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1. “Similarly, UNAMA will need to work together with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to combat drug production and trafficking in Afghanistan. The Taliban must demonstrate that it has changed and that it is ready to join the international community. It must assume its responsibilities. In that context, the assessment and dialogue role of UNAMA will be crucial to retaining Afghanistan in the concert of nations. The Council can count on France’s resolve and commitment side by side with the Afghan people.”

   2022-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8984 (2022) · source

2. “The latest report of the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team under the aegis of the Committees established pursuant to resolution 1267 (1999) and 1988 (2011) indicates that the Taliban has so far taken no steps to limit the activities of terrorist groups in Afghanistan and that the latter have enjoyed unparalleled freedom that has not been seen in many years. The report shows that, far from having severed its ties with Al-Qaeda, the Taliban, which has integrated members of the terrorist organization into its own interim Government, risk turning Afghanistan once again into a sanctuary for the group and its affiliates. It is therefore crucial that the Monitoring Team be able to continue its work independently and in complete safety, including by enabling the Team’s work on the ground.”

   2022-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8984 (2022) · source

3. “We are counting on the United Nations to put in place a robust monitoring mechanism, including through the Risk Management Unit, to that end. In terms of security, everyone can see the shortfalls of the Taliban’s record. We have listened to their promises. We are judging — and will judge them — on to their actions. They must prioritize cutting all ties, regardless of their nature, with terrorist groups, in particular Al-Qaida and its regional affiliate, Al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent.”

   2022-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8984 (2022) · source

4. “We must therefore support a robust monitoring and evaluation component of the human rights situation during the next UNAMA mandate, including to enable upholding women’s rights and the protection of children. In the same way, it is imperative that, in carrying out its political support mission, UNAMA work with the Taliban for the establishment of a Government that is representative, inclusive and legitimate in the eyes of the Afghan population. Faced with a constantly deteriorating disastrous humanitarian situation, UNAMA must also maintain its role as coordinator of humanitarian aid so that the latter can be delivered to all those in need in all of Afghanistan. We will remain vigilant in ensuring that UNAMA prevents any misappropriation of such aid.”

   2022-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8984 (2022) · source

5. “Every day, all Afghans, especially women and children, struggle to survive and have their rights upheld. The right to security; to unconditional freedom of movement, above all for women and girls; to education; to exercise a profession; to the freedom of expression and for respect for the rights of minorities are not optional. Since taking power by force, and contrary to their commitments, the Taliban has increased abuses and violations of rights, including the most fundamental. Furthermore, we note that the Taliban is among the persistent violators on the infamous list in the reports of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict.”

   2022-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8984 (2022) · source

6. “Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I join my colleagues in wishing you, Madam President, every success for your presidency of the Security Council for the month of March. Know that you have our full support. I would like to thank Deborah Lyons for her briefing and assure her of our unwavering support in all her work. I would also like to commend Mariam Safi for her first-hand account, which was extremely powerful, and I thank her for that and commend her courage. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) fulfils an essential mission. We want to see the United Nations maintain a strong presence in Afghanistan, as the Secretary-General has recommended. We heard once again from Ms. Lyons that the people of Afghanistan face many significant challenges.”

   2022-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8984 (2022) · source

7. “I would like to recall that combating impunity and ensuring a total ban on the use of chemical weapons remain our priorities. That is the foundation for an effective and credible prohibition regime. It is also one of necessary pillars for lasting peace in Syria. France remains fully mobilized with its partners to address the threat posed by chemical weapons to our collective security. That is the reason we continue to support the International Partnership against Impunity for the Use of Chemical Weapons, which we launched with our partners in 2018.”

