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1. “In 2006, both organizations reached an agreement on the Ten-Year Capacity- Building Programme for the AU that provides the main framework for United Nations assistance to the AU. Under the Programme, the United Nations has supported the African Union in areas such as capacity-building for mediation, electoral assistance and technical assistance to the African Union Peace and Security Council. The United Nations and the African Union have also worked for the maintenance of peace and security through collaboration in peacekeeping operations on the African continent. The Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council have, through their annual consultations, held discussions on issues of common interest, especially conflict situations in Africa.”

   2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source

2. “Threats, such as extremist ideologies, terrorism, the illicit transfer and proliferation of small arms and light weapons, humanitarian disasters, human trafficking, environmental hazards, drug trafficking, the criminal use of cybertechnology and global pandemics, among others, are critical factors that have profoundly shaped international security in modern times. Those security challenges tend to be transnational in character and are often beyond the capacity of any one country to resolve. That makes the collaboration between the United Nations and regional organizations all the more pertinent. It is significant to underline the importance of the cooperation that exists between the United Nations and the African Union (AU).”

   2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source

3. “Over the years, many regional and subregional organizations have taken advantage of the provisions of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations, which provides the platform through which the United Nations and regional organizations could work together to prevent, manage and resolve crises and develop strategies to effectively engage in peacekeeping and peacebuilding. While the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security resides with the Security Council, regional actions lighten the burden of the Council and provide an added layer of legitimacy to multilateralism. Indeed, regional efforts enhance the prospects for inclusivity and consensus in addressing the increasing challenges to global peace and security.”

   2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source

4. “On behalf of my delegation, I wish to thank the delegation of Egypt for having organized this open debate. We also wish to thank the briefers for their perspectives on the subject under discussion. Cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in the maintenance of international peace and security is a growing trend. It has been demonstrated time and again that regional and subregional organizations can contribute their usually proximate understanding of local and regional conflicts and their root causes to a mutually beneficial partnership with the United Nations.”

   2016-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7694 (2016) · source

5. “We take this opportunity to express curappreciation for the assistance from the European Union, the International Maritime Organization, France, the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan and China and others too many to mention here. Their individual and collective efforts have been crucial to enhancing peace and security in the Gulfoquinea. The meeting rose at 1.55 pm.”

   2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source

6. “Those efforts are helping to curtail piracy and other illegal activities in the Gulf of Guinea. Nigeria stands ready to form strategic and lasting partnerships with international stakeholders to exchange information and technical know-how, mount surveillance and formulate interception techniques aimed at curbing piracy and armed robbery in the Gulf of Guinea. We call on the international community to accord the same level of priority given to the threat of piracy in the Horn of Africa and the Indian Ocean to the Gulfoquinea, as it is ofno less significance to the world in terms ofcommerce and strategic access.”

   2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source

7. “In that regard, we reiterate our commitment to the 2013 Declaration of the Heads of State and Government of Central and West African States on Maritime Safety and Security in Their Common Maritime Domain, in which those Heads of State and Government committed to mutually collecting and sharing information among themselves, with regional coordination mechanisms and the support of strategic partners. At the national level, the Nigerian Maritime and Safety Administration and Safety Agency and the Nigerian Navy have enhanced their operational collaboration. That has resulted in a substantial reduction in attacks around the Lagos harbour. The Agency and the Navy, backed by electronic surveillance assets, also conduct law-enforcement and anti-piracy patrols.”

   2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source

8. “An important step in the implementation of the ECOWAS Strategy was the inauguration of the Multinational Maritime Coordination Centre in March 2015 for a maritime zone known as Pilot Zone E. That demonstrates the commitment of ECOWAS member States to address the critical issue of maritime piracy, along with other illicit activities at sea. Pilot Zone E, which includes Nigeria, the Niger, Togo and Benin, lies mainly in the Gulf of Guinea and is considered to be one of the most dangerous maritime zones in West Africa. It is clear that robust protection measures are needed in that area. Nigeria believes that strategies to combat piracy require adequate funding. Fighting piracy involves maritime domain awareness and the acquisition of surveillance equipment to ensure an effective response to incidents of piracy.”

