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first: 2015-08-28
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“In conclusion, it is clear that resolving the many complex security challenges we face will require a comprehensive approach that takes into account the issue of non-State actors and includes a conflict- prevention approach, one that puts the work of the Organization on the track of a promising partnership for peace. That is exactly why Senegal, during its tenure in the Security Council - but above all in general - has worked towards peace, especially on our continent, Africa. I can assure members of my country's continued commitment in that regard.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“In that connection, the support of the United Nations and of the African Union for the efforts and leadership of the Economic Community of West African States led to the peaceful transfer of power, while respecting the sovereignty of the Gambian people. That same conviction forms the foundation of the Senegalese initiative "Water, Peace and Security", which aims to contribute to conflict prevention efforts by promoting cooperation for access to cross-border water resources, but also through mediation and good offices. Allow me to welcome the establishment by the Secretary-General of the High-Level Advisory Board on Mediation and to renew Senegal's support to that end.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“Examples abound, from Somalia to the Lake Chad basin, where African countries have deployed their troops to respond to the threat posed mainly by non-State actors. That is the full meaning of resolution 2320 (2016), which the Council adopted at Senegal's initiative, on the financing of African Union peace operations. That is why Senegal welcomes the initiative ofthe Secretary- General to reform the peace and security pillar by restructuring of the departments of the Secretariat, as well as focusing on preventive approaches so as to enhance the efficiency of the Organization in the area of peacekeeping. Because we are convinced of the advantages of a preventive approach, here in the Security Council Senegal has actively invested in the management and resolution of the Gambian crisis.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“While the first priority aims to make United Nations peacekeeping operations more efficient by improving the cooperation among the Secretariat's various departments, from planning to deployment to defining mandates, which must be better adapted to the realities on the ground, the second is to create optimal synergy between the work of the United Nations and that of regional and subregional organizations. The example of the African continent shows us that those two approaches complement and reinforce each other, thereby enabling the Security Council to make use of regional and subregional organizations where it cannot deploy operations with an offensive mandate in order to respond to asymmetrical threats.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“Mindful of the complex challenges resulting from the threat that non-State actors pose to the Organization's peacekeeping operations, during Senegal's tenure as a non-permanent member, and especially during its presidency of the Council, we emphasized two priorities, namely, the fight against the asymmetrical threats faced by the United Nations peacekeeping operations and the strengthening of cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“Hence it is imperative for the Security Council to conduct an in-depth assessment of the issue of non-State actors in relation to peace and security, particularly with regard to their access to weapons of mass destruction, small arms and light weapons. Let there be no mistake: those challenges will remain as long as those armed groups have access to weapons, but also as long as we do not address the root causes, develop more inclusive economic and social policies, fight extremist discourse and strengthen international cooperation.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“Another challenge is that of international terrorism, which, despite the defeats it has suffered in Iraq and Syria, through which it has lost its territorial holdings, remains intact as is evidenced by the resurgence of terrorist attacks, including in Egypt, Afghanistan, Somalia, Spain and Burkina Faso, and on goes the list. In addition, the shocking images of the sale of African migrants as slaves in Libya attest to the scale and gravity of transnational organized crime, including by the non-State actors, which take advantage of poverty and armed conflict to thrive. There is also a growing link among international terrorism, transnational organized crime, migration, trafficking in persons, and non-State actors.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“While the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action - also known as the 5+1 group agreement - shows us that a diplomatic solution is always possible, the North Korean nuclear programme, the prospects of which are gloomier than ever, demonstrates that we must proceed with firmness, perseverance and creativity in order to arrive at such solutions. I would like to take the opportunity of this debate to reiterate Senegal's commitment to nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“But it is terrorism, international health crises, climate change, the scarcity of water resources, transnational organized crime, nuclear proliferation, the circulation of small arms in relation to their issue by non-State actors, sexual violence, the recruitment of children and the illicit exploitation of natural resources - the list is long but hardly exhaustive of challenges - that are still awaiting a comprehensive response from the international community. However, recent events in the Korean peninsula have moved the nuclear weapons race front and centre in our strategic concerns.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“I would like to mention in that regard, inter alia, the report of the High-level Independent Panel on Peace Operations (see S/2015/446), the reform of the peacebuilding architecture, the Secretary-General's Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism, the establishment of the Office of Counter-Terrorism, the review of resolution 1540 (2004) and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“Mr. Ciss (Senegal) (spoke in French): It could not be more timely for the Security Council, particularly the non-permanent members whose terms of office end in a few days, to address the current complex challenges facing international peace and security. The Senegalese delegation thanks the Japanese presidency for choosing this topic, which is at the heart of the original mission of this organ, namely, implementing instruments to maintain and entrench sustainable and lasting peace in the world. Also, I would like to thank the Secretary-General, Mr. Antonio Guterres, for his important briefing, which has shed light on our work. In recent years, the international community has stepped up its efforts to stave off threats to peace and provide a sustainable solution to security challenges.”