   2022-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8982 (2022) · source

8. “Instead, it hinders the full implementation of OPCW team mandates. We are still awaiting the initial deployment of the Declaration Assessment Team. To that end, cooperation at the most basic level is needed to issue the necessary visas. However, such cooperation does not exist. It is very clear that efforts are intentionally being thwarted. The Council must not remain silent on the issue. The position of the Syrian regime is at complete variance with its obligations under the Chemical Weapons Convention and resolution of 2118 (2013). The regime must fulfil those obligations and cooperate. Failing that, its rights and privileges at the OPCW will not be restored. We are waiting on the regime to demonstrate goodwill. It must be held accountable for its behaviour, including before courts.”

   2022-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8982 (2022) · source

9. “Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): First of all, I would like to begin by thanking Mrs. Nakamitsu for her briefing and by commending the vital work of the Technical Secretariat of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). The publication of a report of the Fact-Finding Mission, led by the OPCW in Syria, again contains information on an incident that took place in Kafr Zeita on 1 October 2016 (S/2022/116, annex). Despite the challenges faced, it is a comprehensive and high- quality report. It concludes that there are reasonable grounds to believe that a chlorine cylinder was used as a weapon on Syrian territory. Those findings are extremely disturbing. The Syrian regime must cooperate with OPCW teams and shed full light on its chemical arsenal.”

   2022-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8982 (2022) · source

10. “Beginning with a shared language, long-standing ties unite us, and I take this opportunity to commend the work of the International Organization of La Francophonie on the ground. Together with the European Union, France stands with the Haitians to help them find a way out of the crisis that the country so desperately needs.”

    2022-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8969 (2022) · source

11. “There is therefore an urgent need to strengthen humanitarian support, in particular food aid. In 2022, France will contribute up to €6.5 million to the humanitarian response plan in Haiti, and, at the 16 February donor conference, France announced that the French Development Agency will contribute up to €4.9 million for financing projects. Before concluding, I wish to refer to the outstanding work that the United Nations is doing in Haiti in an extremely difficult context. The United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti is undergoing an assessment, the results of which we are eagerly awaiting. Maintaining a robust United Nations presence in Haiti is imperative, particularly in the political and security arenas. Haiti is a country that is a friend of France.”

    2022-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8969 (2022) · source

12. “France has stepped up its security cooperation in combating criminal groups, and the international support that was manifest at the 21 January ministerial meeting, hosted by Canada, is an absolutely positive sign in that regard. Thirdly, we must return to the normal functioning of institutions. Let us squarely look at the situation. The Haitian judicial system is currently in disarray. Haiti must complete its investigation into the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse. Like widespread corruption, impunity undermines confidence in the State and destroys the social bond. My last point is that the humanitarian situation in Haiti is alarming. The August 2021 earthquake aggravated an already precarious situation. Nearly half of the Haitian population is currently in need of humanitarian aid.”

    2022-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8969 (2022) · source

13. “I call on all political actors to build the consensus necessary for the holding of elections by the end of the year. In order to ensure their success, it is urgent to establish a new Provisional Electoral Committee acceptable to all. Secondly, gang violence must be stopped. These criminal groups are committing an increasing number of homicides and kidnappings with total impunity. They are challenging the State’s authority and plundering its resources, and the situation is untenable. In the absence of security, neither elections or socioeconomic development are possible. Priority must therefore be given to devoting increased resources to the Haitian National Police, which, of course, must be irreproachable.”

    2022-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8969 (2022) · source

14. “Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I thank Ms La Lime, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for her briefing, and I also welcome the presence of the representative of Haiti among us. Haiti is currently experiencing an extremely serious crisis on several fronts. The political class is being undermined by divisions and most institutions are undergoing severe difficulties. Criminal groups are terrorizing the population, and Haiti has barely recovered from the August 2021 earthquake. The situation is urgent. The Haitian authorities and the international community must act. I will address four points. First, only dialogue can lift Haiti out of the current political crisis. I therefore welcome the formation of an inclusive Government in November 2021, under the leadership of Prime Minister Ariel Henry.”

    2022-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8969 (2022) · source

15. “It is important that the mission be able to take more robust and better coordinated action against Al-Shabaab, while ensuring the transfer of responsibilities to Somali forces, based on an ambitious timetable. France hopes that a reconfiguration proposal will be submitted to the Security Council before 7 March so that a decision can be taken before the end of March.”

