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Broadhurst-Estival

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first: 2020-09-10
most recent: 2023-12-22
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“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I would like to start by thanking Mr. Geir Pedersen and Mr. Martin Griffiths for their briefings. I also take note of Mr. Khaled Erksoussi’s briefing this morning. No effort should be spared in order to bring about a general cessation of hostilities under the auspices of the United Nations, in accordance with the relevant Council resolutions. France continues to condemn the murderous offensive launched by the Syrian regime with the support of its backers on the city of Dara’a. We are also very concerned by the increase in its attacks in the north-west of the country. Respect for international humanitarian law is an obligation for all. The protection of civilians, including humanitarian and medical personnel, remains an absolute priority.”
2021-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8841 (2021) · source
“Arbitrary detentions, torture, gender-based sexual violence and the use of children in hostilities are intolerable. The perpetrators of violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law will not go unpunished. France will remain fully mobilized to bring an end to the war in Yemen and resolve tensions in the region. The Council has in unison made its demands clear, and it is high time for them to be met.”
2021-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8840 (2021) · source
“We must do our utmost to ease the suffering of the 20 million people depending on humanitarian assistance, as Martin Griffiths recalled, including the more than 4 million displaced persons, of whom nearly 2 million are children. The risk of large-scale famine increases each day. We have a collective responsibility and moral duty to stop this humanitarian tragedy in its tracks. We must do our utmost to accelerate the coronavirus disease vaccination campaign and enable equitable access to vaccinations. Now more than ever before, immediate, comprehensive, safe and unimpeded humanitarian access must be guaranteed to all persons in need, in particular in all Houthi-controlled areas. Lastly, and we cannot stress this point enough, the protection of civilians, including humanitarian and medical staff, must remain an absolute imperative.”
2021-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8840 (2021) · source
“The Houthis must also engage in good-faith dialogue towards a political solution with the new Special Envoy, Hans Grundberg. Of course, he can count on France’s full support. We know what is needed to end the crisis in Yemen — a comprehensive ceasefire, the reopening of Sana’a airport and the port of Al-Hudaydah and discussions on a comprehensive, inclusive political solution that will allow for the effective participation of women. Here in the Council, we have also repeatedly expressed our concerns about potential threats to Yemen’s territorial integrity. We firmly reiterate that it must be fully respected. So long as the Houthis reject peace, the Yemeni people will continue to suffer.”
2021-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8840 (2021) · source
“Instead of preventing an environmental, humanitarian and economic disaster, they continue to engage in unacceptable blackmail, refusing to allow the United Nations mission to inspect the FSO SAFER oil tanker. It has been more than a year now. The Houthis must grant the United Nations immediate and unconditional access to the oil tanker. Instead of allowing Yemeni children to return to school, they recruit and enrol them in summer camps, and make heavy use of them on the battlefield. We firmly condemn such acts and call for them to end. We call for respect for Security Council resolutions, including those on children in armed conflict and international humanitarian law. The Council must be ready to take the necessary measures.”
2021-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8840 (2021) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I, too, would like to thank Mr. Khaled Khiari, Martin Griffiths and Henrietta Fore for their briefings. I would like to take this opportunity to commend the work done by Martin Griffiths as Special Envoy for Yemen. I thank him for all his efforts and wish him all the best in his new role. I also welcome Ms. Fore to today’s meeting. The plight of children in the armed conflict in Yemen deserves the Council’s full attention. We have repeatedly stated that only a political solution will bring an end to the war in Yemen. However, today the Houthis reject all solutions. Instead of seeking peace, they continue their offensive against Ma’rib and Saudi territory. We strongly condemn such actions.”
2021-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8840 (2021) · source
“With the best interests of the child at heart, the most vulnerable orphans and unaccompanied minors must be repatriated as soon as conditions allow. France has done so on several occasions and will continue to do so. Adult foreign terrorist fighters who have joined Da’esh’s ranks must be tried as close as possible to where they committed their crimes. Not only is it a matter of security and justice, but also a moral obligation towards their victims. In conclusion, France wishes to reiterate that it will continue to play a firm and determined role in the international fight against global terrorism in order to put an end to that scourge.”
