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Byrne Nason

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first: 2018-04-16
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“We have faced such times of crisis before, and we know too well that disregarding gender and women results only in certainly ephemeral and often illusory peace and stability. The international community has the responsibility to work for the prioritization of the women and peace and security agenda, not to oversee its marginalization. We bear that responsibility in this Chamber. Today we had the honour of hearing from UN- Women Executive Director Sima Bahous and our briefers from the African Union, the European Union (EU), the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe and the League of Arab States.”
2022-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9064 (2022) · source
“I would like to thank you, Madam President, for convening this debate. It is one that, as you know, is very important to Ireland. As many speakers this morning recognized, this is a very apposite debate. The world is experiencing an unprecedented proliferation of conflicts. Alongside a global pandemic, we know that we are seeing an epidemic of coup d’états, seizures of power and territory, and indeed outright disregard for human rights and the rule of law. In some cases, gains made for women in peace and security matters have been slipping away — we need only to look at Afghanistan. To echo the statement made by the Secretary-General earlier today, in many cases we are going in the opposite direction. As he said, we are going backwards.”
2022-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9064 (2022) · source
“Finally, we call once again on all parties to seize the opportunity at hand for a lasting peace in Yemen and an end to the suffering of the Yemeni people.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9063 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, we hope that the space created by the truce will ultimately lead to a durable ceasefire and an inclusive, Yemeni-led and Yemeni-owned political settlement under the auspices of the United Nations. We strongly urge the parties to put women at the heart of the peace process and to ensure that the design of such a process includes their full, equal and meaningful participation; women must be in the room and at the table. We also cannot lose sight of the pursuit of justice and accountability for violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law that have been perpetrated against Yemenis with impunity. Let me be clear: without this, peace cannot be sustained.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9063 (2022) · source
“In spite of the gains made over the past months, tens of thousands of Yemenis still risk starvation or death. Just last week, the World Food Programme and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations identified Yemen as one of the world’s five hunger hotspots on the highest alert. We call on the international community to address the funding gaps in the United Nations humanitarian response plan. It is also critical that humanitarian actors can undertake their life-saving work freely and safely. Attacks against international non-governmental organizations and United Nations entities, including those occurring online, are deeply troubling and must end.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9063 (2022) · source
“We are very concerned about the vulnerability of civilians, especially children, to mines and other explosive remnants of war, particularly as Yemenis begin to move around more freely. UNMHA is carrying out life-saving mine action in Al-Hudaydah. We call on the parties to prioritize mine clearance, allow full and safe access for mine-clearance teams, and provide and facilitate mine-risk education. As we have also heard today, addressing the deteriorating economy is essential to improving the everyday lives of Yemenis and removing one of the largest drivers of conflict. We welcome the participation by United Nations humanitarian agencies and international financial institutions in the Special Envoy’s meetings with Yemeni economic experts.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9063 (2022) · source
“We call on the parties to ensure the full participation of local, diverse women and the inclusion of youth peacebuilders in Taiz in ongoing negotiations. We share Ms. Al-Salafi’s aspiration for a timely and inclusive process, and for the participation of women in all structures and committees. We also note the contributions to the United Nations-coordinated proposal to address the serious environmental and humanitarian threat posed by the FSO SAFER tanker. Despite these positive developments, we continue to closely follow the fragile security situation and the threat of violence across Yemen, especially in Ma’rib, Al-Hudaydah, Aden and elsewhere in the south.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9063 (2022) · source
“The establishment of a joint coordination room and the agreement to monthly meetings by the Military Coordination Committee are further positive signals we see of the parties’ commitment to de-escalation through communication and trust-building. The first meetings of the parties to discuss re-opening roads in Taiz is also a very welcome step. As Ms. Ola Al-Aghbary told the Security Council in January (see S/PV.8946), road closures mean journeys are longer and more perilous, rendering Taiz a repulsive environment for humanitarian and medical workers. We welcome the flexibility shown by the Government of Yemen and call on the Houthis to engage constructively with the Special Envoy’s revised proposal.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9063 (2022) · source
