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first: 2009-10-05
most recent: 2020-02-20
sittings or episodes: 22
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“The United Kingdom welcomes the validation of the national action plan for human rights. However, we also remain deeply concerned about the overall human rights and rule-of-law situation in Haiti, in particular with regard to prison conditions, pretrial detention, court functionality and the scant progress in pursuing accountability for recent violations. We also share South Africa’s concern regarding incitement to violence on Haitian media. Such incitement risks undermining prospects for progress on the political front and puts Haitian lives at risk. In conclusion, this new United Nations configuration provides, as we see it, the opportunity for a fundamentally new era of United Nations cooperation with Haiti — one geared towards sustaining peace and advancing development.”
2020-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8729 (2020) · source
“The issues of constitutional reform and credible, transparent elections should be a fundamental element of these talks. With other State institutions paralysed, maintaining the functionality of the Haitian National Police is absolutely critical. We welcome the progress made in this area by previous United Nations mission, but as other speakers have noted, significant challenges remain. In particular, sustainable solutions are needed to resourcing the Haitian National Police, and we encourage the Haitian leadership to address this challenge as a priority. On the humanitarian front, the United Kingdom is relieved that there have been no new cases of cholera reported since February 2019. However, we remain deeply concerned by the broader humanitarian situation and especially the acute vulnerability of women and children.”
2020-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8729 (2020) · source
“We are looking forward to the finalization of the integrated strategic framework, which is an opportunity to translate the global United Nations reforms into a more strategic approach on the ground in Haiti that will be more able to support Haiti in addressing the root causes of instability. With respect to the benchmarks and targets, we welcomed the United Nations efforts to establish baselines and incorporate the benchmarks and targets into the integrated strategic framework. Clear delineation of responsibilities will be critical. Turning to the substance of the Secretary-General’s report, the ongoing political impasse in Haiti remains a source of enormous frustration for the Security Council and, above all, for the Haitian people. It is vital that all parties now re-engage in direct talks to find a solution to the political deadlock.”
2020-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8729 (2020) · source
“I would like to thank both the briefers this afternoon. The United Kingdom welcomes the Secretary- General’s first report (S/2020/123) on the activities of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH). The United Kingdom is encouraged that BINUH is making a good start despite the complex and challenging operating environments that the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and many other Council members this afternoon have described. First, with regard to the transition from the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti to BINUH, we welcome the pace at which BINUH has staffed its office and the steps taken towards greater United Nations integration.”
2020-02-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8729 (2020) · source
“The Peacebuilding Commission and the Peacebuilding Fund will also play a helpful role in ensuring the continuity of support for peacebuilding tasks. It is vital that political stakeholders in Guinea- Bissau continue to engage positively with the United Nations good offices and sustain their commitment to the reform agenda until the Conakry Agreement has been fully implemented. In conclusion, we hope that the political progress achieved in recent years can be maintained to carry Guinea-Bissau out of its past into a stronger, more stable and more democratic future. The primary responsibility for delivering that lies with the Bissau- Guinean Government. The United Kingdom, along with the international community, will continue to monitor the situation and work with the Government in support of that objective.”
2020-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8724 (2020) · source
“Given the recent progress, the United Kingdom supports the drawdown of UNIOGBIS by December 2020, and we are confident the steps are under way to ensure a smooth transition. It is important that key tasks be handed over to United Nations agencies or other actors, such as the United Nations country team, with respect to development, and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, with respect to drugs trafficking and transnational crime, and that those agencies have sufficient resources to take on the tasks. As UNIOGBIS draws down, the good offices of Mr. Chambas, Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel, will be increasingly important in accompanying Guinea-Bissau on the path to greater political stability.”
2020-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8724 (2020) · source
“The United Kingdom appreciates the supporting role played in Guinea-Bissau by the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS), the Peacebuilding Commission, the United Nations country team and other United Nations bodies and offices, which have helped build a more robust and inclusive political environment. We thank Ms. Sori-Coulibaly for her work and will continue to provide our full support to her in the discharge of her mandate. The United Kingdom also welcomes the key role played by ECOWAS and the group of five international partners in holding political stakeholders in Guinea- Bissau to account. We trust that they will remain as engaged and vigilant throughout the full implementation of the Conakry Agreement.”
2020-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8724 (2020) · source
“We are concerned, however, by the political instability that we have seen following the election. The uncertainty that this creates risks undermining the democratic process and damaging public confidence in the electoral system. We call on all political actors to work together to resolve the situation as quickly as possible so that a new Government can be inaugurated and focus on the important work of consolidating democracy and providing development and stability for its people, as per the 2016 Conakry Agreement and the ECOWAS road map.”
