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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 join my colleagues in expressing my condolences to Mozambique and Malawi following the cyclone that hit their countries. I would like to thank Hans Grundberg and Joyce Msuya for their briefings and I also welcome the participation in today’s meeting of the representative of Yemen. I would like to share three points. First, the current momentum is encouraging. A de facto truce continues to hold on the ground, which we must maintain and transform into a durable cessation of hostilities. France calls on the parties, first and foremost the Houthis, to act responsibly to reach a political agreement with the Government of Yemen. The current calm must be accompanied by confidence-building measures — that is the only way to build a lasting peace.”
2023-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9282 (2023) · source
“Needless to say, we will continue to engage with our partners, including neighbouring countries and other countries in the region. They have a key role to play in helping meet the expectations of the international community, as set out in resolution 2593 (2021). The requirements outlined in the resolution, including with regard to counter-terrorism, continue to make any potential engagement with the Taliban conditional on their honouring of their promises. In that context, we will continue to support the work of UNAMA, whose overall mandate remains entirely pertinent to the situation and in accord with the previous relevant resolutions of the Council. We also commend the efforts of the Under-Secretary-General in support of Afghanistan and remain committed to contributing to efforts to support the Afghan people.”
2023-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9277 (2023) · source
“As we know, in actual fact all those issues are interlinked, when we consider that the country’s recovery will be impossible without the participation of half its population. France reiterates its support for the work of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and remains determined to provide every possible assistance to the people of Afghanistan. France has steadfastly reaffirmed its support for the Afghan people and will continue to provide them with humanitarian assistance in full respect for humanitarian principles and international law. We will continue to help the Afghan population, with a special focus on the needs of women and girls. As one of the major donors to Afghanistan, the European Union is also continuing its response.”
2023-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9277 (2023) · source
“The Taliban are responsible for the grave deterioration of the humanitarian, economic and social situation in Afghanistan, and especially as a result of the policies they have instituted that systematically exclude women. We call on the Taliban to rescind their measures, which undermine any possibility of the country achieving sustainable and balanced development. We are also concerned about the continuing violence against children and about the increase in incidents of corporal punishment and other inhumane and degrading treatment of the population generally. The situation is complex, and the challenges are many and multidimensional, particularly with regard to the security situation. However, we must continue our demands on the Taliban in terms of safeguarding human rights, especially those of women and girls.”
2023-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9277 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Roza Otunbayeva and Ms. Zubaida Akbar for their very informative briefings. I would like to highlight two points. As we are celebrating International Women’s Day today, I would like to emphasize how vital it is to address this issue. The situation of women and girls in Afghanistan continues to deteriorate. They are still being deprived of their most basic rights and freedoms. The ban on women working in non-governmental organizations continues to have disastrous consequences, and the same is true for the ban on women and girls’ access to secondary education, university and many jobs.”
2023-03-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9277 (2023) · source
“The elections will restore peace and stability in South Sudan only if they are preceded by efforts to guarantee their legitimacy, strengthen institutions and the rule of law and reduce violence. Any further delay in undertaking those tasks will run the risk of fuelling disillusionment. Finally, we are counting on the support of the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and the countries of the region to bolster the efforts of the United Nations during such a critical time for South Sudan.”
2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9274 (2023) · source
“It is also vital to create conditions that promote the full participation of civil society, especially women and young people. There is also an urgent need to stabilize the security situation in the country, given that the electoral context risks stoking new tensions. The priority here is to continue the integration of combatants and to properly equip, pay and deploy those forces. Ongoing efforts must be accelerated both to narrow the remit of the various security forces and to reduce their numbers. We also call on the authorities and other actors in the region to facilitate a peaceful resolution of the violence proliferating in several areas of South Sudan. The end of the transition cannot be an end in itself.”