    2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8965 (2022) · source

16. “France firmly condemns the attacks committed by that group against civilians and humanitarian and medical workers and against Somali and AMISOM forces. The threat posed by the group calls for in-depth changes to the security architecture in Somalia. We welcome the fact that Somalia and the African Union have reached an agreement on the principle of an African Union transitional mission in Somalia, to be called ATMIS, which will succeed AMISOM. I would like to underscore the importance of that development. France calls upon all parties to work to ensure that the transition from AMISOM to ATMIS is not just a change of name but also allows for efficiency gains.”

    2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8965 (2022) · source

17. “We must use this time to evaluate the measures taken to date and seek to improve dialogue with all stakeholders, in particular the Somali authorities. With regard to maritime security, France welcomes the collective efforts that have made it possible to reduce the threat of piracy off the coast of Somalia. As just recalled by the Head of the Delegation of the European Union, Operation Atalanta contributed that success and we are prepared to develop that partnership and adapt it to Somali priorities. Nevertheless, a revised resolution must be adopted before 3 March. We are working closely with Somalia to that end. The European Union is also the largest financial supporter of the fight against Al-Shabaab.”

    2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8965 (2022) · source

18. “Somalia is in urgent need of a fully legitimate Government, which can respond to all challenges faced by the country. Insecurity and climate change continue to exacerbate the humanitarian situation and food insecurity. Sexual and gender-based violence and violations against children, in particular their recruitment, must be combated and the perpetrators prosecuted. Human rights and international humanitarian law must be respected by all. Our second priority must be to redefine the partnership between Somalia and the international community in order to address the security threats. Next month, the members of the Security Council are expected to share their views on the maritime security situation off the coast of Somalia, as well as on the future of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM).”

    2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8965 (2022) · source

19. “I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, James Swan; the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia, Francisco Madeira; and the Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, Olof Skoog, for their briefings. I welcome the Permanent Representative of Somalia, Mr. Osman, to today’ s meeting. I would like to focus on two points: elections and security challenges. France is concerned about the delay in the electoral process. We call upon the Somali federal authorities and the member states of the Federation to conclude the electoral process as soon as possible. In that regard, France recalls the importance of the full participation of women as voters and as candidates and welcomes the efforts of the Somali authorities to achieve the 30 per cent women’s quota.”

    2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8965 (2022) · source

20. “We must collectively continue to intensify efforts to ensure the delivery of humanitarian and medical aid within the framework of sanctions. But we must act responsibly and avoid instrumentalizing or politicizing the issue of sanctions. France is taking concrete action to protect the humanitarian space and respond to the needs of populations. The European Humanitarian Forum to be held from 21 to 23 March, which France is organizing with the European Union, is part of this effort.”

    2022-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8962 (2022) · source

21. “Finally, I would like to recall that the European Union (EU) has always acted responsibly by ensuring that the sanctions it adopts do not impede humanitarian action. The European Union’s restrictive measures, in accordance with international law, are targeted in order to avoid or mitigate their potential negative effects. The European Union has put in place special dispensations and exemptions to safeguard the delivery of humanitarian and medical aid. At the national level, France has set up a direct communication channel between banks and non-governmental organizations. That makes it possible to fight against the phenomenon of overcompliance by banks and to simultaneously counter the financing of terrorism while preserving the humanitarian space.”

    2022-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8962 (2022) · source

22. “That is why the Council has introduced humanitarian exemptions to ensure that United Nations sanctions in furtherance of resolution 1988 (2011), concerning the Taliban regime, and those imposed on Somalia, North Korea and Yemen do not impede the humanitarian response. We must continue to take a case-by-case approach and consider the specifics of each context. The Council has also introduced, at France’s initiative, provisions to better preserve the humanitarian space in the sanctions regimes for the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Central African Republic and Mali. In all cases, we will continue to ensure that robust monitoring mechanisms are implemented in order to avoid any diversion of aid by sanctioned individuals or entities.”