“We will hear from him later, but I just wanted to recognize his being with us today. I want to start by commending the parties’ commitment earlier this month to extending the April truce for a further two months. It is heartening good news, and, as others have said, it gives us reason for hope. As we have heard again today, the measures already taken on freeing up movement of people and goods across the country are now providing Yemenis with long-overdue tangible relief. The vital efforts of the Special Envoy and of States of the region in facilitating these developments are deeply appreciated and to be welcomed.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9063 (2022) · source
“We welcome and thank our briefers, especially Mr. Grundberg, whom we thank both for his in-depth briefing but also for his encouraging news today. We thank him for all the work he and his team are doing. We also thank Ms. Mudawi and her team. I want to extend special thanks to Ms. Al-Salafi, who is still with us on screen, who gave us excellent insights, but also a sort of reality check, with her take-way about what is happening and what the challenges on the ground are. It is really very important that we hear that. As always, I welcome our Yemeni colleague to the table. I would also like to acknowledge the presence in the Chamber today of Major General Mike Beary, the Head of the United Nations Mission to support the Hudaydah Agreement (UNMHA), who is with us in person today for the first time.”
2022-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9063 (2022) · source
“We look forward to working with all Council members this month to adopt a mandate for our peacekeepers — one that is clear, credible and realistic and allows MINUSMA to contribute to the protection and stability that the Malian people deserve.”
2022-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9061 (2022) · source
“Regional cooperation remains crucial, and we regret Mali’s withdrawal from the Group of Five for the Sahel. While discussions on the transition and elections are ongoing, the 2015 Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali must not be forgotten. The slow progress in implementing the agreement, including the complete lack of progress on the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programme, threatens hard-won gains. Women’s participation remains essential, and we welcome the addition of 15 women to the Agreement Monitoring Committee. In conclusion, I would like to acknowledge the tireless efforts of MINUSMA and regional actors, as well as humanitarian personnel, civil society actors and journalists in Mali, all of whom are operating in an increasingly difficult context.”
2022-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9061 (2022) · source
“At this time of crisis, unhindered humanitarian access to all parts of Mali must be guaranteed, humanitarian workers must be protected and humanitarian principles must be respected. We were appalled by the recent killing of two Red Cross workers in Kayes and offer our sincere condolences to their families and colleagues. (spoke in French) Political stability is essential to addressing the humanitarian, security and human rights crises in Mali. That requires an agreement on a timetable for a return to constitutional order and the holding of free, fair and inclusive elections. We acknowledge the establishment of a committee to draft a new constitution. We encourage the Malian authorities to engage constructively with the Economic Community of West African States, the African Union and the United Nations.”
2022-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9061 (2022) · source
“That is 543 lives lost to violence in just three months. Of those, 249 were killed by the Malian armed forces, the very people meant to protect them. We call for all allegations of civilian murders, human rights abuses and violations to be investigated promptly, transparently and thoroughly, and for the perpetrators to be held to account. Sustainable progress in counter- terrorism can be achieved only through respect for human rights and international humanitarian law. Otherwise, these operations risk perpetuating the cycle of violence and amplifying the very problem they were intended to resolve. The Malian people are also suffering from an acute humanitarian crisis. One in four are food insecure, and that number is only likely to rise as we enter the lean season and as the effects of climate change continue to worsen.”
2022-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9061 (2022) · source
“The Secretary-General’s report (S/2022/446) highlights a significant surge in human rights abuses and violations, yet we know that there are thousands of other Malians suffering injustice whose stories we will never hear. It is notable that the increase in documented violations attributed to the Malian Defence and Security Forces has occurred since the recent establishment of partnerships with foreign security personnel, including reportedly the Wagner Group. The Malian authorities must take immediate action to address this, including by ensuring the protection of people from all ethnic groups and compliance with international law by all security partners. All of us should be deeply concerned about the fact that the Mission has recorded a threefold increase in the number of civilians killed in the first quarter of the year.”