2020-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8724 (2020) · source
“Let me start by thanking Special Representative of the Secretary- General Sori-Coulibaly and Ambassador Filho for their briefings, which set out clearly the achievements that Guinea-Bissau has made, but also some of the challenges that remain. I would also like to welcome the Foreign Minister of the Niger to the Council. As current Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Niger has a vital role to play in supporting the democratic process in Guinea-Bissau. The peaceful holding of legislative and presidential elections in 2019 were significant steps forward in Guinea-Bissau’s political transition. We commend the Guinea-Bissau authorities and people on this progress, and we welcome the ongoing neutrality of Guinea-Bissau’s military and security forces in the political process.”
2020-02-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8724 (2020) · source
“Through it, we provide technical advice and training on this issue to the African Union Commission, the African Union Mission in Somalia and its troop-contributing countries. The United Kingdom continues to prioritize support to work on small arms and has provided technical and financial support bilaterally and through regional and multilateral organizations. Through that support, we help countries to strengthen arms control frameworks through national legislation, to implement better stockpile management procedures and to tackle the grave challenges recognized in the Secretary-General’s report, the drivers of terrorism, crime, poverty and exclusion, which fuel the demand for illicit weapons.”
2020-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8713 (2020) · source
“In addition, success in silencing the guns will require strong and effective partnerships to maximize results, effective preventive diplomacy and mediation, strengthening the role of women and young people in conflict resolution and prevention and genuine and lasting security sector reform, on which the United Kingdom, in partnership with the African Union, has a renewed focus. The United Kingdom remains committed to supporting African efforts in that regard through cooperation on initiatives for disarmament, surplus destruction, the regulation of arms transfers, weapons marking, stockpile management and cooperation on law enforcement across the continents. That is a key strand of work for the British Army’s Peace Support Team based in Nairobi.”
2020-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8713 (2020) · source
“The United Kingdom has been a consistent supporter of regional approaches in this area. The Western Balkans road map, which is currently being implemented, is an excellent plan of action for that region and has highlighted transferable lessons to be taken forward. The United Kingdom would also like to take this opportunity to commend the African Union’s goal of silencing the guns by 2020. It is vital that we seek to translate that initiative into initiatives that will make a direct difference to the lives of ordinary people across Africa. Public buy-in and ownership of security sector reforms and policy will be crucial to that objective.”
2020-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8713 (2020) · source
“I would like to take this opportunity to underline the importance of respect for, and the implementation of, the arms embargoes that the Council has agreed. We welcome the emphasis in the Secretary-General’s report on the need for flexibility and agree that arms embargoes should respond to changing contexts. However, the United Kingdom is concerned that arms embargoes are often lifted for political reasons without sufficient consideration being given to the efficient management of small arms and light weapons and associated ammunition and the harm caused by their mismanagement. The challenge of illicit small arms and light weapons is a global one that requires international cooperation on action, but we must also recognize that different regions face different challenges.”
2020-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8713 (2020) · source
“We reiterate our full support for the Arms Trade Treaty, a key multilateral tool for addressing the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons through its object and purpose — to create a well-regulated legal trade in conventional arms. The universalization of the Treaty, coupled with the full implementation of its robust provisions, remains a priority for the United Kingdom. We continue to encourage all States that have not yet done so to make ratification and accession a national priority. We welcome the language of the Secretary- General’s latest report (S/2019/1011) on arms embargoes, which are a crucial tool for tackling the illicit spread of small arms and light weapons to many of the conflicts on the Council’s agenda.”
2020-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8713 (2020) · source
“The Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects is a key forum for international action and policy coordination. We look forward to productive discussions at the seventh Biennial Meeting of States on the Programme of Action, to be held later this year. The United Kingdom is also proud to participate this year in the Group of Governmental Experts on problems arising from the accumulation of conventional ammunition stockpiles in surplus. We hope that the Group will achieve tangible results in addressing a long-neglected problem in conventional arms control. There is also important work to be done elsewhere.”
2020-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8713 (2020) · source
“As the High Representative stated this morning, the United Nations is carrying out considerable work to tackle the illicit spread of small arms and light weapons. I would like to take this opportunity to commend the work of Office for Disarmament Affairs and join the High Representative in underlining the importance of the role of peacekeeping missions and special political missions in this area, in line with their mandates. In its work, the United Nations must take into account existing guidance. For example, the Modular Small-arms-control Implementation Compendium and the International Ammunition Technical Guidelines provide international best practice in physical security and stockpile management, and should be consulted consistently in United Nations field work. International cooperation in this area is vital.”
