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“Moreover, security in the region must be understood holistically, as the main causes and drivers of maritime insecurity are to be found on dry land. In truth, maritime crime is often fuelled by vast networks of illegal activities that are progressively being built on a foundation ofpoor governance, extreme poverty and socio-political violence. Therefore, we consider it essential to stress the links between piracy and transnational organized crime, given that this scourge is one of the major challenges that threaten the stability of countries in the region. Moreover, given the particular security situation in West and Central Africa, we should consider seriously the possibility of the existence of connections between piracy in the Gulf of Guinea and the financing of the activities of terrorist groups operating in the region.”
2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source
“In that regard, it is appropriate to commend the assistance on the technical and financial fronts on the prat of partners at the bilateral and multilateral levels in support of State and regional initiatives against piracy and armed robbery. On that score we especially wish to acknowledge the contributions of the Special Trust Fund for Maritime Security in West and Central Africa, established by the International Maritime Organization. In spite of the persistence of many challenges, regional mobilization in response to the threat posed by piracy and armed robbery at sea should be seen as a manifestation of the commitment of the States of the Gulf of Guinea to assume their responsibilities in the security sphere.”
2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source
“Furthermore, we note the existence of barriers to the delicate question, not yet fully resolved, of the delimitation of maritime boundaries, which can be an element of tension in the relations among the various States bordering the Gulf. In addition, funding is a central element in the effectiveness and the operation of the entire undertaking. It should therefore be noted that, in addition to the need to mobilize and pool the resources of Gulf of Guinea States and subregional organizations, the support of technical and financial partners is indispensable for the consolidation and the sustainability of the nascent integrated maritime safety systems.”
2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source
“The Yaounde process also is proceeding with the gradual implementation of the pillars of the interregional architecture on maritime safety and security that serve as the axes for the coordination and harmonization of regional policies and initiatives envisaged during the Summit. Moreover, it must be recognized that the operationalization of that architecture is based on certain conditions that have yet to be met, despite the achievements we have often emphasized. That pertains in particular to the strengthening of coordination and the harmonization of legislation on the subject, which in this configuration are made to both the interstate and interregional levels.”
2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source
“In view, on the one hand, of the progress made since the Council's previous meeting on this issue (see S/PV.6723) and, on the other hand, the situation on the ground, we have reason to be satisfied with the ongoing efforts of Gulf of Guinea States and subregional organizations, which have made substantial progress in the establishment of institutions and the adoption of legal frameworks on the security architecture for maritime security. For example, the GGC and ECOWAS finalized their regional maritime strategies, respectively in August 2013 and in March 2014, under the Yaounde Declaration, which requested those entities "to develop and adopt a regional strategy on the fight against piracy, armed robbery and other illegal activities committed at sea, in line with the African Integrated Strategy for the Seas and Oceans 2050.”
2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source
“Following the Summit, a package of stragic documents was adopted on the issue of maritime safety and security in the Gulf of Guinea, including the Yaounde Declaration of the Heads of State and Government of Central and West African States on Maritime Safety and Security in the their Common Maritime Domain, the Code of Conduct Concerning the Repression of Piracy, Armed Robbery against Ships, and Illicit Maritime Activity in West and Central Africa, and the memorandum of understanding among the Economic Community of Central African States, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Gulf of Guinea Commission (GGC) on maritime safety and security in the Central and West Africa maritime space.”
2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source
“The process that led to the meeting illustrated the various stages of regional commitment and the international commitment underpinning it, including through the United Nations by way of the adoption of resolutions 2018 (2011) and 2039 (2012), as well as presidential statement S/PRST/2013/13, which the Council adopted on the heels of the Yaounde Summit. The challenge before us is to establish and implement an institutional legal framework that will make it possible to undertake an effective, coordinated response by the countries of the region, as clearly emphasized at the Summit.”