2017-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8144 (2017) · source
“We also encourage national authorities to use existing standards and practical guidelines, such as the International Small Arms Control Standards and the International Ammunition Technical Guidelines, to strengthen the control of small arms and light weapons, as well as ammunition, in order to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.”
2017-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8140 (2017) · source
“We therefore reaffirm our country's commitment to fully implementing the Programme of Action and to strengthening cooperation and assistance. To that, we must add the International Instrument to Enable States to Identify and Trace, in a Timely and Reliable Manner, Illicit Small Arms and Light Weapons and international cooperation and assistance for the implementation of the Programme of Action and the International Tracing Instrument, in particular capacity-building and training, as well as the transfer of technology and equipment to States that have requested such a transfer. We also call on the Security Council, as the Secretary-General does in his report, to periodically review the issue of small arms and light weapons, in particular by holding a regular debate specifically on that issue.”
2017-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8140 (2017) · source
“West Africa, which has taken a number of initiatives to harmonize regional legislation with a view to promoting common actions to combat the illicit circulation of small arms and light weapons, is an excellent illustration of that regional cooperation. The proliferation, illicit transfer, accumulation and diversion of small arms and light weapons continue to jeopardize international peace and security, with devastating effects on civilian populations, particularly women and children, in conflict and post-conflict situations. That is why we should pay closer attention to the implementation of the Programme of Action and work towards strengthening physical security measures and stockpile management for weapons and ammunition.”
2017-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8140 (2017) · source
“For its part, Senegal wishes to recall its commitment to the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), the first international convention whose specific purpose is to regulate the international arms trade in order to put an end to the disastrous consequences resulting from the transfer of conventional arms between countries. We therefore again call for the universalization of the Treaty and of the Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Their Parts and Components and Ammunition. In addition, we encourage regional cooperation in order to share best practices and the ongoing involvement of civil society in awareness-raising actions regarding the ATT.”
2017-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8140 (2017) · source
“For example, we would note the adoption by consensus of the outcome document of the sixth Biennial Meeting of States to Consider the Implementation of the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eliminate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects and the International Instrument to Enable States to Identify and Trace, in a Timely and Reliable Manner, Illicit Small Arms and Light Weapons. There were also some recommendations on concrete confidence-building measures in the area of conventional weapons, adopted by consensus by the Disarmament Commission at its substantive session of 2017 after two decades of work without success. Those recommendations underscore the importance of conventional arms control to the maintenance and enhancement of regional and international peace and security.”
2017-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8140 (2017) · source
“In September 2015, during the adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, Member States therefore recognized that sustainable development is impossible without peace and security and that without sustainable development peace and security will continue to be threatened. Furthermore, target 4 of Sustainable Development Goal 16, which focuses on the promotion of peaceful societies, access to justice for all and the establishment of effective institutions, provides for a significant reduction in arms trafficking. Although many problems remain, the past two years have been marked by some successes in the area of conventional weapons.”
2017-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8140 (2017) · source
“West Africa and the Sahel have clearly not been spared that scourge. That region faces multifaceted threats, including the proliferation and the illicit trafficking of conventional arms and drugs, as well as the activities of terrorist groups. The inadequate regulation of such weapons is a significant factor of conflict. Added to that is the availability or even the proliferation of weapons in the absence of adequate control systems, which fosters a wide range of human rights violations, resulting in, among other things, increased poverty and an impediment to sustainable development.”