2022-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9061 (2022) · source
“I commend the peacekeepers of MINUSMA and its leadership and staff on their continued commitment and service to the people of Mali. Their work has never been more challenging or more essential. We call on the Malian authorities to fulfil their obligations as a matter of urgency in order to facilitate MINUSMA’s critical work. We also call for respect for the status-of- forces agreement. (spoke in English) The restrictions that have been placed on MINUSMA’s human rights reporting and investigative tasks are particularly worrying. That is taking place in an environment where civilians are under attack on all fronts — from jihadists, militias, self-defence groups and occasionally the Malian armed forces.”
2022-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9061 (2022) · source
“Ms. Byrne Nason (Ireland) (spoke in French): I too would like to thank Mr. Wane, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his briefing this morning, and I am particularly grateful to Ms. Touré for her informative and relevant comments. I also recognize the presence of His Excellency Mr. Abdoulaye Diop, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mali. We welcome him to this meeting, as we do the presence in the Chamber of High Representative Adoum. Let me begin by expressing my deepest condolences on behalf of Ireland to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) and to the families of the peacekeepers who recently lost their lives in Mali. We also wish a speedy recovery to the wounded.”
2022-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9061 (2022) · source
“That means taking account of the particular needs of groups and individuals in vulnerable situations. Sexual and reproductive health services and psychosocial supports must be prioritized. Let me conclude by speaking directly to the Russian Federation. There should be no doubt that this war will end. They all do. Light always overcomes darkness. If Russia has any compassion for the millions of victims and any respect for international law and can still show humanity, it should end this war now and stop the senseless suffering. It is never too late to do the right thing.”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“We fully support Special Representative Patten in her work in the context of the Framework for Cooperation with the Government of Ukraine, and we echo the calls she made this morning for cooperation from the Russian Federation. There will be justice for victims and survivors. The reports of an increase in domestic violence in Ukraine are also very worrying. The survivors of gender- based violence now face a double crisis, as services are not fully able to provide protection and respond to their needs. In addition to justice, all survivors of sexual and gender-based violence and of trafficking deserve protection and assistance. Comprehensive survivor-centred services must be provided at every stage — within Ukraine, on the borders and in transit and host countries.”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“Rape is not an inevitable by-product of war; it is an act that may constitute a war crime and that leaves victims and their communities with lifelong effects and trauma. As Special Representative of the Secretary-General Patten said earlier, even one case of such abuse is one case too many. The Security Council has condemned conflict-related sexual violence and recognized that it can constitute a war crime. But now is the time for the international community to do more and to ensure that such crimes do not go unpunished. As Ms. Patten stated while she was in Kyiv, international law will not be an empty promise. It cannot be. The efforts under way to gather evidence and investigate these crimes, including through the United Nations Framework for Cooperation, will help bring those responsible to account.”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“But we must ensure that rigorous vetting and registration procedures are in place to prevent exploitation and to protect against trafficking. As Special Rapporteur Siobhán Mullally and others have highlighted, expanded international protection measures and safe migration routes are also essential to reducing the risk of trafficking. In welcoming more than 30,000 Ukrainians to Ireland under the European Union’s Temporary Protection Directive, we have sought to mitigate such risks. We also know that conflict and displacement exacerbate sexual and gender-based violence. The Security Council has heard the horrifying reports of sexual violence perpetrated by Russian soldiers against women and girls and men and boys.”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“Civil society, national authorities and the United Nations agencies on the ground have mobilized quickly to respond, raise awareness and provide information to refugees and training to service providers and border police. I want to express our sincere gratitude today for their work. It has undoubtedly prevented harm. But more needs to be done to ensure that prevention efforts are robust. As the war rages on, the vulnerability of those fleeing has only increased. Members of marginalized groups, such as unaccompanied children and those with disabilities, face particular risks. The groundswell of volunteers who have mobilized to support those fleeing represents humankind at its best. It speaks to the foundation on which human rights, and indeed the United Nations, were built, which is that all people are born with inherent dignity.”