    2022-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8962 (2022) · source

23. “Sanctions have undergone significant changes in recent years, particularly to take into account their potential negative effects on the delivery of humanitarian and medical assistance. We must ensure that they are targeted and proportionate. They must also be flexible and reversible and must be lifted when their objectives are met. The implementation of Council sanctions is carefully monitored. In that connection, I want to commend the work of the sanctions committees and panels of experts, which play an essential role in that regard. When a sanctions regime is put in place, the Council has one responsibility — to ensure that humanitarian assistance is delivered to all those in need. Needless to say, the development and implementation of sanctions must be done in full compliance with international humanitarian law.”

    2022-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8962 (2022) · source

24. “Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I join others in congratulating you, Madam President, on your presidency of the Security Council for the month of February, and I wish you great success. We also thank Norway for its very successful presidency in January. Finally, I thank Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo and Mr. Martin Griffiths for their briefings. I would like to begin by noting that Security Council sanctions regimes are an essential instrument to help maintain international peace and security. Sanctions are obviously not an end in themselves; they are part of a political strategy aimed at preventing and resolving conflicts, combating the proliferation of nuclear weapons, countering terrorism and combating violations of international humanitarian law and human rights.”

    2022-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8962 (2022) · source

25. “In order to give UNSMIL the means necessary to carry out its mediation mission properly, it is vital that the Secretary-General name a special envoy without delay, pursuant to resolution 2542 (2020), as recalled in the resolution just adopted. Restructuring is also necessary so that UNSMIL can discharge the mandate entrusted to it by the Security Council. France calls on the members of the Council to help that restructuring at the time of the next renewal of the mandate at the end of April, as requested by the Secretary-General in the strategic review last summer.”

    2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8961 (2022) · source

26. “Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): By voting in favour of resolution 2619 (2022), France reaffirmed its support for the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). Nonetheless, we deplore the fact that the Council did not reach an agreement on a substantive renewal of the Mission’s mandate. Indeed, following the postponement of the first round of the presidential elections scheduled for 24 December 2021, Libya is at a critical phase in its political transition. The Security Council must encourage the Libyan people to resolve their differences so that presidential and parliamentary elections can be held as soon as possible, in line with the road map of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum, endorsed by resolution 2570 (2021). We are ready to work to that end over the coming days with the members of the Council.”

    2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8961 (2022) · source

27. “The road map is resolution 2254 (2015), which the Security Council unanimously adopted, and we are determined to push for this by supporting the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, Mr. Geir Pedersen.”

    2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8958 (2022) · source

28. “This is the reason for our position with regard to the few French nationals held in detention facilities in north-east Syria. This should not make us lose sight of the obvious, which is that the vast majority of those detained there are of Iraqi, Syrian or, to a lesser extent, Central Asian nationality. The question raised by the attack is therefore that of the protection of places of detention in general, and not that of the repatriation of a few Westerners who represent only a small minority of the people who are interned there. To eradicate terrorism in the region, a solution to the Syrian crisis is essential, and this solution can only be political. We all know this.”

    2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8958 (2022) · source

29. “That is why we remain resolutely committed to the coalition alongside our partners in the fight against terrorism and impunity. France will continue to play its full part in the international fight against terrorism in order to eradicate it and at least contain this scourge. The acts committed by terrorists in Syria are crimes. They may constitute war crimes or crimes against humanity, and those responsible for these crimes must be held accountable for their actions and not go unpunished. France’s position is unwavering. All jihadists who have made the deliberate choice to join Da’esh must, regardless of their nationality, be held accountable before the courts as close as possible to the scene of their crime, where their victims are and where the evidence is.”

