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Broadhurst-Estival

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first: 2020-09-10
most recent: 2023-12-22
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“In its order of 6 July 2023, noting the precariousness of the situation between the parties, the Court confirmed the need for effective implementation of the measures indicated in its February order. Echoing the statement issued by the Secretary-General on 2 August (SG/SM/21896), France once again calls on Azerbaijan to comply with its international obligations and in particular to implement the provisional measures indicated by the International Court of Justice. Given the seriousness of the situation, France commends the action of the ICRC on the ground. We will step up our support for its activities, and we call for immediate, free and unhindered access for humanitarian organizations and United Nations agencies to the populations concerned and for a reopening of the Lachin corridor.”
2023-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9397 (2023) · source
“In view of the gravity of the humanitarian situation, France calls for the unconditional and immediate restoration of the free movement of goods, persons and merchandise along the Lachin corridor in both directions, and for an uninterrupted supply of gas and electricity to the population. After our last open meeting (see S/PV.9228), the International Court of Justice issued an order on 22 February 2023 indicating provisional measures that are binding and require Azerbaijan, in accordance with its obligations under the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, to take all possible measures available to it to ensure the unimpeded movement of persons, vehicles and goods along the Lachin corridor in both directions.”
2023-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9397 (2023) · source
“Combined with the interruption of gas and electricity supplies, the drying up of water resources, the difficulties that the population has encountered in obtaining seeds and the shortage of fuel, all of which are hampering agricultural work, that situation is now degenerating into a humanitarian crisis. The risk of famine and widespread shortages, including of medicines, is imminent. France deplores the blocking of the humanitarian aid convoy that the Armenian authorities sent in July in an attempt to remedy a tragic situation. The restrictions and obstacles imposed on the activities of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and humanitarian actors in violation of international law are unacceptable.”
2023-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9397 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I thank the representative from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs for her briefing. I also welcome the presence among us today of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Armenia. I want to stress three points. First, the restrictions and total blockade of traffic on the corridor linking Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh, which have now lasted for more than eight months, are causing a humanitarian crisis. Azerbaijan’s blockade of the Lachin corridor continues to isolate the population of Nagorno-Karabakh from the rest of the world without any legitimate justification for a situation that runs counter to the principles of international humanitarian law.”
2023-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9397 (2023) · source
“France calls on all parties to guarantee safe, complete and unhindered access to all Sudanese territory. We encourage neighbouring and transit countries to facilitate the provision of humanitarian aid, uphold international humanitarian law and facilitate the reception of refugees. France is supporting those efforts by providing more than €41 million in emergency aid to meet the needs of the population. That solidarity with the Sudanese people is also being extended by the European Union. It has pledged more than €256 million in humanitarian and development aid this year, and it stands ready to consider using all means at its disposal, including restrictive measures, to help to end the conflict.”
2023-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9394 (2023) · source
“As the speakers reminded us, the needs of the civilian population have continued to grow increasingly rapidly. The fighting has displaced millions of people. More than 20 million people could be severely food- insecure in the Sudan by September, and several hundred thousand people have taken refuge in neighbouring countries. In that regard, France hails the efforts of the States of the region that are welcoming those refugees. It welcomes the support provided by the United Nations and international humanitarian organizations. Despite the urgency of the situation, we know that humanitarian aid cannot reach Khartoum and Darfur because of the fighting, the lack of security guarantees, the obstacles imposed by the combatants and the recurring attacks targeting humanitarian workers.”
2023-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9394 (2023) · source
“To that end, we will continue to support the efforts of the United States, Saudi Arabia, the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, the European Union and countries neighbouring or in proximity to the Sudan. We also support the role and missions of the United Nations, through the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Volker Perthes, and the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Horn of Africa, Ms. Hanna Tetteh. We commend their vital work, despite very difficult conditions. It is imperative that the safety of United Nations personnel be ensured. The international community must mobilize to respond to the humanitarian crisis under way in the Sudan.”
2023-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9394 (2023) · source
“The increasing communalization of clashes in Darfur represents a major risk for the populations concerned, and the opening up of new fronts in Southern Kordofan is also a cause for concern. More broadly, the risk of the break-up of the Sudan raises fears of destabilization throughout the subregion. It is imperative that hostilities cease and all parties abide by their obligations under international humanitarian law. Any outside interference that contributes to prolonging the conflict will further exacerbate the humanitarian situation and jeopardize regional stability. France will continue to work towards the establishment of a lasting ceasefire and the resumption of an inclusive political process that involves political forces and representatives of civil society as soon as possible.”
