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Camelli

lines on the record: 56
first: 2022-07-19
most recent: 2023-08-03
sittings or episodes: 5
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“We must change course and shift from reactive approaches — even if they continue to be necessary — to a proactive vision aimed at preventing the humanitarian consequences of climate change and hunger crises. We must work together to strengthen anticipatory action systems and ensure that emergency actions also reach remote communities and those affected by conflict, including women and girls. Thanks to Team Europe’s comprehensive approach, the European Union and its member States remain committed to supporting investments to address the root causes of food insecurity and malnutrition in fragile and conflict-affected settings.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392Resumption1 (2023) · source
“We need those efforts to enable us to address the root causes of hunger and conflict. In that regard, the European Union fully supports the role and leadership of the United Nations in the response to the global food crisis, and we call on the international community to maintain its levels of funding in order to address the growing needs. However, as long as the conflicts continue, funding alone will not be enough to achieve food security. Thirdly and lastly, we must address the linkages among food security, climate and security. Climate change and extreme weather are both drivers of hunger and sources of conflict. Millions are forcibly displaced every year by flooding and drought, increasing food insecurity.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392Resumption1 (2023) · source
“For their part, the European Union and its member States will continue to advocate for compliance with international humanitarian law, accountability for violations of that law and the systematic implementation of resolution 2417 (2018). The European Union also funds an initiative aimed at enhancing evidence-based reporting on conflict-induced hunger by reinforcing and complementing existing accountability mechanisms. Secondly, the unprecedented global food crisis we are dealing with requires urgent, coordinated and unified action. The United Nations Food Systems Summit+2 reignited momentum in that regard. It is now more vital than ever that we remain united in our purpose. That means we must strive for greater complementarity between humanitarian, development and peace actions at every level if we are to protect essential resources.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392Resumption1 (2023) · source
“First, the starvation of civilians as a tactic of war is a violation of international humanitarian law and can constitute a war crime. Yet in too many conflicts we have continued to see the weaponization of access to clean water and food, which are crucial to civilians’ survival. Too often, parties to conflict intentionally hinder humanitarian access. And too often, humanitarian workers dedicated to saving others become targets themselves. This should be universally condemned. We call on all parties to armed conflicts to respect international humanitarian law. That includes facilitating rapid, safe and unimpeded humanitarian access.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Those prices reached unprecedented levels because of Russia’s war of aggression on Ukraine. We therefore reiterate our call on Russia to stop using food as a weapon, rejoin the Black Sea Grain Initiative and cease illegally blocking Ukrainian seaports. We are moving in the wrong direction. Despite the unanimous adoption of resolution 2417 (2018) five years ago, conflict-induced food insecurity is on the rise. Regrettably, we are seeing it in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burkina Faso, Mali, the Sudan, Yemen and Haiti. We all have a collective responsibility to eradicate hunger and save lives. The European Union has been at the forefront of global efforts to combat food insecurity and malnutrition. In 2022, we allocated more than €1 billion in humanitarian food and nutrition assistance. Today I would like to make three points.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392Resumption1 (2023) · source
“I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union and its member States. The candidate countries North Macedonia, Montenegro, Albania, Ukraine, the Republic of Moldova and Bosnia and Herzegovina and the potential candidate country Georgia, as well as Andorra, Monaco and San Marino, align themselves with this statement. I would first like to congratulate you, Madam President, on the start of your presidency of the Security Council, and to thank you for convening this particularly important debate. Russia’s decision to end the Black Sea Grain Initiative has only exacerbated the global food crisis. With the solidarity lanes between the European Union and Ukraine, the partial reopening of Black Sea ports helped stabilize and even lower food prices.”
