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Camilleri

lines on the record: 233
first: 1992-11-16
most recent: 2023-12-30
sittings or episodes: 45
sources: un-security-council

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“In that connection, we welcome the completion of the Prosecution’s case in the trial of Ali Kushayb and all the efforts to make sure that the trial was not unreasonably delayed as a result of the current situation. We applaud the profound courage and determination of the witnesses, without whom that would have not been possible. We also welcome the progress that has been made in other key areas, such as access to information and leads relevant to the investigations. We commend the launch of a dedicated online appeal for information and the support of third States and other organizations in that regard.”
2023-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9375 (2023) · source
“In that regard, we express our support for the Prosecutor’s efforts, including the start of investigations of incidents in Darfur in the context of the hostilities. It is imperative that this time around we ensure that the victims and the people of the Sudan truly feel the tangible effects of the law. Malta deplores all sexual and gender-based crimes, including campaigns of mass rapes and violence against children. All allegations must be investigated, and the victims of atrocities must be given the justice they deserve. We commend the efforts of the Prosecutor to remain focused on the core elements of the renewed strategy for the situation in Darfur, as outlined in previous briefings. Ensuring that investigations and prosecutions continue unchecked is essential.”
2023-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9375 (2023) · source
“I too thank Prosecutor Khan for his briefing, and I am grateful to him and his team for all their commitment and efforts in the pursuit of justice. We also welcome the Permanent Representative of the Sudan to this meeting. Accountability remains essential to ending the cycle of violence that has engulfed the Sudan, destroyed many lives and displaced many people, particularly the most vulnerable. Regrettably, our discussion today illustrates what a disregard for international obligations and the linked absence of meaningful justice and accountability for serious crimes can lead to. Ensuring justice for the people of the Sudan is crucial. That is the case for all the atrocity crimes committed, including those that are the result of the escalation of violence during the current hostilities.”
2023-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9375 (2023) · source
“We commend Resident Coordinator Gressly and United Nations colleagues on their tireless work to prevent a catastrophic environmental, humanitarian and economic disaster. We echo our United Nations colleagues in calling for further donations in funding for the FSO SAFER oil tanker plan to eliminate that threat once and for all. Finally, we were pleased today to see the unanimous adoption of the resolution renewing the mandate of the United Nations Mission to Support the Hudaydah Agreement (resolution 2691 (2023)). Malta commends our United Nations colleagues in Al-Hudaydah, who perform critical work to bring peace and stability to the governorate and to maintain the civilian nature of Al-Hudaydah’s ports, which is essential for the humanitarian response.”
2023-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9370 (2023) · source
“All the parties to the conflict must facilitate the rapid and unimpeded passage of humanitarian relief, in line with their obligations under international humanitarian law. We also call for the immediate release of detained United Nations and non-governmental organization staff and those recently abducted from the Baha’i community. We remain concerned about the reports of the recruitment, killing and maiming of children in Yemen, as well as the military’s use of schools and hospitals. We reiterate our call on all the parties to the conflict to swiftly implement the relevant United Nations action plans to ensure the safety of children in all parts of Yemen. Let us take this opportunity to welcome the strong progress made in the plan on resolving the major threat posed by the FSO SAFER oil tanker.”
2023-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9370 (2023) · source
“Tens of thousands of migrants have crossed into Yemen in the first half of 2023 and suffer widespread violence and exploitation while perpetrators act with impunity. Chronic access impediments for humanitarian workers remain a key driver for suffering across Yemen. Restrictions of movement for Yemeni women aid workers have severely disrupted the delivery of humanitarian assistance, particularly for women and girls, and we reiterate our call for the immediate lifting of the mahram requirements. We also support the recommendation made by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict to ensure that specialized gender-based violence services are made available. Bureaucratic and administrative constraints also continue to hamper and delay humanitarian operations across Yemen.”
