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  1. “It is imperative that the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) keep the Security Council informed on all the aspects of the conflict related to the human rights situation, including sexual violence. At the same time, we call on the Libyan authorities to cooperate with the International Criminal Court and the Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Libya. Accountability is essential if the Libyan people are to move towards a true national reconciliation that will enable them to achieve the peace and freedom they have been fighting to secure for so many years. As this will be Mexico’s last statement on this issue during its term as an elected member of the Security Council, I would like to conclude by expressing our appreciation for the work of the Special Representative and UNSMIL.”

    2022-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9223 (2022) · source

  2. “That is why for the past two years my country has insisted on the need to strengthen regional cooperation in implementing the arms embargo and preventing the flow of arms to the Sahel and North Africa. Considering the current situation in Libya, Mexico believes that the Security Council and the various United Nations agencies present in the country have a special responsibility to protect the rights of the groups most affected by the conflict. In that regard, we once again condemn the abuses that have been committed against migrants and refugees in Libya, as well as activists, particularly women activists. We also deplore the shrinking of the civil-society space.”

    2022-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9223 (2022) · source

  3. “Mexico calls on the political actors involved to explore creatively and in good faith the options that will make it possible to overcome the differences with respect to the legal framework for elections. Unfortunately, the influence of external actors has contributed to deepening divisions among Libyans. As long as that polarization continues and is incited by actors outside the country, the security and stability of the entire region will be at risk. The absence of a strong State is precisely why we are seeing situations where Chadian armed groups are active in southern Libya, terrorist groups have a presence on the country’s territory and illicit arms are flowing into the region. We have emphasized the harmful effects of those situations, particularly in the Sahel, on many occasions.”

    2022-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9223 (2022) · source

  4. “While we recognize the importance of reforms in the economic and security spheres, we are aware that the current institutions face structural problems in implementing those reforms and the agreements inherited from the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum and the Berlin Conferences on Libya. We therefore believe that only a popular vote will make it possible to renew the State’s authority and to extend it across the entire Libyan territory in order to successfully promote the pending reforms. Consequently, we urge the Special Representative and the Libyan parties to continue steering the various ongoing dialogue processes towards the organization of credible, inclusive and fair elections.”

    2022-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9223 (2022) · source

  5. “Mr. Cisneros Chávez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Special Representative Abdoulaye Bathily for his briefing and reiterate Mexico’s support for his efforts to restart the political process in Libya. I also take this opportunity to congratulate India on the excellent work it spearheaded as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011), concerning Libya. I welcome the Permanent Representative of Libya to this meeting. In recent months, it has become clear that parliamentary and presidential elections are the only way to make progress on the unification of Libyan institutions and put an end to the current uncertainty.”

    2022-12-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9223 (2022) · source

  6. “We call on the Government to ensure unrestricted and secure access for humanitarian workers and organizations. During Mexico’s term as an elected member of the Security Council, the situation in the Sudan has been marked by the suspension of constitutional order and its serious implications for the stability of the country and the entire region. We therefore believe it is essential that the Security Council speak with one voice in support of the political process. In conclusion, we hope that the recently signed agreement will lay the foundation for an inclusive and democratic process that can lead to the peace for which the Sudanese people have fought so hard.”

    2022-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9211 (2022) · source

  7. “For example, in the case of Darfur, relative stability will not be sustainable unless progress is made in establishing commissions and mechanisms to address issues of transitional justice, the return of internally displaced persons and the restoration of property rights, among other issues. We welcome the fact that despite some administrative hurdles, the Permanent Ceasefire Committee is finally operational. We hope that it will continue its work together with the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan, in line with its mandate. One of the pending issues is that of addressing the serious economic and humanitarian crisis facing the country. It is projected that one third of the population will need humanitarian assistance by 2023.”