2023-08-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9392Resumption1 (2023) · source
“We also salute the ongoing work of the other actors on the issue, including Syrian civil society, the International Commission on Missing Persons, the International Committee of the Red Cross and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and emphasize the need for enhanced cooperation. We look forward to engaging constructively in the upcoming discussions to establish the new mechanism. In conclusion, the EU remains committed to the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Syrian State, and will continue to call on all parties to the conflict, particularly the Syrian regime and its allies, to advance a credible, sustainable and inclusive political solution, based on the full and comprehensive implementation of resolution 2254 (2015). It is the only route to sustainable peace in Syria.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The European Union will not, however, fund early-recovery efforts that could support social and demographic engineering. Syria has one of the highest numbers of detained, abducted and missing persons in the world owing to the ongoing conflict. We therefore welcome the adoption of the General Assembly resolution (resolution 77/301) for the establishment of a new Independent Institution on Missing Persons in the Syrian Arab Republic. The new Institution will address a clear humanitarian imperative. It will not only clarify the fate and whereabouts of missing persons in Syria, but will also provide adequate support to meet the needs of the victims, survivors and families of those missing. The European Union stands ready to support that new Institution.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387Resumption1 (2023) · source
“We call on the Security Council to undertake efforts to find a solution that will enable cross-border assistance to continue. Civilians must be protected at all times. The European Union echoes the calls made by the Security Council for the implementation of a nationwide ceasefire. Türkiye’s security concerns stemming from northern Syria need to be addressed through political and diplomatic means, and in full compliance with international human rights law. Early-recovery projects are important to support resilience, community capacity-building and self- reliance of the Syrian people and for their future. EU-funded projects in that regard are intended for those in genuine need and designed to strengthen the sustainability and cost-effectiveness of the humanitarian response.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The Syrian regime must fully cooperate with the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and its investigations on the use of chemical weapons in the conflict, including the attack in Douma, as well as on the completion of the dismantling of its chemical weapons programme. The European Union, as a member of the International Partnership against Impunity for the Use of Chemical Weapons, will continue to work towards ensuring full accountability. The European Union deplores the veto the Russian Federation cast, on 11 July, on the renewal of resolution 2672 (2023) regarding the cross-border delivery of humanitarian assistance in north-western Syria. That veto will further exacerbate the already dire humanitarian situation in the region and gravely disrupt the delivery of life-saving humanitarian supplies to millions in need.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The European Union continues to warn against any further displacement, in any part of Syria, as well as against the potential exploitation of such displacement for the purpose of social and demographic engineering. Syrian refugees in neighbouring countries are still unable to go back home, as the conditions for safe, dignified and voluntary return, in line with the parameters defined by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and in accordance with international law, are not fulfilled. It is the responsibility of the Syrian regime to remove those obstacles, and we will be in a position to support returns only once those conditions are satisfied.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387Resumption1 (2023) · source
“We will continue to support efforts to gather evidence, with a view to future legal action, including by the 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 and the work of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic. The European Union commends Syria’s neighbouring countries for hosting large numbers of refugees for more than a decade. We recall that the underlying causes of the refugee and displacement crises must be addressed under resolution 2254 (2015).”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387Resumption1 (2023) · source
“In the absence of international processes for justice, the prosecution of war crimes and other serious crimes, under national jurisdiction where possible, now well under way in several EU member States, represents a crucial contribution towards securing justice, as does the Dutch-Canadian initiative to hold Syria to account for breaching the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387Resumption1 (2023) · source