2021-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8839 (2021) · source
“Our collective action must therefore ensure that counter-terrorism measures work effectively while also allowing for essential humanitarian action. That fight must then lead to justice for all victims of such barbarism. On 31 March, 18 Foreign Ministers, including France’s Foreign Minister, issued a statement reminding us that they would not remain silent in the face of the crimes committed in Syria, including those perpetrated by Da’esh. Those crimes can be considered war crimes and crimes against humanity, and we reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that such crimes do not go unpunished. Those crimes also have an unbearable impact, first and foremost on children. Unlike their parents, children have not chosen to join terrorist groups in a war zone over which they have no control.”
2021-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8839 (2021) · source
“France continues, in a constant and determined manner, to strengthen the national, European and international responses to counter the dissemination of such propaganda in conjunction with the private sector and Internet companies in particular. I am pleased that the Christchurch Appeal, which we launched together with New Zealand, has now brought 55 States on board so far, as well as the European Commission, two international organizations and 10 companies. Thirdly and finally, the fight against terrorism must be conducted in accordance with our principles. Most importantly, it must be carried out within the framework of respect for human rights, international law and international humanitarian law.”
2021-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8839 (2021) · source
“We will continue to be committed to this fight, in particular by encouraging the holding of a third No Money for Terror conference as soon as the health situation allows. The second pillar of our joint effort must be to tackle the root causes of terrorism. Terrorist groups thrive on frustration and situations of despair and conflict. We must therefore address the root causes of conflict, extremism and terrorism. In Syria, for example, that requires a political solution in line with the provisions of resolution 2254 (2015). In Iraq, it means stabilization and reconstruction. We must also be unrelenting in the fight against ideological indoctrination, in particular by combating the misuse of the Internet for terrorist purposes, including as a vehicle for disseminating Da’esh propaganda.”
2021-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8839 (2021) · source
“The first pillar of our collective action against terrorism must be to cut off terrorist groups from their resources. In that regard, on the occasion of the high- level United Nations Counter-Terrorism week, France and India jointly organized an event on 25 June with 172 participants and relevant United Nations entities on the fight against the financing of terrorism. That meeting highlighted the risks associated with virtual assets and new financing instruments, emphasizing in particular the need for existing anti-money-laundering and counter-terrorist financing obligations to apply equally to all institutions, whether virtual or not. Those obligations stem primarily from resolution 2462 (2019), adopted under France’s presidency of the Council, as well as from the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force.”
2021-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8839 (2021) · source
“Our collective action has also been strengthened by the adoption, by consensus, by the General Assembly of the seventh review of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy (General Assembly resolution 75/291) in June. While Da’esh no longer controls any territory and the populations under its rule have now been liberated in Iraq and Syria, we know that the threat remains grave against a backdrop of continuously spreading terrorism. In Afghanistan, the victory of the Taliban — which, as we know, has not severed its ties with terrorist groups — could exacerbate the threat not only at the local level but also across the subregion. The spread of Da’esh into Central and Southern Africa also remains a major source of concern.”
2021-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8839 (2021) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I would also like to start by thanking Mr. Voronkov, Ms. Coninsx and Mr. Moradian for their briefings and their comprehensive and insightful testimony. The fight against terrorism remains a priority now more than ever. The latest developments in Afghanistan, which could lead to an increase in the terrorist threat, are a strong reminder of that. France is playing its full part in the fight against terrorism, particularly within the international coalition against Da’esh, which met in Rome on 28 June. That coalition is the cornerstone of the international fight against Da’esh.”
2021-08-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8839 (2021) · source
“The potential of technologies will also be on the agenda of the Seoul Peacekeeping Ministerial Conference next December, where we will continue the discussions begun today and our commitments in the service of peace.”
2021-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8838 (2021) · source
“Technology cannot be used to achieve sustainable peace unless it is people-centred. Finally, new technologies can be used more for environmental protection. I am thinking in particular of the deployment of energy-efficient equipment or the emission reductions made possible through digitization. We must progress in that direction. Much remains to be done. The Strategy for the Digital Transformation of United Nations Peacekeeping, which has just been finalized, must maximize the potential of such technologies, in addition to the operations already carried out by the Blue Helmets, which must continue. It is also in line with the priorities of the Secretary-General’s Action for Peacekeeping Plus initiative, which France fully supports.”