2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source
“That further complicates the increasing efforts of the States of the region, with various international partners at their side. That is reflected in the various initiatives taken over the past five years in response to this challenge. As appropriately mentioned by the Assistant Secretary-General, whom I thank for his briefing here today, a Summit of Heads of State and Government on Maritime Safety and Security in the Gulf of Guinea was held at Yaounde in June 2013 under the auspices of the three relevant subregional organizations. The meeting provided genuine momentum and was a tangible reflection of the collective commitment of the States of the region to address this growing threat.”
2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source
“Reports available to us on this issue point to the fact that, over the past decade, the breadth of the phenomenon of piracy and armed robbery in the Gulf of Guinea has increased, thereby making it a significant obstacle to maritime activity by the countries of the region. Nonetheless, those activities significantly drive the economies of those countries. In recent years, the scope oforganized maritime crime in the Gulfoquinea has expanded to a worrying degree, no longer being limited to the petroleum sector. Acts of piracy, at times taking the form of increasingly bold and sophisticated raids on the high seas, are now being compounded by armed robbery, illicit fishing, human trafficking and trafficking in drugs, weapons and human beings, as well as in counterfeit medications and toxic waste.”
2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source
“That part of the African continent's Atlantic coast is a crossroad of international maritime traffic owing to its location at the heart of networks of routes linking Africa, the Americas, Europe and Asia. However, above all the Gulf of Guinea is an area replete with diverse economic potential. Added to that are the many other resources of the continent, all of which attract the interest of both legal economic actors and the covetousness of criminals and traffickers of all types, who increasingly are developing various means that very often surpass the individual national capacities of the States of the region.”
2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source
“Mr. Ciss (Senegal) (spoke in French): I should like to welcome the initiative of the Chinese presidency to convene, together with the Senegalese and Angolan delegations, this debate to discuss a topic of great importance and scope in a global context characterized by key threats to our collective security. Quite clearly, the issue of privacy and armed robbery at sea in the Gulf of Guinea is a source of great concern to the countries of West and Central Africa, be they coastal or land-locked States. However, the issue necessarily has an unquestionable international dimension, given its underlying economic and geostrategic ramifications. The Gulf of Guinea is among the regions of the world that best reflects the linkages among current global challenges.”
2016-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7675 (2016) · source
“We reiterate our call for a coordinated effort among the Federal Government, the Federal states and the international organizations and military forces on the ground to establish a thorough and effective mechanism for combating the illegal trade in Somali charcoal. In that context, we commend the efforts of maritime forces to fight illicit trafficking in natural resources. I would like to conclude by reiterating Senegal's support and encouragement to the people and the Government of Somalia as they look forward to the elections scheduled for this year.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“In that regard, Senegal would like to pay tribute to the staff of AMISOM, some of whom have made the ultimate sacrifice in the fight against Al-Shabaab. We would also like to salute the Somali national defence forces for their sacrifices, commitment and determination to defeat Al-Shabaab and achieve lasting peace in Somalia. Somalia's mining resources continue to be the object of growing interest from international corporations, and that too has the potential to be a threat to the country's peace, security and stability. In that regard, we condemn the continuing violations of the ban on exports of charcoal from Somalia despite a slight improvement in the situation in the wake of Al-Shabaab's withdrawal from the production sites.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“Despite those continuing threats, Senegal welcomed the liberation of the town of Adan Yabaal, in Middle Shabelle region, after a major offensive against Al-Shabaab led by AMISOM and the Somali National Army. We encourage such joint operations, which will unquestionably enable people displaced by collateral damage - lack of water and electricity, vandalized equipment, burned food stocks, explosive devices planted by Al-Shabaab and so forth - to return home. The rapid provision of financing and technical support for the security sector by the international community will undoubtedly help to improve strategies for combating armed groups, including Al-Shabaab. We firmly condemn all attacks on humanitarian personnel, the expropriation of aid and the creation of obstacles to its transportation, regardless of the perpetrators.