli hostages held there, whose immediate release must be unconditional.”
2023-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9472 (2023) · source
“It is time to find a solution to end the chaos. It is imperative that the Security Council overcome political and geopolitical obstacles. My country appeals to everyone’s sense of humanity. We sincerely hope that we can quickly reach a consensus so that the Security Council can live up to its mandate. Gabon reiterates its firm condemnation of all forms of indiscriminate deadly violence and is deeply shocked by the many strikes against schools, hospitals, ambulances and refugee camps. Tuesday’s attack on the convoy of the International Committee of the Red Cross while it was en route to deliver vital medical supplies to Gaza hospitals is unacceptable. Such flagrant violations of international law and international humanitarian law are unjustified, unacceptable and must cease.”
2023-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9472 (2023) · source
“Ms. Bongo (Gabon) (spoke in French): My delegation thanks the Director-General of the World Health Organization for his briefing and for all the information that he has provided to us. We listened closely to the briefing by Director General of the Palestine Red Crescent Society on the overwhelming situation facing the people of Gaza. For 35 days, we have witnessed the terrifying escalation in violence, with children being the primary victims: first, on Israeli soil, with the barbaric Hamas attacks of 7 October; then in Gaza, where for more than a month no one has been safe anywhere — and this is true in the occupied West Bank as well. The implementation of General Assembly resolution ES–10/21, adopted on 27 October, is therefore urgently needed. The Security Council’s current impasse defies logic and all sense of reason.”
2023-11-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9472 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, Gabon reiterates its commitment to the two-State solution. We call on the parties to respect Security Council resolutions, in particular resolution 2334 (2016), and to implement the commitments made in Aqaba and Sharm El-Sheikh.”
2023-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9425 (2023) · source
“That situation would only dramatically increase social tensions on the ground, notably poverty and violence — particularly gender-based violence, including in refugee camps. In that regard, the announcement by the United States to grant additional funding to UNRWA to the tune of $73 million is a positive step. Regarding regional dynamics, we have taken careful note of the process of normalizing relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia. We hope that momentum will promote greater stabilization in the region and can benefit the Middle East peace process, including the Palestinian question. In that regard, the arrival of a Saudi delegation yesterday on an official visit to Jericho, in the occupied West Bank, the first since the signing of the Oslo Accords in 1993, is a sign of encouragement.”
2023-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9425 (2023) · source
“The Palestinian economy is suffering from restrictions placed on travel and trade in the occupied West Bank and from the blockade of the Gaza Strip. Gabon calls for the lifting of that blockade, in accordance with resolution 1860 (2009). On the humanitarian front, we welcome the holding, on the margins of the general debate of the General Assembly at its seventy-eighth session, of the high-level meeting on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), which provides essential education, health-care and protection services, among other things, to nearly 6 million Palestinian refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. Without financial support, the Agency will no longer be able to provide its services in the coming months.”
2023-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9425 (2023) · source
“That lasting peace cannot be envisaged in a context of hateful rhetoric, settlement expansion, demolitions, expulsions — particularly in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem — and acts of provocation at the holy sites, such as those that occurred again last Sunday at the Al-Aqsa Mosque. My country calls for an end to violations of international law and respect for the status quo of the holy sites. We reiterate our commitment to the crucial role played by the Kingdom of Jordan as the official Custodian of the Muslim Holy Sites in Jerusalem. The growing budgetary constraints experienced by the Palestinian territories have serious consequences on the population’s access to care, particularly in the Gaza Strip, where patients struggle to obtain exit authorizations for medical purposes within a reasonable time frame.”
2023-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9425 (2023) · source
“Ms. Bongo (Gabon) (spoke in French): I thank the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Mr. Tor Wennesland, for his briefing. The fragility of the security and humanitarian situation on the ground requires greater commitment from the international community with respect to resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which has lasted for more than 70 years. Countries in the subregion and those with influence on both parties must step up their participation. Dialogue and direct negotiations between the parties must be resumed. The political solution is the most viable outcome, and one that is capable of leading to a comprehensive, just and lasting peace.”
2023-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9425 (2023) · source
“All initiatives aimed at peace and a negotiated political solution must lead to the realization of the two-State solution, which will ensure shared prosperity and stability for the entire region.”