2023-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9370 (2023) · source
“An inclusive Yemeni-led and -owned political process, under United Nations auspices, is the only way to bring lasting peace to Yemen. Malta remains gravely concerned about the dire humanitarian situation, with 21 million people in need of humanitarian assistance. Yemen remains one of the most food-insecure countries in the world, with nearly 17 million people — half the population — estimated to suffer food insecurity. Financial contributions are urgently needed for Yemen’s 2023 humanitarian response plan, which remains chronically underfunded more than halfway through the year. That shortfall is increasingly threatening the delivery of life-saving aid and livelihood assistance. The international community must scale up its response to help the millions of people who are displaced across Yemen, including migrants and refugees.”
2023-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9370 (2023) · source
“I too thank Special Envoy Grundberg, Assistant Secretary-General Msuya and Resident Coordinator Gressly for their briefings today. Yemen is at a pivotal point in this protracted conflict. The truce from last year continues to deliver benefits for the Yemeni people, and we welcome the steps made by the parties to build an environment for constructive dialogue. We also welcome the acts of reconciliation between the parties in recent months, including the first direct flights between Yemen and Saudi Arabia in nearly seven years. We urge the parties to keep up the positive momentum and to engage constructively in peace talks to bring about a formalized and permanent ceasefire. The parties to the conflict have an obligation to build on the progress made to date and to take decisive steps towards a peaceful and comprehensive solution.”
2023-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9370 (2023) · source
“We reiterate our support to Special Representative Salvador and the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti, and we will continue to work with the Security Council for a timely renewal of the mission’s mandate.”
2023-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9368 (2023) · source
“Children continue to suffer extreme abuse at the hands of gangs, including kidnapping, sexual violence, injury, death and forced recruitment. The international community must work to build a safe environment for children, removing them from harm’s way and putting them back into schools. In conclusion, we reaffirm our support for efforts to overcome the multidimensional crisis. We echo the Secretary-General’s call during his recent visit to Haiti for new, integrated approaches, combining various priorities. The Haitian authorities must build an inclusive and broad road map to strengthen institutions and the rule of law to allow for a successful democratic transition and an inclusive electoral framework.”
2023-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9368 (2023) · source
“We call on Member States to support the scaling-up of humanitarian organizations on the ground and for further contributions to Haiti’s 2023 humanitarian response plan. Malta is greatly disturbed by the reports of conflict-related sexual violence. Sexual violence against women and girls by armed groups is abhorrent and must be condemned in the strongest possible terms. The international community should also enhance the capacity of Haitian institutions to prevent and eliminate sexual and gender-based violence and ensure the punishment of perpetrators and reparations for victims. Malta is also deeply concerned by the grave violations against children, as noted in the most recent annual report of the Secretary-General on children and armed conflict (S/2023/363).”
2023-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9368 (2023) · source
“Furthermore, principled humanitarian programming must remain separate from any such initiative. The dire humanitarian situation continues to be exacerbated by multiple factors. Nearly 5 million Haitians, or half the population, are acutely food insecure, and many more than 100,000 children expected to suffer severe wasting from malnutrition. Gang control over critical road networks has disrupted the distribution of food, curtailed the population’s freedom of movement and prevented access to essential services. Humanitarian actors must be given safe, rapid and unimpeded access to those in need, and armed gangs must ensure that basic humanitarian standards are met. The number of targeted attacks against medical staff in Haiti over the past number of months is alarming.”
2023-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9368 (2023) · source
“Updating the list of those sanctioned through the 2653 Committee constitutes an important step towards achieving concrete results on the ground. As members of the Council, we must also work to prevent the illegal flow of arms into Haiti and identify and prosecute those facilitating and benefiting from the situation. We recognize the request made by the Haitian authorities and the recommendation of the Secretary- General regarding the need for an international specialized force to complement and strengthen the Haitian National Police. The international community must work together to find innovative, sustainable and safe solutions for Haiti’s security crisis. Any such initiative must have a clear, fully defined mandate and objectives that are both achievable and measurable.”