    2022-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9211 (2022) · source

  8. “We are concerned about the outbreaks of violence in Blue Nile and West Kordofan states in recent months. The hostilities have spread to new areas and have increased in intensity. We reiterate our deep concern about the serious violations of children’s rights, as well as the incidents of sexual and gender-based violence that continue to be reported. We urge the authorities to address the root causes of violence, redouble their prevention efforts, promote reconciliation at the community level and protect the civilian population, and we therefore call for expediting the implementation of the national plan for the protection of civilians. Furthermore, as the High Commissioner for Human Rights stressed during his recent visit to the Sudan, the protection of human rights and accountability are essential aspects that we must continue to work on.”

    2022-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9211 (2022) · source

  9. “In order to revitalize the political process and help stabilize the Sudan, we believe that we should prioritize security-sector reform, the implementation of the Juba Peace Agreement and transitional justice. We urge the key actors to work in coordination with the trilateral mechanism to that end. As we have said before, women were one of the driving forces behind the revolution in the Sudan, and it is therefore critical that they have a voice in the decision-making at all levels and all stages of the political process. The proposed quota of at least 40 per cent of seats in the Government and the legislature for women will undoubtedly contribute to greater inclusion, and we call for the necessary measures to be taken to ensure that this goal can be achieved.”

    2022-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9211 (2022) · source

  10. “Mr. Cisneros Chávez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Special Representative Perthes for his briefing. I would like to commend the signing of the civilian- military framework agreement on 5 December. We hope that this first step will lead as soon as possible to the formation of a civilian transitional Government that will help lay the foundation for the holding of elections. In that regard, we acknowledge and support the efforts of the trilateral mechanism and other partners to restore the process of a transition to democracy in the Sudan. The framework agreement has the support of a large number of Sudanese political actors and groups. We call for any outstanding issues to be resolved through peaceful and inclusive dialogue and for the political forces that have not yet signed the agreement to join it.”

    2022-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9211 (2022) · source

  11. “Thirdly, a comprehensive response to security challenges requires public policies aimed at reducing poverty and inequality in the region. The population living in the Gulf of Guinea area needs development strategies that allow them to prosper through legal activities. That will make them less vulnerable to recruitment by criminal groups and to radicalization. As we have seen, the consequences of climate change have a direct impact on the livelihoods of coastal communities. International cooperation is key to mitigating those effects and strengthening the resilience of those communities.”

    2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9198 (2022) · source

  12. “Another trend that demands a timely response is the shift of piracy cases from the Gulf of Guinea States that are members of the Economic Community of West African States to those that are members of the Economic Community of Central African States. We should intensify the exchange of best practices and cooperation between those two subregional organizations to extend the results to all coastal States of the Gulf of Guinea. The Interregional Coordination Centre is an example of what can be done in that area. Member countries should also continue to strengthen the architecture based on the Yaoundé Code of Conduct. We urge the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel, the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to support that work.”

    2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9198 (2022) · source

  13. “The report of the Secretary-General (S/2022/818) shows that the rule of law and accountability — essential elements of good governance — are effective tools for combating piracy and should be used to respond to other forms of violence that threaten regional stability. Secondly, with regard to security trends, we are also concerned about the spread of terrorism from the central Sahel to the Gulf of Guinea. The recent attacks in Togo and Benin are a warning sign that requires our attention. The international community should support the efforts of the countries of the region to counter the spread of terrorism and other criminal activities. We hope that the Accra Initiative will receive political support and sufficient material means to translate it into measures that can curb the tide of violence.”

    2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9198 (2022) · source

  14. “First, Mexico has noted that the prosecution and punishment of those involved in acts of piracy has played a key role in decreasing the number of piracy incidents. Therefore, it is important that States, in particular those in the region, continue to work on adapting their national legal frameworks. Among other issues, that means codifying the crime of piracy, which is subject to the regime of universal jurisdiction, as established by the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). We reiterate that UNCLOS is the legal framework within which all activities conducted on the seas and oceans should be regulated.”

