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lines on the record: 668
first: 2000-05-11
most recent: 2021-12-14
sittings or episodes: 116
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“In that regard, we once again call on the Houthis to take a positive approach to the matter and facilitate the access of maintenance and repair teams.”
2021-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8929 (2021) · source
“We reiterate our deep concern about the seriously deteriorating humanitarian situation in Yemen. That trend will continue as long as the fighting continues. There are many indicators of the difficulties faced by the population in obtaining access to basic food and health services and there are signs of worsening food insecurity, which call for increased and concerted efforts to support humanitarian relief operations. We therefore call for increased financial support for humanitarian activities in Yemen and the lifting of all related restrictions. Maintaining the status quo with regard to the FSO SAFER oil tanker without a solution threatens an unprecedented environmental, economic, maritime and humanitarian catastrophe — not only in Yemen but also in the entire region.”
2021-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8929 (2021) · source
“The conference underlined the need to reach a comprehensive and immediate ceasefire agreement, open all roads and humanitarian corridors, and secure the release of detainees and prisoners. It also called upon all parties to immediately engage in the initiative sponsored by the United Nations and adhere to the implementation of the Riyadh and Stockholm Agreements. We also call upon the Houthis to announce their commitment to a political solution and we condemn their attacks on the Ma’rib and Taiz governorates, among others, as well as their attacks against the territories of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with the targeting of civilian installations. We reiterate the need for all parties to respect international law, international humanitarian law and international human rights law.”
2021-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8929 (2021) · source
“That in turn cannot be achieved unless there is an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire; a resumption of political negotiations, with the active participation of women and young people; and the facilitation of humanitarian access in order to save lives and deliver unimpeded assistance to those in need, who constitute more than half of the population of Yemen, including millions of women and children. In that context, we renew our support for the efforts of the Special Envoy and welcome his comprehensive approach. We would also like to commend all regional and international parties for their efforts to put an end to the violence and reactivate the political settlement process. We also commend the communiqué of the Yemeni Tribal Forum, which was held in the Jordanian capital with the participation of more than 40 Yemeni tribal leaders.”
2021-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8929 (2021) · source
“We therefore stress that there is no alternative to a comprehensive political solution based on the relevant Security Council resolutions and other agreed terms of reference. That solution should also be based on constructive and peaceful negotiations that uphold the national interests of the Yemeni people and must put an end to their suffering and restore security and stability. Moreover, the solution must guarantee the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Yemen.”
2021-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8929 (2021) · source
“Mr. Cherif (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): I thank Mr. Hans Grundberg, Special Envoy of the Secretary- General for Yemen, and Mr. Ramesh Rajasingham, Acting Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, for their important briefings on the latest developments in the Yemeni conflict. I also welcome the participation of the Permanent Representative of Yemen in today’s meeting. Tunisia expresses its concern about the escalation of the fighting in Yemen. We stress once again that no military solution be can be a solution to the protracted Yemeni crisis. The past few years of fighting have only brought about destruction, killing, displacement and the unprecedented deterioration of the humanitarian situation, in addition to a collapse of the economy, livelihoods and an escalation of tensions and instability in the entire region.”