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“However, in order to achieve that, Somalia and the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) will need the support of their international partners more than ever. We therefore encourage the African Union Mission in Somalia to maintain its strong support to the country. However, we urge greater Vigilance in ensuring that the violence around the election mentioned by the Somalia-Eritrea Monitoring Group in its most recent report (see S/2015/801) does not spread to the rest of the country. On the security front, we remain concerned about the persistent threat posed by Al-Shabaab to the liberated territories, which are also areas of intercommunal tension, as well as by the growing presence of the Islamic State in the region.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“In that regard, I would also like to welcome the agreement concluded by Somali leaders, including President Mohamud, and the Presidents of the regional states of Puntland, Southwest, Galmudug and Jubaland, on the modalities for implementing the 2016 electoral process, at the Somali Leaders Forum held from 9 to 12 April. The communique announcing the agreement is a clear expression of the growing consensus among Somalia's leadership on the country's governance. The Forum also enabled them to arrive at agreement on the 2016 electoral process at the Federal and state levels regarding the parliamentary elections. In that regard, we offer them our encouragement and support for the success of the process, which should help to normalize the situation in Somalia.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“Mr. Ciss (Senegal) (spoke in French): The delegation of Senegal would like to thank the Chinese presidency for organizing today's briefing and to welcome the presence in the Chamber of Mr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia. I would also like to thank our briefers this morning, Mr. Michael Keating, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Somalia, and Ambassador Tete Antonio, Permanent Observer of the African Union, for their clear presentations, which have given us a better understanding of the political, security and humanitarian situation in Somalia, as well as the challenges it is dealing with, particularly in the current pre-election period.”
2016-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7674 (2016) · source
“Staffan de Mistura, Joint Special Representative of the United Nations and the League of Arab States for Syria, our full support for his efforts to restore lasting peace in Syria, where the conflict has already led to the death of more than 260,000 people and generated 4.6 million refugees and 13.5 million displaced persons. Finally, with regard to Yemen, we reaffirm Senegal's support for the initiatives of the Special Adviser on Yemen aimed at promoting a credible political process and lasting peace in the country. We appeal to the parties to uphold the ceasefire in order to facilitate the discussions in Kuwait.”
2016-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7673 (2016) · source
“I take this opportunity to renew our invitation to all States Members of the Organization to actively participate in the meeting. With regard to the situation in Syria, my delegation appeals to the parties to the conflict to continue, with the support of influential stakeholders, including countries in the region and the International Syria Support Group, to uphold the cessation of hostilities, pursuant to resolution 2268 (2016), which was itself the result of the joint efforts of the task force on the truce in Syria, which we commend. In that regard, I wish to reiterate to Mr.”
2016-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7673 (2016) · source
“In concluding, I must renew our appeal to the Palestinian political actors to join the Cairo agreement, committing in good faith to the Doha negotiations so as to work towards the formation a Government of national unity, which would facilitate the revival of a political process with Israel. The conference on the issue of Jerusalem, which is to be convened on 3 and 4 May in Dakar on the initiative of the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People in cooperation with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, will provide an opportunity, I hope, to contribute to the development of practical solutions to the issues facing that city, which is a symbol of the three monotheistic religions.”
2016-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7673 (2016) · source
“The time has come for a Palestinian State to be established within secure and internationally recognized borders, in accordance with the United Nations partition plan of 1948. A solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on the basis of two States, with East Jerusalem as the capital of Palestine, would clearly lead to better management of the security and socioeconomic challenges in the Middle East. In the meantime, the Council should plan for precautionary measures to enforce the status quo at the holy sites in Jerusalem, without forgetting the solution of the international protectorate for the Palestinian people. The practical elements identified by the Secretariat, based on historic precedent, at the request of the State of Palestine, seem absolutely worthwhile, pending a lasting solution to the crisis, which we eagerly await.”