   2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source

9. “We believe that the region also needs to increase its naval assets and maritime aviation to enable it to respond appropriately to maritime attacks. At the subregional level, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has adopted the ECOWAS Integrated Maritime Strategy. The Strategy is in line with resolutions 2018 (2011) and 2039 (2012), concerning acts of piracy and armed robbery at sea in the Gulf of Guinea. It ensures a holistic maritime policy framework for action and cooperation within West Africa. It also strengthens collaboration with other African regional bodies. We believe such initiatives complement the efforts of other regional organizations and the United Nations in tackling piracy.”

   2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source

10. “Nigeria looks forward to the Council's continued engagement on this issue, in accordance with its mandate for the maintenance of international peace and security. Criminal gangs motivated by access to crude oil and those involved in the trafficking of illicit goods and small arms and light weapons are operating in the region. Their activities have led to an escalation in criminal acts, including armed attacks on ships in the Gulf of Guinea. The recent incidents of pirate attacks off the coast of Nigeria are an indication of the enormity of the challenge. There is an urgent need to help countries in the region to implement the integrated maritime security strategy. Governments in the region need to pursue sustained enforcement actions against piracy networks on land.”

    2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source

11. “I thank the delegations of China, Angola and Senegal for organizing this debate on the threat ofpiracy in the Gulf of Guinea. I also thank Assistant Secretary-General Taye-Brook Zerihoun for his briefing. Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea is having grave consequences for the economies of the countries of the subregion. It hampers maritime activity and threatens the stability and security of those States. It is therefore a major concern for countries around the Gulf of Guinea, including Nigeria. We welcome today's adoption of presidential statement S/PRST/2016/4, which is an indication of the Security Council's commitment to the restoration of safety and security in the Gulf of Guinea.”

    2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source

12. “Nigeria reiterates its strong support for a two- State solution with Israel and Palestine, existing side by side in peace and security.”

    2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source

13. “In that regard, we welcome the recent visit of the Quartet envoys to the region and their engagement with Israeli and Palestinian officials. We take positive note of their discussions, which focused on, among other issues, the need for both sides to oppose incitement, de-escalate the situation and take concrete actions to demonstrate their commitment to the two-State solution. We urge Israel and Palestine to maintain and indeed strengthen their engagement with the Quartet in the search for peace. The current stalemate in the Middle East peace process is neither ideal nor sustainable. Both sides must take concrete steps to return to negotiations on the basis of the relevant Security Council resolutions, the Quartet road map, the Madrid principles, the Arab Peace Initiative and the relevant agreements between them.”

    2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source

14. “If implemented, the expropriation would constitute the largest seizure of land by Israel in the West Bank since August 2014. The expropriation of land, the construction of homes and other settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territories violate international law and fuel the resentment of the Palestinians. They also undermine the viability of the two-State solution, which the international community broadly accepts as the only path to resolving the question of Palestine. The Israeli authorities must freeze all settlement-related activities in the West Bank and East Jerusalem, in compliance with their obligations under international law. The role of the Quartet remains vital to the Middle East peace process, and Nigeria continues to follow very closely the activities of the group.”

    2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source

15. “My delegation thanks the Uruguayan presidency for convening this open debate. We also thank the Secretary-General for his lucid briefing and for his leadership in the search for peace in the Middle East. Nigeria is concerned about the upsurge in Violence in the occupied Palestinian territory. That presents a risk of a wider escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It also complicates the search for peace. Extremists on both sides must be prevented from dictating the political agenda. Provocative actions and hostile rhetoric must be avoided. Political leaders must take the lead in ensuring that calm is restored. Reports of the Israeli Government's decision to expropriate 150 hectares of land in the West Bank are deeply worrying.”