2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9274 (2023) · source
“We welcome in particular the recent signing of several equally important conventions related to human rights and disarmament. Secondly, it will be essential to accelerate the implementation of the road map in order to make the prospect of holding elections in December 2024 a credible one. The South Sudanese authorities have now requested assistance from the United Nations in preparing for the elections, which is a useful clarification. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan is mandated to provide such assistance, but as we know, the impetus must come from the leadership. We encourage them to earmark the necessary budgetary resources for holding the elections, defining their legislative and constitutional framework and establishing the National Elections Commission and the Political Parties Council.”
2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9274 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I would like to join my colleagues in congratulating Malta on its successful presidency in February and in wishing you, Sir, every success in your presidency this month. You can count on our full support. I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Nicholas Haysom, and Mr. Tareq Talahma for their briefings. I also welcome the participation of the representative of South Sudan in this meeting. I would like to highlight four points. First, we recognize that progress has been achieved in the implementation of the peace process over the course of the past year. The launch of the constitution-making process, the agreement on the unified command of the armed forces and the graduation of the first batch of the necessary unified forces are significant steps forward.”
2023-03-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9274 (2023) · source
“The determined work of the 5+5 Joint Military Commission in that regard must be fully supported, particularly in the creation of a unified Libyan army and the process of dismantling and reintegrating the militias. France has therefore decided to allocate $100,000 to finance the efforts of the Special Representative in order to support the work of the Commission. France will also continue to demand compliance with the arms embargo and the withdrawal of all foreign forces, foreign fighters and mercenaries from Libyan territory, in cooperation with Libya’s neighbours. France also recalls its commitment to the preservation of the consensus in Libya on countering terrorism and radical Islamism.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“An agreement on a legal basis and a new political road map is also essential. In particular, it will be important to ensure a level playing field for candidates. Corruption and intimidation should not be used as campaign tools. France therefore fully supports the efforts and proposals of the Special Representative to achieve those objective, in particular the creation of a high- level steering panel for Libya in order to facilitate the organization of elections. The October 2020 ceasefire agreement is a valuable achievement for Libya and regional stability. France will continue to defend its full implementation, in coordination with the United Nations.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“The population expects a fair and transparent redistribution of oil revenues for the benefit of all Libyan regions. Libya deserves better than to be the scene of repeated and unpunished crimes and human rights violations, the first victims of which are migrants and refugees, who are abandoned to human trafficking and militias. France’s priorities remain unchanged in that regard. Political legitimacy must be restored in Libya. That requires a relaunch of the electoral process. Millions of Libyans are waiting to participate in simultaneous, inclusive, credible and transparent presidential and parliamentary elections. A unified Libyan Government is needed to organize those elections throughout the country in order to control its borders and to govern everywhere and for everyone.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Special Representative for his briefing and welcome the presence here of the Libyan Permanent Representative. Libya and its people deserve better than the impasse to which their political class has condemned them. They deserve better than a country where foreign forces, mercenaries and militias are entrenching their presence and tightening their grip in defiance of Libyan sovereignty, integrity, stability and unity. Twelve years after the February 2011 revolution, they deserve better than a society in which democratic space and fundamental freedoms are under threat. Libyans also deserve better than a country in which access to power and public funds is an end in itself rather than a means to serve economic development and the public interest.”
2023-02-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9270 (2023) · source
“The revival of cooperation between the federal authorities and the autonomous region is essential, and we are willing to facilitate exchanges. Fourthly, recent weeks have shown the persistence of the terrorist threat. On 20 December, the Council condemned the recent terrorist attacks in Iraq. France salutes Iraq’s courageous fight against Da’esh. Together with its partners in the Global Coalition against Da’esh, France will continue to stand by Iraq in its fight against terrorism, in full respect of Iraqi sovereignty, for as long as necessary and as long as Iraq requests it.”