2016-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7673 (2016) · source
“In awaiting the recent efforts of the Quartet, including the forthcoming issuance of the report on the status quo, based on a decision taken at the high- level meeting in Munich on 12 February with a view to overcoming the current impasse, my country remains willing to consider any initiative that would lead to a resumption of the negotiations, including that of France to organize an international conference on the Palestinian issue. For its part, Senegal calls for the resumption of negotiations between Israel and Palestine on the basis of clear elements, with a specific time frame for reaching a final solution based on international law and the relevant resolutions.”
2016-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7673 (2016) · source
“However, with an unemployment rate of over 40 per cent among graduates, it is easy to understand the sense of desperation that drives people, especially young people. In addition, the impact of the Syrian crisis on Palestinian refugees, especially children, is worrying. It should be recalled that 42 per cent of the 118 schools run by UNRWA in Syria, which were attended by 67,300 students, have been forced to close. In total, no fewer than 460,000 Palestinians have directly suffered the consequences of the war in Syria.”
2016-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7673 (2016) · source
“In addition to being an unacceptable humanitarian disaster, the blockade against the Gaza Strip is a potential threat to Israel's security, in that it increases the already real risk of having the Palestinian cause coopted or used by other actors, such as the Islamic State, with all the negative consequences that that may bring about. In that respect, we call upon the Israeli Government to take the necessary measures, particularly in the economic field, to alleviate the suffering of the affected populations. Palestine has a school enrolment rate of approximately 99 per cent, one of the highest rates in the world, and gender balance is deeply rooted in the education system, thanks to the commendable efforts of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).”
2016-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7673 (2016) · source
“Similarly, the unacceptable policy involving the geographical, demographic and cultural modification of Jerusalem risks turning the political crisis into a religious conflict with serious consequences for the whole region and beyond. In addition to constituting violations of international law, the increasing settlement activities challenge the two-State solution, to which the Israeli State has nonetheless reiterated its commitment. One cannot ignore the worrisome situation of the Palestinian economy, in particular in Gaza.”
2016-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7673 (2016) · source
“We must also condemn the unacceptable acts of terrorism committed by Israeli settlers in the West Bank, including in Jerusalem. Those acts are likely to aggravate the already deep divisions between the two peoples and to undermine the prospects for reconciliation and sustainable peace. The punitive policies carried out by the occupying Power in the Palestinian territories are also a source of concern. Since the beginning of this year, hundreds of Palestinian homes and structures, some built with the help of international partners, have been destroyed, and the number of demolitions this year far exceeds that of 2015.”
2016-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7673 (2016) · source
“Our meeting this morning comes once again at a time characterized by continued settlement activity, an exacerbation of violence and an absence of a political horizon in the occupied territories of Palestine. The stalemate in the political process is undoubtedly the basis for the spike in violence on both sides, with a large number of casualties, especially on the Palestinian side. Since October 2015, the escalating violence has led to the death of over 200 Palestinians, including 48 children, and 30 Israelis, not to mention the thousands of wounded. It bears repeating that the systematic and disproportionate use of force is not a solution to the crisis, especially in the absence of a political horizon. We must deplore the incitement to violence and hatred that certain Palestinian factions engage in.”
2016-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7673 (2016) · source
“Mr. Ciss (Senegal) (spoke in French): My delegation welcomes the Chinese presidency's initiative to convene this open debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. The Secretary-General reported on the political and security situation in the region in his briefing, and I would like to thank him for that. The situation justifies the Security Council's regular discussion of it. At the outset, may I, on behalf of my Government and the people of Senegal, express my condolences and solidarity with the people of Japan and Ecuador, hard hit during the recent earthquakes. With regard to terrorism, I would like to recall that Senegal condemns all violence, regardless of where it comes from.”
2016-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7673 (2016) · source
“In conclusion, my delegation commends the progress made by MINUSTAH and offers its thanks and support to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the Head of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti, Ms. Honore, as she carries out her work. My delegation eagerly looks forward to receiving the Secretary-General's recommendations on the future of the Mission before the expiration of its mandate in October.”