2023-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9394 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I thank Assistant Secretary-General Martha Pobee and Director Edem Wosornu for their extremely comprehensive briefings, and I would like to focus on two points. First, all parties must cease fighting immediately. Over the past three months, the security situation in the Sudan has steadily deteriorated. Civilians are the chief victims, and the continued fighting is making the prospect of a transition to a civilian Government, which the Sudanese people want, even more remote. France is concerned by the recent large-scale attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure, particularly health-care facilities.”
2023-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9394 (2023) · source
“At a time when humanitarian space is shrinking, France reiterates its full support for all humanitarian actors in carrying out their difficult missions. France supports and is grateful for the United States presidential statement (S/PRST/2023/4).”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392 (2023) · source
“France will also host the next Nutrition for Growth Summit. At a time when food insecurity is reaching unprecedented levels, respect for international humanitarian law is imperative if aid is to be delivered to populations in need. France recalls that deliberately starving civilians is a war crime. That crime must not go unpunished. Humanitarian aid must be allowed to be delivered safely, rapidly and without hindrance to all in need. As all our briefers reminded us, access to aid is key and vital to all countries most at risk of famine. France would also like to call today for obstacles to the flow humanitarian and food aid to the population of Nagorno-Karabakh, through the Lachin corridor, as well as obstacles to freedom of movement, to be lifted in accordance with the order of the International Court of Justice of 22 February.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392 (2023) · source
“At the same time, I recall that Russia halved its contribution to the World Food Programme in 2022, and that it is furthermore depriving the World Food Programme of Ukrainian wheat. Together with our European partners, we are supporting the solidarity lanes established by the European Union, which have enabled the transport of 41 million tons of grains from Ukraine since March 2022. Currently, they represent the sole passageway for Ukrainian grains, and we intend to strengthen them. France will continue to take the initiative in the coming months and will host the first global meeting of the School Meals Coalition, in Paris, in October. The Coalition’s goal is aimed at ensuring that every child is able to receive at least one healthy, nutritious meal a day, which is both a social safety net and an incentive for school attendance.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392 (2023) · source
“Following its inexcusable act of blackmail against the renewal of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, in a further demonstration of its cynicism, Russia is exploiting the global food crisis. Russia must immediately stop using hunger as a weapon of war. Responding to food insecurity and malnutrition is everyone’s responsibility. France is fully committed to that struggle and immediately took the initiative to respond to the global food crisis by launching several initiatives, including the Food and Agriculture Resilience Mission and Harvest Rescue Operation. We have accordingly earmarked this year more than €900 million for emergency food aid, agricultural resilience and the development of agricultural systems in the most vulnerable countries, including €160 million for the World Food Programme, which is double the amount for 2021.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392 (2023) · source
“In preventing world markets’ access to Ukrainian grain and blocking shipping in the Black Sea, Russia is posing a direct threat to global food security and food supply to the countries most affected. In that way, it is seeking to destroy Ukrainian production and export capacities, including by bombing port infrastructure and grain depots, in flagrant violation of international law. Its goal is to suffocate the Ukrainian agricultural system, not only in order to reduce Ukraine’s revenue, but also to ensure its position as a dominant player in the markets and serve its own economic interests and those of its agricultural industry. The increase in grain prices that Russia intends to cause would be for its own benefit and to the detriment of all other countries.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392 (2023) · source
“Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine continues to exacerbate an already extremely worrisome situation caused by the proliferation of armed conflicts, the impacts of climate change, the erosion of biodiversity and the coronavirus disease pandemic. Russia is directly responsible for the exacerbation of this multifactor crisis. In ignoring the efforts of the Secretary-General and Türkiye, Russia has unilaterally and brutally terminated the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which had enabled the transport of grain to 45 countries and vulnerable populations, including through humanitarian aid from the World Food Programme, to stabilize world prices and avoid shortages.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I would like to congratulate you, Madam President, and thank the United States for convening this open debate on such an important subject, which expands upon that of the meeting convened by the United Kingdom presidency on 17 July (see S/PV.9380), in which the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France participated. I also thank each one of the briefers for their informative briefings. The year 2022 has been a bleak year for food security. And, following Russia’s withdrawal from the Black Sea Grain Initiative, we can expect our worst fears to come true in the coming months. That acute crisis is affecting the whole world. But it especially hurting the most vulnerable and poorest countries. I would like to begin by highlighting the following point.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392 (2023) · source
“There is an urgent need to support regional initiatives and enable them to benefit from United Nations funding. This is essential not only for the region, but for the security of us all.”