“While EU restrictive measures do not stand in the way of humanitarian relief efforts, food or medical supplies, the EU has decided, in the same spirit, to apply temporary exemptions to its own autonomous sanctions regime for Syria. That will facilitate the speedy delivery of humanitarian assistance and aid, and help to respond to the continuing urgency of the humanitarian crisis in Syria. Accountability and justice for victims are essential for a stable, peaceful Syria. All parties responsible for breaches of international humanitarian law and violations and abuses of human rights, including sexual and gender-based violence, must be held accountable. We reiterate our call to have the situation in Syria referred to the International Criminal Court.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The EU stands firm in its commitment to that goal, supporting the continuous efforts of Special Envoy Pedersen to advance on all aspects of resolution 2254 (2015), including his step- for-step approach in furthering the political process and resuming the work of the Constitutional Committee. The EU has taken note of the sovereign decision of the League of Arab States to readmit Syria. Our position has not changed. We reiterate that no normalization, lifting of sanctions or reconstruction will be possible until the Syrian regime engages in a credible, sustainable and inclusive political process, in the framework of resolution 2254 (2015). The EU notes, however, that, in the light of the recent earthquakes, the Security Council adopted humanitarian exemptions to the United Nations sanctions regimes in resolution 2664 (2022).”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The European Union and its member States continue to be the largest donor and have mobilized more than €30 billion to support Syrians in Syria and in the region to meet the needs arising from the Syrian crisis since 2011. The only path to sustainable peace for Syria is a political solution, in line with resolution 2254 (2015), with the full, equal and meaningful participation of women and in line with the 2012 Geneva communiqué (S/2012/522, annex). In the thirteenth year of the conflict, it remains essential that the international community continue to pursue a sustainable and comprehensive political solution in Syria.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387Resumption1 (2023) · source
“In addition, international financial institutions and donors have announced €4 billion in loans, in concessional terms, bringing the total of grants and loans to €9.6 billion, an increase of €800 million compared to what was achieved during last year’s Conference. That is a tangible demonstration that the international community stands by the Syrian people and those hosting them. The Conference reiterated the political, humanitarian and financial commitment of the international community to the Syrian people and renewed the continuous and steadfast support of the international community to Syria’s neighbours in addressing the immediate and long-term challenges brought upon them by the conflict.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The EU will closely monitor developments and their implications on the ground and remains ready to contribute further to the protection and viability of the two-State solution. Syria continues to be high on the priority list of the European Union and its member States. At the seventh Brussels Conference on Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region, hosted and chaired by the European Union last June, the international community pledged €5.6 billion for 2023 and beyond, including €4.6 billion in 2023, for supporting people inside Syria and the neighbouring countries hosting Syrian refugees. The European Union pledged 70 per cent of the total grants, or €3.8 billion, with €2.1 billion by the European Commission and €1.7 billion by the member States.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387Resumption1 (2023) · source
“In preparation for the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for the Coordination of the International Assistance to Palestinians on the margins of the general debate of the General Assembly in September, the EU calls for the implementation of the commitments made at previous meetings. Until there is a just, fair, agreed and realistic solution to the refugee issue, in accordance with international law, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) remains critical for providing the necessary protection and essential services for Palestine refugees and supporting peace and stability in the region. The EU will continue to support UNRWA in all its fields of operations, including in East Jerusalem.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387Resumption1 (2023) · source
“It urges all Palestinian factions to engage in good faith in the reconciliation process, adhere to previous agreements, renounce violence and terrorism, recognize Israel’s right to exist and commit to democratic principles, including the rule of law. Democratic Palestinian institutions based on respect for the rule of law and human rights are vital for the Palestinian people and, ultimately, for the two- State solution. Palestinian civil society must be allowed by all parties to carry out its important task freely, while freedom of expression must be upheld. The EU is proud of its continued support to civil society, which contributes to peace efforts and confidence-building between Israelis and Palestinians.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387Resumption1 (2023) · source
“On 13 February, the EU High Representative and Vice-President, the Saudi Foreign Minister and the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States agreed to explore ways to revive and safeguard the prospect of a two-State solution and to achieve a just, comprehensive and lasting peace. The EU reaffirmed its proposal of an unprecedented package of economic, political and security support in the context of a final status agreement, as endorsed in the Council conclusions of December 2013. In that effort, we look forward to working closely with other Arab and international partners. The EU will continue to call upon the Palestinian Authority to hold free, transparent and inclusive national elections without further delay.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387Resumption1 (2023) · source