2023-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9253 (2023) · source
“France is a strategic partner and ally of Iraq. That partnership took concrete form with the official visit to Paris, on 26 and 27 January, of Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia‘ al-Sudani and the signing of a strategic partnership treaty between our two countries. France is ready to support Iraq in the implementation of the reforms expected by the Iraqi people. One of the concrete expressions of that commitment, for example, was the signing of a memorandum of understanding by the Iraqi Commission on Integrity and the French anti-corruption agency in order to structure our cooperation in that area. France also calls for the resumption of a constructive dialogue between Baghdad and Erbil, particularly with regard to security and the sharing of oil revenue.”
2023-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9253 (2023) · source
“We welcome the Iraqi Prime Minister’s efforts in that regard. The participants in the second Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership unanimously promoted dialogue as a means of resolving regional disputes. Future meetings in that format will follow. A credible regional dialogue is also the first step towards cooperation based on joint projects that will promote the economic integration of the region and make it possible to respond to climate and environmental challenges in particular. I would also like to stress the importance of cooperation between Iraq and Kuwait on the issue of missing Kuwaitis and third-country nationals. We encourage the two States to continue their dialogue on that subject. Thirdly, Iraq’s partners also have a responsibility to support it in implementing the necessary reforms.”
2023-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9253 (2023) · source
“At the end of December, the President of the Republic, Emmanuel Macron, visited Jordan on the occasion of the second Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership. He reaffirmed, alongside the countries of the region, the importance of strengthening Iraq’s security and supporting the democratic and constitutional processes under way. France condemns all violations of Iraqi sovereignty. We agree with the Iraqi authorities, who have repeatedly stated that Iraq is not a place for settling scores among regional Powers. We call on the actors concerned to stop interfering in Iraq’s internal affairs. Secondly, Iraq must continue to play a positive role at the regional level. France welcomes the balanced regional diplomacy led by Iraq, which allows key countries of the region to resume dialogue.”
2023-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9253 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I join the rest of my colleagues in congratulating the delegation of Japan for a very successful and professional presidency of the Security Council for the month of January and in wishing you, Madam President, every success during your presidency this month. You can count on our full support. I thank the Special Representative for her very complete briefing, and I also thank Mr. Ahmed for his briefing. I would also like to welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of Iraq. I would like to emphasize four points today. First, the Council has a duty to support the stability and security of Iraq. France reiterates its commitment to the sovereignty of Iraq and to the stability of the autonomous Region of Kurdistan within it.”
2023-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9253 (2023) · source
“All options are on the table, and they will have to be discussed with all stakeholders: Malian actors, Algeria as the leader of international mediation efforts, ECOWAS and the African Union, neighbouring countries, troop- contributing countries and donors. The Security Council must approach that discussion with an open mind. The future of Mali and the future of MINUSMA depend on the transitional Malian authorities. Without clear commitments and tangible actions, it will not be possible to rebuild trust or to re-establish a dynamic partnership. We must also rethink our collective approach in the Sahel beyond Mali. It is in that spirit that we have contributed to the work of the High-level Panel on Security and Development in the Sahel, which was given a mandate by the United Nations and the African Union.”
2023-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9251 (2023) · source
“Finally, all components of the mandate of MINUSMA, including the human rights component, must be implemented. Those parameters must also lead to concrete actions by the Malian transitional authorities. That is all the more urgent since, as we heard, several major troop-contributing countries have already decided to withdraw from MINUSMA, which is in danger of being progressively emptied of its substance, both externally because of the constraints placed on it and internally because of the weakening of some of its critical capacities. Therefore, the next few months will be decisive for the future of MINUSMA. As the Secretary-General points out, the status quo is not an option.”
2023-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9251 (2023) · source
“The Secretary- General also notes the presence of mercenaries of the Wagner Group, which is known to all and recognized by the Russian authorities, as reflected in regular acts of violence perpetrated against Malian civilians and the increasing obstruction of the work of MINUSMA. That is not acceptable. On the basis of that very clear observation, the Secretary-General draws useful conclusions for the future. He lists the parameters that are essential for MINUSMA to be able to continue its mission. The Algiers Agreement, which remains the main instrument for lasting reconciliation, must be implemented. The political transition must be conducted according to the timetable agreed with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). There must be freedom of movement and action for all MINUSMA personnel and resources.”