    2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8958 (2022) · source

30. “Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I would also like to thank Under-Secretary- General Vladimir Ivanovich Voronkov for his briefing. France is doing its utmost in the international fight against terrorism, and as we had the opportunity to state yesterday (see S/PV.8955), we condemn in the strongest possible terms the attack carried out on 20 January by Da’esh against a detention centre in Al-Hasakah, in north-east Syria. We commend the actions of the Syrian Democratic Forces and the international coalition in response to these events and extend our condolences to the families of the soldiers who were killed in the attack. This attack characterizes the resurgence of Da’esh throughout Syria and particularly in the badiya, which is unfortunately neither new nor a surprise, as this threat has in fact never disappeared.”

    2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8958 (2022) · source

31. “European sanctions are targeted and contain robust provisions for ensuring the delivery of humanitarian and medical aid to the intended recipients. Without a political solution well under way, there is absolutely no reason to normalize relations with the Syrian regime. Without a political solution, our positions on the lifting of sanctions and reconstruction remain unchanged. The States that are calling to rebuild Syria should start by bolstering their contributions to the humanitarian response. Syrian refugees will be unable to return while the regime continues to oppose their return, threaten their lives and deprive them of their property. It is crucial that the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees have access to all returning refugees. Finally, the regime’s crimes will not go unpunished.”

    2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8957 (2022) · source

32. “But let us be clear — a cross-border mechanism will be necessary until aid can reach all populations in need throughout the territory. The European Union and its member States will continue to ensure impartiality, independence, neutrality and transparency with regard to the delivery of humanitarian assistance. Those principles are not currently being respected by the Syrian regime. Attempts to accuse Europe and its partners of conditioning humanitarian assistance or instrumentalizing that aid or sanctions should fool no one. I recall here that the European Union and its member States are the primary donors to the humanitarian response in Syria, including in the regions controlled by the regime. Since 2011, €25 billion have been mobilized by Europe in response to the crisis.”

    2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8957 (2022) · source

33. “The recommendations issued by the Panel of Experts to improve the deconfliction mechanism are useful in that regard, and they must now be put into action. The rise in humanitarian and medical needs make it more essential than ever to ensure safe and unhindered humanitarian access, which is also critical in order to ramp up the coronavirus vaccination campaign, including in north-east and north-west Syria. All parties to the conflict, especially the Syrian regime, must respect their obligations under international humanitarian law. The developments shared by Mr. Griffiths with regard to cross-line convoys are indeed positive, and we fully support the implementation of the inter-agency plan of the United Nations.”

    2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8957 (2022) · source

34. “Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Mr. Martin Griffiths and Mr. Jan Egeland for their briefings. Time and again, we come to the same conclusion — civilians continue to pay the price of the conflict and to suffer through another winter. Close to 14 million Syrians are in need of humanitarian assistance, as was mentioned today, 90 per cent of the population is living below the poverty line and, as Mr. Egeland stated earlier, the majority of Syrian children have only known war. We must urgently and immediate implement a ceasefire at the national level, with United Nations monitoring. The protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure is an absolute priority. Humanitarian personnel must also be protected. It is unacceptable that they are still being targeted, as occurred recently in Al-Hol camp.”

    2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8957 (2022) · source

35. “The peace agreement is gradually taking root, and we want it to become irreversible, which is why we believe that its full implementation is the best guarantee of this. Madam President, you may rest assured that France, as well as the European Union, will continue to give its full support to all those in Colombia who are mobilized on a daily basis in favour of peace.”

    2022-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8951 (2022) · source

36. “It is therefore important to strengthen the presence of the State in remote areas and to strengthen the institutions that can investigate and prosecute criminals. We call on the authorities to convene the National Commission on Security Guarantees with greater frequency and to implement the policy of dismantling armed groups. Fourthly, winning peace requires, of course, viable and just socioeconomic opportunities for all. There has been progress, which we welcome. More could be done on rural reform and access to land and housing. It is important to allocate significant and appropriate budgets to these areas. The chapters of the agreement that deal with inclusiveness and women’s issues are essential in this regard and must be implemented. In general, the institutions under the agreement are built for dialogue and need to meet more often.”

