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Byrne Nason

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first: 2018-04-16
most recent: 2022-07-29
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“Women-led households have been particularly impacted, and children are facing malnutrition and starvation. While the Taliban continues to bear the primary responsibility for the conditions facing the people of Afghanistan, the international community and the Council had to take action in the face of one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. Today the Council has stepped up and finally delivered on our obligation to facilitate the urgent and very necessary humanitarian response. The next step is to ensure that humanitarian assistance, which is now required at unprecedented levels, be delivered to every person in need. We reiterate our call — clearly stated in the resolution — that all actors must ensure full, safe and unhindered access to all humanitarian workers regardless of gender.”
2021-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8941 (2021) · source
“We welcome this morning’s adoption of resolution 2615 (2021), which provides a much-needed and unequivocal exemption to the sanctions imposed under the resolution 1988 (2011) Taliban sanctions regime. It provides clarity and will facilitate and accelerate the provision of vital life-saving and life-sustaining. humanitarian assistance into Afghanistan. The dire humanitarian need in Afghanistan has been the shared focus of the Security Council for some months. We have been repeatedly warned of the magnitude and gravity of the humanitarian crisis by Special Representative of the Secretary-General Lyons, by United Nations agencies and, most importantly, by the people of Afghanistan. They have been clear that winter has arrived and millions are now facing acute hunger.”
2021-12-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8941 (2021) · source
“I also wanted to say a fond farewell to the other departing colleagues from Estonia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Tunisia and Viet Nam. If I may respond to the beautiful prose of the representatives of the United States and the United Kingdom, I would like to end with a quotation — of course, from an Irish poet, W. B. Yeats — who said, “Think where man’s glory most begins and ends, and say my glory was I had such friends.””
2021-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8940 (2021) · source
“Only this will end the occupation and achieve our shared vision of two States, Israel and Palestine, living in peace and security on the basis of the pre-1967 lines, with Jerusalem as the capital of both States. The Security Council also bears a particular responsibility, given its role in the maintenance of international peace and security under the United Nations Charter and the fact that this issue has been on the United Nations agenda since 1948. Ireland is ready to play its part, and this issue will remain a priority for the rest of our membership in the Council. As this is the last official meeting of the year, I wanted to take this opportunity to say a most sincere congratulations to you, Mr. President, and to your team, for the stellar way in which you have led us through your final month on the Security Council.”
2021-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8940 (2021) · source
“Ireland remains of the view that national Palestinian elections are essential to renewing the legitimacy of national institutions. The financial situation of the Palestinian Authority is of concern, and we encourage support and enhanced economic cooperation between the Palestinian Authority and Israel. We strongly support UNRWA’s vital work for Palestine refugees and call on others to do the same and to ensure that UNRWA has the financial means to fully discharge its role, which is also critical to regional stability. Let me emphasize again the need to reinvigorate efforts, including through the Quartet, with and between the parties and with key regional players, to help make progress towards a two-State solution to the conflict.”
2021-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8940 (2021) · source
“The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has confirmed that more than half of the children in the Gaza Strip require mental-health support. Every child is born with the right to safety, the right to protection and the right to development. For Palestinian children, these rights are violated on a daily basis. Our statement here last month (see S/PV.8913) made our position of grave concern clear on Israel’s recent designation of six Palestinian civil society organizations. Ireland’s commitment to supporting civil society and those defending human rights remains unwavering. We welcome the first phase of Palestinian municipal elections in the West Bank and look forward to the second phase.”
2021-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8940 (2021) · source
“Incidents of settler violence are deeply disturbing, and those responsible for attacks must be held accountable. In 2021, the Israeli security forces in the West Bank killed 72 Palestinians, including 17 children, using live ammunition. The disproportionate use of live fire by the Israeli security forces is unacceptable. We are deeply disturbed by the surge in violence in the West Bank, including attacks in Jerusalem and the killing of civilians. We condemn terrorism in all its forms. We are concerned by the threat to the safety and security of Palestinian and Israeli populations and by incitement to violence by terrorist groups. Earlier this year, we witnessed the most significant escalation in hostilities since 2014, leading to the death of more than 200 people, including over 60 children. Seven months on, the ceasefire remains fragile.”