2023-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9384 (2023) · source
“On the contrary, as the Council knows, France, alongside the European Union, has long supported initiatives by countries of the region to ensure their own security. In that context, I would point to the Accra Initiative and the Group of Five for the Sahel Joint Force. With its European partners, France is also committed to doing more to support the coastal States of the Gulf of Guinea in the face of the growing terrorist threat from the Sahel. France will be attentive to the conclusions of the ECOWAS extraordinary summit scheduled for next month in Nigeria, as well as to the recommendations of the Independent High-Level Panel on Security and Development in the Sahel, led by the former President of the Niger, Mr. Mahamadou Issoufou.”
2023-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9384 (2023) · source
“We, too, attach great importance to an orderly and safe withdrawal of the Blue Helmets, almost half of whom come from ECOWAS countries, and to the need for Mali to cooperate with the United Nations to that end. France welcomes the fact that the heads of State have also requested a report on the presence of private foreign armies in the region. We share their conviction that the Wagner Group mercenaries represent a highly destabilizing threat due to the serious human rights violations they commit under the guise of fighting terrorism, their well-known strategy of plundering resources across the African continent and the incompatibility of that model with democratic institutions, guarantors of the rule of law.”
2023-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9384 (2023) · source
“I would mention Burkina Faso, Guinea and Mali, which must complete their transition process and hold credible elections within the deadlines agreed with ECOWAS. My second message concerns security. France remains committed, alongside the countries of the region, in the fight against terrorism and the strengthening of maritime security. We closely followed the ECOWAS summit on 9 July, at which the heads of State decided to set up a presidential working group comprised of Benin, Guinea-Bissau and Nigeria to look more closely at the consequences of the end of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, particularly in terms of security.”
2023-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9384 (2023) · source
“Senegal is thus once again demonstrating the solidity of its long democratic tradition. France also congratulates President Bola Tinubu, who assumed the presidency of ECOWAS a few days ago. We wish him every success in his efforts to promote peace in the region, building on the remarkable achievements of President Úmaro Sissoco Embaló. France encourages the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel to continue its action in support of ECOWAS to ensure that this positive dynamic continues throughout the region. Elections must be held in a climate conducive to dialogue and allowing the participation and free expression of all, in particular women, journalists and human rights defenders. That is particularly important in countries where constitutional order has broken down.”
2023-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9384 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I congratulate Special Representative Leonardo Santos Simão on his appointment and thank him for his briefing. I wish him every success in the discharge of his mandate. He can count on the full support of France. I also welcome the participation in this meeting of the President of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Mr. Omar Alieu Touray. At the outset, I would like to talk about strengthening democracy in the region. France salutes the exemplary decisions of the heads of State who have made the courageous choice of a political changeover, following the example of Mahamadou Issoufou and Muhammadu Buhari. France also welcomes President Macky Sall’s decision not to run in the next presidential election.”
2023-07-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9384 (2023) · source
“President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and his Government can count on France’s full support in helping Somalia advance on the road to peace. The meeting rose at 12.20 p.m.”
2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source
“I should point out that the European Union has been the largest direct contributor to the African Union missions in Somalia, with a total contribution of €2.5 billion since the first was established in 2007. Other partners must also contribute to that effort. The European Union will pursue its commitment, which will continue to grow for the benefit of the Somali security and defence forces. At the beginning of the year, the European Union accordingly approved an additional €25 million in aid for the Somali National Army for the period from 2022 to 2024. The aid will provide them with non-lethal equipment and support infrastructure work in close coordination with the European Union Training Mission in Somalia.”
2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source
“With a view to meeting the needs of the populations that have been affected by the drought since December 2021, I would like to remind the Council that the European Union has provided €170 million in humanitarian aid to Somalia. France calls on all international partners to step up their contributions to the United Nations humanitarian response plan. My third and last point is that the security transition must be accelerated. The Security Council is preparing to renew the ATMIS mandate. The objectives of resolution 2628 (2022) must continue to guide the support we provide so that the Somalis can take responsibility for their own security in the medium term and so that we can enable the definitive withdrawal of ATMIS by 31 December 2024. To that end, preparations for the next phases of the withdrawal are critical and should be stepped up.”