2023-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9251 (2023) · source
“Considerable efforts and sacrifices have been made through MINUSMA: it has an annual budget of $1.2 billion, and 13,000 Blue Helmets have been deployed, of whom 180 lost their lives in the past 10 years. However, as the Secretary-General reminds us, in Mali, as elsewhere, a peacekeeping operation cannot be effective without credible political prospects and the sincere cooperation of the host country. The Secretary- General notes that the implementation of the Algiers Agreement has stalled, restrictions in the political arena are worrisome in terms of continuing the transition, the security situation has seriously deteriorated, and the obstacles to the freedom of action and the mandate of MINUSMA have greatly increased.”
2023-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9251 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I thank Special Representative El-Ghassim Wane and Ms. Aminata Cheick Dicko for their briefings. I welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mali. The international community must pay the necessary attention to the situation in Mali and the Sahel region. The report of the Secretary-General (S/2023/36) on the internal review of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) gives us the opportunity to do so. I would like to begin by underscoring the quality and lucidity of his strategic review. MINUSMA is the main instrument deployed by the international community in support of Mali. Its primary objectives are to implement the Algiers Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, protect civilians and support the transition.”
2023-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9251 (2023) · source
“Several cases come to mind but, in particular this year, the transition of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. France will continue to support the Peacebuilding Fund this year in the amount of €6.5 million. As has been recalled, we must continue our proactive efforts with international financial institutions in a coordinated manner, but we must also fully mobilize the private sector. Preventive diplomacy, the fight against the root causes of conflict and the building of sustainable peace are issues at the heart of preparations for the New Agenda for Peace. The Summit of the Future, to be held in September 2024, will be a milestone in the development of that Agenda. France will play its full part in those actions.”
2023-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9250 (2023) · source
“Respect for human rights and access to justice are preconditions for the prevention of conflicts because without justice, there will never be lasting peace. France reaffirms its support for the efforts of institutions that combat impunity. Thirdly and lastly, peacebuilding must produce tangible results. The Peacebuilding Commission has shown that it can bring together States, civil society and other regional actors and have them engage in dialogue. The Commission must focus its efforts on specific geographic locations and draft operational recommendations to be submitted to the Security Council. It must be present in transitional and post- conflict periods and support preparations for the drawdown of peacekeeping operations.”
2023-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9250 (2023) · source
“Special political missions, which are often tasked with supporting inclusive political processes, must also ensure the full participation of civilians, including women and youth, as our briefers reminded us. The efforts of agencies, funds and programmes, which must come together under the auspices of Resident Coordinators, are essential in responding to humanitarian crises, accelerating sustainable development that benefits people and building resilient and effective institutions. The entire United Nations system must better consider the impact of climate change on peace and security. It is with that goal in mind that France joined the Board of Directors of the Climate Security Mechanism, which it chairs with Germany this year.”
2023-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9250 (2023) · source
“The commitment of the African Union to settling the conflict in the north of Ethiopia, the commitment of the East African Community in the Great Lakes region and the commitment of the South African Development Community in Mozambique have been and remain key. That is also why France supports financing African peace operations from United Nations assessed contributions. Secondly, the entire United Nations system must be mobilized and coordinated to address the root causes of conflict. Peacekeeping operations should participate directly in those efforts by supporting public service delivery throughout the territory and security sector reform. In some cases, those operations must also support the proper management of natural resources and combat trafficking.”
2023-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9250 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I thank Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed for her briefing. I also thank the Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission and the President of the Network on Peace and Security for Women in the ECOWAS Region for their briefings. I thank Japan for organizing today’s debate, which raises the extremely important question about resilience, conflict prevention and peacebuilding. To meet those extremely complex challenges, as the briefers quite rightly highlighted, I should like to focus on three priority goals. First, the Security Council must be in a position to prevent and respond to new threats. It is therefore important to support the peace efforts of regional organizations. African initiatives must be supported to prevent and resolve conflicts on the continent.”