2021-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8940 (2021) · source
“Ireland assures the Security Council of its commitment to the principle of differentiation and the implementation of resolution 2334 (2016). The year 2021 has also seen a record-high number of Palestinians affected by demolitions, evictions and confiscations. Once again, Palestinian families in Silwan, Sheikh Jarrah and Al-Walaja are confronted with a looming legal deadline. In East Jerusalem alone, 121 children have been affected by demolitions and confiscations this year. As highlighted by the Secretary- General, demolitions and forced evictions raise serious concerns about the risk of forcible transfer. The significant uptick in violence across the occupied Palestinian territory this year — as well as its increasing intensity — is extremely concerning.”
2021-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8940 (2021) · source
“I thank Tor Wennesland for his comprehensive briefing and for the report on the implementation of resolution 2334 (2016). As the Security Council convenes to discuss the situation in the occupied Palestinian territory for the final time this year, five years since the adoption of resolution 2334 (2016), it is fitting that we take stock. Despite grave concerns raised in the Council about Israel’s settlement activity in every meeting this year, Israel has continued to plan and expand its settlements, with an estimated 800,000 people now housed in illegal settlements. I repeat Ireland’s call on Israel to halt all settlement activity, including in the sensitive areas of E-1, Atarot and Givat Hamatos. The facts are crystal clear: settlements are illegal under international law and severely undermine the viability of a two-State solution.”
2021-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8940 (2021) · source
“Ireland is prepared to consider proposals that would enable the people of Syria to determine their own future. That would require a profound change of approach by the Syrian authorities. Such a change could help realize the Council’s vision of the restoration of Syria’s sovereignty, unity, independence and prosperity for the benefit of all its people.”
2021-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8937 (2021) · source
“Ireland fully supports the work of the General Assembly’s International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism to Assist in the Investigation and Prosecution of Persons Responsible for the Most Serious Crimes under International Law Committed in the Syrian Arab Republic since March 2011. We also strongly support the work of the Human Rights Council’s Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic, which has outlined appalling human rights violations, including arbitrary detention, disappearances and sexual and gender-based violence. Ireland calls on the parties to the conflict, especially the Syrian authorities, to release detainees and abductees and to take meaningful action on missing persons. Finally, we listened with interest to the Special Envoy’s ideas on steps for steps.”
2021-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8937 (2021) · source
“Sadly, 2021 has marked another year of conflict, chaos and catastrophe for the people of Syria. Ireland calls on all parties to the Syrian conflict to refrain from violence, de-escalate tensions and exercise maximum restraint. We are deeply concerned at the continued violence in the north-west, particularly the abhorrent and sustained impact on civilians and civilian objects, which the Council must unreservedly condemn. We repeat our calls for a nationwide ceasefire, in line with resolution 2254 (2015). I commend Estonia on last month’s Arria Formula meeting, which highlighted the need for accountability as we heard powerful testimony from victims.”
2021-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8937 (2021) · source
“I would now make a statement in my national capacity on political issues. I would like to thank Mr. Geir Pedersen for his briefing. I commend his tireless efforts on the implementation of resolution 2254 (2015), which offers a clear, agreed blueprint for delivering a long-term political solution for the people of Syria. I commend him in particular for his ongoing engagement with the Syrian Women’s Advisory Board and other civil society organizations. This year, the Council heard directly from Syrian women, including from Ms. Rouba Mhaissen during Ireland’s presidency (see S/PV.8866). Far too often, those voices are silenced and marginalized by the Syrian authorities. Ireland once again urges the Syrian authorities to engage meaningfully with the opposition and with civil society members of the Constitutional Committee.”
2021-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8937 (2021) · source
“Those needs continue to grow as the people of Syria grapple with another bitter winter, leaving 4.5 million people in need of winterization support, many without the bare essentials they need to survive. We in the Council must continue to work together to ensure that those great humanitarian needs are met. We know that only political progress can bring the conflict and the long nightmare of the Syrian people to an end. Ireland and Norway strongly support United Nations- led efforts to find a sustainable political solution, which is key to transforming the humanitarian situation on the ground. In all of this, we must keep the Syrian people at the heart of the Council’s efforts. We continue to fully support Mr. Griffiths and his team as they work to deliver a lifeline to so many in need.”