    2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9198 (2022) · source

  15. “Mr. Cisneros Chávez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank all the participants for their interesting briefings. I take note of the advisory note transmitted by the Peacebuilding Commission with regard to the matter we are addressing today. As we have seen, almost 10 years since the adoption of the Yaoundé Code of Conduct, the fight against piracy in the Gulf of Guinea has yielded very positive results. Mexico welcomes the national efforts and regional strategies that have allowed us to significantly decrease the piracy incidents in the area. It is now essential to maintain and expand the commitment and coordination deployed so far to entrench the progress achieved and respond to the new security challenges faced by the coastal States of the Gulf of Guinea. I will focus on three issues.”

    2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9198 (2022) · source

  16. “MINUSCA can support the authorities in that task. In conclusion, I would like to underline that the 2023 local elections will be a unique opportunity to strengthen governance and move towards the political inclusion of all components of Central African society. We are confident that the political actors will cooperate to make the elections an exemplary exercise that will pave the way for a prosperous and peaceful future after almost 10 years of armed conflict.”

    2022-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9156 (2022) · source

  17. “The support of United Nations agencies is important for that campaign to achieve its objectives. Thirdly, Mexico calls on the national authorities to demonstrate their leadership in order to address the many pending challenges and advance towards a lasting peace. We urge them to conduct themselves responsibly in the current delicate situation so that Government action can build consensus and hope among the population. Initiatives that foster political polarization should be avoided at all costs because that will only exacerbate instability. We recognize that the national authorities bear the primary responsibility for the protection of the civilian population. We therefore urge them to respect and guarantee the human rights of Central Africans and to investigate and prosecute all cases of human rights abuses and violations.”

    2022-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9156 (2022) · source

  18. “It is simply unacceptable that, in a country with the wealth of natural resources that the Central African Republic has, more than 60 per cent of the country’s population is in need of humanitarian assistance. International solidarity is crucial to addressing that grave situation, but only peace will provide a comprehensive solution to that problem. Furthermore, we reiterate our call to neighbouring countries and regional organizations to step up the fight against illicit flows of arms, which fuel the conflict and are used in attacks against civilians, peacekeepers and national security forces. In that regard, we welcome the marking and weapons collection campaign of the National Commission to Combat the Proliferation of Small Arms and Light Weapons.”

    2022-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9156 (2022) · source

  19. “We therefore strongly condemn the attacks against civilians, who are the main victims of those groups. We recognize the importance of the agreement reached for the disbandment of 11 armed groups signatories to the Political Agreement. We urge regional actors, which were instrumental in bringing about that new dynamic, to exert their influence over the remaining armed groups in order to achieve their permanent demobilization. As the Special Representative pointed out, members of those groups need to be provided with the right conditions for their peaceful and sustainable reintegration in order to prevent them from taking up arms again. Armed groups are the primary reason for the continuing deterioration of the humanitarian situation.”

    2022-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9156 (2022) · source

  20. “First, with regard to the peace process, we acknowledge the work of the Central African authorities to establish the priorities, the timetable and the follow- up mechanism for the implementation of the Luanda joint road map. We urge them to open up more space for women’s participation in those efforts. We reiterate that justice is essential to national reconciliation. The work of the Special Criminal Court and the International Criminal Court in that area is encouraging. Mexico echoes the call for the mandate of the Special Criminal Court to be renewed. At the same time, we call on the authorities to expedite the full operationalization of the Truth, Justice, Reparation and Reconciliation Commission. Secondly, the activities of armed groups remains the main threat to the stability of the country and is a risk for the whole region.”

    2022-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9156 (2022) · source

  21. “Mr. Cisneros Chávez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I too thank Special Representative Valentine Rugwabiza for her briefing. I welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Central African Republic and the representative of Rwanda. Mexico welcomes the progress made in recent months towards the revitalization of the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic. At the same time, we express our support for the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) and its important work. We deeply regret the recent deaths of three Bangladeshi peacekeepers. I will focus my statement on three issues.”