2021-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8838 (2021) · source
“Methods and best practices must be shared among contingents and operations. By way of an example, in Mali, lessons learned in detecting and combating improvised explosive devices would gain from being shared, to the advantage of our mission. Finally, and this is my last point, technology must be used in a responsible manner to achieve political solutions. It must be used to implement mandates in full compliance with peacekeeping principles, international humanitarian law and the protection of human rights. We must also promote the digital inclusion of all, especially women and young people. The potential of digital technology must be harnessed to create more early warning and rapid response networks, as is the case in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali.”
2021-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8838 (2021) · source
“Thought needs to be given to the appropriate level of technology to be implemented so that it meets specific operational needs. In that regard, the Unite Aware platform is an excellent example, allowing peacekeepers to stay informed in real time of developments on the ground. Exploiting technology also means improving equipment and capabilities. I am thinking of the potential of drones, intelligent anti-rocket propelled grenade systems and tools to protect against cyberattacks. Naturally, that requires human and financial resources. Mastering the new technologies requires prior appropriate training of peacekeepers, which is primarily the responsibility of troop-contributing countries. The information gathered by technology will be useful only if we are able to process it.”
2021-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8838 (2021) · source
“Peacekeeping must therefore adapt its ways of working. For missions, the potential offered by technologies is threefold: to strengthen the protection of civilians; to enhance mission performance; and to contribute to protecting the protectors, the peacekeepers. By refining analysis and early-warning mechanisms, technologies make missions more responsive. By enabling economies of scale and rationalizing resources, they increase mission efficiency. By modernizing the defence of camps or equipping them with sustainable energy, which reduces the frequency of logistical convoys, they make the action of the Blue Helmets more secure. Secondly, the technological tool must be adapted to the needs of the field and the peacekeepers. Technology is, of course, only a means to peacekeeping.”
2021-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8838 (2021) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I thank the President for convening today’s extremely important debate. I thank the Secretary- General of the United Nations for his briefing. I would like to address three points. First, the potential of technology must be further exploited for more effective peacekeeping. Missions are facing increasingly complex and volatile environments. France condemns the attacks by armed groups that have caused numerous civilian casualties in recent days in Mali, the Central African Republic or the Democratic Republic of Congo. The attackers’ methods are evolving with the increasing use of improvised explosive devices and mines. Local armed forces and peacekeepers continue to be targeted. France pays tribute to all those who fell in the name of peace.”
2021-08-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8838 (2021) · source
“I also welcome the work of Mr. Jean Arnault. The United Nations has an essential and indispensable role to play in Afghanistan, but it cannot do so alone. The resolute commitment of the international community to the Afghan people will be equally decisive in the months and years to come.”
2021-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8834 (2021) · source
“Peace can be achieved only if everyone participates. The security situation must not overshadow the urgency of the humanitarian situation. The conflict is causing the number of displaced persons to increase and intensifying the already immense needs of the population. Humanitarian aid must reach everyone. Access for medical and humanitarian personnel to all those in need, as well as the protection of such personnel, must be guaranteed. In conclusion, I would like to remind the Council that France stands by the people of Afghanistan and all its partners in order to move forward on the road to peace. The first of those partners is the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan. I commend the courage and hard work of the teams of that absolutely outstanding Mission under the leadership and coordination of Ms. Deborah Lyons.”
2021-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8834 (2021) · source
“In the midst of the violence, I spare a thought for all those who have built today’s modern Afghanistan and must be protected. Their protection, but more broadly the protection of civilians, especially women and children, must be an absolute priority. Those responsible for abuses will not go unpunished. The Security Council must remain attentive to the evolution of the situation. Civilians, especially women and children, must not be forgotten. Women must be protected, and their rights must be respected. Democratic progress, the fight against organized crime — in particular the fight against drugs — and the protection of cultural heritage are all advances that have brought Afghanistan into the concert of nations in the past 20 years and must not be erased. The third priority is, of course, Afghan unity.”
2021-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8834 (2021) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this meeting at such a tragic and historic moment for Afghanistan. This is indeed a grave time, as a page is being turned and the future of the country, which has already suffered so much, is more uncertain than ever. We heard the Secretary-General express his concerns, which we share. Our eyes are on Kabul, where the peace and security of Afghanistan and the entire region are at risk. I would like to begin by reiterating our strong condemnation of the violence and violations of human rights and international humanitarian law currently occurring in Afghanistan. All parties to the conflict must fulfil their obligations, particularly with regard to the protection of civilians. We call for an immediate ceasefire and respect for international law.”