2023-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9328 (2023) · source
“We urge both sides to refrain from belligerent rhetoric and other provocations that could reignite tensions. Settlement activities, which contravene international law, must also cease. Gabon reiterates its call for restraint, dialogue and a diplomatic solution. The key role played by Egypt in the cessation of hostilities and the efforts made by the United States, Lebanon and Qatar to reach a ceasefire are to be commended. Both Palestinian and Israeli civilian populations must be able to live in safety. Let me to conclude by recalling that a political resolution of the conflict will undoubtedly improve the alarming security, economic and humanitarian situation on the ground, whose negative impact on the region is no longer the subject of debate.”
2023-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9328 (2023) · source
“Ms. Bongo (Gabon) (spoke in French): I thank Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland for his briefing and reiterate my delegation’s support for his work. We listened to Ms. Tania Hary’s briefing with great interest. This month of May has been characterized by an escalation of particularly deadly violence, despite the international community’s many calls for restraint. Women and children have once again paid a heavy price. After dozens of days of fighting, the entry into force of a ceasefire on 14 May is therefore a genuine relief. We are aware of the precariousness of the calm, given the latest reports that three Palestinian fighters were killed in the northern part of the occupied West Bank on the night of Sunday, 21 May to Monday, 22 May, during a raid by the Israeli army.”
2023-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9328 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, the international community must not allow, on either side, growing despair and acceptance of violence, in all its forms, as inevitable. The history, complexity and longevity of this conflict must not lead to fatalism.”
2023-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9290 (2023) · source
“We also draw the Council’s attention to the particularly worrisome economic situation of the Palestinian Authority, which has been aggravated by the freezing of tax funds collected by Israel from Palestinian Authority workers on behalf of the Authority. Urgent measures must be taken for its economic recovery. There can be no prosperity in the region unless it is shared by the Palestinian Authority. That is also a factor for peace that must be taken into account. At the same time, we should all be concerned about the humanitarian consequences of this conflict. Its destabilizing impact on the countries of the region calls for a more resolute mobilization of the international community, particularly in favour of financial support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.”
2023-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9290 (2023) · source
“The involvement of the countries of the region and of those with influence over the parties is critical. In that regard, my delegation welcomes the 19 March meeting, in Sharm El-Sheikh, of Jordanian, Israeli, Palestinian and American political and security officials, under the auspices of the Arab Republic of Egypt, within the framework of the agreement reached on 26 February in Aqaba, Jordan, aimed at restoring calm in the Palestinian territories and in Israel. We urge the parties to respect the commitments made and will continue to follow closely the process of those negotiations. Gabon reiterates its commitment to the two-State solution, Palestinian and Israeli, living side by side, on the basis of the 1967 borders, with Jerusalem as its capital.”
2023-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9290 (2023) · source
“Similarly, the 9 March terrorist attack in Tel Aviv, which led to injuries and claimed the life of a young Israeli, and the clashes in Jenin on 16 March, where four Palestinians, including a teenager, were killed by Israeli fire, are real tragedies. My country deplores all of this violence, which has persisted for too long. No cause can or should legitimize recourse to terror. We reiterate our position on the right of Israel to security, but insist that it be exercised pursuant to international humanitarian law. At the same time, the pursuit of the settlement policy and bellicose rhetoric do not ease, but instead harden tensions and fuel divisions. We therefore call on all parties to show restraint and to take all necessary measures to restore of confidence.”
2023-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9290 (2023) · source
“Ms. Bongo (Gabon) (spoke in French): I thank Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland for his briefing and reiterate my delegation’s support. I welcome the presence among us of the Permanent Representative of Israel and the Permanent Observer of Palestine. My country expresses its deep concern about the status quo observed on the ground during the period under review, which does not ease tensions between Israelis and Palestinians, despite numerous calls, particularly by the Council, for de-escalation and the launch of a dialogue by the international community. The 26 February settler attacks against Huwwara, which led a Palestinian death and the destruction of Palestinian property, are unacceptable.”