    2022-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9156 (2022) · source

  22. “And my country acknowledges the contributions of the Peacebuilding Commission and the Peacebuilding Fund in this area, which were vital to establishing the Truth Commission and the Special Jurisdiction for Peace. In conclusion, I would like to express Mexico’s serious concern about the violence perpetrated against activists and social leaders. We urge the authorities to strengthen existing protection mechanisms and to resolve the structural causes of such violence. The plight of children who have been victims of forced recruitment by armed groups also demands the Government’s full attention. To a large extent the future of peace in Colombia is in the hands of the younger generations. We believe that they will know how to prevent repeats of mistakes made in the past.”

    2022-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9094 (2022) · source

  23. “We welcome in particular the comprehensive report of the Truth Commission and urge the authorities to consider its recommendations, while engaging in close dialogue with all the parties involved in the peace process. The report reaffirms the commitment to putting victims at the heart of the implementation of the peace, which is the right approach. We also welcome the holding of the first public hearings of the Special Jurisdiction for Peace on cases of abductions, forced disappearances and executions carried out by the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia. Those are decisive steps towards genuine reconciliation, which can ensure that past atrocities are not repeated.”

    2022-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9094 (2022) · source

  24. “We must also seek solutions that enable women to assume greater responsibility for project management and the entire process of implementing the agreement. That requires greater investment in training and in the provision of services such as day care that give women the time and conditions they need to play an active role in decision-making. In that regard, it is unacceptable that until now, members of the country’s indigenous and Afro-Colombian communities have been almost entirely sidelined from political participation. We therefore welcome the historic fact that an Afro- Colombian woman will hold the vice-presidency of the country for the first time, and we congratulate Ms. Francia Márquez. Mexico recognizes the sensitive and complex but very necessary work being done in the area of transitional justice.”

    2022-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9094 (2022) · source

  25. “With regard to the implementation of the peace agreement, we agree with the Secretary-General’s report (S/2022/513) that much has already been achieved in Colombia. Despite the remaining challenges, the country is now more peaceful and inclusive, thanks to efforts made by all Colombians to address their painful past. We therefore acknowledge the commitment of the former combatants who have continued to work to bring about peace, especially their gradual involvement in productive projects, in which 74 per cent of female former combatants are already participating. In that regard, we believe it is now crucial to take steps to ensure that the reintegration of former combatants is sustainable, something that will require staunch political will and predictable and stable funding.”

    2022-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9094 (2022) · source

  26. “The turnout in the second round of the presidential elections reached historic levels and sent a clear message that the Colombian people rejected any attempt to hinder the exercise of democracy with violence. My country welcomes the commitment of President-elect Gustavo Petro to implementing the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace. We also welcome his initiative aimed at achieving total peace, which includes, among other things, a resumption of negotiations with the Ejército de Liberación Nacional. During the transitional period it will be important to ensure that the Security Council provides the Colombian authorities with unequivocal support in following up on the major progress achieved to date and resolving outstanding issues.”

    2022-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9094 (2022) · source

  27. “Mr. Cisneros Chávez (Mexico) (spoke in Spanish): I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Carlos Ruiz Massieu and Mr. Francisco José de Roux Rengifo, President of the Truth Commission, for their briefings. Mexico also welcomes Ms. Jineth Casso Piamba and the fact that once again space has been made for civil society to participate in our discussions on the situation in Colombia. We hope that healthy practice will continue. I also welcome the Vice-President and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Colombia, Ms. Marta Lucía Ramírez, to today’s meeting. As we heard, Colombia is at a key juncture in its history following its successful conclusion of presidential elections. The electoral process demonstrated the maturity of Colombia’s institutions and its people’s commitment to democracy.”

    2022-07-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9094 (2022) · source