2021-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8937 (2021) · source
“The role of the United Nations Monitoring Mechanism is critical in that work. We also note and commend the work of OCHA in delivering early-recovery activities and building resilience to prevent a further increase in the number of people in need, as well as reduce immediate and protracted humanitarian needs by strengthening the self-reliance of affected populations and improving individual and community welfare. The focus of our attention must be on the worsening hardship faced by the women, men and children of Syria. We heard from the Secretary-General this month that the combination of ongoing hostilities, economic crisis, water shortages and the coronavirus disease pandemic have driven humanitarian needs for millions of vulnerable people to some of the highest levels seen since the conflict began.”
2021-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8937 (2021) · source
“As the Secretary-General has told us, this operation is the essential channel for the United Nations to provide life-saving assistance at the scale required to support the significant and growing humanitarian needs of 3.4 million people in need in north-west Syria. Ireland and Norway welcome the substantive update on the considerable work taking place to ensure transparency in operations throughout Syria. We commend the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) for the systems it has put in place to safeguard humanitarian principles and ensure accountability for humanitarian action at all stages. The cross-border operation in the north-west is one of the most heavily scrutinized and monitored aid operations in the world, ensuring the humanitarian nature of all deliveries.”
2021-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8937 (2021) · source
“We commend the efforts made by the United Nations and the World Food Programme to develop a comprehensive plan for cross- line deliveries, and we call on all parties to facilitate their continuation. Ireland and Norway, as co-penholders on the Syria humanitarian file, have repeatedly emphasized their support for all modalities to provide humanitarian aid to meet the needs of people across Syria. Our sole objective is ensuring that humanitarian aid reaches all people in need. As the report makes clear, the cross-border humanitarian operation at Bab Al-Hawa remains an absolutely critical lifeline.”
2021-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8937 (2021) · source
“We welcome in particular the comprehensive report on humanitarian operations in Syria, issued in accordance with resolution 2585 (2021), which was unanimously adopted by consensus by all Council members in July. The resolution extended the authorization to use the border crossing at Bab Al-Hawa until 10 July 2022, subject to the issuance of this report. This report illustrates welcome progress in a number of important areas, including with regard to cross-line deliveries. We have seen deliveries take place throughout Syria in spite of constraints and challenges to access, which vary greatly by region. The second inter-agency cross-line delivery to the north-west, which took place on 9 December, marks another significant and positive step. We welcome the commencement last week of the distribution of the much-needed humanitarian aid.”
2021-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8937 (2021) · source
“I make this statement today on behalf of the co-penholders on the Syrian humanitarian file, Norway and Ireland. I want to thank Martin Griffiths for his comprehensive briefing, which has underlined the severity of the humanitarian need and the complex challenge of delivering humanitarian response throughout Syria. It is good to see Geir Pedersen with us today; I will address the political aspects later in my remarks. I want to also thank Dr. Ballour for her remarks. Her messages to us were very clear. Ireland and Norway also wish to thank the Secretary-General for the two reports (S/2021/1020 and S/2021/1030) furnished to Council Members last week.”