2023-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9290 (2023) · source
“Gabon reaffirms its commitment to the two-State solution, with both States living in peace and security along secure and recognized borders based on the 1967 lines, with Jerusalem as the capital. In order to achieve that, the firm will of the parties, in addition to dialogue and the resumption of good-faith negotiations, are required. In that regard, the role of the countries of the region and those with influence on the parties is crucial for ensuring the resumption of the peace talks and removing the obstacles standing in the way of the two-State solution. In conclusion, we reiterate our full support for Special Coordinator Wennnesland in his tireless efforts to bring peace to the Middle East.”
2023-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9246 (2023) · source
“Some have been killed or seriously injured, while others have been recruited and exploited. We echo the Secretary-General’s report on children and armed conflict (S/2022/493) and urge both Israeli forces and Palestinian armed groups to comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law and international human rights law. We reiterate the need for the parties to respect the principles of distinction, proportionality and precaution. Regarding the sensitive issue of the return of human remains to Palestinian and Israeli families, we call on the parties to find a solution that will establish a climate of trust in order to facilitate a lasting peace. That issue is all the more sensitive as it concerns respect for funeral rites, which are an integral part of the culture and identity of both parties.”
2023-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9246 (2023) · source
“In that regard, we recognize the role of the Kingdom of Jordan as the official Custodian of the Muslim Holy Sites in Jerusalem and support the efforts of the King of Morocco, Chair of the Al-Quds Committee of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, to preserve the special status of the holy city as a symbol of the common heritage of humankind and the three monotheistic religions. We note with interest the statements of the Israeli authorities on the preservation of the status quo of the holy sites in Jerusalem. We welcome the visit from 12 to 15 December by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, Ms. Virginia Gamba de Potgieter, to Israel and the Palestinian territories. The impact of this conflict on children is unacceptable.”
2023-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9246 (2023) · source
“The continuation of settlement activities, seizures, demolitions and expropriations, as well as the visit of a member of Israel’s Government to the Al-Aqsa Mosque courtyard on 3 January and the sanctions issued against the Palestinian Authority, are worrisome and likely to increase tensions. Ensuring respect for the historical and legal status quo of the holy sites in Jerusalem is a requirement for the peaceful coexistence of the Israeli and Palestinian peoples. We have constantly repeated that and will continue to reaffirm it.”
2023-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9246 (2023) · source
“Ms. Bongo (Gabon) (spoke in French): I thank Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland for his briefing. I also welcome the participation of the representatives of the Observer State of Palestine and Israel in today’s open debate. The clashes between Palestinians and Israeli security forces reached unprecedented levels of violence in 2022. Given the fact that the security situation on the ground remains volatile, as indicated by the Special Coordinator in his briefing, it is vital for the Security Council to prevent such a tragic scenario from recurring in 2023. Gabon reiterates its call on all the parties to exercise restraint and refrain from taking unilateral actions that could lead to a resumption of hostilities and hinder the peacebuilding process.”
2023-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9246 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to reiterate Gabon’s full support for the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs for their efforts on the ground.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9118 (2022) · source
“Women and children are, once again, the first victims of this triple economic, environmental and humanitarian crisis, owing to their exclusion, their being kept out of school, forced marriages and even their being sold. Faced with the rigid posture of the Taliban regime, which prefers to impose an increasing number of restrictions rather than respect the commitments given to the international community to improve the living conditions of the population, we must not lose sight of the fact that the destiny of millions of people depends on the engagement of donors. We call on donors to continue their efforts in favour of humanitarian aid.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9118 (2022) · source
“Stabilizing Afghanistan requires confidence-building, the promotion of transparent and participatory governance, and the establishment of a structured political dialogue between the Taliban and all Afghan stakeholders. As the impact and positive role of women in society is well documented, we urge the de facto authorities to reverse their restrictions on this important segment of the population. For the past year, the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan has been exacerbated by the paralysis of banking institutions, the weight of international sanctions, the coronavirus pandemic and the effects of climate change, notably through severe drought and flooding. Nearly 5 million people have been displaced within the country.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9118 (2022) · source
“The recurrence of violations of fundamental freedoms, the intensification of attacks by armed groups opposed to the Taliban, the multiplication of terrorist acts, notably by Al-Qaida and Da’esh, and the expansion of drug trafficking, present a terrifying backdrop that calls for a concerted response by the international community commensurate with the distress of the Afghan people. We take this opportunity to express our deep concern over the series of explosions that have killed and injured 250 people this month and strongly condemn the 17 August attack on the Abu Bakar Mosque in Kabul. We call on the de facto authorities to intensify their efforts aimed at combating terrorism and protecting the population, which is their responsibility.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9118 (2022) · source
“Ms. Bongo (Gabon) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Martin Griffiths and the Deputy Special Representative Markus Potzel for their briefings. We followed with interest the briefing by Ms. Morgan Edwards. The situation in Afghanistan is of concern to my country out of solidarity with the Afghan people, but also because of its ramifications and impact on peace and security throughout the region and beyond. As you know, Mr. President, one year after the Taliban took power, the lack of political inclusiveness continues to be a serious issue. The diversity of the Afghan people is poorly represented, and ethnic, geographic, political and social minorities, including women, are kept at the periphery of the political process.”