2021-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8929 (2021) · source
“That requires spending the amount of time necessary to ensure transparent and inclusive discussions for all Member States, on an equal footing, with the aim of preserving the Council’s unity and solidarity in combating terrorism and diverting it from contentious issues that would prevent it from renewing those mandates.”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8915 (2021) · source
“In that regard, we urge the Council to swiftly begin its negotiations on the renewal of the mandates of the Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate (CTED) and the Committee established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015), concerning the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL/ Da’esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups undertakings and entities. That action is important because it constitutes an opportunity to adapt our mechanisms in order to keep pace with new and emerging trends and respond to them in accordance with our international commitments.”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8915 (2021) · source
“In that context, we stress the need to pursue our international efforts, especially by conducting a comprehensive review of the status of the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) and renewing the mandate of the Committee, as the continued lack of any tangible progress is likely to weaken the non-proliferation regime. Cooperation among panels and groups of experts is important for consolidating approaches from all United Nations bodies. We reiterate the need for the international community, especially the Security Council and its subcommittees, to advance as shared priorities combating terrorism and preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8915 (2021) · source
“Combating terrorism has always been a key priority for Tunisia domestically and internationally, particularly in the context of our membership in the Security Council and its relevant subcommittees, including our chairpersonship of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001), concerning counter-terrorism. Tunisia has also strengthened its international commitments and their implementation, including by submitting a supplementary report on the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004) and designating national focal points.”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8915 (2021) · source
“In that regard, I would be remiss if I did not also highlight the briefing, including findings from an initial case brief, delivered to the Council this morning by the Head of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (UNITAD) (see S/PV.8914). The case brief findings, to be presented in the next UNITAD briefing, confirm, based on clear and tangible evidence, that ISIL seeks to develop chemical and biological weapons and to use them systematically, possibly even against civilians.”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8915 (2021) · source
“In that context, the coronavirus disease pandemic is one of the crises that terrorist groups have exploited, especially in conflict zones, and that continues to contribute to prolonging those conflicts and making them deadlier. That means that we share a collective responsibility to combat terrorism through a comprehensive approach that goes beyond the limited security-driven approach and addresses the root causes of terrorism and violent extremism, with consideration for settling disputes peacefully, promoting human rights and achieving development. There is no doubt that if non-State entities, including terrorist organizations, were to acquire weapons of mass destruction, especially in the light of scientific and technological developments, it would pose an extremely serious threat.”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8915 (2021) · source
“Mr. Cherif (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): First and foremost, I would like to thank the Chairs of the three subsidiary bodies of the Security Council for their briefings and commend their efforts over the past year. As we heard in the Chairs’ briefings, terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction remain a serious threat to international peace and security, despite our ongoing efforts. In recent years, we have witnessed the ability of terrorist groups, in particular the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and Al-Qaida, to adapt despite their military defeat and continue to exploit crises, conflicts, instability and the fragility of individuals and societies in order to spread their terrorist discourse and restore their operational capacities.”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8915 (2021) · source
“I also thank her team as well as the Committee’s Secretary for the support provided to the Chair and to the Committee over the past years. I wish to also convey my deep appreciation to the members of the Committee for their constructive engagement, which enabled us to efficiently lead the work of the Committee in full unity, despite the challenging circumstances imposed by the pandemic. Finally, I wish to thank my team for its constant efforts to manage the day-to-day work of the Chair’s Office over the past two years.”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8915 (2021) · source
“The Committee held a special meeting on the topic on 4 November, at which an outcome document was adopted that reaffirms the commitment of the Counter- Terrorism Committee to address terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, to work with Member States and other interlocutors and players and to achieve impactful deliverables and results in the effective implementation of the relevant Council resolutions. As the Council is aware, the Committee is currently considering the renewal of CTED’s mandate within the framework of the Council’s review pursuant to resolution 2395 (2017). In that regard, I wish to express my thanks to the CTED Executive Director, Assistant Secretary-General Michèle Coninsx, for her leadership.”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8915 (2021) · source
“Further, the Committee has continued to strengthen its engagement with parliamentarians, civil society organizations, the private sector and academia within the framework of its various activities and events. Fourthly, over the past year, the Committee commemorated the twentieth anniversary of the Council’s adoption of resolution 1373 (2001) and the establishment of the Committee. The Tunisian presidency of the Council launched the process in January with a ministerial debate (see S/2021/48) and the adoption of a presidential statement (S/PRST/2021/1).”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8915 (2021) · source
“Over the past year and as of 19 November, the Committee held six open and closed briefings on regional and thematic topics in order to address the interests and concerns of Member States on counter- terrorism CTED’s analytic products, which are informed by its close cooperation with the member entities of its global research network. Those briefings have helped raise the awareness of the Council, the Committee and Member States concerning emerging terrorism trends and threats. The Committee has also continued to address the human rights and gender aspects of counter- terrorism and countering violent extremism and to remind Member States of the need to ensure that any measures taken to counter terrorism comply with all their obligations under international law, in particular international human rights, refugee and humanitarian law.”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8915 (2021) · source