2021-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8834 (2021) · source
“France calls for the ensuring of safe and unhindered humanitarian access and firmly condemns the attacks on humanitarian and health personnel, as well as obstacles to humanitarian access. Those crimes will not remain unpunished and respect for international humanitarian law and human rights is non-negotiable. France shares the concerns expressed jointly by the Special Representatives of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict and on Sexual Violence in Conflict. We encourage Somalia to implement its international and regional commitments by adopting appropriate legislation for the protection of children and for the condemnation of sexual and gender-based violence. On the eve of the renewal of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia, I would like to reiterate our full support for this Mission and its leader, Mr.”
2021-08-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8833 (2021) · source
“A decision must be taken this year on the evolution of the role and the financing of AMISOM. I would recall that the European Union has spent almost €2 billion on the Mission since 2007. That should translate into greater effectiveness in the work of the Mission and should induce other partners to make early contributions to that joint effort. In that respect, France understands that the European Union will review its contribution to the financing of AMISOM while ensuring a better coordination of the operation with its Common Security and Defence Policy missions deployed in Somalia. Our duty is also to assist the Somali population. As all are aware, its situation has been aggravated by the coronavirus disease pandemic and extreme climate conditions, be it the impact of climate change or desert locusts.”
2021-08-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8833 (2021) · source
“We also call for young people to participate, in accordance with resolution 2535 (2020), on the youth, peace and security agenda. Secondly, on security, we deplore the lack of progress in the implementation of the Somali transition process, as Al-Shabaab continues with its deadly attacks. France condemns the acts of violence committed by that group and denounces in particular the resort to sexual violence and forced marriage, which is increasing continually. We cannot wait. We must today begin the process of a security transition and the handover to the Somali forces. France calls on all parties, particularly Somalia, the African Union and the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and its troop-contributing countries to fully implement resolution 2568 (2021) and respect its timetable.”
2021-08-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8833 (2021) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I would like at the outset to thank all the briefers for their enlightening presentations, and I welcome the presence here of the Permanent Representative of Somalia. I wish first to stress the importance of elections. France hails all efforts made in that regard by the Government of Somalia and the federated states, particularly the mobilization of Prime Minister Roble in those efforts. It encourages the Somali parties to immediately implement all the commitments that they undertook in September 2020 and May 2021. I wish also to stress the importance of the inclusivity of the electoral process. The full participation of women as both voters and candidates must remain a priority. The 30 per cent quota must be respected, as noted by Ms. Batula Axmed Gaballe.”
2021-08-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8833 (2021) · source
“Women, in particular, have their place in the process and we expect that all negotiation formats convened allow for their full participation. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate that France is determined to walk with Afghanistan and all its partners on the road to peace.”
2021-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8831 (2021) · source
“The impact of the coronavirus disease epidemic, as well as that of drought, continues to be felt in Afghanistan. Attention must be paid to the suffering of the Afghan people and assistance must be provided. To that end, access for medical and humanitarian personnel to all those in need, as well as their protection, must be guaranteed. Respect for international humanitarian law, human rights and freedom of the press by all parties is non-negotiable. Finally, I would like to recall that lasting peace is not possible without respect for certain conditions. Talks must take place in a calm and trusting environment, in the presence of all those concerned and based on the democratic gains of the past 20 years.”
2021-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8831 (2021) · source
“I reiterate that we cannot allow those responsible for those violations to go unpunished. They must be held accountable for their crimes. There can be no impunity for gross violations of human rights and international humanitarian law. We know who is responsible for the barbarism — the Taliban. The group has made commitments and we expect it to honour them, be they to reduce violence or to sever all ties with terrorist groups. I recall that the list of individuals and entities subject to the measures imposed by the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011) can be modified only in light of a genuine commitment to peace on the part of all those on the list. The worsening situation compounds an extremely worrisome humanitarian context.”