2020-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8713 (2020) · source
“Millions of people around the world are impacted directly or indirectly by the diversion of arms and illicit arms transfers. While small arms and light weapons have a legitimate role in ensuring defence and security, their diversion and misuse cost hundreds of thousands of lives every year, undermine security and sustainable development, and fuel conflict, crime and terrorism. The United Nations has an important role to play in supporting efforts to address illicit flows of small arms. There is no one-size-fits-all solution and, to achieve real progress in that area, it is crucial that we bring on board all stakeholders, including the full and active participation of women in the disarmament community.”
2020-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8713 (2020) · source
“Progress on weapons management, in particular, is vital to ensure that weapons intended for the Central African Republic defence and security forces do not fall into the hands of armed groups. We encourage the Government of the Central African Republic to continue its efforts. It has our full support.”
2020-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8712 (2020) · source
“The notification and exemption procedures, as set out in the resolution, are the mechanisms through which the defence and security forces of the Central African Republic can access all the arms and equipment that they need to perform their role. To claim otherwise risks giving a false impression that adjusting or lifting the arms embargo will necessarily make the Central African Republic defence forces better able to protect the citizens of the country. The United Kingdom welcomes the commitment of the Government of the Central African Republic and the progress made since April towards the five benchmarks agreed by the Council in the areas of security sector reform, disarmament, demobilization and reintegration and weapons and ammunition management.”
2020-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8712 (2020) · source
“The United Kingdom welcomes the adoption of resolution 2507 (2020). I would like to begin by thanking France for its efforts to secure the Council’s consensus on the resolution and for its inclusive approach to the negotiations. We regret that, despite the considerable effort of the penholder, consensus could not be reached and the Council was obliged to agree on a renewal period of only six months. We believe that six months is too short to allow for the effective implementation of the resolution and sends the wrong signal to the armed groups targeted by the resolution. I would like to be set out the position of the United Kingdom on the arms embargo. The arms embargo is designed to prevent weapons from reaching armed groups, not from reaching the Government of the Central African Republic.”
2020-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8712 (2020) · source
“We thank the members of the Security Council, the staff of UNMIK, the European Union, NATO, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, the Kosovo Force, the Special Prosecution Office of Kosovo, and most importantly the Government and institutions of Kosovo for their ongoing pursuit of Kosovo's progress and developments. In conclusion, the United Kingdom pays tribute to the work of the Special Representative of the Secretary- General and his team, and we look forward to continuing to support them in their endeavours.”
2019-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8655 (2019) · source
“We welcome Kosovo's completion of two more common crossing points, but we regret that the implementation of many other aspects of the Brussels Agreement remains unaddressed by both parties. The people of Serbia and Kosovo have much to gain from a resumption of talks and a comprehensive, sustainable, implementable deal to their mutual and lasting benefit. The twentieth anniversary of the NATO intervention fell during this reporting period. It was an important moment for reflection. We remember the victims on all sides of this conflict and remind ourselves of the reasons for the intervention. We renew our commitment to building good-neighbourly relations so that peace can be safeguarded for future generations. The Kosovo of today is almost unrecognizable from the Kosovo that the media reported on across the world in 1999.”
2019-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8655 (2019) · source
“We have been following the reports of staff suffering ill health at the national counting centre and await the outcome of the investigation. We must not allow this incident to sow suspicion and distrust. Kosovo has voted for change. We call on the party leaders to work diligently to form a new, stable Government to tackle the pressing issues facing the country. The United Kingdom expects the new Government to uphold and strengthen the rule of law, improve inclusivity in a multi-ethnic State and commit to strengthening regional security. Dialogue with Belgrade must be a priority. We call on both Belgrade and Pristina to remove obstacles to its resumption. Pristina must remove tariffs and Belgrade must stop its de-recognition campaign. For dialogue to succeed, both sides must refrain from provocative rhetoric and actions.”
2019-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8655 (2019) · source
“We particularly welcome the joint declaration of representatives of religious groups in Kosovo in support of survivors of sexual violence. The United Kingdom is committed to supporting victims and preventing sexual violence in all its forms as shown during Her Royal Highness the Countess of Wessex's recent visit to Pristina, during which she focused on support for survivors from all communities. With regard to the Kosovo elections on 6 October, we echo the statement of the European Union Election Observation Mission. The elections were calm and well administered, and the Central Election Commission worked with dedication, professionalism and transparency, although we continue to be concerned about reports of pre-election intimidation in some Kosovo-Serb areas.”
