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first: 2015-08-28
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“Mr. Ciss (Senegal) (spoke in French): I would first of all like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Ms. Bintou Keita for the important updates that she has given us. We also want to commend the efforts of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), which, despite the difficulties it encounters, continues to operate in a hostile environment, thanks to the multiple obstacles that it still faces in carrying out its daily activities. Senegal welcomes the practical progress seen in the deployment of the Regional Protection Force and encourages UNMISS, the South Sudanese authorities and all the troop-contributing countries, whose dedication we salute, to take all necessary measures in that regard.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8115 (2017) · source
“The issue must therefore be addressed by a political solution to the Libyan crisis and, more generally, by adopting a comprehensive and concerted approach to promote development and regular migration, based on respect for human rights. That dimension of the crisis gives deeper meaning to the Secretary-General's appeal to States here in the Council for regular and safer migration routes in order to protect those who flee persecution, which leads me to insist on our obligation to address the root causes of conflicts and crises, among which are instability and poverty. In that spirit, my delegation also supports the idea of a draft presidential statement to enable the Council to speak in a singular, strong and clear voice about the plight of migrants in Libya.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8114 (2017) · source
“When national judicial systems are unable to do so because of instability resulting from conflict, we believe that international justice should be able to independently stand in as a substitute. Hence frank, comprehensive and robust international and regional cooperation must be part of a framework of a concerted and comprehensive approach, especially with regard to identification, protection, assistance and the exchange of information. In conclusion, my delegation would like to stress again that only when Libya consolidates a strong and stable statehood with unified institutions can it ensure effective control over all of its territory.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8114 (2017) · source
“I would like to take this opportunity for my delegation to welcome the decision of the Libyan Government of National Accord to open an investigation into those findings, and invite all Member States to provide support to that end. My delegation considers it imperative, both in Libya and where armed conflict rages, to resolutely fight against all forms of human trafficking. For, in addition to constituting a grave violation of human rights and international humanitarian law, they exacerbate instability and contribute to the existence of terrorist groups, armed groups and transnational organized crime. In particular, focus mustbe placed on accountability, the need to investigate the acts committed and identify and persecute the perpetrators.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8114 (2017) · source
“In our West African subregion, the Economic Community of West African States also condemned those acts and invited the Libyan Government and the international community to take urgent steps to find and prosecute those guilty of that crime against humanity. For its part, the Government of the Republic of Senegal cares deeply about the plight of Libyan migrants. It has mobilized itself and, since the beginning of 2017, has repatriated 2,499 of its nationals present in Libya. In a recently published statement, the Government indicated that it "[v]igorously denounces in the strongest terms trafficking in persons, which constitutes a grave offense to the conscience of humankind".”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8114 (2017) · source
“With that and the current crisis in mind, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, while waiting to provide more structural responses, decided, inter alia, on the following actions: to refer the matter to the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights so as to accelerate investigations and relevant legal processes, to strengthen efforts with African Union partners in that regard and to recommend the repatriation of those who wish to work with African Union member States. In addition, it should be noted that the issue will figure on the agenda of the African Union Summit to be held in January 2018 and of the European Union-African Union Summit to be held this week in Abidjan.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8114 (2017) · source
“Let us recall that, a few months ago, the respective organizations did indeed sound the alarm following the adoption ofresolution 2331 (2016), in which the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms all acts of human trafficking in areas plagued by armed conflict and defined measures to be taken to address them. Just last week, we held an open debate on trafficking in persons in conflict situations (see S/PV.8111) and the threat it poses to international peace and security. At that time, the Council reaffirmed its commitment to the fight against this scourge by adopting resolution 2388 (2017). During the debate, many voices were raised not only to condemn the disastrous and inhumane situation of migrants in Libya, victims of trafficking and all other kinds of abuse and violations, but also to call for action to put an end to it.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8114 (2017) · source
“Mr. Ciss (Senegal) (spoke in French): I would like to most sincerely thank the French delegation for having requested the convening of this urgent meeting in the wake of incidents of slavery in Libya. I would also like to thank the Italian presidency for having convened the meeting. Allow me also to thank today's briefers, Mr. Filippo Grandi, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and Mr. William Lacy Swing, Director General of the International Organization for Migration, for their very detailed and elucidating briefings.”