2021-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8937 (2021) · source
“We condemn such attacks and call for the perpetrators of violations of international humanitarian law and of human rights abuses to be held accountable and brought to justice. Finally, Ireland welcomes the work that UNOCA is carrying out to further the women and peace and security agenda across the region. The role of women in governance, mediation and peacebuilding processes is fundamental for advancing the stability and prosperity of the region. Engagement with women-led civil society and ensuring that those women are engaged directly in diplomatic and political processes — in the room and at the table, as I always say — is crucial to bringing about peace and security in Central Africa. We urge all of the Governments in the region to further embed this approach in their own work. It is the smart thing to do.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8933 (2021) · source
“Ireland also commends the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region for its work leading to the adoption of the joint road map for peace in the Central African Republic and welcomes the subsequent ceasefire. However, we continue also to have concerns about the humanitarian and human rights situation in the country. We echo the Secretary- General’s call for the ceasefire to be respected and a return to the 2019 Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation. We have heard again today of the dire humanitarian situation in Central Africa and the staggering numbers in need of humanitarian assistance. At the same time, attacks against humanitarian, health and education personnel and facilities continue with impunity.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8933 (2021) · source
“Ireland is pleased to note that UNOCA has collaborated with the United Nations Climate Security Mechanism and other partners to conduct an analysis on the key security risks and threats aggravated by climate and environmental changes in the subregion, including a field visit to Cameroon. Ireland is a proud supporter of the Climate Security Mechanism, and we very much look forward to the presentation of the findings of this analysis, including its recommendations. Ireland commends the holistic, regional, approach taken by UNOCA, ECCAS, the African Union and the Peacebuilding Fund in supporting the important transition process in Chad, but we remain concerned by the significant security, political and humanitarian challenges in the country and, indeed, their impact on the wider region.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8933 (2021) · source
“According to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, in recent decades, the climate crisis has heightened tensions along the tributaries of Lake Chad, where the reduction in water levels is sparking violent clashes between fishermen and herders. This fighting has caused the displacement of thousands of people to Cameroon and Chad. We are concerned that this displacement also has a disproportionate impact on the most vulnerable in society, namely, women and children, and is likely to further exacerbate existing tensions, and, as we have heard today, create new ones.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8933 (2021) · source
“Last week, the Council heard from almost 60 Members of the United Nations (see S/PV.8923), who, under the able presidency of President Bazoum of the Niger, debated the topic of security in the context of terrorism and climate change. It was truly striking that the briefers referred to the interlinkages between the adverse impacts of climate change and recruitment by terrorist groups, including Boko Haram, particularly in the Sahel and Lake Chad basin. The activities of Boko Haram and the expansion of Islamic State West Africa Province are a concern. Ireland strongly supports efforts to address root causes of conflict and remains firmly committed to the implementation of a triple-nexus approach. Intercommunal clashes around the Lake Chad basin are troubling.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8933 (2021) · source
“Earlier this week, Ireland and the Niger brought a draft resolution (S/2021/990) on climate and security to a vote at the Security Council (see S/PV.8926). The draft resolution attracted 113 co-sponsors from the Organization’s membership. We believe that text would have been an important first step in establishing a strengthened framework for future action. Unfortunately, despite the broad support, the draft resolution was not adopted by the Council. We continue to see its value, not least in discussions like the one we are having here today. We cannot ignore the reality and impact of climate-related security risks.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8933 (2021) · source
“Ireland would like to thank Special Representative Fall in particular for his participation in regional stabilization, peacebuilding and sustainable development meetings, and we greatly welcome his work during the joint visit to Cameroon, Chad and Nigeria, alongside Special Representative Annadif of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel. We know that Mr. Fall assessed the impact of the crisis in the Lake Chad basin in the course of that visit. For us, that is the type of practical cooperation between United Nations regional missions that is truly critical in addressing the many cross-border security and humanitarian challenges facing the region, which were mentioned throughout this meeting. We very much welcome that ongoing cooperation.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8933 (2021) · source
“I would like to thank Special Representative Fall for his briefing today. I would also like to join other speakers in recognizing your contribution, Mr. President, on these issues during your term on the Security Council. Your efforts have been very important to our work here in the Council. Ireland would like to commend the extensive activities being carried out by UNOCA to maintain and improve regional cooperation, including with the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) and other regional organizations. We applaud the efforts to pursue peace and security, to combat hate speech and to address the socioeconomic impact of the coronavirus disease pandemic by advancing vaccination campaigns.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8933 (2021) · source
“Through delivering on basic needs and social services and protecting and promoting human rights, we know that South Sudan can move forward. Finally, I wish to affirm Ireland’s praise of, and gratitude for, the work of UNMISS in taking the first crucial steps in readying the country for elections, and I wish to assure the Special Representative that we will stand by him and his team as he face the challenges ahead in meeting that important responsibility.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8931 (2021) · source
