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Broadhurst-Estival

lines on the record: 676
first: 2020-09-10
most recent: 2023-12-22
sittings or episodes: 141
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“The priority is therefore to organize legislative and presidential elections, which are scheduled to be held in the fourth quarter of this year. To ensure their credibility, three conditions are necessary. First, the authorities must guarantee the security of voters. I would like to welcome the establishment of a joint electoral security unit within the Haitian National Police; that is a step in the right direction, even if much remains to be done, especially in the Port-au-Prince metropolitan area. Secondly, the authorities must establish reliable voters’ lists and accelerate the distribution of identification cards. A total of 4.4 million Haitians have already been registered and those efforts must continue.”
2021-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8799 (2021) · source
“Ms. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Helen La Lime and Ms. Chantal Hudicourt Ewald for their comprehensive briefings and I welcome Mr. Claude Joseph, Acting Prime Minister of Haiti, to the meeting. We are very concerned about the situation in Haiti. In the absence of elections, the Parliament has not been in session since January 2020 and the President continues to govern by decree. Since the resignation of the Prime Minister in April, the Haitian authorities have not been able to form a government. No agreement has been reached to allow the country to overcome the crisis, which the country desperately needs. I recall that it is first and foremost the responsibility of the Haitian executive to put an end to that deadlock.”
2021-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8799 (2021) · source
“Peace in Yemen is possible. The Houthis must seize the opportunity to stop being the problem and become part of the solution. They must finally act as a responsible actor for a people who have suffered too much. France will remain fully committed to putting an end to that suffering and in favour of dialogue and de-escalation in the region.”
2021-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8797 (2021) · source
“We must also do everything possible to alleviate the suffering of the Yemeni population in the immediate future, in particular for the more than 4 million displaced persons. The risk of large-scale famine is growing every day. We have a collective responsibility and moral duty to avoid such humanitarian tragedy. Every effort must also be made to accelerate the coronavirus disease vaccination campaign and provide equitable access to this vaccine. It is more crucial than ever to ensure rapid, safe and unhindered humanitarian access to all those in need, in particular in areas controlled by the Houthis. We can never repeat enough: the protection of civilians, including humanitarian and medical personnel, must remain an absolute imperative. In that regard, violations of international humanitarian law will not go unpunished.”
2021-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8797 (2021) · source
“We ask them to choose the path of negotiation, without which the Council will have to consider the necessary measures. They must continue their exchanges with Oman and engage in a constructive dialogue with the Special Envoy with a view to reaching an agreement, the parameters of which are known full well: the conclusion of, and respect for, a countrywide ceasefire throughout the country. That ceasefire should happen at the same time as the reopening of the Al-Hudaydah port and the Sana’a airport and the resumption of discussions on the outlines of a political solution. That solution must include the various Yemeni parties and allow for the significant participation of Yemeni women and youth. Only that political solution will sustainably bring the conflict to an end.”
2021-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8797 (2021) · source
“The Houthis must also stop their attacks on Saudi territory. In that regard, I would like to once again call for the full implementation of the conclusions of the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict. Yemeni children have been subjected for years to the six grave violations defined by the Security Council. They represent a quarter of the civilian casualties in the country in the past three years. That is inhumane. We condemn the widespread recruitment and use of children by the Houthis in Ma’rib, and we call on the Houthis to put an end to that. We also ask them to give the United Nations immediate and unconditional access to the FSO SAFER oil tanker, which represents a major ecological, economic and humanitarian risk for the country and the entire region.”
2021-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8797 (2021) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I thank Special Envoy Martin Griffiths and Under-Secretary-General Mark Lowcock for their briefings. I would also like to thank Mr. Griffiths and Mr. Lowcock for their tireless efforts on this issue throughout their terms of office and wish them every success. The Houthis must make peace in Yemen. We welcome the recent statements by the coalition Government, as well as the peace initiative for Yemen presented by Saudi Arabia in March. We also welcome the efforts of the Special Envoy and those of the United States and Oman to achieve a political solution. The Houthis must renounce the military option, which only exacerbates the suffering of the Yemeni people. It is civilians, including children, who are paying the price, especially in Ma’rib. That must cease.”