2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source
“MINUSTAH must nonetheless further bolster its work to promote stability in the country, in particular by supporting the ongoing political process and strengthening institutions and the rule of law, with a particular focus on promoting and protecting human rights. Mydelegationechoesthe Secretary-General's appeal to States for contributions to humanitarian assistance. We note with concern the increasing difficulties encountered by the United Nations in supporting the activities of the Haitian authorities. That is especially worrisome because, as we all know, the country finds itself in economic difficulties characterized by low growth and decreasing investment. The country also continues to be exposed to such crises as drought, lack of safe drinking water, poor infrastructure, health care and sanitation, and endemic diarrhoea.”
2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source
“While the level of crime remained generally at the same level as during the periods covered in the two previous reports of the Secretary-General, it is nevertheless troubling that there is a greater number of homicides, which reached 567 for the period from 1 September 2015 to 1 March 2016. The number of reported cases of rape, which reached 218, is just as troubling. My delegation welcomes the commendable efforts carried out by the Haitian National Police to confront the security situation. We particularly welcome the support and training that MINUSTAH brings to the National Police.”
2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source
“In order to hasten the implementation of measures that could lead to the return of constitutional order, we call on the National Assembly to fully carry out its role in the implementation of the agreement of 5 February by proceeding without further delay on the vote for Prime Minister, in order to facilitate the conclusion of the electoral process. The successful outcome of a transparent and credible electoral process seems to us to be the only way of ensuring the sustainable restoration of the unity and stability of the country. As the report of the Secretary-General (S/2016/225) mentions, the security situation in Haiti, though calm at the moment, remains precarious.”
2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source
“For that reason, we welcome the agreement concluded on 5 February 2016, which enabled Haiti to overcome the unprecedented political situation of having a vacancy in the Presidency and established a road map seeking to ensure institutional continuity. My delegation therefore calls on all political actors in Haiti to work to ensure that the transition process takes place peaceably, and we call on the interim President, Mr. Privert, to take all measures, within the framework of that process, to break the current impasse in which the country finds itself. On that account, it is fitting to commend the efforts that he has carried out to nominate an interim Prime Minister, put in place a 15-member cabinet and revive the Provisional Electoral Council.”
2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source
“Mr. Ciss (Senegal) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Ms. Honore, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for her efforts and her briefing, which has enabled us to better understand the political, economic and security situation in Haiti and the activities carried out by United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). At the core of the Mission, there are police staff from Senegal, a sign - as if there were a need for one - of Senegal's commitment to its brother nation and the attention that we pay to the ongoing situation there. We have followed developments in Haiti with great concern, following the announcement that the date for the presidential elections that were originally scheduled for 27 December 2015 with the departure of President Martelly remains undetermined.”
2016-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7651 (2016) · source
“In addition, the Council called on the President to preserve the dialogue and respect the laws and the Constitution of the country as the only way to resolve the crisis, since politics are also subject to the rule of law. The mission left Guinea-Bissau with real concerns about deep fracture among political leaders, State institutions and the political parties, while asking interested stakeholders to work to resolve the crisis through dialogue in accordance with the Constitution and laws. Before concluding, I would also like to thank the Guinea-Bissau authorities for the steps they took to welcome the Security Council mission.”
2016-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7647 (2016) · source
“In the opinion of President Vaz, this political dispute should not be brought before the courts. In addition, he praised the role played by the Special Representative of the Secretary- General in the search for solutions to the crisis and expressed to the Council members his commitment to ensuring respect for the Constitution and the proper functioning of institutions. The Council stressed to President Vaz the importance of dialogue in resolving the crisis and reminded him of the regional and subregional implications of the political deadlock, the threat of transnational organized crime in Guinea-Bissau, drug trafficking and the fear that terrorists and extremist groups might take advantage of the situation to further destabilize Guinea-Bissau and the region.”