“It is certainly high time for all to move from rhetoric to reality. Looking to the future, the holding of inclusive and democratic elections in South Sudan is a welcome prospect, but one that is reliant on the full implementation and operationalization of the peace agreement. While the reconstitution of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly is a positive step in that regard, its inaction to date has been a disappointment, illustrating that token implementation does not work. Not long ago, the Council marked South Sudan’s tenth anniversary since independence with statements reflecting the great hopes of a nation. Those hopes can transform into the better future we all strive for, but only when trust in the State exists. However, trust must be earned.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8931 (2021) · source
“Ireland welcomes the role of United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in engaging in innovative community peacebuilding measures, which can mitigate such risks and help to prevent violence. We are also proud to have contributed to efforts to strengthen the Organization’s capacity to address those climate-related security risks in South Sudan through our support for a climate security adviser with the Climate Security Mechanism. In September (see S/PV.8859), Ireland emphasized the need to look to the future in order to grant the people of South Sudan, and its youth in particular, what they should legitimately expect — the freedom to protest in safety, to go to school, to work and, above all, to thrive. It is time for those with power, authority and resources in the country to deliver for the citizens of South Sudan.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8931 (2021) · source
“These are facilitated by a lack of sufficiently robust accountability mechanisms and inadequate support for survivors. They urgently need to be addressed. Slow implementation also inflicts additional trauma on a population that has already endured more than enough. It also compounds efforts to address a dire humanitarian situation, as we heard this morning — now exacerbated by record levels of flooding. We know that around the world climate-related risks directly translate into peace and security threats. The prolonged and intense flooding experienced in South Sudan this year, the worst in decades, is a case in point. It has led to population displacement, the disruption of agriculture and altered cattle migration patterns. All of that risks accentuating or provoking violence.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8931 (2021) · source
“The main message relayed during that visit by interlocutors — at all levels — is that the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan has been too slow. We have heard it consistently in this Chamber over the past few months, and we heard it again today. I think that we can all see that this needs to change. Slow implementation of the peace process, as described in concerning detail again this morning by the Special Representative, is contributing to catastrophic outcomes. We are concerned about the persistent pattern of subnational violence and the impaired security apparatus. We regret the culture of impunity around conflict-related sexual violence and serious human rights violations, including extrajudicial executions.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8931 (2021) · source
“First, I want to join others in thanking Mr. Nicholas Haysom and Ms. Wafaa Saeed for their briefings this morning. I think they were refreshingly clear and were illustrative of both the challenges overcome and those remaining, which are concerning. I would also like welcome our colleagues from South Sudan to the table today. I also express our appreciation to Viet Nam for its briefing on the work of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2206 (2015), concerning South Sudan, and for the excellent chairmanship of the Committee for the past two years. Its leadership and collegiality were very much appreciated. While I will not delve into the issue of sanctions here, it would be remiss of me not to mention the recent visit of the Sanctions Committee to South Sudan.”
2021-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8931 (2021) · source
“We hope that an agreement can quickly be reached on a return to the full implementation of the JCPOA. Ireland supports the Secretary-General’s call on all States, including those of the region, to support the implementation of the Plan. Finally, it is important that here in New York we demonstrate that resolution 2231 (2015) is working as it should. Ireland will continue to support all efforts to that end.”
2021-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8930 (2021) · source
“Those activities carry the real risk of seriously undermining the JCPOA and the broader nuclear non-proliferation regime. The IAEA’s monitoring and verification role is crucial in giving confidence to the international community on the exclusively peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear programme. For that reason, we continue to be concerned about Iran’s decision to suspend the implementation of transparency measures under the JCPOA. The Agency’s ability to restore continuity of knowledge at all locations in Iran is critical to its monitoring and verification role. We call on Iran to fully cooperate with the IAEA to ensure all the necessary access to that end. Ireland strongly supports and values the integrity and professionalism of the IAEA in carrying out that vital work.”
2021-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8930 (2021) · source
“With the necessary collective political will by all sides, a swift conclusion to the talks and a return to the full implementation of the agreement by all sides is within our reach. It is imperative that the United States fully meet its commitments under the JCPOA, including the lifting of sanctions, and take all the necessary steps to facilitate the full and proper implementation of the JCPOA and resolution 2231 (2015). It is important that the Iranian people see the real and tangible benefits that are an essential part of the Plan. It is equally imperative that Iran return fully to the implementation of its commitments under the JCPOA. We are deeply concerned by actions including uranium enrichment up to 60 per cent, further fabrication, installation and use of advanced centrifuges and uranium metal production.”