    2022-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8951 (2022) · source

37. “Secondly, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court closed the preliminary examination on Colombia, active since 2004, which is very encouraging. It commits Colombia to continuing its own investigations, and we welcome the steady progress of the Comprehensive System of Truth, Justice, Reparations and Non-Repetition in this regard, especially in cases 01 and 03. We encourage all parties to engage in the process of establishing the truth. Thirdly, the continuing violence in Colombia is the main obstacle to peace. Several hundred former combatants, human rights defenders and social leaders have been assassinated since 2016, as was noted. Each of these assassinations weakens the implementation of the peace agreement.”

    2022-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8951 (2022) · source

38. “The Special Jurisdiction for Peace and the Truth Commission are paving the way for the reconciliation of an entire society and placing victims at the heart of the process. The fifth anniversary is an opportunity to take stock of the implementation of the agreement and to highlight the progress made but also the challenges that remain. Allow me to review a few aspects. First, elections are approaching and with them the risk of increased tensions. It is therefore important that the authorities do everything possible to ensure that the elections are held in a safe and inclusive manner. This includes ensuring the security of polling places and the candidates, particularly in the 16 electoral districts for peace.”

    2022-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8951 (2022) · source

39. “Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I would also like to begin by thanking Special Representative of the Secretary-General Carlos Ruiz Massieu for his briefing. I would also like to acknowledge the poignant testimony of Ms. Luz Marina Giraldo and the presence among us of Mr. Archila, Presidential Adviser for Stabilization and Consolidation. A few weeks ago, we celebrated the fifth anniversary of the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace, and this agreement is a historic achievement. Colombia has set an example for the international community. After half a century of deadly conflict, the former guerrillas laid down their arms and became a political party. Today 13,000 former combatants are working to build peace on a daily basis.”

    2022-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8951 (2022) · source

40. “In the fight against terrorism, the European Union will continue to provide support, as will the Office of Counter- Terrorism, which must continue. Finally, the States of the region must create the conditions for a successful transition in the Sudan. The crisis in northern Ethiopia has led to the arrival of some 60,000 Ethiopian refugees in the Sudan. In close liaison with its partners, France supports the efforts led by the African Union High Representative for the Horn of Africa, Mr. Obasanjo, to facilitate a political solution to the situation in Ethiopia. France also encourages the States concerned to resume discussions under the auspices of the African Union with a view to settling the disputes surrounding the Renaissance Dam.”

    2021-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8925 (2021) · source

41. “To meet the needs of the population, full, safe and unhindered humanitarian access must be guaranteed. France reiterates its call for the successful conclusion of peace negotiations between the Sudanese authorities and the Abdelaziz Al-Hilu and Abdel Wahid Al-Nur factions. Thirdly, the support of the United Nations and international partners must continue to support the transition. France salutes the action of the United Nations in the extremely difficult conditions of the last few weeks. Assistance from the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan (UNITAMS) must continue, and its deployment in Darfur must be accelerated. Progress has been made in mine action with the opening of a regional training centre in Omdurman, which has been supported by UNITAMS.”

    2021-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8925 (2021) · source

42. “Progress has been made with the establishment of the Joint High Military Committee for Security Arrangements and the Darfur Permanent Ceasefire Committee. Further progress is expected, including the operationalization of the independent commissions on corruption, peace and transitional justice. Appointments to vacant positions in the judiciary must also take place. And the full participation of women must be ensured, as they have played a historic role in promoting the civil transition. France is concerned about the situation in Darfur, where intercommunal conflicts have resumed in recent weeks. The protection of civilians must be the priority, with the rapid implementation of the dedicated national plan and the acceleration of the deployment of the joint force.”