    2016-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7610 (2016) · source

16. “Ensuring that peace operations remain relevant now and in the future will require the collective efforts of United Nations Member States to surmount existing and emerging challenges. As we consider the HIPPO report and that of the Secretary- General (S/2015/682) and seek a way forward, the Security Council is again charged primarily with the maintenance of international peace and security and must demonstrate leadership by expediting action on recommendations directed to it. I would like to conclude by offering our deepest condolences to the families, friends and Governments of peacekeepers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. I also would like to express our commiseration with the families of those who have been affected by the recent terrorist attacks in France, Lebanon and Mali.”

    2015-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7564 (2015) · source

17. “Nigeria supports the proposal for tailoring and sequencing mandates for peacekeeping missions. That will enable planners to take into consideration realities on the ground when reformulating mandates and assessing the resources needed to achieve the required tasks. Sequencing also helps to ensure that the dialogues among the Security Council, the Secretariat and troop- and police- contributing countries are not limited to the predeployment phases of missions, but sustained as an integral and periodic component of the mission's work. The United Nations peace operations have, since their inception, been a vital part of the global security architecture. They are a source of inspiration and hope for the victims of conflicts.”

    2015-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7564 (2015) · source

18. “We welcome the Panel's proposal regarding the use of United Nations assessed contributions to support Security Council-authorized African Union peace-support operations, including the causes associated with deployed uniformed personnel to complement funding for the African Union and all African Member States. We also welcome the Secretary- General's decision to prioritize the implementation of the Panel's recommendation regarding developing stronger and original global partnerships. That would require improving institutional collaboration between the United Nations and original bodies that would go beyond context-specific to more predictable mechanisms for cooperation. In that regard, we look forward to the early finalization of the joint African Union-United Nations framework for an enhanced partnership in peace and security.”

    2015-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7564 (2015) · source

19. “In that regard, it is important to highlight the funding challenges faced by the AU, and the need for the United Nations to assume primary responsibility for AU-led operations initiated as bridging measures. That should not be misunderstood as unwillingness on the part of the AU to manage its own operations. Rather, it is an acknowledgement that resolving armed conflicts in the world of today often requires complex, nuanced and high-technology responses that demand a particular level of infrastructure that the AU might not be able to immediately make available. The need for support does not amount to dependency. Rather, it should be viewed as a necessary element of the vital partnership for maintaining international peace and security.”

    2015-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7564 (2015) · source

20. “In that connection, we emphasize the importance of strengthening triangular cooperation among the Secretariat, troop- and police- contributing countries and the Security Council to foster common acceptance and appreciation on the part of all stakeholders for the effective implementation of the United Nations peacekeeping initiatives. We welcome HIPPO's recommendations aimed at enhancing the cooperation relationship between the United Nations and the African Union (AU). Partnership is the cornerstone of Africa's efforts to stabilize its conflict zones and to shoulder its share of the global responsibility to maintain peace and security.”

    2015-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7564 (2015) · source

21. “Nigeria welcomes the Human Rights Up Front action plan, proposed by the Secretary- General to implement the Panel's recommendations, which renew focus on prevention, mediation and stronger regional and global partnerships. Those entail new ways of planning and conducting United Nations peace operations to make them faster, more responsive and more accountable to the needs of countries and people in conflict. In prioritizing areas of the HIPPO report for implementation, it is pertinent to proceed from identifying propositions to providing immediate and enduring solutions to targeted challenges and United Nations peace operations. We underscore the vital needs to address evolving challenges of peacekeeping in the context of the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations.”

    2015-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7564 (2015) · source

22. “I thank you, Mr. President, for convening this meeting and for the concept note (S/2015/846, annex) provided to guide our discussions. We are also grateful to the Secretary-General for his insightful briefing. We commend the High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations (HIPPO) for consulting widely with Member States, regional organizations and the United Nations committees in the course of its work. That, we believe, has led to the broad acceptance ofits report (see S/2015/446). We note the broad themes under which the Panel examined the challenges faced by United Nations peace operations, namely, partnerships, politics, prevention and people.”