2023-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9368 (2023) · source
“As detailed in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2023/492), gang violence has continued to escalate and spread in Port- au-Prince and beyond. Murders and kidnappings rose for the fifth consecutive year, with well over 2,000 homicides registered by the Haitian National Police since the beginning of 2023. We are deeply concerned by the new cycle of violence that began in recent months between gangs and vigilante justice groups, and fear further escalation though mobilization, arming and recruitment. It is clear that the current situation demands urgent international attention and support. Local authorities are overstretched and require assistance in dealing with the huge security challenges they are facing. The Council must use all its influence to address the underlying drivers and root causes of instability and insecurity.”
2023-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9368 (2023) · source
“I thank Special Representative Salvador and Ms. Gilles for their briefings. I also welcome the briefings by Prime Minister Holness of Jamaica on behalf of the Caribbean Community and by Ambassador Biang in his capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2653 (2022). I further welcome the participation of Ministers for Foreign Affairs Généus of Haiti and Álvarez Gil of the Dominican Republic and of the Permanent Representative of Barbados in this meeting. Malta remains gravely concerned about the security and humanitarian situation in Haiti. The suffering of the civilian population continues to escalate, with the situation on the ground having reached levels comparable to an armed conflict.”
2023-07-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9368 (2023) · source
“Malta reiterates the importance of the Malian transitional Government fulfilling its commitment to hold free and fair presidential elections in February next year, with the sole aim of returning to democratic rule by a civilian-led Government. We look forward to updates being shared with the Council in a timely manner.”
2023-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9365 (2023) · source
“It is crucial for the drawdown, withdrawal and liquidation to be fulfilled in full cooperation between the Malian transitional Government and the United Nations. Cooperation should extend to respect for the freedom of movement in accordance with the status-of-forces agreement. Malta urges the Malian authorities to keep the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali as a priority of the transitional Government, and to give due consideration to the work and contributions offered by the United Nations country team and the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel in the transfer of MINUSMA’s tasks. At the same time, we call for a renewed approach, based on concrete confidence-building measures that will help to re-establish open dialogue between the signatory parties in order to deliver tangible results.”
2023-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9365 (2023) · source
“Malta thanks France, as the penholder, for its extensive efforts on this file. We also thank Special Representative Wane and his team at the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), and we pay tribute to those peacekeepers who have served the Mission since its inception 10 years ago. Today we also remember those who paid the ultimate price. Following today’s adoption (resolution 2690 (2023)), Malta strongly underlines the importance of a safe and orderly withdrawal in accordance with international obligations, such as international human rights law and international humanitarian law and the protection of civilians. The safety of peacekeepers in the coming months remains of the utmost importance.”
2023-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9365 (2023) · source
“In conclusion, I can only stress and reiterate that at this critical time, the Council must work together and set aside its differences to support millions of Syrians in their hour of continued and clear need in an adequate and predictable manner. The situation demands nothing less.”
2023-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9363 (2023) · source
“On the political track, we reiterate our support for the Special Envoy’s work. We urge the parties to take their obligations seriously, moving the political process forward in line with resolution 2254 (2015). Securing Syria’s future requires coordinated, multilateral and inclusive efforts that engage Syrian civil society and women peacebuilders. Nothing less will usher in the change that is so sorely needed, and that is why we too call for reconvening the Constitutional Committee in Geneva without further delay. Malta is also deeply concerned about the air strikes in the past week in the north-west, which resulted in a dozen civilian casualties. We once again call for a nationwide ceasefire and the protection of all civilians across the country.”
2023-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9363 (2023) · source
“What the people of Syria need now is predictable, safe, reliable humanitarian access for delivering aid, protection services and early-recovery and livelihood programmes throughout the country. In that respect, we were pleased to see members of the international community step up once again at the seventh Brussels Conference this month, pledging €5.6 billion to support humanitarian efforts in Syria and the region. At a time of great financial strain, those resources are precious, and every cent must be maximized for the benefit of those Syrians who need it most. We also note the extraordinary support that States in the region have provided by hosting refugees. They too must continue to be supported. However, Malta reiterates that any formal returns of refugees and those displaced within Syria must be safe, legal, voluntary and dignified.”