2023-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9250 (2023) · source
“Finally, France will remain committed to facilitating humanitarian aid, particularly in the areas of health and food, because we cannot accept the current situation. France will continue to support the efforts of the United Nations and of all organizations working for Haiti, including the International Organization of la Francophonie. We will continue, as much as necessary, to stand by the Haitian people.”
2023-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9247 (2023) · source
“As we all know, they need equipment, funding and training. To restore security, the Haitian authorities have also appealed to the international community. We stand ready with our partners to do more to redress the situation on the ground. Thirdly, France welcomes the establishment of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2653 (2022) and its panel of experts. We hope that this Committee will get quickly to work to make proposals. Sanctions are a dissuasive signal for criminals and their political and financial backers. But we also know that sanctions alone will not solve every problem. It is imperative to rebuild justice in Haiti. The fight against impunity and the strengthening of the entire criminal justice system must be a priority if we wish to eventually put an end to the violence.”
2023-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9247 (2023) · source
“First, we welcomed with interest the signing on 21 December 21 of the National Consensus document, and we encourage the Haitian actors to pursue an inclusive dialogue, which should lead to the organization of democratic elections when the security conditions are met. In this regard, we hope that a Provisional Electoral Committee will swiftly be appointed and a timetable set. I recall, as the Special Representative also pointed out, that there are no longer any elected officials in the entire country since the terms of the last 10 senators in office expired on 9 January. The political class must show responsibility in order to overcome the current impasse. Secondly, the security situation remains extremely difficult, and the objective must be to support more effectively the Haitian National Police, whose personnel is on the front line.”
2023-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9247 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): Like my colleagues, I also wish to extend my deepest condolences to the Government and the people of Gabon and to the entire Permanent Mission in New York on the passing of their Foreign Minister, Mr. Michael Moussa Adamo. I would like to thank Ms. La Lime for her briefing and welcome the presence among us of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic and the representatives of Haiti and Canada. We met just one month ago to make an alarming assessment of situation in Haiti (see S/PV.9233), and it is clear that the situation has continued to deteriorate. It is with a sense of great urgency that France calls on the international community to redouble its efforts. Allow me to reiterate several priorities.”
2023-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9247 (2023) · source
“The roll-out of the emergency protection plan, based on an increased presence of the State at the local level, is a positive step forward, but if it is to be effective, it must also increase the State presence in the areas historically neglected by the Agreement. By extending the mandate of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia, which is doing outstanding work on the ground, the Security Council has once again demonstrated its strong support for the peace process in Colombia. In a world marked by conflict and divisions, Colombia remains an example of peace for the international community. France encourages it to continue along that path, and we stand ready to offer our full support.”
2023-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9240 (2023) · source
“Thirdly, France welcomes the consistent progress made by the Special Jurisdiction for Peace, whose issuance of resolutions has paved the way for restorative sentencing and a new chapter on the road to reconciliation. All the parties to the conflict must participate in those efforts for justice and truth, which are an indispensable step in ensuring the restoration of lasting peace in the country. Finally, we must also be clear-sighted as we look at the road ahead. France remains very concerned about the high level of violence in many parts of Colombia. The security guarantees for former combatants, human rights defenders and social leaders are still inadequate.”
2023-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9240 (2023) · source
“We are very encouraged by the negotiations under way with the Ejército de Liberación Nacional and the armed groups. We hope that they will be pursued and lead to a lasting ceasefire that the international community will be able support when the time comes. Secondly, France welcomes the Government’s clear commitment to land access and rural reform. The increased budget for it and the agreement reached with the agrarian sector are positive. The authorities’ new approach to the provision of substitutions for illicit crops is also welcome. We encourage the Government to continue along that path in order to offer viable new socioeconomic opportunities to those who suffered in the conflict. It is a vital factor in achieving a lasting peace.”