2017-11-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8114 (2017) · source
“In that regard, we advocate for greater cooperation in terms of information exchange. In conclusion, my delegation would like once again to pay merited tribute to the Special Representative of Secretary-General for his wise stewardship ofUNMIK, while also expressing appreciation to the International Security Force in Kosovo, EULEX, the European Union itself, and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe for their valuable contributions to building a peaceful and prosperous society in Kosovo.”
2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8100 (2017) · source
“I welcome the ongoing efforts of the security forces aimed at countering violent extremism in Kosovo as well as the constructive avities carried out within the framework of the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo (EULEX), which contribute to strengthening the achievements made in the fields of defence, the rule of law, human rights, and the fight against terrorism and organized crime. Likewise, we welcome UNMIK's activities in promoting reconciliation, transitional justice, human rights and support for the process of normalizating relations between Belgrade and Pristina. Senegal would like to reiterate its unreserved support for the joint United Nations-European Union programme to strengthen inter-community trust through the protection of cultural heritage.”
2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8100 (2017) · source
“Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, held in Brussels on 31 August, at which the Presidents of Serbia and Kosovo participated and committed to resuming the dialogue at the highest level under the auspices of the EU, while focusing on the implementation of agreements already concluded within that framework. The issue ofmissing persons must remain a priority. It requires that the leaders of both parties show robust political will to provide families that have been waiting for a long time with answers.”
2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8100 (2017) · source
“Moreover, my delegation takes this opportunity to welcome the progress made thus far by the two parties in the framework of that dialogue under the auspices of the European Union (EU) to which they must fully commit in a constructive spirit, with the knowledge that it remains the only viable way to normalize relations. In the judicial area, the integration and swearing-in of 40 judges and 13 Serbian prosecutors from northern Kosovo before President Thaci, is contributing to bringing communities together and promoting peace. Equally encouraging was the high-level meeting organized by Ms.”
2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8100 (2017) · source
“Those developments, as well as the holding of free and transparent municipal elections with the wide participation of the Serbian municipalities in the north, represent, in our View, significant and praiseworthy progress. We therefore encourage Kosovo's political stakeholders, on the one hand, to continue their work in maintaining a peaceful political climate, on which the effectiveness of the Belgrade-Pristina political dialogue largely depends, and, on the other hand, Serbian authorities to strengthen their commitment within a constructive and calm dialogue with Pristina.”
2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8100 (2017) · source
“Mr. Ciss (Senegal) (spoke in French): First of all, allow me thank Ambassador Zahir Tanin, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) for the clarity of his presentation of the report of the Secretary-General (S/2017/9ll). I would also like to welcome the presence of First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, Mr. Ivica Daeie, and Ambassador Citaku, to whose statements we have listened attentively. My delegation welcomes the coordinated efforts of the various political parties which, with the support of the Kosovo Serb bloc in the Assembly, resulted in the election of an Assembly bureau and the establishment of a New Government, thereby ending the months- long political stalemate.”
2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8100 (2017) · source
“We are convinced that only full cooperation of States in the region within the framework of regional mechanisms established for that purpose can ensure a coordinated and, therefore, sustainable response to the problems regarding Al-Shabaab and other terrorist groups plaguing the region.”
2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8099 (2017) · source
“With regard to Eritrea, the resolution rightly acknowledges the recent efforts of the Government to rebuild the links with the international community. This cooperation is of critical importance and in the future could enable the Council to better assess the measures to be implemented by that country. I would like to recall that the Monitoring Group has not found evidence of Eritrean support for Al-Shabaab. With respect to the border dispute with Djibouti, we welcome the calm and restraint of both parties and we request that they look into any possible way to arrive at a peaceful solution. We are confident about the effectiveness of regional processes.”
2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8099 (2017) · source
“In this context, my delegation extends its support for the political agreement of 16 April between the Federal Somalian Government and the federal states on a national security mechanism aimed at integrating the regional and federal forces, as well as the Security Pact adopted at the London Conference. We also stress the importance afforded by this resolution for a comprehensive approach that takes into account the importance of stepping up efforts to eliminate the sources of financing for Al-Shabaab. We support the provisions in the resolution to prevent illegal exploitation of natural resources in Somalia. Senegal hopes that the implementation of this resolution will help to promote to peaceful reconstruction of Somalia.”