“Thirdly, the Committee promotes the implementation efforts of Member States in an ongoing manner. In that regard, the policy papers and guidelines developed by the Committee and CTED, including the 2015 Madrid Guiding Principles on stemming the flow of foreign terrorist fighters (FTF), its 2018 addendum on FTF returnees and relocators and the technical guide to the implementation of Security Council resolution 1373 (2001) and other relevant resolutions, have continued to serve as useful reference tools to assist States in their implementation of the relevant Council resolutions, which call on States to take measures in an increasingly broad range of areas.”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8915 (2021) · source
“In that regard, the Committee and CTED have notably maintained their close partnership and dialogue with the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT). The Committee receives briefings from UNOCT twice a year and UNOCT observers attend CTED’s briefings to the Committee on country- assessment visits. High-priority technical assistance needs identified during the Committee’s assessment visits, as well as a number of country-visit reports, are posted on the United Nations Global Counter- Terrorism Coordination Compact portal for access by United Nations implementing partners. CTED, serving as Chair, Co-Chair or Vice-Chair of several Working Groups of the Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact, has continued to work closely with UNOCT and other United Nations entities in order to ensure a targeted impact on the ground.”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8915 (2021) · source
“The Committee also recently launched its enhanced assessment and stock-taking tool, the electronic detailed implementation survey, as well as the revised overview of implementation assessment. These tools are designed to ensure continued thoroughness, consistency, transparency and even-handedness in desk review and stock-taking and will help produce quantitative and qualitative analysis to inform the relevant policy decisions of the Committee and the Council. In that regard, the Committee and CTED and the other Security Council subsidiary bodies and their expert groups have continued to work closely together in accordance with their respective mandates. Secondly, the Committee is working to facilitate the delivery of technical assistance to States in need.”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8915 (2021) · source
“Acting on the Committee’s behalf, CTED has conducted the virtual components of 13 hybrid assessment visits this year, bringing the total number of visits conducted since 2005 to 181 and the total number of visited States to 117. The visits have continued to provide an effective vehicle for direct and constructive engagement and dialogue between the Committee, CTED and Member States and remain a critical component of the Committee’s assessment process. Moreover, Member States continue to indicate that they benefit from the visits, which enable them to keep the Committee informed about their implementation progress and challenges. CTED has completed the desk review and assessment of Member States’ implementation progress, thus enabling the Committee and CTED to gain a better understanding of each individual country profile.”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8915 (2021) · source
“The global threats and challenges were, of course, exacerbated by the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Throughout the pandemic, with the support of CTED, the Committee has continued to engage with Member States, United Nations entities, international and regional organizations, academia and civil society organizations in order to assist Member States to address those threats and challenges in accordance with the relevant Council resolutions on terrorism. In doing so, the Committee has focused on four key areas. First, the Committee assesses the implementation efforts of Member States. Despite the continued challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Committee has been able to maintain business continuity, in accordance with its updated assessment visit framework document and procedures.”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8915 (2021) · source
“On behalf of the Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001), concerning counter-terrorism, I have the honour to brief the Council on key aspects of the work of the Committee, supported by the Counter- Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED). The past year saw continued evolution in global terrorism threats and challenges. CTED’s updated global survey of the implementation of resolution 1373 (2001) and other relevant resolutions by Member States and the global survey of the implementation of resolution 1624 (2005) by Member States, respectively, provide a comprehensive overview of the current global situation, broken down by regional and thematic areas. The two surveys were recently issued as documents of the Council.”
2021-12-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8915 (2021) · source
“We will continue to stand by the brotherly Palestinian people in defending their legitimate rights, which will not expire with the passage of time, particularly establishing an independent, sovereign State along the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital.”
2021-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8913 (2021) · source
“In that context, we reiterate the importance of ensuring the delivery of aid to those in need, lifting restrictions on freedom of movement and trade and refraining from undermining reconstruction efforts. While we thank all international donors for their support to the humanitarian response efforts in the occupied territories, we stress the urgent need to secure additional funding, including to address the financial deficit in the budget of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). In that context, we commend the role of the Ad Hoc Liaison Committee for the Coordination of the International Assistance to Palestinians and the Jordanian-Swedish initiative to hold a donor conference for UNRWA on 16 November. In conclusion, we reiterate Tunisia’s strong support for the just Palestinian cause.”
2021-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8913 (2021) · source
“In that context, Tunisia reiterates its support for holding an international conference with full powers, with the participation of all parties concerned, to engage in a genuine peace process on the basis of international law, United Nations resolutions, the relevant international terms of reference and the Arab Peace Initiative. We also value the engagement of the members of the Middle East Quartet in the efforts to revitalize the peace process. We hope that the Quartet’s role will be strengthened during the upcoming phase so that we can pave the way for real prospects for peace. The humanitarian situation in the occupied Palestinian territories remains dire, especially in the Gaza Strip.”