2021-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8831 (2021) · source
“As we have said many times in this Chamber, the current level of violence is unacceptable. Peace cannot be achieved in the midst of chaos, violence and barbarity. With every new attack, the chances for peace are weakened. We therefore call on those responsible for the violence — the Taliban — to end their military offensive and immediately halt the violence, as they pledged to do. Peace will not be possible without a ceasefire already in place to ensure peaceful discussions. Recent reports, in particular those of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, whose truly outstanding work I commend, show an increase in attacks against civilians and the level of brutality. The protection of civilians, especially women and children, and civilian infrastructure are an absolute priority.”
2021-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8831 (2021) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I thank you, Sir, for convening this meeting at a particularly critical time for Afghanistan. I thank Deborah Lyons and Shaharzad Akbar for their especially poignant briefings. I also welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of Afghanistan among us. France condemns in the strongest terms the recent and increasing number of attacks that have plunged into mourning Afghans and the United Nations, whose compound in Herat was affected last week. The assassination of the Head of the Afghan Government’s media and information centre has just been added to the long list of abhorrent crimes that have been committed over the past weeks. We heard from Ms. Lyons, Ms. Akbar and the Permanent Representative of Afghanistan about the gravity of the situation.”
2021-08-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8831 (2021) · source
“We hope that the upcoming meeting between the Director-General and the Syrian Minister for Foreign Affairs will resolve that issue and restore dialogue. Finally, the use of these shocking weapons cannot go unpunished. Legal proceedings will take place, including before national courts. Evidence is still being collected and will be used. This is about respect for the victims, for whom justice must be done. This is the message we are delivering with our partners, in particular within the International Partnership against Impunity for the Use of Chemical Weapons.”
2021-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8830 (2021) · source
“The unauthorized movement and destruction of two chlorine cylinders linked to the Douma attacks is of great concern. The regime must promptly provide the OPCW Technical Secretariat with accurate information on this incident. Secondly, I wish to recall that the decision taken in April by the OPCW Conference of the States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention is not irreversible, as noted by Mr. Markram. It is up to the regime to act if it wishes to regain its rights and privileges. Without its cooperation, the measures taken will remain in force. In that regard, I note that the two most recent requests for the deployment of the Declaration Assessment Team have gone unanswered. The Syrian regime is expected to issue the visas for the OPCW Director-General’s next deployment request.”
2021-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8830 (2021) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I would like to join my colleagues in wishing you, Mr. President, every success in your presidency of the Council for the month of August. We pledge our full support and I thank all the members of the Council for their support of the French presidency during the month of July. I would also like to thank Mr. Markram for his briefing and would like to make three points on this issue. First, I note from the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Director- General’s ninety-fourth report (S/2021/692, annex) that Syria continues to evade its international obligations. No answers have been given to the 20 outstanding questions related to Syria’s initial declaration and additional questions continue to accumulate.”
2021-08-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8830 (2021) · source
“In particular, implementation of the necessary human and financial resources must receive our full attention. We will have the opportunity to examine these issues in greater depth under the Irish presidency of the Security Council in September. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I now give the floor to the representative of the Sudan.”
2021-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8825 (2021) · source
“We encourage the Sudanese authorities to speed up the implementation of the Juba agreements, with the support of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan (UNITAMS), and to deploy the joint force provided for in these agreements as soon as possible. We also call on all armed groups that have signed the agreements to return to the Sudan and on non-signatory groups to join the peace process. Finally, for my last point, France will remain particularly attentive to the transition from UNAMID to UNITAMS. This process is essential for the success of the democratic transition in the Sudan, which is a priority for France. However, it also holds lessons for current and future transitions of peacekeeping operations.”
2021-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8825 (2021) · source
“That cooperation must continue, of course, throughout the UNAMID liquidation period, which is not over, so as to ensure the security and freedom of movement of United Nations personnel, as well as the protection of equipment and other holdings, as has been mentioned. My second point concerns the withdrawal of UNAMID, which is the result of the Sudan’s political will to assume full responsibility for the security of the population in Darfur. Naturally, this political will is to be welcomed. It is a necessary condition for a lasting peace. However, incidents on the ground since the beginning of the year show that this is not enough. I am thinking first of all of the intercommunal clashes that took place in January and April. I am also thinking of the looting of several sites that had been handed over to the Sudanese authorities by UNAMID.”