2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8099 (2017) · source
“Mr. Ciss (Senegal) (spoke in French): Senegal welcomes the adoption of resolution 2385 (2017), renewing the sanctions regime for Somalia and Eritrea, which is an indication of our collective willingness to continue to closely monitor the political and security situations in the two countries. The ongoing concerns that are reflected in the text also constitute, in our view, a demonstration of the common acknowledgement of the challenges faced in Somalia and Eritrea. Indeed, in Somalia the presence and nefarious actions of Al-Shabaab, which continues to occupy parts of the territory and perpetrate attacks, including recently, makes the security situation in the country more difficult at a time when Somali leaders are attempting to restore and strengthen the rule of law.”
2017-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8099 (2017) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to once again encourage the international community, and the Security Council in particular, to continue to engage and cooperate on the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina in order to ensure that it can continue to move forward, as it has for more than 20 years.”
2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8089 (2017) · source
“Needless to say, it will be impossible to achieve concrete results in the fight against terrorism without strengthening the necessary cooperation at every level between the authorities of the various area of the country. In our View, the international community must continue to support Bosnia and Herzegovina's efforts in order to help it show greater resilience in dealing with its ongoing socioeconomic problems. The same is true with regard to strengthening its defence and security forces so that they will eventually be able to overcome their operational and strategic deficiencies in a situation where the threat of terror continues.”
2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8089 (2017) · source
“As his report makes abundantly clear, the presence of the European Union-led military mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with its executive mandate, is as important as ever insofar as it enables the High Representative and other international players to implement their respective mandates and ensure the safety and security of every ethnic group in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Turning to the issue of the fight against terrorism, which is one of the problems facing Bosnia and Herzegovina, particularly in a situation featuring the problems of foreign terrorist fighters and complex flows of migrants, which continue to add to the challenges to the security of the country and the entire region.”
2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8089 (2017) · source
“With regard to the economy, Senegal commends Bosnia and Herzegovina's progress, while emphasizing that it must be consolidated and built on in order to foster harmonious development, stability and the well- being of the people. We therefore encourage all three ethnic groups to work more closely together and to pursue their shared desire for coexistence, the test of a stable, strong and peaceful State that participates fully in the community of nations. We also affirm our support for the High Representative and call on all the parties to cooperate with him.”
2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8089 (2017) · source
“My delegation affirms its support to respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as guaranteed by the Dayton Agreement, by Bosnia and Herzegovina's constitution and international law. We believe that such developments represent a challenge to the constitution of a country that is in need of the exact opposite - a calm atmosphere and frank dialogue with the entire community with strict regard for the Constitution and the law. In that regard, Senegal also urges all the parties to engage in political dialogue and make good-faith efforts to ensure that the 2018 elections are conducted under good conditions.”
2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8089 (2017) · source
“On the political front, despite various ongoing problems, progress has definitely been made with the adoption by the presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina's of its defence review document and its integration into NATO, as well as the official signing of the Protocol on the adaptation of the Stabilization and Association Agreement with the European Union, and the conclusion of a transport community treaty with the European Union. Despite those positive steps, it must be said that the General Framework Agreement for Peace has been undermined by the activities of the Republika Srpska in particular, which has attempted to interfere with the Constitutional Court's ruling that the results of the referendum of 25 December 2016 were unconstitutional.”
2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8089 (2017) · source
“Mr. Ciss (Senegal) (spoke in French): I too would like to thank Mr. Valentin Inzko, High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, for the very detailed report (see S/2017/922, annex) he has just presented to us, and, on behalf of Senegal, to hail the Security Council's unanimous adoption of resolution 2384 (2017), which extends the mandate of the European Union-led peacekeeping force Althea operation for a further 12 months. My delegation would also like to express its appreciation to the Italian presidency for convening this meeting and giving us an opportunity to discuss the High Representative's report. We would like to make some comments on its political, economic and institutional aspects.”
2017-11-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8089 (2017) · source
“The Cape Town Principles were a source of inspiration for the international community in its work to protect children, especially through the adoption of the Paris Principles, which are today a key tool in the area of protecting children in conflict. In conclusion, I would like to emphasize the importance of a global approach that encompasses the political, economic, social and legal aspects of the protection of children, as well as preventive and proactive work.”