“The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip requires that restrictions be eased further, while taking Israel’s legitimate security concerns into account. The EU reaffirms its commitment to a just and comprehensive resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, based on a two-State solution, with the State of Israel and an independent, democratic, contiguous, sovereign and viable State of Palestine living side by side in peace and security and mutual recognition, with Jerusalem serving as the future capital of both States. It is vital to restore a political horizon towards a two- State solution. Only a negotiated agreement offers a chance of security and peace for all. There is an urgent need for a new perspective on peace.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387Resumption1 (2023) · source
“We reaffirm our commitment to implementing previous Council decisions, including resolution 2334 (2016), as well as the applicability of international human rights and humanitarian law in the occupied Palestinian territory. We reiterate our strong opposition to Israel’s settlement policy and activities, including in and around East Jerusalem. Actions such as evictions, forced transfers and the demolition and confiscation of homes will only exacerbate an already tense environment and threaten the viability of a two- State solution. Israel must stop settlement expansion and legalization, prevent settler violence and ensure that the perpetrators are held accountable. The EU will not recognize changes to the 1967 lines unless they are agreed to by the parties.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Peaceful coexistence between Christians, Jews and Muslims must be maintained. The EU strongly condemns the indiscriminate launching of rockets into Israel by Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad and other terrorist groups. The EU recognizes Israel’s right to self-defence and to protect its civilian population, while underlining that this right must be exercised in a proportionate manner and with full respect for international humanitarian law. We firmly condemn the recent terror attacks in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory, as well as all forms of terrorism, and deplore the tragic loss of life. We remain committed to Israel’s security and to preventing and fighting terrorism and violent extremism. There must be an immediate end to terror attacks, which everyone should condemn, as well as to the practices that support them.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387Resumption1 (2023) · source
“Mr. Camelli: The European Union (EU) and its member States are deeply concerned about the increasing violence and extremism in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory, which are leading to appalling numbers of civilian casualties. The EU deplores the increase in violence, which has not only resulted in tragic loss of life but also fuels tension and animosity. We call on all sides to genuinely recommit to reaching a two-State solution in order to enhance stability, increase prosperity and strengthen security for Israelis and Palestinians alike. We continue to call on Israeli and Palestinian leaders to de-escalate the situation and to refrain from actions that will increase tension. The status quo of the holy sites must be upheld, in line with previous understandings and with respect for Jordan’s special role.”
2023-07-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9387Resumption1 (2023) · source
“We will continue to provide strong support, including humanitarian, economic, political and military assistance, for as long as it takes. The EU is also firmly committed to demonstrating global responsibility and solidarity in addressing the international impacts of Russia’s aggression, especially on the most vulnerable.”
2022-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9104 (2022) · source
“EU sanctions do not prevent Russian-flagged vessels from carrying our grain, food or fertilizers to any third country. We are ready to look into such issues as market avoidance and overcompliance, and we will address any concrete obstacles that are raised. Finally, let us not forget that Russia itself is aggravating the global food crisis with its war of aggression against Ukraine and its repeated attacks against Ukraine’s grain fields and storage and transport facilities. If Russia is truly committed to alleviating the situation all over the world, and in Africa in particular, it must immediately stop its war. In conclusion, let me reiterate the full solidarity of the European Union with Ukraine and the Ukrainian people.”
2022-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9104 (2022) · source
“The European Union is firmly committed to supporting the food security of our partners worldwide by increasing our humanitarian assistance, supporting food production and getting Ukrainian grain to world markets. The EU-Ukraine solidarity lanes action plan has facilitated the export of 2,5 million tons in June alone, up from 0.6 million tons in April. We also strongly support the United Nations-led efforts to promote a swift multilateral response in order to address the global food-security crisis. In this context, we are mobilizing over €7.7 billion until 2024 to support the most affected partners around the world, and we are working closely with our member States to further step up these efforts. I would emphasize, once again, that the EU has no sanctions on the agricultural sector in Russia.”
2022-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9104 (2022) · source
“The European Union has been consistently supportive of these efforts, and we congratulate in particular the Secretary-General, Rebeca Grynspan, Martin Griffiths and their teams for their unrelenting efforts. It is now essential that all parties swiftly and in good faith implement the commitments made. The initial indications that grain cargo ships can already leave port in the coming days gives us hope. However, we strongly condemn the missile strikes carried out by Russia on the port of Odesa less than a day after the parties signed the agreement and in the following days. This defies the deal reached to allow grain exports from blockaded Ukrainian ports. These attacks demonstrate once again Russia’s disregard for international law and the commitments made.”