2021-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8930 (2021) · source
“Ireland welcomes the reports of the Secretary-General (S/2021/995) and the Joint Commission (see S/2021/992 and S/2021/1019) and has taken note of their findings. I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo and Ambassador Skoog for their informative briefings. Ireland is strongly committed to preserving the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). As the three reports before us today make clear, the JCPOA is an important achievement in multilateral diplomacy and remains the best way to guarantee the exclusively peaceful nature of the Iranian nuclear programme. We welcome the resumption of talks in Vienna, after five months, under the framework of the Joint Commission. It is important that the talks move forward quickly.”
2021-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8930 (2021) · source
“I hope that the talks will build on the progress made in earlier rounds and can move quickly to reach a positive conclusion. In turn, we must continue to play our part in demonstrating that resolution 2231 (2015), which endorses the JCPOA, is working as it should. In conclusion, I underline the call set out in paragraph 2 of resolution 2231 (2015) to all “Member States, regional organizations and international organizations to take such actions as may be appropriate to support the implementation of the JCPOA, including ... by refraining from actions that undermine implementation of commitments under the JCPOA”.”
2021-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8930 (2021) · source
“That channel represents a key transparency and confidence-building mechanism under the JCPOA. It remains operational and stands ready to review proposals. I join the Secretary- General’s encouragement of all participants in the JCPOA, Member States and the private sector to fully support and utilize that channel. The JCPOA is a major achievement in nuclear non-proliferation and an example of how we can work together to resolve protracted and difficult issues through dialogue and diplomacy. It remains the best way to guarantee the exclusively peaceful nature of the Iranian nuclear programme. The resumption of talks in Vienna offers the prospect a possible return of the United States to the JCPOA and its full and effective implementation by all sides.”
2021-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8930 (2021) · source
“In addition, I sent 16 official communications to Member States and the Coordinator of the Procurement Working Group of the Joint Commission. I received a total of 15 communications from Member States and the Coordinator. Among the communications circulated were two regular quarterly reports issued by the International Atomic Energy Agency in September and November 2021, as well as eight updates across the whole reporting period. I note that the impartial and professional role played by the Agency in its verification and monitoring activities in the Islamic Republic of Iran, as requested under resolution 2231 (2015), is essential, as it underpins international confidence in the JCPOA itself. Thirdly, no new proposals were submitted to the Security Council through the procurement channel during the reporting period.”
2021-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8930 (2021) · source
“First, I would like to report that one meeting of the Security Council in the 2231 format was held during this reporting period, on 7 December, at which representatives of the Security Council discussed the findings and recommendations contained in the twelfth report of the Secretary-General (S/2021/995) on the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015), prior to its public release. Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo has already referred to some of those points in her briefing. The 2231 format also held a discussion on the resumption of talks in Vienna, on ballistic missile and space vehicle launches by the Islamic Republic of Iran and broader developments related to resolution 2231 (2015). Secondly, during the reporting period a total of 20 notes were circulated in the 2231 format.”
2021-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8930 (2021) · source
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff of the Secretariat for the invaluable advice and strong support they have given me over the course of this year in carrying out my duties as Facilitator. The twelfth report of the Facilitator (see S/2021/1019) was approved by Council members on 7 December. I would like to thank each of them for their constructive engagement in that process in a spirit of compromise and flexibility. The report provides a factual account of the activities that took place in the 2231 format of the Security Council, covering the period from 25 June to 7 December 2021. It includes relevant communications, summarized in my report, as well as key aspects of the workings of the procurement channel. Council members may refer to the report for details, but I wish to mention three points in particular.”
2021-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8930 (2021) · source
“I wish to again express my appreciation to Security Council members for their trust in appointing me as Security Council Facilitator for the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015). Over the course of this year, I have done my utmost to support the implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in an impartial and transparent manner. I have worked closely with all Council members to meet our shared responsibility to ensure the full and effective implementation of resolution 2231 (2015) and the JCPOA, which it underpins. I continue to maintain an active dialogue with Member States, including the Islamic Republic of Iran, on issues related to the implementation of the resolution.”