    2021-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8925 (2021) · source

43. “A new stage must now begin with the rapid formation of a civilian government, and efforts must resume to implement the provisions of the August 2019 Constitutional Document and prepare for free and transparent elections. France reiterates its call for the immediate release of all political detainees arrested since 25 October 2021. Respect for the right of the Sudanese people to peacefully express their opinions and for the freedom of the press is paramount. To shed light on the incidents that occurred during the recent demonstrations, France also encourages a rigorous, transparent and independent investigation, as provided for in the 21 November 2021 political agreement. Secondly, efforts must resume to fully implement the Juba Agreement.”

    2021-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8925 (2021) · source

44. “Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I would also like to begin by thanking Special Representative Volker Perthes for his briefing. I welcome the presence of the representative of the Sudan here among us. I would like to highlight three points. First, the Sudan’s institutions must be re-established and consolidated in order to move the transition in the country forward. France welcomed the reinstatement of Mr. Abdalla Adam Hamdok as Prime Minister. International support for the Sudan is based first and foremost on the foundation of a transition to civilian governance in line with the democratic aspirations of the Sudanese people. The military coup of 25 October undermined the gains of the transition.”

    2021-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8925 (2021) · source

45. “We have seen that Iraq can play a positive role in the region. We welcome the balanced diplomacy that has been promoted by the Iraqi Government, which made it possible to launch a dialogue among the countries of the region. The Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership, in which the President of the Republic participated, was a great diplomatic success for Iraq at the regional level. We encourage the Iraqi Government and its successor to build on that success and continue to foster dialogue among its neighbours. That will contribute to the stability of Iraq and the region as a whole. Finally, I would like to commend the ongoing cooperation between Iraq and Kuwait on the issue of missing Kuwaitis and third-country nationals and the recent progress made on the return of missing Kuwaiti property.”

    2021-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8910 (2021) · source

46. “The Iraqi men and women who went to the polls expressed legitimate aspirations, which must be heard and implemented in order to meet the desire for reform and democracy voiced by the population in 2019. That first requires the formation of an inclusive, representative Government and that women, who were elected in large numbers to the Parliament, be fully involved in the next Government. In terms of security, the threat posed by Da’esh is not diminishing, and it is essential to continue the fight against terrorism. The international coalition, present at the invitation of the Iraqi authorities, will continue to support them in the fight against Da’esh. In that regard, we recall the importance of ensuring the protection of diplomatic compounds, as well as the bases that accommodate the coalition forces.”

    2021-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8910 (2021) · source

47. “We condemned in the strongest terms the assassination attempt against Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi on 7 November. That is an extremely worrisome development, and we reject any form of destabilization of Iraq, violence and intimidation. Iraq must not fall back into the cycle of violence that it unfortunately experienced in recent years. The Security Council has made it clear that any challenge to the election results must be made properly through legal channels. All political parties that wished to contest the results were able to do so with the Independent High Electoral Commission, which carried out recounts where it deemed it necessary. France calls for calm and political dialogue among all sectors of Iraqi society.”

    2021-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8910 (2021) · source

48. “The electoral assistance provided by the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq significantly strengthened the capacities of the Independent High Electoral Commission, which was able to organize the elections under satisfactory conditions despite the many challenges posed by the current political and security context. France shares the conclusions of the Secretary- General’s report (S/2021/946) regarding the October elections, which overall proceeded well, without any major security incidents. In that regard, I would like to commend the efforts of the various observer missions present on the ground. I would note in particular that of the United Nations, but also those of the European Union and the League of Arab States. France has followed with the utmost attention the evolving security and political situation in recent weeks.”

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49. “Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): At the outset, I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, for her briefing. I wish to reiterate France’s full support for her work. I would also like to thank Ms. Amal Kabashi for her testimony. I welcome the presence of the representative of Iraq here among us today. I would first like to thank the United Nations for its mobilization alongside the Iraqi authorities throughout the electoral process, in accordance with the mandate entrusted to it by the Security Council.”

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50. “After 10 years of war, it is time for all Council members to understand that no one will win the Syrian crisis with weapons. There is an urgent need for everyone to show a spirit of compromise to bring this tragedy to an end.”

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