2017-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8140 (2017) · source
“Mr. Ciss (Senegal) (spoke in French): I would also like to thank Ms. Izumi Nakamitsu for her enlightening briefing on the important issue of small arms and light weapons. The control of such weapons is without question of crucial importance for the maintenance of international peace and security. The report of the Secretary-General (S/2017/1025) before us today is timely in View of the persistence of numerous hotbeds of tension throughout the world, in particular in Africa and the Middle East, which shows that the maintenance of peace and stability remains a battle that is far from being won. Indeed, the consequences of the misuse and the illicit circulation of small arms and light weapons continue to be a source of great concern to the United Nations and to the entire international community.”
2017-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8140 (2017) · source
“In sum and by way of conclusion, my delegation wishes once again to emphasize the need for an immediate cessation of violence and discrimination against the Rohingya people; accountability to ensure that refugees will not be persecuted or discriminated against upon their return; the timely provision of humanitarian access to Rakhine state and Bangladesh; and sustained commitment on the part of the United Nations, the Security Council in particular, with a view to finding a speedy and viable solution. Such commitment must support the laudable efforts made by organizations and the countries of the region, including Bangladesh, which we thank for its hospitality, and China, for its diplomatic efforts.”
2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8133 (2017) · source
“Patten, it is imperative to protect civilians, especially women and children, from physical violence, in accordance with the relevant resolutions adopted by the Council. Moreover, while we welcome the decision made by the Government of Myanmar to implement the recommendations in the report of the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State, led by former Secretary-General Kofi Annan, we urge it to ensure, as quickly as possible and in close cooperation with the Office of the High Commissioner on Refugees, the safe and sustainable return of refugees. We also urge the Government of Burma to firmly address the underlying causes of the conflict, combat incitement to hatred and violence against the Rohingyas, resolve the painful issue of citizenship, and promote development and economic and social inclusion in Rakhine state.”
2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8133 (2017) · source
“My delegation therefore recalls the obligation of parties under international humanitarian law and human rights law to ensure immediate and safe access of the populations to swift humanitarian assistance, including medical assistance, without restrictions or conditions. We further underscore the need to ensure the access of investigation teams to alleged cases of rights violations in an effort to ensure that justice prevails. Obviously, we welcome the dialogue undertaken between the Governments of Myanmar and Bangladesh, which resulted in the signing of the 23 November agreement on the return of refugees. However, we must say that after carefully listening to the very poignant statement delivered by Ms.”
2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8133 (2017) · source
“The humanitarian challenge is therefore significant both in Myanmar, where the Rohingya in Rakhine state need emergency assistance, and in Bangladesh, where living conditions, in particular in refugee camps, are especially alarming, unhygienic and vulnerable to outbreaks of disease, such as cholera. Despite the efforts made, the road ahead remains long. Out of all of the displaced people, only 120,000 have received food assistance. We also note that neither the High Commissioner for Human Rights nor the fact-finding mission have been able to gain access to Rakhine state, making any assessment of the situation and needs on the ground impossible.”
2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8133 (2017) · source
“Mr. Ciss (Senegal) (spoke in French): At the outset, I sincerely thank the Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Mr. Jeffrey Feltman, and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Pramila Patten, for their illuminating briefings. My delegation also takes this opportunity to commend all the humanitarian agencies, whether of the United Nations or its partners, for the measures they have already taken to help the afflicted people in Rakhine state. Since last summer, the situation in Rakhine state in Myanmar has been one of the worst displacement crises the world has witnessed in recent decades. As the Under-Secretary-General said, 626,000 people have crossed the border into Bangladesh to seek refuge.”
2017-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8133 (2017) · source
“In other words, the temporary nature of the Residual Mechanism entails the need for effective and rigorous management and the constant support of the Council. As is evident, the closure should be an opportunity to take a general stock ofthe gains and the best practices, but also to explore areas for improvement so as to make both domestic and international justice more effective and efficient. In doing that, the ICTY would fully play its role as a pioneer allowing other international legal institutions, and even national ones, to draw a great deal of benefit from its experience.”