2016-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7647 (2016) · source
“The Council met, as stated previously, with the President of the National Assembly, who explained in detail the crisis in the Parliament. Next, the Security Council mission met with the leader of the PAIGC, Mr. Domingos Simoes Pereira, who gave a detailed briefing on the crisis within the ruling party that led to the expulsion of 15 of its members who had abstained in the voting on the State budget presented by the Government to the Parliament in December 2015. The mission also met with leaders of the main opposition party, the PRS, who denied any involvement of their party in the current situation. Finally, the mission held its last meeting in Guinea-Bissau with President Jose Mario Vaz, who called for a political solution to the internal crisis within the PAIGC through a political dialogue with all parties concerned.”
2016-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7647 (2016) · source
“At the meeting with the members of the Security Council, Prime Minister Carlos Correia discussed the reasons behind the political crisis affecting the proper functioning of the country's institutions and the difficulties the Government's programme encountered in obtaining the parliamentary approval in January 2016. Essentially the Council had three important messages to issue. The Council reaffirmed the interest it attaches to the situation in Guinea-Bissau and its ongoing commitment to assisting the country in its efforts. The Council stressed the need for an inclusive and constructive dialogue to ease persistent tensions between authorities, but the Council also welcomed the important role played by the Economic Community of West African States Security Mission in Guinea- Bissau, which should be supported in the pursuit of its mission.”
2016-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7647 (2016) · source
“Turning to the report (S/2016/215), after Mali, the Security Council mission visited Guinea-Bissau on 7 March to assess the political situation in the country. Under the co-lead of Angola and Senegal, the mission held meetings with Prime Minister Carlos Correia, in the presence of some members of his Government, including the Foreign Minister, the President of the National Assembly, Mr. Cipriano Cassama, leaders of the ruling party, the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC), and the opposition party, the Social Renewal Party (PRS). The Council also held a meeting with the President of the Republic, His Excellency Mr. Jose' Mario Vaz. It should be noted that meetings initially planned with the leadership of UNIOGBIS, the diplomatic corps and civil society had to be cancelled due to time constraints.”
2016-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7647 (2016) · source
“Mr. Ciss (Senegal) (spoke in French): I convey the regrets of Ambassador Fode Seck, who participated in the Security Council mission but is currently on another mission outside the United States and is unable to be with us this morning. I wish to thank the Secretariat and the national missions to the United Nations of the three countries concerned - Mali, Guinea-Bissau and Senegal - as well as the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau and the security team for their efforts and assistance in ensuring the success of the mission. I also thank all Council members for their significant contributions in all phases of the mission, reserving, of course, a special mention for Angola and France, the organizer countries of the mission, for their excellent collective work.”
2016-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7647 (2016) · source
“Given the complexity of the peace process and the time it will take, it will be necessary to ensure the ongoing presence of international forces to pursue the efforts under way to strengthen the capacities of the Afghan security forces in a context marked by the threat posed by the Haqqani Network, Al-Qaida and the Islamic State in the country. Moreover, my delegation believes that it is important to increase cooperation between the Sanctions Committee on Da'esh, Al-Qaida and the Taliban and the Counter-Terrorism Committee in order to counter any actions that could derail the peace process. In conclusion, I would like to reiterate Senegal's full support for the economic, social and political goals set out by the Afghan Government in the hope of achieving a stable and prosperous Afghanistan living in perfect harmony with its neighbours.”
2016-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7645 (2016) · source
“In that connection, allow me to welcome the regional momentum generated by Afghanistan, neighbouring countries and international partners that enabled the holding, in Islamabad on 9 December 2015, of the fifth Ministerial Conference of the Heart of Asia Process as well as the seventeenth meeting of the International Contact Group on Afghanistan, held in Berlin on 3 February 2016, and which also led to the joint declaration adopted by Iran and Afghanistan early this year. The willingness expressed by Afghanistan and Pakistan to step up their cooperation on border security, trade and fighting terrorism continues to be commendable, as its contribution to achieving peace with the Taliban remains decisive.”