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“I want to make it clear that this is no special military operation. It is an illegal war, causing intentional damage and suffering. More than 15 million people have now fled their homes, the vast majority of them women and children. The speed and scale of this displacement are unheard of in modern times. When the Russian Federation further invaded Ukraine in late February, the alarm about human trafficking was raised immediately. We know that conflict and displacement exacerbate human trafficking. We know that they provide fertile ground for those who trade in human beings — the organized criminal networks looking to take advantage of the most vulnerable in our societies, as Pramila Patten, the Special Representative, sadly and very graphically highlighted this morning.”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“I too would like to welcome the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, to the Chamber today and, as always, to welcome our colleague the Ambassador of Ukraine. I extend our sincere thanks to our briefers this morning — Special Representative of the Secretary- General Pramila Patten, Natalia Karbowska and Sherrie Rollins Westin. We are very grateful for their deeply sobering accounts of the suffering and destruction caused by Russia’s senseless and illegal war in Ukraine, which as we all know has now surpassed 100 days. Every day since then we have been watching the fallout of this abhorrent war, with civilians attacked and killed, schools and hospitals targeted, mass displacement and family separation — and the subject that brings us to the Chamber today, conflict-related sexual violence and human trafficking.”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“Regional partners must ensure that efforts are made to de-escalate tensions, build trust and collaborate, as they will be crucial to ensuring the success of the Nairobi process. Ireland therefore urges for sustained regional cooperation in responding to the challenges posed by armed-group activity in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. We hope that the political process now under way will build trust and establish channels of communication that will ultimately help deliver peace and prosperity to the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the wider region.”
2022-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9051 (2022) · source
“It is now vital to ensure that the armed groups participate unconditionally in the political process and cease all violence that could undermine the dialogue. To support that, the Disarmament, Demobilization, Community Reintegration and Stabilization programme must be fit for purpose, with the ability to be scaled up rapidly as required. For that to happen, the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo will need adequate and timely support from partners. While the establishment of the Nairobi peace process has given cause for hope, worsening violence could quickly cause those tentative efforts to unravel. All parties involved in the Conclave must work together to build a sustainable peace. The politicization of instability must not deepen the current crisis.”
2022-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9051 (2022) · source
“Ireland commends the recent positive developments in the Great Lakes region as its leaders work to de-escalate tension, build confidence and advance regional cooperation. Regional economic cooperation and integration will clearly be key to lasting peace in the region, and the positive signs of progress are there. The recent meeting of the Heads of State Conclave on the Democratic Republic of the Congo is further evidence of the commitment of countries in the region to working together to promote regional peace and security. The Conclave has set in motion necessary discussions between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the armed groups, and we hope that this can lead to sustained and sustainable peace in the eastern part of the country.”
2022-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9051 (2022) · source
“Trust, transparency and cooperation will be fundamental to resolving the conflict that has plagued the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo for so long. MONUSCO, working with the FARDC, has done much to address the threat posed by armed groups in the region. But no stakeholder can solve that challenge unilaterally, nor can the solution be found in military action alone. Regional cooperation should be strengthened, including through the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region and the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region. A comprehensive strategy for security-sector reform is required, as is a strengthened justice system and renewed efforts to fight impunity. Women’s inclusion and meaningful participation is essential across all those efforts.”
2022-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9051 (2022) · source
“Those attacks are happening in the context of ongoing violence and attacks by armed groups against civilians in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, including by targeting the most vulnerable populations in camps for internally displaced persons. We call on all actors to end that violence and the human rights violations and abuses, as well as the violations of international humanitarian law. (spoke in English) The humanitarian situation is extremely worrying. Conflict is contributing to hunger and generating staggering levels of food insecurity and malnutrition, as well as increased forced migration and displacement. All too often, we see that this can lead to greater risk for women and girls, including the risk of sexual and gender-based violence.”