    2015-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7564 (2015) · source

23. “I would like to conclude by affirming our commitment to collective security as enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, while paying tribute to those who have paid the ultimate price in the line of duty so that others might live in peace. Let us take this opportunity to renew our resolve as peacekeepers to respecting and preserving the fundamentals of United Nations peacekeeping.”

    2015-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7464 (2015) · source

24. “Also of great concern is the proliferation of small arms and light weapons, especially among non-State actors. That exacerbates conflicts and threatens the well-being of civilians in conflict situations. It also poses challenges to the effective implementation of peacekeeping mandates, especially when non-State actors carry out asymmetric attacks against peacekeepers. That is why denying non-State actors sanctuary and forces is of the utmost importance. We are witness to the evolving nature of conflicts in a contemporary world. This underscores the imperative for the Council to demonstrate greater flexibility in adjustment of peacekeeping mandates without necessarily waiting for their expiration. Such flexibility will enable prompt and appropriate responses to threats on the ground.”

    2015-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7464 (2015) · source

25. “We believe that a speedy and impartial investigation into allegations of such heinous acts and imposition of appropriate sanctions on errant personnel will serve to establish accountability as a hallmark of peacekeeping operations. The increasing asymmetric attacks on peacekeepers in conflict areas have generated much concern. The casualty rates, especially those in the Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, have taken on unacceptable proportions. We propose that the international community increase its assistance to peacekeeping missions and other regional arrangements involving anti-terrorism operations. That could be achieved through the provision of much-needed equipment designed to mitigate the devastating effect of improvised explosive devices.”

    2015-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7464 (2015) · source

26. “As we reflect on modalities for sustained protection-of-civilian sites under such challenging circumstances, we want to reiterate that clarity of mandates on the protection of civilians, and accord among peacekeeping contingents on implementation strategies, are both essential to safeguarding civilians in conflict areas. As peacekeepers strive to implement such mandates, they must at all times endeavour to remain transparent in their actions, as incidents of misconduct - particularly those that border on violence and sexual exploitation of women and children - are inexcusable. Nigeria condemns such acts whenever and wherever they occur.”

    2015-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7464 (2015) · source

27. “In a briefing by the Head of Mission of the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan, Ellen Margrethe Laj , to the Council last month (see S/PV.7444), the widespread human rights abuses and killing of civilians in Unity state of South Sudan was highlighted. It necessitated the evacuation of humanitarian workers, thereby aggravating the suffering of civilians in the state. We note the challenges sustained in these camps and would appreciate the comments of Lieutenant General Tesfamariam on measures being taken to ensure their long-term viability.”

    2015-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7464 (2015) · source

28. “In furtherance of this quest, Security Council resolution 1894 (2009) called for dedicated resources for the protection of civilians in armed conflict. That underlines the compelling necessity to protect the rights of civilians in theatres of conflict and highlights the urgency of continued efforts to improve strategies to address this arduous task. We believe that enhanced cooperation among the United Nations, troop-contributing countries, police-contributing countries and the hosts in the beneficiary States, particularly in areas of mandate formulation and implementation, could achieve this objective.”

    2015-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7464 (2015) · source

29. “I thank you, Mr. President, for having organized this very important briefing. I welcome the briefers, Lieutenant General Tesfamariam, Major General Lollesgaard and Major General Michael Finn. The clarity and incisiveness of their perspectives on the issues under consideration bear out the wisdom and importance of this interaction, which is aimed at fostering greater synergy between the field and the Security Council. Let me commend them in particular for their immeasurable sacrifices in leading their various peace missions. It is of global concern that civilians are often deliberately targeted in armed conflicts and frequently subjected to blatant violations of their rights under international law. The Council has since 1999 responded to this challenge by prioritizing the protection of civilians in theatres of conflict.”

    2015-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7464 (2015) · source

30. “I would like to conclude by paying tribute to the Force Commanders in the various United Nations missions and their dedicated staff, who carry out crucial work with commitment, often in challenging circumstances, in pursuit of the Council's mandates.”