2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source
“Bolstering the role played by United Nations peacekeeping operations in this area is another important tool that the Council has at its disposal in the area of prevention. To better ensure protection for children in armed conflict, Senegal would like to reiterate its plea for better prevention, based on a reliable and rigorous early-warning system and on the basis of genuine cooperation with all the actors concerned, including regional and subregional organizations. We would like to underscore the importance of regional partnerships and also to recall the contribution of Africa to combating this phenomenon, including the adoption, in 1996, of the Cape Town Principles and Best Practices on the Prevention of Recruitment of Children into the Armed Forces and on Demobilization and Social Reintegration of Child Soldiers in Africa.”
2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source
“With regard to displaced populations, especially children, Senegal has developed a humanitarian programme that focuses on school canteens, the rehabilitation of classrooms, hygiene and sanitation, water supply, psychosocial care, mine awareness and the beginning ofmine clearance. Education for peace is also increasingly becoming part of our school curriculum, and very often it is linked to civics education. In support of the efforts of Member States, the United Nations, and in particular the Security Council, must strengthen its effort to promote all facets of a culture of preventing violations of international humanitarian law and human rights law, and the fight against impunity, whoever the perpetrators are, by making sure, inter alia, that United Nations resolutions are implemented.”
2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source
“We believe it is important that Member States stand together in their efforts and actions, including scrupulously implementing the international rules and norms on the protection of children in armed conflict to which they have committed. In that regard, in order to ensure special protection for children in armed conflicts and create the foundation for a peaceful world by promoting the values of peace, tolerance, understanding and dialogue, Senegal has put in place a national strategy on the protection of children. On the legal front, Senegal has acceded to the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict.”
2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source
“That should compel all the actors involved in this struggle to safeguard the dignity of children, to redouble their efforts to continue to move further forward and to rise to the challenges that persist, in particular protecting children against recruitment by non-State armed groups, including terrorist groups. In that connection, we should welcome the dialogue the United Nations undertook with non-State armed groups, which resulted in particular on the signing of a new plan of action with the Coordination of Movements of Azawad in Mali to stop and prevent serious violations against children. Ensuring effective emergency protection to all children affected by armed conflict is the primary responsibility of Governments.”
2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source
“While that progress is welcome, it should never obscure the persistence and scope of the violence against children in armed conflict, especially in the present environment characterized by new forms of conflict and unconventional wars. That is all the more so since the report we are considering indicates that violations against children were carried out in large numbers in 2016, with at least 4,000 violations committed by Government forces and more than 11,500 by non-State armed groups. Even more worrying is the tendency to disregard international law, and the impact that has on children.”
2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source
“It also has enabled us to put together provisions on protection based on the following elements: first, the monitoring and reporting mechanism on children in armed conflict; secondly, national action plans adopted by the parties to a conflict in order to stop the recruitment of child soldiers or, if necessary, to expedite their release; and, thirdly, a Security Council Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict. Thanks to that mechanism, as well as resolutions 2272 (2016), 2286 (2016), 2331 (2016) and to the joint efforts of the Special Representatives of the Secretary-General, Member States, international and regional organizations, non-governmental organizations and civil society, significant progress has been made in the protection of children.”
2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source
“This is also an opportunity to remind everyone that the protection of children in armed conflict should remain a priority in our work. Senegal welcomes the work being done within the United Nations for the protection of children and the very active role played in that regard by the Security Council. The decisive commitment of the Council to this issue was marked in particular by the adoption of resolution 1612 (2005), which was a historic milestone in effectively tackling the issue of child protection.”
2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source
“Mr. Ciss (Senegal) (spoke in French): The delegation of Senegal welcomes the presence with us this morning of His Excellency Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian to personally preside over this open debate. We also commend the French delegation for organizing this high-level meeting on the very important issue of the plight children in armed conflict. This debate testifies to the dynamism of the French presidency and also displays our common commitment to the cause of protecting children. Allow me also to thank the Secretary-General for the detailed presentation of his report (S/2017/821) on the issue at hand. The report shows the impact of armed conflicts on children and also the scope ofthe violations committed in 2016.”