2016-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7645 (2016) · source
“We call on all stakeholders to continue their efforts to help civilians. We would point out that protecting civilians in conflict is a responsibility that lies with the parties to a dispute, in line with international humanitarian law. That leads me to stress the overriding need to carry out an inclusive peace process between the Government and the Taliban, with the support of the international community, in particular neighbouring countries. Senegal therefore welcomes the conclusion of the agreement between China, Pakistan, the United States and Afghanistan to establish the Quadrilateral Coordination Group, which is the format chosen to support the peace talks.”
2016-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7645 (2016) · source
“And that is above and beyond difficulties in accessing humanitarian assistance and education, along with the recruitment of child soldiers and the existence of sexual abuse and other reprehensible acts, which my delegation of course condemns vehemently. On the humanitarian front, the record number of internally displaced persons - 335,000 in 2015 - off- sets the 58,463 persons returning voluntarily. A number of Afghan refugees - 213,000 people - are also headed for Europe, which represents the largest group after those coming from Syria. All of this serves to highlight the gravity of the challenges we face. We welcome the work done by the Afghan Government, especially with the support of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, to protect children and improve their well-being.”
2016-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7645 (2016) · source
“Developments in the security and political front remain of great concern, as witnessed by the recent statement by a Taliban faction to temporarily withdraw from talks, slowing a political process that is already facing difficulties. The intensity of the conflict and its spread continue to have an atrocious impact on civilians, especially on women and children. As noted in the report before us, the number of victims of the conflict in 2015 rose 4 per cent over the previous year. In 2015, more than 3,000 children lost their lives in Afghanistan, an increase of 14 per cent over 2014 and a sad toll unseen since 2009.”
2016-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7645 (2016) · source
“Afghanistan has made notable progress, in particular with the setting up of the Quadrilateral Coordination Group, the steps taken with regard to the enrolment of children and combating drug trafficking, as well as the submission of the recommendations of the Special Commission on Electoral Reform. Nevertheless, sizable challenges continue to exist, including the deterioration in the security situation, in particular the heightened terrorist threat, as well as delays in implementing electoral reforms in the run- up to local and parliamentary elections, protecting human rights and ensuring respect for international humanitarian law.”
2016-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7645 (2016) · source
“I welcome and highlight the significant progress made thanks to the joint action of the Afghan Government, the NATO Resolute Support Mission, which took over from its International Security Assistance Force, the United Nations country team and other international actors. We should also pay tribute to all of Afghanistan's international partners, who continue to be committed for the sake of the country's stability and the security of its population. With regard to technical and financial partners and other generous donors, we urge them to pursue their efforts towards Afghanistan's reconstruction and development.”
2016-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7645 (2016) · source
“Mr. Ciss (Senegal) (spoke in French): On behalf of the delegation of Senegal, I welcome this opportunity to address the important issue of the situation in Afghanistan at a time when the country has just completed the first year of its transformation decade from 2015 to 2024, which my delegation fully supports. I thank the Spanish delegation for its efforts and Mr. Haysom for the high quality of the report that he has introduced (S/2016/218). I also take this opportunity to pay well-deserved tribute to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for its outstanding work, often undertaken in difficult security conditions. My delegation voted in favour of resolution 2274 (2016), which the Security Council has adopted today with a view to extending the UNAMA mandate by one year.”
2016-03-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7645 (2016) · source
“In conclusion, I wish to distinctly reaffirm that Senegal, mindful of respect for human rights and the protection of civilians in times of conflict, remains determined to ensure that its army, which is well known for its professionalism and republican character, strictly upholds those principles in its theatres of operation.”
2016-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7642 (2016) · source
“Such measures include, inter alia, imprisonment, repatriation, discharge from the army or the gendarmerie, and trial before civilian or military tribunals. That underscores the importance my country attaches to the training and appropriate predeployment preparation of our troops. I therefore call on our bilateral, regional and multilateral partners to accompany and support troop- contributing countries in their efforts to prevent sexual violations and abuse, particularly in terms of training and predeployment preparation.”
2016-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7642 (2016) · source