2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source
“France is also concerned about the ongoing violence in Laascaanood and welcomes the Somali Government’s efforts to restore dialogue and de-escalate the situation. It is imperative to protect civilians and ensure safe and unhindered humanitarian access. Secondly, the most vulnerable Somalis must be protected. In particular, the violence against children must cease. France supports all efforts of the Somali Government to continue to implement the action plan to prevent the recruitment and use of children. We also encourage the establishment of civic space that gives a voice to civil-society actors and enables the full participation of women in the country’s governance. The humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate, with more than half of Somalis in need of assistance.”
2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source
“That especially includes the federalist system, which has been strengthened through renewed dialogue between the Federal Government and the federal member states. Strengthening institutions and finalizing the draft constitution must become a reality, and the participation of women and young people must be ensured in all those processes. France reiterates its firm condemnation of Al-Shabaab’s terrorist attacks, including against the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), and welcomes the Somali Government’s successful efforts to combat that group. That work should continue with the support of the Frontline States’ initiative, while respecting international human rights law and international humanitarian law. The restoration of State authority and access to basic services in the recovered territories will help to build peace.”
2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I too would like to thank the briefers for their interventions. I welcome the participation of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia in this meeting. I want to congratulate Ms. Catriona Laing and Ms. Aisa Kirabo Kacyira on their appointments as Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) and Head of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), respectively, and to assure them both of France’s full support in their work. I would like to revisit three points. First, Somalia’s institutional reforms and fight against Al-Shabaab must continue. France welcomes the new dynamic that has gathered momentum over the past year in the work of implementing several national priorities.”
2023-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9356 (2023) · source
“Thirdly, we must collectively continue to underscore that we expect concrete action from the Taliban, based on the five demands we made in resolution 2593 (2021). Lastly, we will continue to support the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and all United Nations agencies and their partners working on the ground for the benefit of the Afghan people.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9354 (2023) · source
“We have made it a priority to continue to demand that the Taliban reverse the decisions that are hindering women’s daily lives, violating their rights and restricting their fundamental freedoms. Secondly, we continue to support the Afghan people. Humanitarian aid for them is unconditional and should remain so. France has contributed more than €140 million since August 2021. In particular, we are also providing medical aid, including through the Kabul Mother and Child Medical Institute. The European Union and its member States have responded to the basic needs of Afghans in the country and in the region with almost €2 billion since 2011. That aid must also be delivered to all who need it, in accordance with humanitarian principles and international law, something that France will not compromise on.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9354 (2023) · source
“The security situation remains worrisome. Terrorist groups such as Da’esh and Al-Qaida have found safe haven in Afghanistan. We are also closely monitoring developments in the situation regarding drugs. All of those challenges are interlinked. The exclusion of Afghan women — half the population — is undermining the country’s economic recovery and long-term stability and creating a breeding ground for radicalization and terrorism. France continues to call for a united response from the international community. I would like to emphasize four points in that regard. First, the unanimous adoption of resolution 2681 (2023) and the broad support it received show that the international community has not forgotten Afghan women.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9354 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spokein French): I too would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Roza Otunbayeva, and Ms. Shabana Basij-Rasikh for their briefings. The situation in Afghanistan remains very worrisome. The Taliban continue to flout the demands of the international community and the resolutions of the Council, including resolution 2593 (2021), and to maintain their policy of the systematic oppression of women. France condemns in the strongest terms the decision taken in April to ban Afghan women from working for the United Nations. The continuing increase in violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Afghanistan is unacceptable. We are also concerned about reports of new restrictions imposed on international non-governmental organizations in the area of education.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9354 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to reiterate our full support for Special Representative Valentine Rugwabiza and commend her resolute action at the head of MINUSCA.”
2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9352 (2023) · source
“On the political front, we note the temporary suspension of the organization of local elections and the announcement of a constitutional referendum. And we call for those elections to be held in an inclusive, free, transparent, credible and peaceful manner so that all voices, including those of young people and women, can be heard. Finally, France remains very concerned about the human rights violations committed by all parties and in particular by the members of the Wagner Group, who are committing acts of violence against the civilian population. Those violations must not go unpunished. The Wagner Group’s presence reflects a predatory approach to the country’s natural resources. It is not intended to bring lasting stability to the Central African Republic.”