2017-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8082 (2017) · source
“We therefore appeal to all parties - the Government, the opposition and civil society - to engage in good faith in the Geneva talks under the auspices of the Special Envoy with a View to finding a definitive solution to the conflict on the basis of the Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex) and resolution 2254 (2015). Before concluding, I refer to the conflict in Yemen in order to reaffirm Senegal's conviction that only a negotiated political solution between the parties - while respecting the legitimacy of the Yemeni Government and taking into account the Gulf Cooperation Council initiative and its Implementation Mechanism, as well as the resolutions of the Security Council - will bring peace and stability to a country experiencing one of the worst humanitarian disasters of our time.”
2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source
“With regard to the situation in the Syrian Arab Republic, my delegation is of the view that two priorities should guide the action of the international community. The first is the fight against terrorism, in particular against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant and the former Jabhat al-Nusrah, based on a comprehensive strategy that takes due account of the imperative to protect populations and civilian infrastructure, in accordance with international humanitarian law and relevant Security Council resolutions. The second priority is the search for a negotiated political solution under United Nations auspices.”
2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source
“We reiterate our support for the diplomatic efforts undertaken by certain countries, including Egypt, the Russian Federation and the United States, to revive the peace process, which has been at a standstill since 2014, on the basis of existing platforms, notably the Arab Peace Initiative. My delegation therefore continues to appeal to the international community - particularly the Security Council, the Quartet and countries of the region - to ensure that, like the Israeli people, which enjoys a democratic and prosperous State, the Palestinian people are able to achieve their legitimate aspirations to a sovereign and viable State on the basis of internationally recognized and guaranteed borders.”
2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source
“Yet beyond the political aspect, we wish to see a lasting solution to the considerable humanitarian and socioeconomic challenges facing the Gaza Strip, including the lack of electricity and water and limitations in the public health and reconstruction sectors, which severely impact an estimated 2 million people, half of whom are children. In this connection, my delegation reiterates its support for efforts to ensure that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East enjoys access to sufficient and predictable resources. In this regard, we welcome the contributions of more than $60 million pledged at the meeting held by the Organization for Islamic Cooperation on 21 September on the sidelines of the seventy-second general debate of the General Assembly.”
2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source
“Senegal takes this opportunity to reiterate its condolences to the families of the victims of the recent violence and to reiterate its firm condemnation of violence and terrorism, regardless of its perpetrators or their motives. My delegation welcomes the signing of the reconciliation agreement between Fatah and Hamas, facilitated by Egypt's laudable efforts. We hope that the will of the Palestinian political actors to reunite will be reflected in the formation of a national unity Government and the holding of long-awaited municipal elections.”
2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source
“Mr. Ciss (Senegal) (spoke in French): The delegation of Senegal welcomes this open debate on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question. We thank the Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Mr. Miroslav Jenca, for his clear briefing on the major challenges that continue to arise in the Middle East. One of these aforementioned challenges is the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict - a question as old as our Organization - which has endured on the agenda of the Council along with all its familiar, disturbing consequences. Indeed, on the ground negative trends continue to fuel violence and radicalization and move us ever further from the two-State solution, which in our view remains the only viable option.”
2017-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8072 (2017) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to reiterate the commitment of Senegal to sparing no effort to ensure a successful international mobilization. In addition to the tribute I paid earlier to the Secretary-General for his dedicated actions, I would like also to extend my gratitude to all organizations and to all stakeholders in general - whether within the United Nations or within non-governmental organizations - that participate in the humanitarian sphere to help the millions of crisis victims.”
2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8069 (2017) · source
“Additionally, since conflicts are the cause of many cases of famine, the Security Council, as the principal organ responsible for the maintenance of international peace and security, must use all means at its disposal to engage the parties involved in good faith in the quest for political solutions. In our view, it is the only way to put a lasting end to the suffering of peoples. Senegal is convinced of the virtues of prevention. As such, it calls for reliable and rigorous warning systems that are based on honest cooperation with all relevant stakeholders, in particular regional and subregional organizations, in order to prevent, to the extent possible, the outbreak of conflict. My delegation also deems it key that we work to promote respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms and to solve economic, social and cultural problems.”