2022-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9104 (2022) · source
“Russia bears full responsibility for these crimes and will be held accountable for them. We further urge Russia to allow safe, rapid and unimpeded humanitarian access without delay, enabling aid to be delivered to those in need. Thirdly, and lastly, I would like to highlight the importance of efforts to alleviate global food insecurity. The European Union welcomes the progress announced last week in Istanbul towards ensuring the safe and secure export of Ukrainian grains via the Black Sea ports. We commend the role of Türkiye and the United Nations in facilitating this positive outcome, which has the potential to significantly ease global food insecurity.”
2022-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9104 (2022) · source
“We also condemn the announced preparations for a staged referendum in parts of the Kherson region on joining the Russian Federation. The international community will not recognize the result of such an illegal referendum. In response to Russia’s aggression, the EU, together with its partners, remains steadfast in its support for Ukraine in its courageous defence of its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Secondly, international humanitarian law must be respected. We condemn the heinous and repeated attacks by the Russian armed forces on civilians and civilian infrastructure. In the past month alone, Russian missile strikes have killed innocent civilians, including children, across most regions of Ukraine. The continued shelling of civilians and civilian objects is unacceptable and amounts to war crimes.”
2022-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9104 (2022) · source
“The European Union continues to condemn in the strongest terms the unprovoked and illegal war of aggression against Ukraine by Russia, aided by Belarus. This blatant violation of international law, and in particular of the United Nations Charter, is having devastating consequences in Ukraine and around the world. It seriously undermines the international rules-based system that underpins global peace and security and forms the bedrock of the Organization. As has the overwhelming majority of States Members of the United Nations, we reiterate our demand that Russia, as a permanent member of the Security Council, immediately end its war, unconditionally cease all hostilities and withdraw its troops and military equipment from all of the territory of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders.”
2022-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9104 (2022) · source
“Mr. Camelli: I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union (EU) and its member States. At the outset, allow me to join all the praise for Ambassador Byrne Nason. It is very clear that she will be missed in the Security Council Chamber. She will also be missed by her friends in the European Union. We wish her luck in Washington, D.C. We welcome today’s discussions on Ukraine and thank Brazil for organizing this meeting. It is essential that the Security Council remain seized of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo for her briefing and updates. I would like to focus my statement on three points. First, I wish to address the continued violations of the United Nations Charter by the Russian Federation.”
2022-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9104 (2022) · source
“The EU reiterates its call for a political solution and emphasizes that no normalization, lifting of sanctions or reconstruction will be possible until the Syrian regime engages in a political transition, in the framework of resolution 2254 (2015) and the Geneva process. The EU looks forward to the report of the Secretary- General on a possible independent mechanism for an international mandate to clarify the fate and whereabouts of missing persons in Syria. The EU remains committed to the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Syrian State and calls once again on all parties to the conflict to advance a credible, sustainable and inclusive political solution based on the full and comprehensive implementation of resolution 2254 (2015). It is the only route to sustainable peace in Syria.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099 (2022) · source
“The extension is a humanitarian imperative to preserve the functioning of a critical humanitarian lifeline for the 4.1 million Syrian men, women and children, including 2.8 million internally displaced persons, in north-west Syria, who depend on the vital humanitarian assistance delivered through the mechanism to help them survive. The European Union will continue to advocate for all parties to depoliticize and allow unimpeded and continued delivery of humanitarian aid to all those in need. Cross-border assistance will continue to be vital to meet the immense humanitarian needs in Syria, especially in the context of the increasing food insecurity in the region caused by Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified war of aggression in Ukraine. The EU fully supports the renewal of this essential mechanism, scheduled to be voted on in January 2023.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099 (2022) · source
“We commend the neighbouring countries for hosting large number of Syrian refugees for more than a decade and call on all leaders to avoid divisive rhetoric regarding Syrian refugees. On 12 July, the Security Council extended for six months, until 10 January 2023, the authorization for the United Nations to use the crossing point of Bab Al-Hawa from Türkiye to Syria for humanitarian deliveries, with a further extension of an additional six months requiring a separate resolution. The European Union regrets that the mechanism was not renewed for 12 months, as called for by the Secretary-General and the humanitarian community as a whole and supported by most members of the Security Council.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099 (2022) · source