2021-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8913 (2021) · source
“Based on our conviction in the effective contribution of civil society to efforts to achieve peace in the Middle East, we stress the importance of civil society in the occupied Palestinian territories playing its role without restrictions. In that context, we reject the decision of the occupation authorities to designate six Palestinian civil organizations as terrorist entities. The status quo in the occupied territories is not sustainable and could lead to further escalation. From that standpoint, we stress the need to act without further delay to discuss ways to launch meaningful, credible and time-bound negotiations in order to establish a just, comprehensive and lasting peace in the Middle East.”
2021-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8913 (2021) · source
“Given that situation, we reiterate our call on the Security Council to shoulder its responsibilities regarding those grave violations, including by following up on the implementation of its relevant resolutions, the most recent of which is resolution 2334 (2016), and ensuring the accountability of the occupying Power for its violations of, and disregard for, international law. In the light of the systematic attacks and repression that the Palestinian civilian population, including women and children, suffer, we also reaffirm the need to provide them with international protection, in line with United Nations resolutions.”
2021-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8913 (2021) · source
“It is of paramount importance that the international community and stakeholders step up their efforts and pressure in order to change the deteriorating and tense situation in the occupied Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem, as a result of Israeli policies that violate international law and the repressive and discriminatory practices of the occupying authorities. In that context, one of the main priorities should be ending the expansionist settlement activities of the occupation, the forced displacement of Palestinians, the confiscation of their homes and lands and attempts to change the historical, demographic and legal status of Jerusalem. It is also important to lift the restrictions imposed on the Gaza Strip for more than 14 years.”
2021-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8913 (2021) · source
“The special meeting held yesterday by the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People (see A/AC.183/ PV.404) reaffirmed the solidarity of the international community with the just cause of the Palestinian people. The special meeting also showed support for the legitimate demands of the Palestinian people to self-determination and to ending the brutal occupation of Palestinian territory, pursuant to the resolutions of international legitimacy, particularly those adopted by the Security Council.”
2021-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8913 (2021) · source
“Mr. Cherif (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset I would like to thank Mr. Tor Wennesland, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, for his briefing and continuous efforts to strengthen the prospects for peace in the Middle East. We also thank the Secretary-General for his ongoing efforts to revitalize the peace process in the Middle East and Ms. Ero for her important briefing. Yesterday, 29 November, Tunisia, alongside the international community, celebrated the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, as we do every year. In that connection, the President sent a letter of solidarity with the Palestinian people to the General Assembly.”
2021-11-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8913 (2021) · source
“In conclusion, Tunisia reaffirms its hope that the situation in Libya will be addressed on the basis of the principles of national ownership, active partnership and joint responsibility, with the steadfast support of the international community and the Security Council towards achieving the desired goals in Libya, a comprehensive political settlement and an end to all forms of foreign intervention, with a view to achieving security and stability in Libya and to setting Libya on the path of sustainable development and prosperity.”
2021-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8911 (2021) · source
“We also welcome the report’s reference to traditional means of justice and reconciliation that take all complementary options and choices into account, in accordance with the text and spirit of the Rome Statute and based on Libya’s ownership and leadership in ensuring the rule of law and post-conflict justice. We look forward to the visit of the Prosecutor next year to Libya to lay the foundation of dialogue with the Libyan authorities on achieving justice in Libya in a framework of engagement with the permanent national judiciary through the division of labour, the coordination of efforts and building capacity in the rule of law area towards common goals.”
2021-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8911 (2021) · source
“That is a reminder of the importance of the responsibility of Libyan and international parties to bring about lasting peace in Libya, in particular through the full implementation of the ceasefire, including the full withdrawal of all foreign fighters and mercenaries from Libya. All parties must respect the arms embargo. Tunisia stresses that the best means of achieving accountability in Libya is a dialogue-based approach and national measures based on the priority of national jurisdiction and the need for international justice. In that regard, Tunisia welcomes the renewed vision of the Prosecutor of the ICC in addressing Libya’s dossier through a practical and flexible approach that stresses the principle of complementarity between the ICC and the national authorities responsible for ensuring accountability on the territory.”