    2014-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7275 (2014) · source

31. “The need for new planning and guidance for the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali in the face of the changing nature of the threats in Mali was highlighted in Major General Kazura's briefing. We would like to hear his views on what kind of planning and guidance is required. Would that necessitate using enablers or equipment such as unmanned aerial vehicles? We note and commend the exercise of flexibility to enable Force Commanders to deploy troops as necessary in conflict environments, but what more can be done to enhance their capabilities for protecting civilians in those areas?”

    2014-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7275 (2014) · source

32. “Traditional mandates have emphasized ceasefire observations and neutrality. In some situations, however, circumstances change rapidly, so that peacekeepers who are merely observing a ceasefire may find themselves in the line of fire. That can have an impact on a peacekeeping mission's effective discharge of its duties, and can also compel a mission to change its posture. Drastic changes in political and military environments therefore affect peacekeeping missions' ability to fulfil traditional mandates. The recent experience of the United Nations Interim Disengagement Force underscores that point. Before concluding, I would like to pose some questions.”

    2014-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7275 (2014) · source

33. “In order to achieve speedy transitions for military operations, military contingents should adapt rapidly to their changing security challenges. The Council must be prepared to review mandates from time to time to help them to do so. The use of enablers is also crucial in helping to keep the peace, help missions meet the security challenges in their environment and improve situational awareness and intelligence gathering. They are also essential to enabling peacekeeping missions to stay one step ahead of spoilers and other elements whose activities pose serious threats to peace and security. In terms of fulfilling traditional mandates in a changed political and military environment, we note that this is another of the current challenges that peacekeeping missions face.”

    2014-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7275 (2014) · source

34. “Concerning expectations from military contingents on such altered security environments, we note that with the changing nature of conflicts in recent years, the traditional role of United Nations peacekeeping, which used to focus strictly on monitoring ceasefires, has given way to much more complex operations with multiple tasks. Today peacekeeping has become multidimensional, requiring a proportionate level of response in order to maximize its effectiveness. It is pertinent here to emphasize that peacekeeping contingents should respond to the prevailing security situation depending on an assessment ofthe seriousness of the threats they face; they should be expected to assume a robust posture in situations where the threat level is high and maintain a standard operating mode when they are not threatened.”

    2014-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7275 (2014) · source

35. “Proper coordination among the relevant peacekeeping stakeholders is also fundamental to facilitating the protection of civilians. The challenges involved in protecting civilians are more daunting in situations where large numbers have been displaced by fighting among armed groups. Recently we have seen civilians taking refuge in mission bases that were not designed for accommodating large numbers ofrefugees. We have also seen such bases coming under attack from armed groups, a new dimension that calls for careful assessment of the options available to peacekeeping missions.”

    2014-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7275 (2014) · source

36. “There are often high expectations for the protection of civilians at all times, and missions operate in dynamic environments where security situations can change very quickly. Since the adoption of resolution 1265 (1999), the protection of civilians has remained a top priority in the context of United Nations peacekeeping operations. However, experience has shown that mandates for protecting civilians must be strategically, realistically and holistically approached by peacekeeping stakeholders, ensuring that they are clearly defined from the beginning. Indeed, background knowledge of the root causes of the conflict and the parties to it is essential to a clear understanding of its nature, and will help determine the appropriate strategy for intervention.”

    2014-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7275 (2014) · source

37. “I also thank the Generals for their informative briefings. Peacekeeping is a matter of great interest in Nigeria. Our contingents have served in various peacekeeping missions around the globe since our attainment of independent status, and will continue to do so. We therefore welcome the exchange of ideas on this very important subject. The changing nature of conflict has required that peacekeeping operations evolve to meet the complex demands they face. Those complexities are often linked to factors such as the need to deploy adequate resources to protect civilians in harsh conditions. Peacekeeping missions are operating with partners that may lack the capacity or will to do their part.”

    2014-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7275 (2014) · source