2022-08-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9118 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, we reiterate our support for the mandate of Special Coordinator Wennesland and express our encouragement for his tireless efforts on the ground to ensure the stability of the region.”
2022-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9116 (2022) · source
“My country reaffirms its commitment to the two- State solution, with two countries living side by side on the basis of the 1967 borders. We urge all parties to relaunch negotiations to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian crisis in order to achieve a real and lasting peace based on respect for the principles agreed by the parties and the implementation of international law. The involvement of the countries of the subregion is fundamental. The recent visit by President Mahmoud Abbas to Türkiye after its resumption of diplomatic relations with Israel is an encouraging factor. The normalization of relations between Israel and the Arab countries must contribute to the peace process in the Middle East, and thereby meet the legitimate needs and aspirations of the Palestinian and Israeli peoples.”
2022-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9116 (2022) · source
“The work of civil society, which plays a major role in the Palestinian territories and contributes to improving the social fabric and promoting human rights, must not be hindered. It is essential for the populations that non-governmental organizations (NGOs) can continue to do their work freely in a difficult context. As we just heard, the humanitarian and economic situations in the Palestinian territories remain critical. The unprecedented financial crisis facing the Palestinian Authority and the budgetary problems of UNRWA accentuate the urgency facing the international community, but also the usefulness of NGOs. We note with interest as a sign of détente that the Israeli military authorities decided to increase the number of Palestinian workers authorized to enter Israel.”
2022-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9116 (2022) · source
“Ms. Bongo (Gabon) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland and Mr. Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) for their briefings. I welcome Mr. Daniel Levy, whose presentation we listened to attentively. Although the security situation on the ground remains very fragile, the briefings we just heard indicate a lull since our most recent meeting (see S/PV.9107). Gabon reiterates its appeal to all parties to show restraint and to refrain from unilateral action that could lead to the resumption of hostilities and hamper the peacebuilding process.”
2022-08-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9116 (2022) · source
“We call for greater mobilization of the international community in order to avoid a large-scale environmental and humanitarian disaster. Finally, we reiterate our support for Special Envoy Hans Grundberg and Assistant Secretary-General Joyce Msuya in their tireless efforts to maintain dialogue between the parties and provide humanitarian assistance to the civilian population in Yemen.”
2022-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9088 (2022) · source
“While the correlation between armed conflict and food insecurity is well established, the former being an aggravating factor of the latter, hunger is also a source of security destabilization. In this context, a resolute involvement of the international community is essential to putting an end to this spiral. With regard to the condition of Yemeni women, who are increasingly discriminated against, we condemn the restrictions to which they are subjected. Similarly, female humanitarian workers must be able to travel without a male escort, especially as such a measure considerably hinders the distribution of aid in the country. On the issue of the oil tanker FSO SAFER, we note that the emergency transfer operation and the removal of the oil from the vessel has still not begun, owing to insufficient funding.”
2022-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9088 (2022) · source
“Attacks and attempted kidnappings of humanitarian workers working for the well-being of the population in different parts of the country are also a cause for concern for my delegation. We call for respect for international humanitarian law and the release of all United Nations and other humanitarian workers abducted in Yemen. The humanitarian situation in Yemen remains alarming. A combination of security, economic and social factors, including currency depreciation, commodity-price inflation, lack of services and jobs, water scarcity and declining aid are contributing to food insecurity in the country. Millions of women and children are in need of nutritional assistance to combat the severe hunger and malnutrition that is growing in Yemen.”