2022-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9051 (2022) · source
“Ireland is extremely concerned about the increased rate of violence and insecurity, especially as perpetrated by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), the Coopérative pour le développement du Congo and the resurgent Mouvement du 23 mars (M-23). I reiterate our condemnation of the attacks by the M-23 a week ago on the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) and the positions of the Forces armées de la République démocratique du Congo (FARDC). I also condemn in the strongest terms the attacks over the past weekend committed by the ADF, which resulted in the deaths of 27 civilians.”
2022-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9051 (2022) · source
“Ms. Byrne Nason (Ireland) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Pobee and Special Envoy of the Secretary-General Xia for their briefings this afternoon and to recognize the presence of His Excellency the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, whom we welcome. Our discussion is timely in the wake of the developments in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and the region over the past few weeks. Today I would like to address three points — the deteriorating conflict, the tragic humanitarian situation and the importance of regional cooperation, which are closely related to the need for a consistent response to the current conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2022-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9051 (2022) · source
“We know that our frustration is shared by the wider United Nations membership, as demonstrated by the consensus adoption of the veto initiative resolution 76/262 by the General Assembly in April. We look forward to the swift issuance of a special report by the Security Council, in accordance with Article 24, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations. In concluding, I want to repeat that Ireland has long called for an end to the use of the veto and for reform of the Security Council. We reiterate that call today.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9048 (2022) · source
“It is deeply regrettable that this draft resolution was blocked, in the face of such clear violations of Council resolutions, and given the Council’s earlier decision, under resolution 2397 (2017), that it would take action should the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea conduct further ICBM launches. That sends a deeply negative message regarding the Council’s willingness to uphold its own resolutions, as well as regarding global disarmament and non-proliferation objectives. It undermines the aim of the complete, verifiable and irreversible denuclearization of the Korean peninsula. The use of the veto to block Council action on this draft resolution is deeply regrettable, as indeed it is whenever it occurs.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9048 (2022) · source
“I would like to deliver an explanation of vote regarding Ireland’s position on this issue. Ireland voted in favour of today’s draft resolution S/2022/431, following the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, in contravention of Security Council resolutions. The actions of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea threaten peace and stability on the Korean peninsula and the wider region, as well as undermining the global disarmament and non-proliferation framework. Given the continued destabilizing activities of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, the Council must be clear, determined and united in answering those actions. The draft resolution is a necessary and balanced response by the Council.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9048 (2022) · source
“We look forward to, and call for, the timely renewal of resolution 2578 (2021) next month, and fully support France in its efforts as penholder.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9047 (2022) · source
“In an environment where it can be difficult or dangerous for survivors to offer testimony, the Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Libya plays a key investigative role. We fully support its renewal next month. Following the adoption of resolution 2629 (2022) in April, implementation of the strategic review of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya can finally begin. The Mission has our full support, and we hope for the timely appointment of a Special Representative of the Secretary-General. I will conclude by conveying our strong support to the European Union Naval Force Mediterranean Operation IRINI, which includes Irish Defence Forces personnel, and which has effectively contributed to the implementation of the United Nations arms embargo on Libya for the past two years.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9047 (2022) · source
“We welcome efforts by the Libyan authorities to investigate these incidents and encourage them to cooperate with the International Criminal Court’s own investigation in this regard. We want to extend our deepest sympathies to the survivors, victims and their loved ones, as they continue in their pursuit of justice and accountability, without which true national reconciliation will remain elusive. Reports of deaths in custody, torture, starvation, sexual violence and extortion in detention centres, including at the Al-Mayah detention centre in Tripoli, are deplorable. It is crucial that the Libyan authorities ensure full humanitarian access to these centres. However, the ultimate priority should be to release those arbitrarily detained.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9047 (2022) · source