2021-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8911 (2021) · source
“We appreciate the continued efforts of the Prosecutor and his Office in accordance with his mandate in Libya, despite the restrictions imposed by the coronavirus disease pandemic on their ability to carry out of their functions on the ground. That is evident in the prioritization of contacts with witnesses and victims with a view to collecting reliable evidence in the field. We also commend the coordination and cooperation of the Office of the Prosecutor with the Libyan authorities and other stakeholders, including other States and organizations, towards ensuring the rule of law and documenting serious violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law in Libya. Despite the adoption of the ceasefire, we are concerned that the Libyan authorities have recently discovered new mass graves in Tarhouna.”
2021-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8911 (2021) · source
“Resolution 1970 (2011) and the Rome Statute are the two main points of reference for the Security Council in exercising its functions, aimed at striking a delicate balance between fighting impunity for the most serious crimes and the maintenance of international peace and security in Libya. They also form the basis of the impartial and independent jurisdiction exercised by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in Libya. We welcome the regular semi-annual briefings by the Prosecutor to the Security Council, which allow for more interaction and coordination between the ICC and the Security Council. We also value striking a balance between focusing attention on the necessary political settlement and stability and accountability.”
2021-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8911 (2021) · source
“Mr. Cherif (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): As this is the first briefing by Mr. Khan to the Security Council, we would like to join our colleagues in welcoming him and wish him and his team every success. I also thank him for the twenty-second report submitted pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011). I welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of Libya in this meeting. My country is closely following the political and security situation in neighbourly and brotherly Libya at this critical juncture. We stress Tunisia’s continued support for Libya and all international and regional efforts to achieve a seamless and peaceful political transition in that brotherly country that promotes security and stability in Libya, in accordance with the will and aspirations of the Libyan people.”
2021-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8911 (2021) · source
“We stand ready with various partners to support lasting peace and security and sustainable development, as well as to achieve the aspirations of its people for a better future.”
2021-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8896 (2021) · source
“Despite the fact that it has been 25 years since the signing of the Dayton Agreement, periodic reports explicitly describe a persistent standstill and growing challenges at various levels. We would like to remind all the parties concerned to avoid disagreements that lead to constant crises and tensions. Priority should be given to the national interest of all citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina, paving the way for the younger generation to build a better future based on ethnic and cultural unity. In conclusion, Tunisia reiterates its full support to all efforts that promote stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina and achieve reconciliation among its various ethnic groups.”
2021-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8896 (2021) · source
“We also call on all parties to forgo divisive rhetoric, which can only deepen the national and ethnic divisions and dangerously threaten stability and the peacebuilding process. My delegation reiterates once again its support for the efforts made by the Office of the High Representative in line with the Dayton Peace Agreement and the relevant Security Council resolutions. We stress the important role of the European Union military mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina to promote the efforts aimed at creating a safe environment. We therefore encourage all parties to honour their commitments aimed at ensuring that Bosnia and Herzegovina has its full independence within the framework of the 5+2 agenda so that the Office of the High Representative may be closed and international supervision ended.”
2021-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8896 (2021) · source
“As for the elections of 2022, I recall the difficulties that have arisen since the elections of 2018 and the impossibility since then of forming a new federal Government. My country’s delegation expresses its concern once again as regards the continued negative ethnic rhetoric that can only deepen the existing divisions and affect the reconciliation process in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In this regard, we reiterate Tunisia’s full support for the prosperity, stability and peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina and emphasize the need to preserve its sovereignty, territorial integrity and constitutional order. We also call for the need to refrain from any behaviour that would undermine reforms and jeopardize the unity and stability of Bosnia and Herzegovina.”
2021-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8896 (2021) · source
“Mr. Cherif (Tunisia) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, it is my pleasure to once again congratulate Kenya on its successful presidency of the Security Council during the month of October. I also wish all the best to Mexico on assuming the presidency of the Council this month. I would like as well to welcome the representatives of the European Union, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Serbia. The report that we have before us shows the persistent and large-scale challenges that the Dayton Agreement is facing. In this context, my delegation expresses its concern as regards the political developments in Bosnia and Herzegovina since July, especially those which lead to obstructing the work of institutions.”