2022-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9088 (2022) · source
“We deplore the continuing violence that undermines the truce and the security situation on the ground. Since 2 April, many civilians and soldiers have been killed and wounded as a result of missile and drone attacks, improvised explosive devices and the deployment of armed forces. These continued violations of the truce threaten the peace process in Yemen. We urge all parties to cease hostilities, exercise maximum restraint and implement all aspects of the United Nations- brokered truce. We remain concerned about the devastation caused by landmines and other explosive remnants of war on civilian populations, particularly children, during the truce period. The multiple impacts of landmines cause lasting injuries, as well as severe psychological trauma.”
2022-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9088 (2022) · source
“Ms. Bongo (Gabon) (spoke in French): I thank Special Envoy Hans Grundberg and Assistant Secretary- General Joyce Msuya for their inspiring briefings. I welcome the presence among us of the Permanent Representative of Yemen. The truce, which was extended on 2 June for a further two months, is a good step towards the ceasefire desired by the international community and waited for by the Yemeni civilian population. It is indeed important to recall that peace in Yemen lies in the search for a political settlement through an inclusive and sustainable dialogue in which all the scattered fragments of this country would constructively participate. With regard to freedom of movement in the country, we urge the parties to work towards an agreement on the opening of roads, especially in Taiz province.”
2022-07-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9088 (2022) · source
“We welcome the holding on 23 June of the pledging conference on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. In addition, we call for the full lifting of the blockade of Gaza, in accordance with resolution 1860 (2009), so that humanitarian aid can be distributed without hindrance. We urge the parties to relaunch negotiations to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian crisis and achieve a real and lasting peace. We also invite regional actors and the Middle East Quartet to intensify their efforts to bring the Israeli and Palestinian leaders back to dialogue in good faith. Finally, we reiterate our support for Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland for his tireless efforts to find a peaceful solution to this conflict in a complex environment.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9077 (2022) · source
“We also welcome the commitment of Israeli and Palestinian civil societies to peacebuilding. We take note of the results of the United Nations preliminary investigation into the circumstances of the tragic death of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, killed in the line of duty, and call on both parties to work together to ensure that justice be done. On the painful issue of the return of the human remains to families, we call on the parties to find an agreement that can contribute to creating a climate of confidence conducive to peacebuilding. The political and security crises have an impact on the humanitarian situation in the Palestinian territories in the context of the coronavirus disease pandemic. The strong commitment of the international community is essential in order to ensure predictable funding for humanitarian assistance.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9077 (2022) · source
“Police violence that accompanies multiple mass arrests with live ammunition of Palestinian civilians, including women, youth and children, is unacceptable. Similarly, acts of terrorism and the firing of rockets from the Gaza Strip into Israel must stop. We call on political leaders on both sides to prevent, combat and suppress hate speech and the rhetoric of intolerance, which sow belligerence and undermine peace efforts. Opinion leaders have a crucial role to play in easing communal tensions. They must be uncompromising against all expressions of hatred and glorification of terrorism. In that respect, we welcome the condemnation by the President of the Palestinian Authority of terrorist acts targeting Israeli civilians and the condemnation by members of the Israeli Government of racist and stigmatizing speeches against Palestinians.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9077 (2022) · source
“We call on the Israeli authorities to desist from any expansionist plans, demolition or dispossession of Palestinian property and to refrain from any actions that would undermine international efforts for a peaceful resolution of the conflict. Furthermore, for decades, Palestine has been in the grip of a political crisis with devastating consequences for the civilian population. We note the decision of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee meeting in Brussels on 10 May to focus on key economic issues including Palestinian Authority fiscal reforms, revenue enhancement, trade, water and energy. Escalating violence during the reporting period has made the situation on the ground even more volatile.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9077 (2022) · source
“The pursuit of the policy of expanding illegal settlements, demolishing homes and evicting families, which is being expanded in East Jerusalem and the occupied territories in defiance of resolution 2334 (2016), constitutes a major obstacle to the peace process between Israel and Palestine. The 12 May decision by the Israeli authorities to approve plans to move forward on more than 4,000 units in various locations in the West Bank exacerbates the territorial fragmentation of the West Bank. In the same vein, the 1 June demolition of nine Palestinian structures in the area is a source of tension. The precariousness of many Palestinians who risk being dispossessed of their land as a result of the Nahal Og reserve project is another cause for concern.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9077 (2022) · source
“Ms. Bongo (Gabon) (spoke in French): I thank Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland for his inspiring briefing. The peace in the Middle East that we all seek essentially depends on the establishment of peace between Israel and Palestine. Such a prospect requires the firm commitment of all parties and the international community. My country believes in the two-State solution. The update on the situation on the ground that we have just heard from the Special Coordinator reveals that the road to this goal is still strewn with many stumbling blocks and challenges, particularly of a political, humanitarian and security nature.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9077 (2022) · source
“The dialogue should include the national stakeholders, the United Nations and the international community in order to achieve lasting peace for Afghanistan and the entire region. Finally, I would like to reiterate our full support to UNAMA and the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs for their efforts on the ground.”