“It is crucial that the 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC) continue its important work in unifying the security sector, as an example of successful east-west cooperation that had previously been free of politicization. Efforts should continue towards the full withdrawal of foreign forces, fighters and mercenaries from Libya, and this should be done in close consultation with Libya’s neighbours and in line with the JMC’s action plan, and resolutions 2570 (2021) and 2571 (2021). This should also be coupled with a United Nations-supervised, gender-responsive disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process. We were deeply disturbed by images and testimony from Tarhouna, which was visited by the Special Adviser earlier this month, where mass killings and large-scale atrocities were perpetrated.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9047 (2022) · source
“We welcome what Under-Secretary- General DiCarlo described just now as a positive and constructive atmosphere. The ultimate goal of this process remains reaching agreement to deliver credible, transparent and inclusive elections to the 2.8 million Libyans who registered to vote last December. We fully support Special Adviser Williams for her tireless efforts aimed at reaching this point. We strongly urge all parties to heed the calls from Libyan civil society and the international community to ensure the full, meaningful and safe political participation of women in the process and the inclusion of youth. We are concerned at the backlash that activists who are promoting women’s participation are having to face. Recent events demonstrate the perpetual and dangerous influence of armed groups on Libya’s security landscape.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9047 (2022) · source
“I thank our briefers, Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo, and my colleague, Ambassador Tirumurti, for their briefings. I would also like to welcome our Libyan colleague and friend, Ambassador Elsonni. The situation on the ground in Libya is becoming increasingly precarious. Recent armed confrontations in Tripoli are deeply troubling, and we call on all actors to exercise restraint, refrain from escalation and ensure the protection of civilians. In this context, we welcome the second round of talks by the joint committee in Cairo last week. We look forward to the next round on 11 June. These meetings represent, we hope, the genuine desire of both sides to advance a Libyan-led and Libyan–owned political process under United Nations auspices.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9047 (2022) · source
“Israel, as the occupying Power, has a particular responsibility — for example, to refrain from the excessive use of administrative detention and release those who continue to be detained without formal charge. Ireland also reiterates its call for the release of the mortal remains of Hadar Goldin and Oron Shaul to their loved ones so that they can have some closure, as well as for the release of the two Israeli civilians detained in the Gaza Strip. Those and other measures could assist with resuming a meaningful political process, without which future generations of Israelis and Palestinians will remain caught in a vicious cycle of occupation and conflict.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“We also commend the United Nations system, in particular the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), for its support to the Palestinian people in extremely challenging circumstances. In this year’s UNRWA mandate renewal, we urge the international community to match the political commitments to Palestine refugees with the funding required for the Agency to carry out its work. While today our immediate focus is urgent de-escalation, a credible political horizon remains both vital and urgent. Economic and development measures on their own are not sufficient. In order to advance prospects for the resumption of a genuine and inclusive political process, Ireland calls for confidence-building measures.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“The economic situation of the Palestinian people and the fiscal position of the Palestinian Authority remain dire. That has a destabilizing effect. Structural constraints for the sustainable development of the Palestinian economy must be removed. The Palestinian Authority must be further supported in its reform efforts, and the trend of declining donor support must be reversed. Ireland remains deeply concerned about the situation in the Gaza Strip and encourages the Israeli authorities to ensure that essential infrastructure projects can resume. We renew our call on Israel to lift the blockade on the Strip and commend regional partners for their ongoing support.