2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8069 (2017) · source
“We encourage more contributions from both States and the private sector so as to enable the full implementation of existing assistance programmes, including the humanitarian response plans developed by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. At the beginning of my statement, I spoke of the need for a lasting or even definitive response to the famine crisis, as my delegation is convinced that the world has the necessary resources, capacity and means to permanently eradicate hunger and the spectre of starvation in the world, once and for all. Moreover, the impact of any alternative approach, even if based on immediate and unhindered access, adequate and available funding and a quicker and more robust mobilization of humanitarian and development actors, would of necessity be limited in terms of time and space.”
2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8069 (2017) · source
“In Yemen, South Sudan, Somalia and the north- east part of Nigeria, the challenges to humanitarian action are primarily linked to difficulties in accessing people in need and to conflict-related insecurity. That is why we reiterate our call on all parties to those conflicts to comply with international humanitarian law, by which they are bound to ensure the protection of civilians, including their property, as well as of civilian infrastructure, and to allow full and unhindered access to humanitarian assistance. Moreover, the response to the crisis requires immediate, adequate and easily mobilized funding. In that regard, we welcome the fact that more than 60 per cent of the $4.9 billion needed to respond urgently to the identified needs in Yemen, South Sudan, Somalia and north-eastern Nigeria has been secured.”
2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8069 (2017) · source
“That is no doubt why, at the beginning of the year, the Secretary-General rightly sounded the alarm, so as to draw the attention of all Member States to the plight of the millions of people threatened by famine in several countries, including in north-east Nigeria, South Sudan, Somalia and Yemen, to name only the most urgent and concerning cases; a total of 20 million people are at risk. This humanitarian crisis, possibly the worst since the end of the Second World War - as the then Under- Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs pointed out during his briefing to the Security Council last March (see S/PV.7897) - could get even worse ifwe do not act quickly, especially in terms of access, the mobilization of funds and sustainable political solutions.”
2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8069 (2017) · source
“Mr. Ciss (Senegal) (spoke in French): The Senegalese delegation thanks the French presidency for the holding of this important meeting on the issue of famine, which requires a coordinated, effective, lasting or even definitive international response. Let me also thank Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for his important briefing and for his ongoing decisive efforts to mobilize the international community to fight famine. In addition to costing millions ofpeople their lives, famine foments social instability and perpetuates the vicious circle of poverty and aid dependency. What is worse, in situations of conflict, it dangerously increases the vulnerability of the populations affected, especially children, women and the elderly.”
2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8069 (2017) · source
“My country welcomes the three-pronged strategy outlined by Mrs. Josette Sheeran, the new Special Envoy for Haiti, which aims to continue to contain the epidemic, mobilize additional resources and, above all, learn from this painful experience so as to improve United Nations interventions around the world.”
2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source
“Given its ambitious mission, MINUJUSTH deserves the full support of the Security Council, hence the support and confidence that my delegation wishes to express to the women and men who will have the inspiring task of fulfilling its mandate. At the same time, my delegation calls on the international community to remain mobilized to confront the cholera epidemic that continues to plague Haiti. That can be done by supporting the 10-year Government plan to eliminate cholera in Haiti, as well as through the new United Nations approach to cholera in Haiti (resolution 71/161), which has just been adopted by the General Assembly. Senegal urges the States Members of the United Nations to work collectively, in close collaboration with the Haitian authorities and especially with the Victims, to effectively implement that new approach.”
2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source
“In that regard and in terms of security, we are hopeful that MINUJUSTH will help to put greater emphasis on building the capacity of and training the Haitian National Police so that it can improve its professionalization and achieve the objectives set out in its 2017-2021 strategic development plan, following the significant progress already made. Similarly, we are confident that with the support of the new Mission, control and accountability mechanisms will be strengthened, the process of legislative reform will be completed, and the entities that promote and support human rights will be strengthened so as to allow them to conduct their work effectively.”
2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source
“The Mission was deployed in 2004 in a politically very unstable environment with widespread violence, yet 13 years later it has been able, alongside the Haitian Government and people, to help lay the foundations of lasting stability, better security and a future that Haitians can glimpse with a sense of optimism. My delegation would therefore like to once again pay well-deserved tribute to Ms. Honore, Head of MINUSTAH, as well as to all the Mission's personnel and the troop- and police-contributing countries, for helping the Haitian people. Nevertheless, we all recognize that many challenges will still need to be addressed in order to enable Haiti to consolidate the progress made, which remains fragile.”
2017-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8068 (2017) · source