“The European Union and its member States are the largest donor and have provided €25 billion to meet the needs arising from the crisis over the past decade. At the sixth Brussels Conference on Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region, held on 9 and 10 May and hosted by the EU, the international community pledged close to €6.4 billion for 2022 and beyond. Out of that amount, over €4.8 billion were pledged by the European Union, with over €3.1 billion coming from the European Commission and €1.7 billion from the member States. That funding will help people in Syria and the neighbouring countries hosting Syrian refugees. We will continue to demonstrate solidarity with the Syrian people and call on the international community to increase their commitments.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099 (2022) · source
“Conditions for the safe, voluntary and dignified return of refugees and displaced persons to their places of origin, in line with the parameters defined by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and in accordance with international law, must be met. The EU will be in a position to support returns only once those conditions are satisfied. Early-recovery projects are also important for the dignity of the Syrian people and for their future. EU- funded projects are intended and designed for those in genuine need. The EU will not fund early-recovery efforts that could support social and demographic engineering Humanitarian needs in Syria continue to increase. More than 12 million people — 55 per cent of the population — are food insecure. There is an estimated 14.6 million people in need inside Syria.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099 (2022) · source
“The EU will continue to support efforts to gather evidence with a view to future legal action, including by the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism for Syria and the work of the Commission of Inquiry. Türkiye’s security concerns stemming from northern Syria should be addressed through political and diplomatic means, not by military action, and in full respect of international humanitarian law. In that respect, recent announcements on another military operation in northern Syria are alarming, and we urge restraint. The underlying causes of the refugee and displacement crisis must be addressed under resolution 2254 (2015). The EU continues to warn against any further displacements in any part of Syria, as well as against the potential exploitation of such displacements for the purposes of social and demographic engineering.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099 (2022) · source
“All parties responsible for breaches of international humanitarian law and human rights law, some of which may constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity, must be held accountable. The EU reiterates its call to have the situation in Syria referred to the International Criminal Court. Accountability and justice for victims is essential for a stable, peaceful Syria, based on a credible, inclusive and viable political solution in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015). In the absence of international justice, the prosecution of war crimes under national jurisdiction where possible, now under way in several EU member States, represents an important contribution towards securing justice. In addition, the Netherlands and Canada are engaged in an important initiative to hold Syria to account for breaching the Convention against Torture.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099 (2022) · source
“The EU fully supports the efforts of Special Envoy Geir Pedersen to advance on all aspects of resolution 2254 (2015), including his steps-for-steps approach in furthering the political process. According to the most recent report by the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, over 300,000 civilians were killed in Syria between 2011 and 2021 — that is, 83 per day — as a direct result of the conflict. The report confirms the extent of the human suffering in Syria. Civilians must be protected at all times. Therefore, once again, the EU echoes the call made by the Security Council for the implementation of a nationwide ceasefire. The Syrian regime must fully cooperate with the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, including in its investigations of the use of chemical weapons in the conflict.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099 (2022) · source
“Together with the necessary reform of the Palestinian Authority, that will also contribute to improving its dire fiscal situation. More than decade after the start of the Syria conflict, the Syrian people continue to suffer from violence and hardship. It is essential that the international community keeps pursuing a sustainable and comprehensive political solution in Syria. The European Union remains firm in its commitment to that goal. A durable solution to the conflict requires a genuine and inclusive political transition with the full, equal and meaningful participation of women in line with resolution 2254 (2015) and the 2012 Geneva communiqué (S/2012/522, annex).”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099 (2022) · source
“We welcome the recent Ad Hoc committee of the General Assembly’s announcement of voluntary contributions to the UNRWA conference on 23 June, and we call upon all partners to increase their contributions to UNRWA. The European Union encourages further engagement between the parties to restore a political horizon and open the path towards the relaunching of the peace process as soon as possible. The European Union welcomes measures to improve Palestinian livelihoods and calls for the implementation of the commitments made at the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee meeting in Brussels on 10 May. To that end, the European Union reiterates the importance of a deepened dialogue between the parties and encourages easing restrictions on Palestinian movement.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099 (2022) · source