2022-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9075 (2022) · source
“The briefings we just heard remind us that Afghanistan is undergoing a humanitarian crisis of rare violence. It is the result of the breakdown of its economic, social and financial systems, as well as years of conflict. Furthermore, drought has contributed to increased poverty, hunger and the displacement of people. The country is facing unprecedented food insecurity. We call on donors to continue their efforts in support of humanitarian assistance. In that regard, we welcome the World Bank’s resumption of work on projects focusing on health care, agriculture and means of subsistence. We echo the Secretary-General’s call for dialogue with the de facto authorities.”
2022-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9075 (2022) · source
“The security situation in Afghanistan is volatile. Increased attacks by armed groups opposed to the Taliban; the proliferation of terrorist activity, including by the Islamic State; and growing tensions with neighbouring States are serious cause for concern. Moreover, civilians continue to suffer the disastrous consequences of the use of improvised explosive devices. We condemn all such attacks and call on the de facto authorities to step up their efforts to combat terrorism and protect the population, for whom they are responsible. The increasing tensions along the Afghan border with Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, as well as along the border with Iran and Pakistan, have led to clashes resulting in civilian casualties and are likely to further destabilize the region. We call on all parties to exercise the utmost restraint.”
2022-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9075 (2022) · source
“We also note and condemn the fact that, despite numerous calls from the international community, in particular the Security Council, the Taliban continues to restrict freedoms and violate the hard-won rights of women and girls. The impact and positive role of women in society is well established. Their contribution to Afghan society is vital for the recovery and restoration of peace and stability in the country. We urge the de facto authorities to revoke their restrictions and respect the assurances given to the international community regarding the rights of women and girls. Their commitment and credibility are at stake. I recall that human rights are universal and cannot be denied under any pretext. We call on the de facto authorities to comply with international standards and to ensure their respect.”
2022-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9075 (2022) · source
“Afghanistan is indeed facing a growing number of challenges, particularly in terms of fundamental rights and freedoms, but also in terms of security and humanitarian issues. The successive announcements of the dissolution of several entities that were involved in building the rule of law in Afghanistan, such as the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission, the Independent Commission for Oversight of the Implementation of the Constitution and the High Council for National Reconciliation, attest to the radicalization of the de facto authorities. In the same vein, the elimination of the Department of Political Parties, making the registration of political parties impossible, is another measure that runs counter to the plurality and inclusiveness of the Afghan political landscape, as called for by the international community.”
2022-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9075 (2022) · source
“Ms. Bongo (Gabon) (spoke in French): Let me begin by expressing my delegation’s condolences to the people of Afghanistan, in particular the bereaved families, following yesterday’s tragic earthquake. The devastating material and, especially, the human toll of that earthquake has exacerbated the fragility of Afghanistan and increased the need for solidarity on the part of the international community. We thank Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ramiz Alakbarov and Under- Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Martin Griffiths for their clear briefings on the activities of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and the situation in the country. I would like to welcome the presence of Mr. Yalda Hakim and Mr. Yalda Royan. We listened closely to their briefings.”
2022-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9075 (2022) · source