2021-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8930 (2021) · source
“We believe that evidence-based monitoring and an independent, international and impartial capacity to follow the deteriorating human rights situation are absolutely essential. The people of Yemen deserve nothing less. Looking ahead to 2022, all actors bear a heavy responsibility to ensure that next year finally marks the end of this deadly conflict. The international community, including the Council, bears its own responsibility to stand firmly united behind such efforts. Ireland is certainly committed to playing its part.”
2021-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8929 (2021) · source
“We really cannot condemn Yemen’s population to yet another year of catastrophic food insecurity and poverty. We have an obligation to do everything we can here in order to avert that. We also appeal for the immediate release of the three United Nations agency staff detained in Yemen. Such actions are totally unjustifiable here, as they are everywhere else, and we look forward to positive developments soon in that regard. Finally, let me conclude with a message to the people of Yemen — Ireland will not tire in its efforts to strive for the accountability they deserve and to address impunity for violations, which have been widely documented throughout the conflict years.”
2021-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8929 (2021) · source
“We have heard from Yemeni women peacebuilders in the Security Council and their message is clear and consistent — all aspects of Yemen’s peace negotiations must be gender-mainstreamed and women’s participation must happen in all diplomatic tracks and at all stages of the peace process. We stand with the women of Yemen in seeking their places in those forums. Thirdly, I want to address the humanitarian situation in Yemen. It is abundantly clear that the economic impact of the conflict is one of the most significant drivers of the humanitarian crisis, with truly severe consequences for the levels of hunger across the country. Ireland welcomes the economic framework for Yemen proposed by the United Nations and we encourage all parties, including international financial institutions, to constructively engage with those proposals.”
2021-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8929 (2021) · source
“All parties must respect international humanitarian law and protect civilian lives. Secondly, I turn to the political process. We deeply appreciate Special Envoy Grundberg’s ongoing efforts to consult with actors in Yemen and beyond, as well as the priority he affords to inclusivity, which we believe is critical. However, we know that those efforts must be matched by decisive political will from the parties to engage seriously with the Special Envoy. More than six years of crisis in Yemen have shown that no one party can hold a monopoly on governance. All parties must accept that reality in order to move towards an inclusive and diverse political landscape. As we have repeatedly stated and as others today have said, women and young people must be an integral part of that endeavour.”
2021-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8929 (2021) · source
“The International Organization for Migration estimates that since September 46,000 people have been displaced in Ma’rib, many for the fourth or fifth time. Vulnerable civilians, especially women and children, continue to bear the brunt of the hostilities. Just last week, we saw further deplorable attacks against the internally displaced person camps where the most vulnerable seek refuge. We are also deeply concerned about the recent deterioration in and around Al-Hudaydah, in particular the humanitarian consequences of the further displacement of 25,000 people. We call on all parties to respect the Stockholm Agreement and we reiterate our full support for the United Nations Mission to Support the Hudaydah Agreement. We strongly condemn cross-border attacks into Saudi Arabia, such as the missile attack targeting Riyadh last week.”
2021-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8929 (2021) · source
“I want to convey our thanks to our briefers, even if the news we received is far from good. As the Council convenes to consider Yemen for the final time this year, I would like to make four points. First, with regard to the military situation, I deeply regret that despite all efforts to secure peace this year has seen a further deadly deterioration on the ground. The truth is that Yemenis want to wake up from this nightmare. Just last week, more than 40 tribal leaders convened and called for a comprehensive and immediate ceasefire. Each month in this Chamber, Ireland calls for the same. We will continue to do so until the parties to the conflict finally bring the unconscionable violence to an end. We call on the Houthis to immediately halt their offensive on Ma’rib.”
2021-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8929 (2021) · source
“The Prosecutor’s reports (see S/2021/694) underline that genocide ideology continues to present risks to international peace and security. We repeat our firm view that the denials of genocide and the glorification of convicted war criminals must be consistently challenged and condemned. Ireland remains steadfast in its commitment to international criminal justice, ensuring accountability and achieving justice for victims and survivors. Never forgetting the victims and survivors in Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia, we will continue to support the work of the Mechanism and its role in ensuring that perpetrators of atrocity crimes are held to account.”
2021-12-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8927 (2021) · source