2021-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8797 (2021) · source
“France calls for safe and unhindered humanitarian access and condemns, in the strongest terms, attacks on humanitarian and health personnel and obstructions to humanitarian access. These crimes will not go unpunished. Respect for international humanitarian law and human rights is non-negotiable. Finally, we are concerned about the increase in violence against children. In this regard, we call for the full implementation of the conclusions of the Working Group on Children in Armed Conflict adopted last August. France encourages Somalia to fulfil its international and regional commitments by enacting appropriate legislation on both child protection and the condemnation of sexual and gender-based violence.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8779 (2021) · source
“A discussion must take place with all stakeholders, starting with the African Union, but also with Somalia, its regional partners, the troop-contributing countries and entities giving financial support, including the European Union, which, I would remind the Council, has, since 2007, given nearly €2 billion to AMISOM. I cannot stress enough the urgent need for others to financially support this Mission from now on. France remains concerned about the humanitarian situation in Somalia. The plight of the civilian population is being worsened by the coronavirus pandemic, but also by extreme weather conditions, be it the locust crisis or the consequences of climate change. Food insecurity is worsening. We know that one in eight children now dies before the age of five. This is one of the highest child mortality rates in the world.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8779 (2021) · source
“The international community cannot accept that everyone’s efforts in the fight against Al-Shabaab are being hampered, while the group continues its deadly attacks, as we have seen recently. We are concerned about the lack of progress in the implementation of the Somali transition plan. This plan is an essential component of the transition, along with the Santos Cruz report and the upcoming African Union assessment. All of the foregoing steps must be completed within the time frame set out in resolution 2568 (2021), so that the Council can take decisions on the handover to the Somali forces and on the future of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), which must include the establishment of a reconfigured mission. There is no alternative. France also calls for a decision to be taken this year on the financing of AMISOM.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8779 (2021) · source
“The full participation of women both as voters and as candidates must remain a priority, with the 30 per cent quota of women’s participation in Parliament being respected. We also call for the participation of young people, in line with resolution 2535 (2020) on youth, peace and security. The inter-Somali dialogue should make it possible to strengthen the rule of law and consolidate democracy in Somalia, with the support of the United Nations and of Special Representative James Swan, whose work I commend. France also welcomes the engagement of the African Union and all its efforts aimed at promoting dialogue between the Somali parties. France fears that the political deadlock will have security repercussions.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8779 (2021) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I join my colleagues in thanking the President for bringing us together in the Chamber today. I also thank all the briefers for their briefings and insights. France is concerned about the political impasse in Somalia. The decision by Parliament to reverse the unilateral extension of its mandate is a positive development, and we are encouraged by Prime Minister Roble’s commitment to the resumption of discussions. We urge the Somali Federal Government and the federated member states to reach a consensual political agreement so that elections can take place across all member states of the Federation without delay. The sustainability of the Somali Federation depends on it. I recall the importance of inclusiveness in the electoral process.”
2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8779 (2021) · source
“Finally, the operationalization of the Athony airstrip and the issuance of visas necessary for the deployment of police units, and the arrival of a Deputy Head of Mission are equally important and reflective of the willingness of the parties to bolster the action of UNISFA.”
2020-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8772 (2020) · source
“The mission is operating in particularly difficult circumstances and the coronavirus disease crisis has further exacerbated the constraints. In this context, and I will conclude on this point, the recommendations made by the Secretary-General in his latest report (S/2020/1019) provide a real opportunity for the parties to provide assurances of their re-engagement. The resumption of dialogue at the local level to address security-related issues and move towards the establishment of joint administrations in the area is essential. Coordinated action by both parties is also necessary to successfully carry out the investigations into the violence that broke out in Nainai and Kolom on 19 and 22 January.”
2020-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8772 (2020) · source
“Turning to my second point — and this has been emphasized by a number of speakers — the current dynamic between Khartoum and Juba is encouraging and should be crystallized in Abyei. The signing of agreements in Juba on 3 October, as part of a process facilitated by Southern Sudanese mediation, is an example of this. The resumption of discussions in September between the two parties on the final status of Abyei is also positive. We therefore hope that these positive signals between capitals will soon be concretely reflected on the ground. We call on the African Union in particular to encourage the parties in that regard through its political mediation efforts. We also welcome the efforts of UNISFA to maintain dialogue between the communities and the conditions for a lasting settlement of the conflict.”
2020-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8772 (2020) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Mr. Lacroix and Mr. Onanga-Anyanga for their briefings. I will be brief, and focus on three points. First, France regrets that the political process today remains deadlocked and calls for the resumption of dialogue between the parties. Although both parties named their chief administrators for Abyei last summer, the same issues have seen no progress. The absence of local governance has prevented the resolution of disputes and the efforts of United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) are hampered by the lack of cooperation among the parties. I recall that this peacekeeping operation was conceived as an interim force and is not intended to permanently entrench a situation devoid of political prospects for conflict resolution.”
2020-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8772 (2020) · source
“France expresses its condolences to the victims of the floods. We will continue to work alongside the Sudanese people through our emergency relief. Finally, we welcome the agreement reached with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to open a local office in Khartoum and regional offices, including in Darfur.”