2019-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8655 (2019) · source
“Tanin's briefing this afternoon on the outcome of UNMIK's internal View of the incident. We will consider those findings carefully. We welcome the progress made by the Kosovo Specialist Chambers and the Specialist Prosecutor's Office over the past few months. We urge Pristina, Belgrade and the members of the Council to cooperate fully in the interest of achieving justice for victims, and we call on both Pristina and Belgrade to press ahead with domestic prosecutions for historic crimes. The interests of all victims and their families must be at the centre ofjudicial proceedings, efforts to locate missing persons and the provision of support to survivors of conflict-related sexual violence, regardless of their ethnicity.”
2019-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8655 (2019) · source
“As regards the fight against crime, we agree that it is legitimate and necessary for the Kosovan police to operate across Kosovo, including in the northern municipalities, in accordance with the law. The Council should welcome the arrests of individuals suspected of involvement in smuggling or organized crime, whether Kosovo Albanian or Kosovo Serb, as was the case during the recent Kosovo police operation. However, noting the concern expressed by the Special Representative about the arrest of two UNMIK officials during this operation, it is also important that international personnel carrying out their duties should be treated in accordance with international law, just as they must adhere to their missions' mandates and codes of conduct. I welcomed Mr.”
2019-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8655 (2019) · source
“We take note of the progress made in this reporting period, including the reopening of the Special Chamber of the Supreme Court, efforts to standardize judicial practice across Kosovo, progress in the prosecution of war crimes, the return of displaced persons and the identification of missing persons, the adoption of child protection legislation and the first report on respect for human rights. There is still more to do, however. We urge Kosovo to redouble its efforts to address the high levels of corruption and organized crime and to work to strengthen its judicial system. We welcome the important work of UNMIK and the European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo to that end.”
2019-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8655 (2019) · source
“I would like to begin by thanking Special Representative Tanin and his team for his statement and for their continued commitment to Kosovo's development, as laid out in the comprehensive report (S/2019/797) on the activities of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). I would also like to thank Deputy Prime Minister Ivica Daeic' and Ambassador Vlora Citaku for their interventions this afternoon. WewelcomethefocusinthereportontheGovernment of Kosovo's commitment to respecting human rights, ensuring equal access for minority communities, improving transparency and strengthening the rule of law.”
2019-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8655 (2019) · source
“With elections taking place next year amid the fragile political and humanitarian environment and the implications for the broader security of the Great Lakes region, the United Kingdom believes that the situation in Burundi continues to constitute a threat to international peace and security. The United Kingdom therefore firmly believes that Burundi must remain on the Council's agenda.”
2019-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8652 (2019) · source
“We are also concerned about the operating climate for the media, particularly with regard to the BBC and the Voice of America. A free press is essential to Burundi's stability during the election process and beyond. Turning to the refugee situation, we believe that Burundian refugees should be able to return home, but that must be done on a voluntary basis and while ensuring that their ability to live in safety and dignity on their return is assured. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and other actors in Burundi must be allowed to monitor the situation of returnees in Burundi, including their access to necessary services and their continued protection.”
2019-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8652 (2019) · source
“We call on the Government and its constituent parties to continue to engage in dialogue with the region and thereby send a clear signal of their continued commitment to resolving the ongoing political crisis. We also urge the Government to finalize the status-of- mission agreement with the Office ofthe Special Envoy. We note the overall improvement in the security situation, but the continuing incidents of violence and violations ofhuman rights, some ofwhich targetpolitical opponents, are deeply concerning. The latest report of the Commission of Inquiry on Burundi (A/HRC/42/49) records continuing serious human rights violations committed in a general climate of impunity and of intensified suppression of civil liberties. That must stop.”
2019-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8652 (2019) · source
“As we look ahead to elections in Burundi in May next year, the United Kingdom calls on all interested parties in Burundi and the wider region to help ensure that those elections are safe, credible and fully reflective of the aspirations of the people. Citizens must have faith in the electoral process if they are to accept the results of an election. Well-organized and credible elections are therefore vital for the stability of Burundi. We encourage the East African Community to redouble its efforts to push for an effective and inclusive dialogue. A harmonized road map that all parties can support and that preserves the gains of the Arusha Peace and Reconciliation Agreement for Burundi is crucial.”