2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9352 (2023) · source
“We also welcome the growing cooperation of the Central African authorities and MINUSCA and hope that this dynamic will continue. We also welcome the measures taken by the Mission in line with the Secretary-General’s commitment to a policy of zero tolerance of sexual exploitation and abuse. The situation in the Central African Republic remains fragile. Armed groups continue to commit violence against civilians and the Central African forces. The humanitarian situation, which is already very precarious, is deteriorating owing to the impact of the crisis in the Sudan, which has led to the influx of almost 15,000 refugees into the north-east of the country. France has mobilized more than €40 million to address the humanitarian crisis in the Sudan and its impact on neighbouring countries.”
2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9352 (2023) · source
“Two more armed groups have laid down their arms, confirming the progress of the disarmament, demobilization, repatriation and reintegration programme. This momentum must now be maintained with other armed groups. Thanks in particular to the positive role played by Angola, the dialogue between the Central African Republic and Chad has advanced and enabled the implementation of concrete cooperation, including at the military level. We encourage the Central African authorities to continue their efforts to ensure that the progress achieved is sustainable. The African Union, the Economic Community of Central African States, the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region and the countries in the region must remain key actors in relaunching the peace process in the Central African Republic.”
2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9352 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank the Special Representative for her comprehensive briefing. I would also like to thank Ms. Sima Sami Bahous, Mr. Bankole Adeoye and Mr. Rhosyns Ngatondang for their briefings. I would also like to welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Central African Republic to today’s meeting. Significant progress has been made in the Central African Republic in recent months. Thanks to the good offices of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), the decentralization of the peace process has continued, and the authority of the State has gradually been extended.”
2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9352 (2023) · source
“Political legitimacy must be restored in Libya, as must the country’s sovereignty and unity. This is essential for lasting stability and prosperity that benefits all. France supports Special Representative Abdoulaye Bathily in achieving these objectives. An endless political transition in Libya is unsustainable, and the holding of elections is essential.”
2023-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9351 (2023) · source
“France also demands compliance with the arms embargo and the withdrawal of all foreign forces, foreign fighters and mercenaries from Libyan territory, in cooperation with Libya’s neighbouring countries. It also reaffirms its commitment to preserving the consensus in Libya against terrorism and radical Islamism. Public funds must serve the general interest in Libya. Libyans expect a fair and transparent redistribution of oil revenues. France is also concerned about human rights violations in Libya, the first victims of which are migrants. The reduction in freedom of expression and association is also worrisome, as are the restrictions on the freedom of movement of Libyan women, as mentioned by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Ms. Imneina.”
2023-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9351 (2023) · source
“The full implementation of the October 2020 ceasefire agreement is essential. In recent weeks, armed clashes have taken place in Tripolitania, in the town of Zawiya in particular. France calls on the Libyan authorities to prevent any escalation and recalls that they are responsible for ensuring the safety of the population. These events underline the importance of unified security and military institutions throughout the country. It is in this spirit that France will continue to support, in coordination with the United Nations, the Libyan 5+5 Joint Military Committee and the two Chiefs of Staff, with a view to reunifying the Libyan army. France has allocated $100,000 to finance United Nations efforts to support the work of the 5+5 Joint Military Committee.”
2023-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9351 (2023) · source
“This is a significant step towards the holding of simultaneous presidential and legislative elections. We must move forward on this basis, and we encourage the Libyan players to facilitate the promulgation of the electoral laws as soon as possible. France welcomes UNSMIL’s commitment to continuing to work with all the Libyan institutions and players concerned to ensure credible, inclusive and transparent elections. The contribution of everyone is necessary to creating an optimal political, security and legal environment. Fair competition between all candidates will be essential, within a framework guaranteeing the equality, equity and transparency of the electoral process. In this respect, France reaffirms its full support for the Libyan High National Electoral Commission.”