2017-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8120 (2017) · source
“By that, I mean the fate of those who have been found guilty and who have had to serve their sentences; the fate of those who have been acquitted or of those who have finished serving their sentences; the fate of the witnesses who have needed to be protected; and many others. Turning to the Residual Mechanism, it will begin to operate on its own from 1 January 2018. Thanks to the Mechanism, the closure of the ad hoc tribunals will not become a synonym for impunity or for selective or incompletejustice. The Mechanism therefore has to take on the issues of the reintegration of those who have been acquitted or who have finished their sentences; the best possible use of financial and administrative resources; access to archives; the relocation of witnesses; and systematic auditing to improve its functioning.”
2017-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8120 (2017) · source
“As we prepare to turn the final page for the ICTY on 31 December, we have to ask how we can consolidate and capitalize over the long term on the enriching experiences and the encyclopedic legacy acquired in dealing with the serious crimes that fell under the Tribunals' jurisdiction. That legacy is also a reference point for national jurisdictions in jurisprudence and good practice. This legacy is also about sharing competencies, technical assistance and the participation and training of stakeholders to help them to reinforce their capacities. At a time when its closure is before us, we must also think of the consequences of setting up this type of tribunal in the first place.”
2017-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8120 (2017) · source
“That ad hoc judicial system - which has benefited from the support of the international community, especially the Security Council, as well as from the cooperation of every State - has made a substantial contribution to international criminal jurisprudence and to combating terrorism and the impunity of all those responsible for serious violations of international humanitarian law, thereby helping to prevent mass crimes and provide justice for the victims. We are also happy to note the fundamental role played by the Residual Mechanism in strengthening the rule of law and promoting stability and gradual reconciliation in both the Balkans and Rwanda.”
2017-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8120 (2017) · source
“In the difficult missions that that they still have to fulfil they can of course count on my country's continued support, which, as the President mentioned, we have manifested by hosting persons convicted by the ICTR in renovated prison cells that meet international standards. The review of the latest report on the implementation of the ICTY completion strategy (S/2017/1001, annex II) reminds us that the establishment of the Tribunals was certainly one of the most relevant initiatives of the United Nations for the preservation and development of international law and the execution of justice.”
2017-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8120 (2017) · source
“We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Ambassador Elbio Rosselli, Permanent Representative of Uruguay to the United Nations, and his entire team for their remarkable work over the past two years as Chair of the Informal Working Group on International Tribunals. My delegation would also like to sincerely thank Judge Carmel Agius, President of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia, Judge Theodor Meron, President of the Residual Mechanism, and Mr. Serge Brammertz, Prosecutor of the ICTY and Chair of the Residual Mechanism, for their enlightening briefings and their decisive work at the helm of those bodies.”
2017-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8120 (2017) · source
“Mr. Ciss (Senegal) (spoke in French): The delegation of Senegal would first like to congratulate Japan on its presidency of the Security Council for the month of December in the final month of its mandate as a member of the Council. We also commend Italy for its exemplary conduct of the Council's work in November. I welcome the presence at today's meeting of Ms. Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic', President of the Republic of Croatia, and Ms. Nela Kuburovie, Minister of Justice of Serbia. The Senegalese delegation welcomes the convening of the second meeting this year on the progress of the work of the International Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (ICTY), the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR)and the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals.”
2017-12-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8120 (2017) · source
“In that regard, my country will submit its own report on the implementation of resolutions 2371 (2017) and 2375 (2017) in the next few weeks.”
2017-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8118 (2017) · source
“However, we reiterate our concerns about recent cases of violations by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and therefore urge it to refrain from provocations and commit to a peaceful, diplomatic, political and comprehensive solution through dialogue, with the aim of restoring peace in the Korean peninsula. In that regard, we call on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to halt and abandon its existing nuclear and ballistic-missile programmes as soon as possible and once and for all, fully, verifiably and irreversibly. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate Senegal's continuing readiness and willingness to make every effort to implement resolution 1718 (2006) and other resolutions pertaining to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.”
2017-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8118 (2017) · source
“With regard to the work of the 1718 Committee, my delegation commends the efforts of its members to promote the full implementation of sanctions on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and we encourage them to redouble their efforts.My country welcomes the awareness-raising work of the Committee and of its Panel of Experts, who are always willing to provide guidance to any State requesting assistance, whether by providing information on designated entities, giving advice on submitting reports of non-compliance or sharing ways to improve implementation of the relevant resolutions. We encourage the adoption of an implementation reporting mechanism and support the draft assistance notes on implementing the resolutions on North Korea, which are very helpful to Member States.”