2023-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9363 (2023) · source
“We also welcome the agreement between the United Nations and Damascus for the continued authorization of the crossings at Bab Al-Salam and Al-Rai. While we urge for their continuation and for support for all modalities of aid delivery in Syria, we know that the scale, scope and transparency of the United Nations cross- border mechanism at Bab Al-Hawa cannot be matched at present. Malta therefore echoes the calls of the Secretary-General and the United Nations Emergency Relief Coordinator for a renewal of the humanitarian cross-border mechanism at Bab Al-Hawa for a minimum of 12 months. Anything less would amount to the cynical politicization of humanitarian assistance.”
2023-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9363 (2023) · source
“Despite our divergent views in the Council, we have the ability to ensure the continued delivery of the critical protection and medical and humanitarian care that constitute the difference between life and death for too many in Syria. Malta is pleased to see the increase in early recovery, livelihoods and resilience across all of Syria’s governorates. Whether through the rehabilitation of a maternal care clinic, the repair of a critical water pumping and treatment station or capacity-building for schoolteachers, each action restores the innate dignity of the Syrian people and reduces dependence on cyclical, emergency humanitarian aid. Malta welcomed the successful cross-line operation from Aleppo into the north-west of Syria last Friday, the first since before the earthquake in February.”
2023-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9363 (2023) · source
“I thank Deputy Special Envoy Rochdi and Under-Secretary-General Griffiths for their briefings. The updates they have given us this morning underscore the need for the Council to come together and make sure that Syrians remain supported. Regrettably, after 12 years of conflict, the depth and breadth of needs are higher than ever. Continued fighting, political obstruction and deep distrust have led to the destruction of the remaining life-sustaining infrastructure and basic services across much of the country. Families facing hunger, violence, disease and a profoundly insecure future have turned to the most damaging, negative coping mechanisms just to make ends meet. Women and girls, elderly people and persons with disabilities are bearing the brunt of that trauma, as they do in many conflicts around the world.”
2023-06-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9363 (2023) · source
“The abundant natural resources of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s fertile land should serve as a catalyst for ensuring the country’s welfare and for the commitment by the Democratic Republic of the Congo authorities to expanding State authority, promoting accountability and implementing transitional justice measures, which should remain at the core of our efforts.”
2023-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9358 (2023) · source
“As we prepare to engage in the transition of MONUSCO, we advocate for a tailored approach that prioritizes the protection of civilians. However, we cannot afford a security vacuum. We firmly believe that protecting civilians, including children, preventing sexual violence in conflict and ensuring accountability should remain front and centre. With the aim of supporting stabilization in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the European Union is currently implementing a set of actions amounting to a total of €17 million under the Global Europe rapid response mechanism. Achieving peace and security in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo hinges on addressing the underlying causes of conflict, in addition to the support provided by regional initiatives.”
2023-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9358 (2023) · source
“They include widespread sexual and gender-based violence, sexual exploitation and abuse, the recruitment and use of children and attacks on schools, which have recently tripled. According to reports, the situation in the eastern provinces, particularly Ituri, is worse than ever. In view of that, we underline the need for a survivor-centred and gender- responsive approach in preventing and responding to those forms of violence and abuse, taking into account the specific needs of all vulnerable groups, without any discrimination. With 25 per cent of its population currently facing acute food insecurity, the Democratic Republic of the Congo has some of the highest numbers of food-insecure people in the world.”
2023-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9358 (2023) · source
“The Joint Human Rights Office, in collaboration with the force mobility and security provision of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), enables field investigations and mobile courts, which serve as strongholds against impunity. We welcome the significant regional, political and military efforts being undertaken. We hope that confidence-building measures will prevail over hate speech in public discourse. We urge for immediate de-escalation and restraint between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda and encourage the utilization of regional verification mechanisms to defuse tensions. The figures for human rights violations and abuses are alarming.”