2023-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9351 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, the Permanent Representative of Japan, and Ms. Abeir Imneina for their briefings. We welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of Libya in the Chamber today. National elections in Libya are within reach. The full mobilization of all Libyan and international players in this direction is essential. The Libyan people wish to choose their leaders democratically. That is why France welcomes the progress made on the electoral law by the 6+6 committee, which represents the Libyan Parliament and High Council of State. We are grateful to the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), and to Morocco and Egypt for their support for the committee’s work over recent months.”
2023-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9351 (2023) · source
“That is why we signed an agreement on 5 May with the IAEA and Ukraine’s atomic energy agency, which will guarantee the operation of emergency generators at the South Ukraine nuclear power plant. Our position is clear. The Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant must be safely returned to Ukraine, and Russia must withdraw its troops and stop playing with fire.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9334 (2023) · source
“To that end, we welcome and fully support the efforts of the IAEA Director General. The principles that the Director General has just outlined for us are likely to ensure the safety and security of nuclear installations. We support them and will continue to support the Agency in its efforts to advance the plan, which respects Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Thirdly, it is imperative that IAEA experts continue to have access to all Ukraine’s nuclear infrastructure. They must be able to communicate directly, without interference, with the Ukrainian personnel in charge of operating the facilities. France will continue to support Ukraine.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9334 (2023) · source
“And as we know, it was Russia that forcibly seized the plant and massed its armed forces and military equipment at its site. Mining the surrounding area and consolidating military positions at the site of the power plant are unacceptable. We must act to avoid an accident, which would have irreparable consequences. First, France continues to urge Russia to return full control of all nuclear facilities to Ukraine and stop pressuring and threatening their personnel, which increases the risk of human error. Above all, Russia must stop using the Zaporizhzhya plant as a military base. Secondly, France would like to emphasize that while the demilitarization of the plant remains a priority, in the meantime we are fully committed to reducing the risk of a nuclear accident at the plant as much as possible.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9334 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Director General for his briefing and welcome him to this meeting. Only a week ago, the electrical supply to the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant was once again cut off for several hours for the seventh time since Russia’s aggression began. For the seventh time, we have come close to a nuclear accident at Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, which Russia has cut off from its emergency power supply lines. France is extremely concerned about the threat to the safety and security of Ukraine’s nuclear facilities. The deterioration in the conditions for gaining access to them, which has prevented the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) from rotating its team of experts scheduled to visit this weekend, is extremely worrisome. Russia is solely responsible for the situation.”
2023-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9334 (2023) · source
“That work has made it possible to adopt the human rights compliance framework. We encourage the African Union to continue its efforts towards the full operational implementation of the framework. France is convinced that it is the responsibility of the Council to support the African Union and its member States in meeting the security challenges on the African continent. That is also the purpose of the work on a New Agenda for Peace. I am delighted by the spirit of the members of the Council and their commitment to bolstering African peace operations.”
2023-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9329 (2023) · source
“We must take a further step towards the principle of financing African peace operations on a case-by-case basis from United Nations assessed contributions in order to complement the African Union’s commitment to finance a part of its peace and security efforts. That African commitment must also be put into practice so that we can move forward. A draft resolution should enable us to affirm the added value of African peace operations, to move towards a consultative planning and decision-making mechanism and to take stock of the efforts still to be made in terms of human rights, international humanitarian law and conduct and discipline. I would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to the considerable work accomplished by the African Union, with the support of the United Nations and thanks to funding from the European Union.”
2023-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9329 (2023) · source
“It is therefore essential that the Council make concrete progress on the sustainable and predictable funding that they have thus far lacked. Let me remind the Council of France’s historic position in favour of African peace operations and their funding from United Nations assessed contributions. In 2018, we support the initiative of the African Union and the African members of the Security Council (S/2018/1093) at the highest level and made every effort to reconcile divergent points of view. France is ready to support Ghana, Gabon and Mozambique in relaunching discussions in the Security Council. We will be at their side to give this project every chance to succeed.”
2023-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9329 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo, Commissioner Bankole Adeoye and Ms. Bitania Tadesse for their briefings. On Africa Day, on the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers, I am delighted that we are meeting again to discuss African peace operations following the publication of the Secretary-General’s report (S/2023/303). This is a key issue for the future of the African continent. France is committed to ensuring that the Council can guarantee sustainable and predictable funding for African peace operations. These operations are a concrete response to promoting peace and stability in Africa. They are adapted to their environment and to the threats they face, including terrorism. As such, they can achieve rapid results at controlled costs.”
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