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“They undermine prospects for a two-State solution and are a major obstacle to a just, lasting and comprehensive peace. The latest decision, as well as the demolitions and evictions affecting the Palestinian populations in East Jerusalem and Area C, directly threaten the viability of a future Palestinian State and are underlying causes of tension and violence. In common with its European Union partners, Ireland is deeply concerned about developments in Masafer Yatta, which could amount to the forcible transfer of approximately 1,200 Palestinians and the demolition of their homes. Ireland urges Israel to cease evictions and demolitions, including of donor- funded structures, in line with its obligations under international law and international humanitarian law.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“We call on Israel to address disproportionate security responses, as seen in Jerusalem, Jenin and elsewhere. We deplore the shocking killing of Al-Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh and the excessive use of force by the police at her funeral. We call for a swift and independent investigation to bring the perpetrators to justice. Freedom of the media is essential, and journalists must be protected, as affirmed by the Security Council in resolutions 2222 (2015) and 1738 (2006). Illegal settlement expansion by Israel continues. Ireland condemns the decision of the Israeli Higher Planning Council to advance plans for the construction of more than 4,000 housing units in the West Bank. We urge the Israeli authorities to reverse that decision. Those settlements clearly violate international law.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“We must be clear, however, that there are concrete steps that Israel, as the occupying Power, can take to de-escalate the situation. Ireland reiterates the importance of protecting the status of the holy sites in Jerusalem and its full respect for Jordan’s custodial role. We share Tor Wennesland’s concerns that the forthcoming Jerusalem Day flag march will escalate tensions. We call on all those concerned to ensure that it passes peacefully. Yet again, Mr. Wennesland has reported on deeply disturbing developments, and Ireland condemns the recent terrorist attacks in Israel, most recently in Elad on 5 May. We have consistently said that there is no justification for terrorism, the victims of which deserve justice. Ireland also condemns all loss of civilian life in the occupied Palestinian territory.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“I would like to thank Mr. Wennesland for his sobering briefing earlier and to recognize our Israeli and Palestinian colleagues with us at the table this morning. I particularly wanted to address our civil-society briefers, Ms. Robi Damelin and Mr. Daniel Munayer, to say that their work and their words today deserve our attention. More importantly, they deserve our support. We have listened carefully, with the empathy that Ms. Damelin asked for, and I would like to say that it is rare to hear such sincere and refreshing briefings at the beginning of a Council debate. I thank the presidency for arranging that. We have one clear message today, which is to call for urgent de-escalation. All duty-bearers, including the international community, have a role to play.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“Let us therefore be frank: if we do not use all the tools available to us now, next year’s debate will hear of an even graver situation on the protection of civilians. It will hear of an even higher toll of death and destruction. I now want to address those who are parties to ongoing conflicts and those who support them. They have a responsibility to protect civilians. International humanitarian law must be respected. Allow humanitarians to do their work without hindrance or interference. Put an end to the suffering of war. It is never too late to do the right thing.”
2022-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9042 (2022) · source
“That is a shared responsibility of all members of the Council and one that Ireland takes seriously. Resolution 2615 (2021), required in response to the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, serves as a demonstration of what can be done when the Council comes together and acts together. In conclusion, it is clear that in conflicts such as in Ukraine, Ethiopia, Syria, Yemen and the occupied Palestinian territory, the Security Council has failed to deliver the political protection that we can collectively offer. Some of our briefers said that bluntly to us today. At this table, we have a responsibility to protect civilians. Seventeen years ago, the United Nations adopted a global commitment on the responsibility to protect. But vulnerable civilians continue to suffer the consequences of wars not of their making. That is a damning indictment.”
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“The Council needs to implement resolution 2222 (2015). Resolution 2417 (2018), on conflict and hunger, provides the tools to alleviate current, and prevent future, access issues, which block food-insecure populations from life-saving assistance. What is needed now, as ever, is implementation. The renewal of the United Nations cross-border operation into north-west Syria is critical to ensuring that humanitarian assistance continues to reach millions of people in grave need. As co-penholder, alongside Norway, Ireland will continue to work constructively with all Member States to ensure that the Council upholds its duty to the people of Syria. Sanctions and counter-terrorism legislation are not intended to have adverse humanitarian consequences.”
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