2023-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9358 (2023) · source
“We are concerned about developments on the recent law establishing the military defence force, as it has the potential to undermine the efforts of both the Nairobi process and the Disarmament, Demobilization, Community Recovery and Stabilization Programme. We underline the importance of aligning legislation with international standards, with the technical support of the relevant United Nations entities. We commend the United Nations Joint Human Rights Office for its support to the Government in combating impunity. We recognize the recent conviction for crimes against humanity by the Military Tribunal of Uvira, in South Kivu, which sets an important legal precedent.”
2023-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9358 (2023) · source
“While we extend our deepest condolences to the families of the victims, we emphasize the need for all armed groups to lay down their weapons and urge parties to refrain from actions that can block the path to peace and stability. The upcoming general elections present a unique opportunity. In that regard, we take note of the temporary conclusion of voter registration and commend the attention given to gender parity. While we acknowledge that registration may have faced security challenges in certain regions, we encourage authorities to respect, protect and promote the right to peaceful assembly or association, freedom of opinion and expression. Those are essential components of democracy and are indispensable to the full enjoyment of all human rights.”
2023-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9358 (2023) · source
“I too thank Assistant Secretary-General Pobee for her insightful remarks today and welcome the Ambassadors of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda. We find ourselves at a crucial point in the history of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The appalling brutal attacks against the population perpetrated by armed groups, such as the Cooperative for Development of the Congo attack on the Lala internally displaced persons camp and the deadly Allied Democratic Forces attack on a school near the Democratic Republic of the Congo border in western Uganda are deplorable, and provide a harrowing reality to the people of the region.”
2023-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9358 (2023) · source
“Ensuring full respect for UNCLOS is critical, because it lays down rules for the mutual benefit of all States. The free and peaceful use of the seas and oceans and their sustainability are essential to us all.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9355 (2023) · source
“The European Union (EU) has adopted a strategy for the Gulf of Guinea that reflects long-lasting engagement at all levels on the need to address socioeconomic development, institutional and legal frameworks and defence and security aspects. Besides the various projects under way, including on maritime domain awareness, the EU has increased its naval presence through the Coordinated Maritime Presences tool, with the constant presence of at least one ship in the Gulf of Guinea throughout the year. Before concluding, I want to reaffirm Malta’s strong belief that the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which sets out the legal framework within which all activities in the oceans and seas must be carried out, is an essential tool for achieving maritime security, including the repression of piracy.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9355 (2023) · source
“In that context, we also welcome the recent adoption by consensus of the agreement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) on the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction. Our response to those drivers must be multidimensional, through the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It is only by adopting a comprehensive, holistic and inclusive solution that we can sustainably address the problem. Education and economic opportunities, including for the women and young people of coastal communities, are essential.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9355 (2023) · source
“In that regard, we strongly commend the efforts of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and welcome the agreement reached by the members of the Economic Community of West African States on the Supplementary Act on the Conditions of Transfer of Persons Suspected of Having Committed Acts of Piracy and Their Associated Property and/or Evidence. The gains of the Yaoundé Architecture will not benefit coastal communities unless they are sustainable. The drivers of piracy and other crimes are complex and are affected by situations on land. They include multidimensional factors such as poverty, unemployment, inadequate access to public services, security threats, legal and jurisdictional deficiencies and corruption. Nor should the effects of climate change and other environmental threats be underestimated.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9355 (2023) · source
“That includes financing from the States and structures of the region, as well as international partners, sufficient to supporting the Architecture’s full operationalization. The Gulf of Guinea countries should also strengthen their efforts to introduce robust legal frameworks to prosecute the perpetrators of piracy, armed robbery, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and other crimes that damage maritime security in the region. Without an effective legal framework, there can be no deterrence for the crimes committed.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9355 (2023) · source
“We must build on lessons learned and on the analysis of current weaknesses. In that regard, a comprehensive review of the Yaoundé Code of Conduct Concerning the Prevention and Repression of Piracy, Armed Robbery against Ships, and Illegal Maritime Activities in West and Central Africa should be led regionally by the Gulf of Guinea States and regional organizations and structures, with the involvement of international partners and other relevant stakeholders such as regional think tanks, civil-society groups and the private sector. Enhanced coordination is required. The exchange of information and shared strategies are essential to helping coastal States protect their national waters. The Yaoundé Architecture should also be underpinned by sustainable funding.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9355 (2023) · source
“We welcome today’s discussion, particularly since this year marks the tenth anniversary of the adoption of the Yaoundé Architecture, and I thank Ghana for its initiative. I also thank Assistant Secretary-General and the other briefers for their valuable insights and important briefings. Malta commends the ongoing work of the coastal States of the Gulf of Guinea, as well as the African Union (AU), in taking concrete steps to address the issues of piracy, other organized crime and maritime security in the region. In that regard, we would like to remind the Council of the AU Peace and Security Council’s communiqué of 19 December 2022 on maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea. That ambition must be maintained and strengthened as we enter the second decade of that cooperation.”