2023-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9240 (2023) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I thank Special Representative of the Secretary- General Carlos Ruiz Massieu and the representative of the High-level Forum of Ethnic Peoples of Colombia, Mr. Wouriyu Valbuena, for their briefings. I also welcome the Vice-President of Colombia, Ms. Francia Márquez Mina, at this meeting and join my colleagues in condemning in the strongest terms the attempt on her life yesterday. France welcomes the clear commitment and recent initiatives taken by the Colombian authorities through the adoption of their “total peace” policy to fully implement the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace. Colombia is on the right track. Let me return to a few specific points. First, the search for peace through dialogue is imperative.”
2023-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9240 (2023) · source
“We will continue to resolutely support the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti, which is carrying out essential work in extremely difficult conditions. Together with the International Organization of la Francophonie, we will continue to mobilize the international community in order to provide Haitians with the necessary assistance. Finally, Madam President, before I conclude, I also want to commend India, as well as Ireland, Kenya, Mexico and Norway for their successful terms on the Security Council, as well as to thank them for their excellent work and all of the cooperation they facilitated throughout their terms and to wish them all the best in the new year. And I commend you, Madam, on your perfect presidency of the Council this month.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9233 (2022) · source
“The political dialogue needs to culminate in the organization of democratic elections when the security conditions are met. France calls for responsible engagement from the political community in order to break the current deadlock. Fourthly, as many others here today have reminded the Security Council, the crisis in Haiti is multidimensional. That is why France is committed to facilitating humanitarian assistance, particularly in view of the ongoing cholera epidemic that broke out in the country in October. The population is also suffering from hunger, children are no longer going to school and the humanitarian situation is deteriorating. France cannot accept the current situation, and it has increased its food assistance to Haiti. France would like to reaffirm its solidarity with the Haitian people.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9233 (2022) · source
“Sanctions are a deterrent to criminal groups and all political allies that support and finance them. The establishment of the 2653 Committee is a positive development, and we hope that, under Gabon’s leadership, the Committee can put forward swift proposals. In addition to sanctions, it is also important to rebuild justice in Haiti. The country does not have the means to carry out that task given that the weakening of its judicial institutions undermines State authority and is a threat the security of the Haitian people. Combating impunity and strengthening the entire penal chain must be a key priority if we ever hope to put an end to the violence. Thirdly, we will continue to urge Haiti’s political actors to find a compromise.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9233 (2022) · source
“Renewed control over the Varreux terminal is encouraging, but it must not mask the actual situation on the ground. The issue remains an all-encompassing one. Gangs are perpetrating more kidnappings, sexual violence and murder, with absolute impunity. In response, our aim must be to continue to provide much greater and more effective support to the Haitian National Police, which is on the front lines. As we know, the force needs equipment, funding and training. To restore security, the Haitian authorities have requested assistance from the international community. We stand ready with our partners to do more to rectify the situation on the ground. Secondly, France welcomes the sanctions regime targeting individuals who pose a threat to peace and security in Haiti.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9233 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): I thank Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed and Special Representative of the Secretary-General Helen La Lime for their briefings. I also thank Ambassador Biang for his briefing on the implementation of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2653 (2022), concerning Haiti. I would like to welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Haiti, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic and the representative of Canada to today’s meeting. As we just heard, Haiti can wait no longer. France urges the international community to step up its efforts. We must urgently end the cycle of violence and destitution affecting the country. Allow me to touch on four points. First, the security situation calls for a more stringent collective response.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9233 (2022) · source
“We recall that the quartet’s framework for dialogue remains essential for strategic decision-making on ATMIS and its follow-up.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9232 (2022) · source