“The EU is proud of its continued support to civil society, which contributes to peace efforts and confidence-building between Israelis and Palestinians. The EU urges parties to refrain from using anti-terrorism legislation to undermine civil society and its valuable work and contributions to the pursuit of accountability. Until a just, fair, agreed and realistic solution to the refugee issue in accordance with international law is found, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) remains crucial for providing the necessary protection and essential services for Palestine refugees and supporting peace and stability in the region. The EU will continue to support UNRWA in all its fields of operations, including in East Jerusalem.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099 (2022) · source
“The European Union reiterates its call to the Palestinian Authority to organize the postponed national elections without further delay and urges all Palestinian factions to engage in good faith in the reconciliation process, adhere to previous agreements, renounce violence and terrorism, recognize Israel’s right to exist and commit to democratic principles, including the rule of law. Democratic Palestinian institutions based on respect for the rule of law and human rights are vital for the Palestinian people, and ultimately for a two-State solution. All the parties must allow Palestinian civil society to carry out its important tasks freely, while freedom of expression must be upheld. The EU recalls the need to hold accountable those responsible for the death of Nizar Banat.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099 (2022) · source
“The European Union reiterates the vital importance of consolidating the ceasefire in Gaza and emphasizes its unequivocal position that rocket fire and the launching of incendiary devices and other attacks by Hamas and other terrorist groups are unacceptable. The EU calls for lifting restrictions further and underlines the need for unimpeded humanitarian access to Gaza. We call on all the parties to take necessary steps to produce a fundamental change in the political, security and economic situation in the Gaza Strip, including ending the closure and fully opening the crossing points, while addressing Israel’s legitimate security concerns.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099 (2022) · source
“The European Union recalls the special significance of the holy sites and calls for upholding the status quo put in place in 1967 for the Temple Mount/Al-Haram Al-Sharif, in line with previous understandings and with respect for Jordan’s special role. The EU underlines the importance of also respecting the status quo for the Christian holy sites and of maintaining the peaceful coexistence of the three monotheistic religions. We will closely monitor developments in that regard and their implications on the ground, and we remain ready to contribute further to the protection and the viability of a two-State solution.”
2022-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9099 (2022) · source
“We reiterate that settlements are illegal under international law and call for a halt to all settlement activities. Actions such as building the separation barrier beyond the 1967 line, demolitions and confiscations — including of EU-funded projects — evictions, forced transfers, including of Bedouins, illegal outposts, settler violence and restrictions on people’s movement and access severely threaten the possibility of a two-State solution and will only escalate an already tense environment. The EU is concerned about the growing number of demolitions and evictions, including in East Jerusalem. It is important to ensure that Israel refrains from proceeding with any planned demolitions and evictions.”
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“We are deeply concerned about the increasingly high number of casualties, including children. We would like to remind all concerned that any use of force must be proportionate and in line with international law, including international human rights and humanitarian law, and must be applied only as a last resort and when strictly unavoidable in order to protect life. The EU reiterates its call for a thorough investigation into the killing of the journalist Shireen Abu Akleh while she was covering an Israeli security operation in the occupied West Bank and for bringing those responsible to justice. The EU’s opposition to Israel’s settlement policy and actions taken in that context, including in East Jerusalem, and especially in sensitive areas such as E1, is well known.”
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“The EU affirms its commitment to a just and comprehensive resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, based on a two-State solution, with the State of Israel and an independent, democratic, contiguous, sovereign and viable State of Palestine living side by side in peace and security and mutual recognition, and with Jerusalem serving as the future capital of both States. The EU condemns all acts of violence and calls for accountability. We deplore the increase in violence that has not only resulted in the tragic loss of lives but is also fuelling tensions and animosity. We firmly condemn the recent terror attacks in Israel and remain committed to preventing and fighting terrorism and violent extremism. The European Union also firmly condemns the growing settler violence and calls for accountability.”
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