2023-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9355 (2023) · source
“To conclude, Malta reiterates its support to Special Representative of the Secretary-General Haysom and UNMISS, with a reinforced mandate since last March’s renewal, but with the same determination that has driven its work. As UNMISS continues to assist the Government in its primary responsibility to protect civilians, we urge all parties to cease all violence and to solidify a transition that places the destinies of the people of South Sudan at the front and centre.”
2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9353 (2023) · source
“We support the deployment of United Nations police officers in high-risk areas and the work of UNMISS in conducting capacity-building activities, underlining the need for accountability and the protection and rehabilitation of survivors. With 76 per cent of South Sudan’s population in need of humanitarian assistance, climate shocks and flooding continue to precipitate instability. We are supportive of life-saving and needs-based humanitarian assistance, including through key European Union-funded projects amounting to €81 million this year alone. Malta strongly condemns all attacks against humanitarian personnel and convoys and reiterates that perpetrators must be held accountable. We commend the use of patrols by UNMISS to ensure the protection and safety of humanitarian workers.”
2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9353 (2023) · source
“With children often being the first victims of conflict and grave violations still being registered, we support child-protection measures and welcome, in that context, child protection training conducted by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). We also underline the role that youth have to play in shaping a lasting peace. As vulnerability to violence is present in Upper Nile and Jonglei states, we deplore the violent scenes at the Malakal protection of civilians site in the Upper Nile state on 28 May. We call for calm and underline the role of local leaders in encouraging their communities to refrain from violence. Malta condemns all acts of sexual and gender- based violence.”
2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9353 (2023) · source
“Furthermore, Malta supports calls for the reinforcement of the 35 per cent quota for women, as prescribed by the peace agreement, and urges their full, equal and meaningful participation in all processes, including the Constitution’s drafting. Today we were pleased to hear voices from civil society and other associations, such as the Community of Sant’Egidio, which can spearhead a sustained and lasting peace. We welcome the efforts being made by the authorities of South Sudan in hosting more than 100,000 people who seek refuge from the conflict in the Sudan. We also commend the role that President Salva Kiir Mayardit has displayed within the mission of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development towards mediating a ceasefire in the Sudan. Malta is deeply concerned about the recruitment and radicalization of youth.”
2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9353 (2023) · source
“We are concerned about the implications from the ongoing political impasse and encourage parties to continue to honour their commitments, as envisaged in the Revitalized Agreement. While we support the Agreement’s verification bodies, including the reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission, we reiterate our call for constructive engagement. It is only through an inclusive civic space that the electoral and constitutional processes can be achieved by the end of 2024. We highlight the importance of the National Elections Act to be passed, and the reconstitution of the Political Parties Council and the National Elections Commission to follow — all necessary conditions for the conduct of free, fair and credible elections.”
2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9353 (2023) · source
“I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Haysom, Mr. Gituai and Mr. Impagliazzo for their briefings today. Malta fully supports efforts towards a peaceful and stable transitional process in South Sudan, with the Revitalized Agreement for the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan and its accompanying road map at the centre. We reiterate our call for the timely implementation of all pending tasks and for the transitional period to be completed without further delay. We welcome the recent graduation of troops for the necessary unified forces. At the same time, we also underline the need for them to be sufficiently trained and deployed to regions in the country that face increasing outbreaks of violence.”