2020-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8761 (2020) · source
“In that respect, I welcome the cooperation between the Sudanese Armed Forces and UNAMID forces to deal with the clashes last July, which is a step in the right direction. In the coming months, it is also crucial to fully leverage the synergies between UNAMID and UNITAMS without exception. There is no doubt that mobilizing UNAMID’s capacities and footprint can help to expedite the transition to UNITAMS. In that context, France will continue to fully support the Sudanese Government on several fronts. In addition to security issues, the Sudanese authorities are facing significant economic challenges, with necessary structural reforms, as well as health reforms given the impact of the coronavirus disease and humanitarian challenges due to the floods that have affected more than 800,000 people in the Nile basin, from the north to the south.”
2020-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8761 (2020) · source
“It will be up to the Council to take a decision by that date based on an assessment of the situation on the ground drawn up by the Secretary-General. In that context, the structure of UNITAMS proposed by the Secretary-General provides an adequate framework. The Mission must be provided with the necessary human and financial resources in order to take shape. That is especially important with regard to the mandate to protect civilians, in particular women, children and humanitarian and medical workers. In that regard, let me underline the primary responsibility of the Sudanese authorities, which goes without saying. The Mission has a broad mandate in that area in order to support their efforts, particularly in terms of human rights and police capacity-building.”
2020-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8761 (2020) · source
“We remain concerned about the ongoing violence in Darfur, both between communities and within armed groups, which continues to result in numerous civilian casualties, including among displaced persons, in violation of international humanitarian law. The deployment of 1,500 troops of the Sudanese Armed Forces, announced at the end of July, is very encouraging and demonstrates a clear willingness to address such challenges. That must be translated into the effective protection of, and the reduction of threats to, the civilian population. That is critical to creating the conditions for the withdrawal of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID), which is anticipated by the Sudanese Government by the end of December.”
2020-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8761 (2020) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Ms. DiCarlo and Mr. Lacroix for their very comprehensive briefings. France’s priority is to support the transition that began more than a year ago. The progress made in recent months is encouraging, particularly with regard to the momentum of the peace negotiations, which the Government has prioritized. We will be highly vigilant with regard to the implementation of those agreements. We also call on the parties that remain outside that process to assume responsibility by returning to the peace talks and draw lessons from the new political situation in the Sudan.”
2020-09-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8761 (2020) · source
“It will actively participate in the campaign to mobilize resources for the partnership’s replenishment conference scheduled for the summer of 2021. Since girls in particular are victims of violence and inequality, France is also supporting the implementation of protective environments for girls in schools through the Priority for Equality initiative, which operates in the Sahel countries. These issues remain at the heart of our commitment in the Sahel.”
2020-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8756 (2020) · source
“We also call for the endorsement of the Safe Schools Declaration, whose fifth anniversary we commemorate. In that regard, I commend the remarkable and critical work of the Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack. These documents are important and complementary commitments to the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of the Child and all its protocols. France has also made education a priority of its external action. It has significantly increased its bilateral aid in this area and actively supports UNESCO, in particular in strengthening the resilience of young people in the face of violent extremism in the Sahel. In addition, in 2018, France recommitted to the Global Partnership for Education with a contribution of €200 million for the 2018-2020 cycle.”
2020-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8756 (2020) · source
“In that context, the Security Council must remain mobilized, through its Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict and through its actions as a whole. In that regard, I reiterate the crucial implementation of resolution 2532 (2020), endorsing the Secretary- General’s call for a global ceasefire. I also commend the efforts of the Secretary-General, his Special Envoys and, of course, Special Representative Virginia Gamba de Potgieter — whose work I welcome — to ensure that the issue of child protection continues to be raised directly with parties to conflicts. For its part, France will continue to play an active role. We will continue to call for the universal endorsement of the Paris Commitments, which make schooling a priority in the fight against the recruitment and exploitation of children.”
2020-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8756 (2020) · source
“We have just commemorated the first International Day to Protect Education from Attack. This day and this debate remind us of a chilling reality, which many here have spoken about today. Attacks on schools persisted in 2019 and are continuing this year. The latest report of the Secretary-General (S/2020/525) has identified nearly 1,000 attacks on schools and hospitals, in full violation of international law. In the Sahel region, several thousand children have dropped out of school. The right to education for girls and adolescent girls, in particular, is under threat. Naturally, the coronavirus disease pandemic amplifies those difficulties. The closure of schools makes children, especially girls, more vulnerable to early labour and early and forced marriage.”
2020-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8756 (2020) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I wish to begin by welcoming your commitment, Mr. President, to the protection of children and schools as a priority of your presidency. We are also pleased to see the adoption today of presidential statement S/PRST/2020/8 on this very important topic, facilitated by the Niger and Belgium. I thank today’s briefers for their words and their actions. I also warmly congratulate, in particular, our young activists from the Niger for their testimony and their action on the ground. Through them, I pay tribute to the work of all the actors on the ground committed to child protection and education, especially in the extremely challenging context of the coronavirus disease pandemic. I also commend UNESCO’s critical action on this issue, in conjunction with the other United Nations actors.”
2020-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8756 (2020) · source