2021-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8825 (2021) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of France. I would first like to thank Under-Secretary- General Atul Khare for his briefing and welcome the presence of the representative of Sudan with us in the Council Chamber. For my part, I would like to stress three points, first of all, to commend the efforts of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) and the Department of Operational Support aimed at implementing the UNAMID withdrawal within the deadlines that had been set. This was an extremely major logistical challenge, which the United Nations was able to meet. The cooperation of the Sudanese authorities helped to overcome the obstacles at the local level.”
2021-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8825 (2021) · source
“I thank Mr. Khare for his briefing. I now give the floor to those members of the Security Council who wish to make statements.”
2021-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8825 (2021) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Sudan to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Atul Khare, Under-Secretary-General for Operational Support, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I now give the floor to Mr. Khare.”
2021-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8825 (2021) · source
“France will continue to work with its partners, Bosnia and Herzegovina first and foremost, the signatories and all witnesses to the Dayton Agreement in Paris, the members of the Steering Board of the Peace Implementation Council for Bosnia and Herzegovina and all regional partners in support of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the country and its economic and social development towards European integration. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. There are no more speakers on my list. The meeting rose at 3.30 p.m.”
2021-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8823 (2021) · source
“We believe, as the vast majority of Council members do, that the post-conflict institutions, in particular the Office of the High Representative, remain more necessary than ever. We reaffirm our agreement with the 2008 objective that the closure of the Office should take place when the conditions set by the 5+2 agenda have been met. That is not the case today. As we have already stressed, the conditions for the appointment of Mr. Schmidt have been respected. He will assume his functions on 1 August. We are ready to work with Council members on a draft resolution welcoming his appointment. Such a draft resolution would be a welcome political statement, but it is not a legal requirement.”
2021-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8823 (2021) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of France. France abstained in the voting on draft resolution S/2021/667, introduced by the Russian Federation and China, because it is not up to the Security Council to set conditions for the appointment of Christian Schmidt or to decide on the closure of the Office of the High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina. As a number of Council members underscored at the meeting on 29 June (see S/PV.8810), Bosnia and Herzegovina has achieved progress in its stabilization over the past 25 years, but the situation remains fragile. There are very disturbing trends and community tensions remain high. Some leaders are even calling for secession, calling the territorial integrity of the country into question, contrary to the Dayton Agreement.”
2021-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8823 (2021) · source
“The draft resolution received 2 votes in favour, none against and 13 abstentions. The draft resolution has not been adopted, having failed to obtain the required number of votes. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements after the voting.”
2021-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8823 (2021) · source
“I shall now put to vote the draft resolution contained in document S/2021/667, submitted by China and the Russian Federation. A vote was taken by a show of hands. In favour: China, Russian Federation Against: None Abstaining: Estonia, France, India, Ireland, Kenya, Mexico, Niger, Norway, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Tunisia, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Viet Nam”
2021-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8823 (2021) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2021/667, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by China and the Russian Federation. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall first give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2021-07-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8823 (2021) · source
“France, both at the national level and through the European Union and the International Organization of la Francophonie, stands more closely than ever with the people and country of Haiti.”
2021-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8799 (2021) · source
“Haitians are waiting for justice following the massacres in Grand Ravine, La Saline and Bel-Air and the perpetrators of those atrocities are still at large. Corruption is corroding the country’s institutions and undermining people’s trust. The Haitian justice system must live up to the requirements of the rule of law to which the population aspires. The new and even deadlier wave of the coronavirus disease has compounded the existing fragility of the country, with nearly 4 million Haitians already living in extreme poverty and suffering from food insecurity. Allow me to express France’s solidarity with Haiti’s fight against the current health crisis. I would like to pay tribute to the work of the Special Representative and the entire team of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti in an extremely difficult context.”
2021-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8799 (2021) · source
“Thirdly, we call on all parties to work in good faith to reach a consensus that will allow for a transparent election to be held in a peaceful climate. The security situation in Haiti is deteriorating. Gang violence, kidnappings, human rights abuses and attacks against law enforcement are on the rise. The recent events in the southern suburbs of Port-au-Prince attest to the climate of terror that reigns in the country. As we know, the solution lies in allocating more resources to the Haitian National Police, which must be beyond reproach. The recruitment conducted in recent months is positive and must continue. With regard to the fight against impunity and corruption, we have not seen any progress. The investigation into the assassination of Monferrier Dorval has stalled.”
2021-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8799 (2021) · source