2017-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8118 (2017) · source
“However, the challenge of implementing the sanctions in place still has to be met by all States, international organizations and the private business sector, since they are a long way from being effectively enforced, leaving large gaps that the North Korean authorities systematically exploit in order to obtain the resources they need to continue their illegal, dangerous programme.”
2017-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8118 (2017) · source
“The measures outlined in the Council's recent resolution 2375 (2017) should be one integral component of a comprehensive political strategy aimed at convincing the parties to engage in frank dialogue with the goal of denuclearizing the Korean peninsula, with the international community's active support. In affirming its belief in the importance of finding a peaceful and diplomatic settlement to the Korean crisis, Senegal would like to reiterate its appeal to the parties to resume face-to-face dialogue with the aim of achieving the verifiable denuclearization of the Korean peninsula, thereby fostering the possibility of peaceful coexistence between the peoples and countries of the region.”
2017-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8118 (2017) · source
“The delegation of Senegal in its turn once again categorically condemns North Korea's latest launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile, which comes barely two months after its launch ofa missile on 15 September and clearly casts doubt on the effectiveness of the sanctions on North Korea. Despite all the resolutions, sanctions and other measures that the Council has adopted on North Korea, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, far from abandoning its military nuclear ambitions, has managed to call into question the Security Council's ability to deal with the problem posed by its illegal military nuclear programme. That is why the Senegalese delegation would like to emphasize that targeted measures are a legitimate response to the threat posed by North Korea's ballistic nuclear programme.”
2017-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8118 (2017) · source
“Mr. Ciss (Senegal) (spoke in French): At the outset, I would like to thank the Japanese and United States delegations for calling for this emergency meeting. I would also like to thank the Italian presidency for organizing the meeting and Under-Secretary-General Feltman for his clear and factual briefing. I would also like to personally thank and commend you, Sir, as Ambassador of Italy, for your work in your capacity as Chair of the Committee pursuant to resolution 1718 (2006), and for the clarity of your briefing and your leadership of the Committee over the past year.”
2017-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8118 (2017) · source
“Their effective rehabilitation and reintegration into society will depend on how well we understand their motives. The involvement and cooperation of their families are also very helpful in this respect. Iwish to say by way ofconclusion that the Senegalese delegation invites the new Office of Counter-Terrorism to further strengthen the coordination of United Nations work in this area, in particular the assistance extended to Member States in the framework of the plan to build the capacity of the United Nations to counter flows of foreign terrorist fighters, which was established by the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source
“However, we wish to ensure that our fight against foreign terrorist fighters does not impede the free flow ofgoods and services, as this is essential for the political and economic integration of countries, in particular the Economic Community of West African States in our West African subregion. The third CTED report on terrorism (S/2015/975) states in its paragraph 5 that monitoring the return of foreign terrorist fighters to their country of origin or a third country remains one of the most urgent challenges facing us. As noted in paragraph 8 of the report, any policy in this respect must categorize returning combatants and take account of the role they played in the respective terrorist organization as well as their reasons for leaving and returning.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source
“All of these measures are in keeping with its road map, the Global Aviation Security Plan. That is why, as it implements the relevant provisions of resolution 2178 (2014), Senegal, with a view to increased effectiveness, in June 2014 put together a general delegation on national information so as to centralize all of the intelligence services, which had been based in various ministries. Furthermore, Senegal is now one of the most advanced countries on the African continent in terms of advance passenger information with the adoption of aeronautical regulation 9/2016. Turning to the INTERPOL database, in particular its I-24/7 network, it is important to provide assistance to Member States, in particular those in West Africa and the Sahel, in strengthening their capacity in this area.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source
“We must also provide young people with reasons to stay with their families and their countries rather than leave for adventures of uncertain outcome that frequently come to a tragic end. Senegal, while pursuing its strategy on preventing violent extremism and terrorism, emphasizes education, information and communication by focusing on raising the awareness of the people and on dialogue with opinion leaders, in particular religious leaders, whose role is key in countering the extremist narrative. Preventing or, at the very least, reducing the flow of foreign terrorist fighters requires intensified regional and international cooperation, in particular in the areas of information-sharing, border control, passenger registration measures and other boarding security controls.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source