“The quartet — the United Nations, the African Union, Somalia and the European Union — adopted objectives to that end last September. The Security Council meeting in March 2023 will be an opportunity to take stock of the ATMIS withdrawal trajectory and the achievement of those objectives. The European Union has shown that it is a reliable partner of Somalia and the African Union, by providing nearly €3 billion to the African Union Mission in Somalia, and then to ATMIS, over the past 15 years. We call on other partners to also contribute, in particular to finance the postponement of phase 1 of the withdrawal of troops. European Union support is primarily aimed at building the capacity of Somali forces, and thereby support the objectives of Somalia’s transition plan.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9232 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): France voted in favour of resolution 2670 (2022) in response to the request by Somalia and the African Union for an additional six months, on an exceptional basis, to implement the withdrawal of 2,000 soldiers from the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). We count on Somalia, the African Union and ATMIS to complete the withdrawal by 30 June 2023, with the support of the international community. We must now work to achieve the other objectives set by resolution 2628 (2022). The Mission must begin its restructuring to strengthen its operational support for the Somali forces and their increase in strength. We must show that transition is possible in Somalia so as to maintain the trust and support of the international community.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9232 (2022) · source
“Finally, France underscores the centrality of the five-point consensus of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as an essential framework for resolving the conflict and our support for the ASEAN Special Envoy and the Special Envoy of the Secretary- General, who are working to help resolve the crisis in Burma.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9231 (2022) · source
“This is also a moment to reiterate our demands for safe and unhindered humanitarian access, given that, as a consequence of the continuing violence, the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate. The situation of the Rohingyas, which also remains very worrisome, is also taken into account by the Council. In that regard, France reiterates that it is fully engaged — in 2022 we stepped up our support for the efforts of the international community in the form of additional voluntary contributions to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Committee of the Red Cross.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9231 (2022) · source
“Mrs. Broadhurst Estival (France) (spoke in French): France welcomes the Security Council’s adoption of a resolution on the situation in Burma (resolution 2669 (2022)). We thank the United Kingdom for all its efforts to arrive at it. Faced with the continuous deterioration of the situation since the coup of 1 February 2021, it was essential that the Council express its concerns and its demands to the junta, in support of the Burmese people. We of course regret the abstentions on the text, as the seriousness of the situation requires unanimity. But the resolution we just adopted contains four main messages. It calls for an immediate cessation of violence and for de-escalation, as well as for the junta’s immediate release of all arbitrarily detained prisoners, and for respect for human rights, including the rights of women and children.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9231 (2022) · source
“Cross-line aid is complementary and important, but it cannot be a substitute for cross-border aid. As the Secretary-General has stressed, renewing the cross- border mechanism is a moral imperative. France fully supports that goal. The operation carried out under the aegis of the United Nations enables ensuring compliance with the relative Security Council resolutions, which, I recall, are binding on all parties.”
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“That is a deliberate policy of demographic engineering, which is being pursued today and in which the international community cannot be complicit. Lastly, only humanitarian assistance under the aegis of the United Nations, in accordance with the norms of international humanitarian law, can help the Syrian population. The latest special report of the Secretary-General (S/2022/933) leaves no doubt — as the briefings by Special Envoy Pedersen and Under- Secretary-General Griffiths reminded us— that needs are ever-greater and the prospects for 2023 are extremely worrisome. The report highlights the critical and vital role played by the cross-border mechanism, both in terms of the volume of aid delivered and the number of its recipients. Such aid is the only means of survival for more than 2 million Syrians every month.”
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“According to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, many refugees today do not want to return for fear of reprisals, forced conscription or because their property has been confiscated. I recall that the several hundred people who made the choice to return to Syria were unable to do so without first obtaining the regime’s consent to cross the border. The security checks are coupled with administrative detention upon their arrival in places to which the United Nations most often has no access. Numerous cases of torture, forced disappearances and executions have been reported in the detention facilities. Faced with the scope of such persecution, many returning refugees are seeking to leave Syria once again.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9230 (2022) · source