2021-11-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8896 (2021) · source
“Furthermore, we stress the importance of organizing and appropriately endowing UNISFA’s capacity, particularly as it relates to law-and-order tasks, in the light of the growing populations and economic activity in the main areas. It is of equal necessity that UNISFA can rely on a reasonably stable environment on the way towards its redesign in the coming period. Finally, on the way forward for the United Nations presence in Abyei and UNISFA’s strategic review, the A3+1 would like to endorse the recommendation of the Secretary-General in his report on the extension of UNISFA’s mandate and its support to the JBVMM for a further period of six months.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source
“We stress the importance of enhancing humanitarian assistance, as well as recovery and resilience programmes, for people and communities throughout the Area, and tailoring interventions in accordance with an approach based on needs, vulnerabilities and the promotion of livelihoods. Finally, revitalizing joint implementation mechanisms in Abyei remains a mutually agreed task that has yet to be fully materialized. We emphasize that progress in the establishment of joint governance institutions, including police, and the courts would have a direct and positive impact on the reigning of the rule of law in the Area. In that regard, we look forward to the re-energizing of the Abyei Joint Oversight Committee meetings and to the support of the African Union High-level Implementation Panel to that end.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source
“In that connection, we express our appreciation for the steady engagement of the United Nations vis-à-vis local and traditional leaders and key communities, which enabled a consultative process to commence this month with a view to reaching a joint peace agreement in the near future. We also appreciate UNISFA’s efforts aimed at advocating and empowering women’s participation in the civic space, which is critical to promoting inclusive and lasting peace, local governance and decision-making, as well as gender issues. On the humanitarian front, we note that significant challenges, compounded by the coronavirus disease pandemic and economic stress, continue to impact the daily lives of populations in the Area, particularly the most vulnerable, especially with respect to access to basic needs and services.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source
“We further call on the Sudan and South Sudan to convene future meetings of the Joint Political and Security Mechanism to iron out difficulties and facilitate the mandate of the JBVMM and its redeployment, where appropriate, as well as to foster conditions that enable progress on the border demarcation process. I now turn to the developments in Abyei, as set out in the Secretary-General’s report (S/2021/881), alongside additional aspects regarding UNISFA’s mandate going forward, pursuant to the relevant Security Council resolutions. Despite the persistent tensions along communal lines, also owing to economic mobility and livelihood motives, the A3+1 commends the encouraging prospects for peace, peacebuilding and trust-building processes that are especially sensitive to the Abyei local, traditional and intercommunal realities.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source
“We stress the critical importance of UNISFA and its component in support of the JBVMM being able to fully perform their security and protection tasks, unimpeded and undeterred, while safeguarding their safety, well- being and freedom of movement, particularly in line with the relevant Security Council resolutions. Furthermore, we recall the outcome document of the meeting of the Joint Political and Security Mechanism held on 8 and 9 September in Juba on the issue. In that respect, we urge for consistent efforts by the Government of South Sudan in sensitizing and engaging local governments and communities towards restraint, a return to calm and respect for the mandates of UNISFA and the JBVMM in their areas of responsibility.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source
“In that connection, we commend the Sudan and South Sudan for their willingness to inject fresh impetus into the Abyei peace process through the recent appointment of their respective national committees on the final status of Abyei. The increasing rapprochement between the Sudan and South Sudan, while commendable, has yet to be matched with perennial stability in the Abyei Area and along the border. The A3+1 reiterates its concern at the growing communal tensions registered during the reporting period, which culminated with the forced relocation of UNISFA personnel and equipment from JBVMM team site 11 in Kiir Adem and team site 12 in War Abar and, subsequently, from JBVMM Sector 1 headquarters in Gok Machar, amid threats to peacekeepers’ lives and United Nations property.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source
“That tragic loss highlights not only the often non-permissive environment within which UNISFA operates, but also the continued relevance of its mandate, including its support for the Joint Border Verification and Monitoring Mechanism (JBVMM), in ensuring stability in the Abyei Area and along the Sudan-South Sudan border. The African Union, along with its High-level Implementation Panel, remains engaged with the Governments of the Sudan and South Sudan as they further their political and economic ties in order to promote a lasting resolution of the final status of Abyei and put the region and its people resolutely on a trajectory towards comprehensive peace and sustainable development.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source
“I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the three African members of the Security Council — Kenya, the Niger and Tunisia — as well as Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (A3+1). I thank the former President of South Africa and Chair of the African Union High-level Implementation Panel, His Excellency Mr. Thabo Mbeki; the Under- Secretary-General for Peace Operations, Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix; and the Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, Mr. Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, for their comprehensive briefings. I also welcome the representatives of the Sudan and South Sudan to this meeting. The A3+1 would like to begin by paying tribute to the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) peacekeeper who lost his life on 14 September in Gok Machar pending medical evacuation.”
2021-10-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8887 (2021) · source