“It is clear that in a globalized world no country can alone counter this fresh threat to world peace in the long term. We therefore need to devise an appropriate, effective and comprehensive strategy that is based on a holistic approach in order to eliminate it. Such an approach must include measures aimed at addressing both the structural and cyclical causes of the phenomenon, such as marginalization and discrimination, poor governance, lack ofsocioeconomic prospects and latent conflicts. We must also deconstruct the terrorist discourse and develop initiatives and programmes that promote tolerance, dialogue and understanding among civilizations, cultures, peoples and religions.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source
“The work carried out by CTED is outstanding and should be commended, as the information contained in its three reports has enabled us to better understand the phenomenon. The implementation of the recommendations formulated thereon must be followed up regularly. Terrorist groups are increasingly using the Internet and social networks to incite to violence and disseminate their strategy and bloodthirsty ideology, which is based on an often incorrect interpretation or instrumentalization of religion, as well as on the improper use of religious terminology. Containing the current flow of foreign terrorist fighters therefore must be done through the strict joint implementation of the relevant provisions contained in resolutions 1373 (2001), 1624 (2005), 2170 (2014), 2178 (2014) and 2253 (2015).”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source
“We note with genuine concern that three years after the Council adopted resolution 2178 (2014), on 24 September2014, not onlyhas the threatto international peace and security posed by the phenomenon of foreign terrorist fighters not diminished, but that the opposite is true: it has become more dangerous. Foreign terrorist fighters, who number 40,000, according to estimates, and come from more than 120 countries, represent a serious threat to transit and destination countries as well as to their countries of origin, as their return can undermine peace, security and stability. As early as 2013, the Council, in paragraph 5 of its resolution 2129 (2013), directed the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate to identify emerging issues, trends and developments in that respect.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source
“Mr. Ciss (Senegal) (spoke in French): The delegation of Senegal welcomes the convening of this important meeting on the foreign terrorist fighter phenomenon. I would like to thank our briefers - Under-Secretary- General Voronkov, Head of the Office of Counter- Terrorism; Ms. Michele Coninsx, Executive Director of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED); and Ambassador Umarov, Permanent Representative of Kazakhstan and Chair of the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Da'esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities - for their high-quality presentations.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8116 (2017) · source
“In conclusion, my delegation believes that it is also imperative to tackle the worrying economic situation in South Sudan, since, in addition to the country's insecurity and humanitarian crisis, it is one ofthe causes of the displacement of the population. On top ofthat, it is contributing to the weakening ofthe South Sudanese State, particularly its ability to manage its entire chain of command and implement all its commitments in a timely way.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8115 (2017) · source
“The efforts of the African Union are also important. They include the decision taken by its Peace and Security Council at its 720th meeting, held on 20 September, on the report of the Chairperson of the Commission on South Sudan, according to which the African Union Commission and the Government of South Sudan should urgently conclude a memorandum of understanding on the establishment of the Hybrid Court in December, in accordance with the time lines agreed. In that context, the Peace and Security Council called on the Transitional Government to ensure that the memorandum is integrated into national legislation through the Transitional Legislative Assembly.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8115 (2017) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the increasingly active leadership being shown in the region and encourage the initiatives that its countries have announced to revitalize the political process. The fact is that regional actors have a key role to play in the quest for lasting stability and peace in South Sudan. My delegation would therefore like to reiterate its support for the high-level revitalization forum in bringing together the two parties to the 2015 peace agreement and other influential stakeholders outside the current arrangement in order to make progress in its implementation. We also welcome IGAD's decision to provide an update as soon as possible on the progress made with regard to the initiative of the forum, in order to enable the Council to take appropriate measures in support of its decisions.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8115 (2017) · source
“In a humanitarian context that remains fragile, I would also like to emphasize that we are concerned about the obstacles facing humanitarian workers, including the increasing attacks on them, which we condemn. In that regard, we call on all parties to allow free and unhindered access for humanitarian actors to the affected civilian populations, and we urge the Transitional Government of National Unity to assume its full responsibility for ensuring the protection of civilian populations and the security of humanitarian workers. And as the countries of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) have already done, we also condemn the ongoing human rights violations by both the Government and the opposition. We all agree that settling the conflict in South Sudan requires more than a negotiated political solution.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8115 (2017) · source