2023-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9353 (2023) · source
“Let me also welcome the Office of the Prosecutor’s continued efforts to build the capacity of national authorities prosecuting war crimes and commend the Office for the recent training on the prosecution of sexual violence crimes for prosecutors from Eswatini. In conclusion, let me acknowledge that President Gatti Santana has made it a priority to address victims and survivors, including through the recent remarks for the thirtieth commemoration of crimes in Ahmići. We must continue to place victims, including women and children, at the centre of our efforts to promote justice for the crimes committed in Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia. Malta reaffirms its steadfast commitment to international criminal justice. Ensuring accountability and achieving justice is a priority. The victims and survivors of atrocity crimes deserve no less.”
2023-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9344 (2023) · source
“We call on the States concerned to respect the provisions of resolution 2637 (2022) and urge the Registrar to continue using his good offices to resolve the issue. Regrettably, as we have just heard from the President and the Prosecutor, we continue to confront the dangerous matter of non-acceptance of historical facts. We concur with the Prosecutor on his call for a break with the rhetoric of the past and leadership in favour of reconciliation and peacebuilding. In that regard, we welcome the continuation by the Mechanism, together with the European Union, of the Information Programme for Affected Communities and the recently launched the Guide for History Teachers, which allows public access to judicial records of the Mechanism, thereby contributing to defending the truth.”
2023-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9344 (2023) · source
“However, we recognize that the Mechanism will need to continue its work on the enforcement of sentences, the preservation of archives, the protection of witnesses and, in particular, assistance to national jurisdictions and other judicial activities, and we want to assure the President of our full support. Cooperation is essential in ensuring that the Mechanism can fulfil its mandated functions. We urge all States to comply with their obligations and to cooperate fully with the Mechanism in its efforts to arrest and surrender the remaining fugitives. Moreover, Malta adds that the continuing situation of the acquitted and released persons who were relocated to the Niger in December 2021 requires an urgent solution.”
2023-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9344 (2023) · source
“That is a clear example of how State cooperation is a major contributor to the justice process. The arrest sends a strong message that those who commit such crimes cannot escape justice. As noted in the report, the Mechanism continues to make strides in relation to supervising the enforcement of sentences, responding to national requests for assistance, protecting victims and witnesses and tracking the remaining fugitives indicted by the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. Moreover, the careful forethought and preparation for the Mechanism to enter into the next phase in its life cycle — that of being a truly residual Mechanism — is commendable and must be continued in line with resolution 2637 (2022) and the outstanding recommendations of the Office of Internal Oversight Services.”
2023-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9344 (2023) · source
“I also thank President Gatti Santana and Prosecutor Brammertz for their briefings on the ongoing work of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals to bring perpetrators of atrocities committed in Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia to justice. We applaud their leadership and commitment towards advancing the work of the Mechanism. We value the focus on the remaining judicial work. In that regard, we highlight the remarkable progress that has been made by the Mechanism. In particular, we welcome the recent judgment and final convictions in the Stanišić and Simatović case and take note of the arrest of Fulgence Kayishema, which was achieved through a joint operation by the Office of the Prosecutor’s fugitive-tracking team and the South African authorities, with the assistance of Mozambique and Eswatini.”
2023-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9344 (2023) · source
“All efforts must be inclusive and ensure the participation of women, young people and civil society. Malta will continue to support a political settlement, including through unified messages from the Council. We urge both parties to listen to and act on those calls. We express our full support for Special Representative Perthes and UNITAMS for their unfaltering commitment to the Sudan’s path towards stability, despite their limited capacity. As we look forward to the Mission’s renewal, we also want to use today’s meeting to call for full respect by the authorities for the UNITAMS mandate. Our message is clear. It is only by silencing the guns that we can guarantee a space for dialogue and mediation and a solid foundation for the Sudan to return to a path towards a civilian-led Government, peace and a stable democratic future.”
2023-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9326 (2023) · source