2019-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8652 (2019) · source
“I would like to begin by thanking Special Envoy Kafando for his two and a half years of service in Burundi. Like others, we want to pay tribute to the important work of the Special Envoy and his office. The Office ofthe Special Envoy plays an integral role in helping to develop confidence-building measures and supporting efforts to create conditions conducive to political dialogue. I also want to take this opportunity to thank Ambassador Lauber for his detailed briefing. I would like to welcome the latest report of the Secretary-General (S/2019/837), which provides a valuable record of the current situation in Burundi. The United Kingdom wants to underline once again, as we and others in the Council have done before, the importance of regular written reports to the Council on the situation in Burundi that can inform our discussions.”
2019-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8652 (2019) · source
“Given the high level of interest in participation in this debate and the importance of respecting the requests under rule 37 and rule 39 received by the Council, the United Kingdom is delighted to be able to offer to schedule the conclusion of this meeting during our presidency. We will inform all Council members and all members of the General Assembly of details in due course.”
2019-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8649Resumption1 (2019) · source
“As the security situation in Abyei remains fragile, with an increase in criminality and the sporadic presence of armed elements, we share the Secretary- General's assessment that UNISFA continues to have a vital role to play in maintaining stability. The Council should ensure that the mission is adequately resourced to deliver on its mandates, including through strengthened civilian and police capabilities. That is vital if Abyei and the Two Areas are to benefit from the opportunities for peace created by recent political developments at the national level.”
2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8644 (2019) · source
“However, we recognize the persistent operational challenges the mission faces, including delays in issuing visas and entry clearances for mission assets. We regret that the civilian Deputy Head of Mission has not yet been deployed, given the importance of this role in supporting progress on the political track. Like others around the table, we commend the Government of Ethiopia for its contribution to the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). We condemn all attacks on mission personnel and reiterate our condolences to the Government of Ethiopia and the family of the peacekeeper who lost his life on 16 July.”
2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8644 (2019) · source
“The United Kingdom welcomes the first round of preliminary peace talks between the Government of the Sudan and the armed movements. We encourage all parties to return to talks on 21 November, ready to engage constructively and without preconditions. We also welcome the Government of the Sudan's moves to remove bureaucratic impediments on humanitarian actors. We hope that this decision will be implemented in full, enabling unfettered humanitarian access across the Sudan, including in Abyei and the Two Areas. Against that changing backdrop, we welcome the continuing progress outlined in the Secretary-General's report (S/2019/817) at the mission level, including on human rights and judicial capacity-building.”
2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8644 (2019) · source
“The Sudan and South Sudan are at critical junctures in their political transitions. We hope to see both Governments seize the opportunities this offers for forging a lasting and comprehensive peace in Abyei and Blue Nile and South Kordofan states. We are therefore encouraged by the recent talks between the Governments of the Sudan and South Sudan and express our hope that this momentum in bilateral relations will continue. Strengthened dialogue is key to securing a lasting resolution to the situation in Abyei. We remain concerned that armed forces from both sides continue to occupy the Safe Demilitarized Border Zone. We therefore commend the recent commitment of both Governments to withdrawing all forces from the Zone and we urge swift implementation of that commitment.”
2019-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8644 (2019) · source
“We urge that the indicator targets and any revisions or additions to the current benchmarks should not only be realistic and robust, but also nationally owned. I would like to conclude by thanking Special Representative of the Secretary-General La Lime and her team for their work. In this new generation of Haitian-United Nations cooperation, I would like to urge all actors to work together in search of bold and creative solutions to Haiti's challenges”
2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source
“With regard to the transition process from MINUJUSTH to BINUH, I would like to welcome the progress made by the United Nations with regard to the first two phases of its reconfiguration. Given its importance in setting the initial direction of the new mission, as well as the working relationship between BINUH and the United Nations country team, it is vital that the third phase be completed in a timely and effective manner. The co-location of the United Nations entities should help to facilitate achievement of this objective. The United Kingdom also welcomes the use of distinct core and contextual benchmarks for BINUH, as indicated in the bottom left-hand corner of the handout that I join others in commending.”
2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source
“There are three priorities that I would like to highlight in particular. First, immediate progress towards an inclusive national dialogue is an essential first step towards political stability, as are concrete measures to address impunity, corruption and human rights violations. I urge the Haitian leadership to be bold in taking such steps. Secondly, with support from BINUH, Haiti and its partners should continue to invest in the development of the Haitian National Police at this critical time. Thirdly, I would urge for further momentum on human rights issues, including justice for victims, in anticipation of Haiti's Universal Periodic Review in the Human Rights Council in 2021.”
2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source
“The continuing political crisis give serious cause for concern, and I would like to reiterate the United Kingdom's call to all parties to resolve their differences peacefully. MINUJUSTH and its predecessor, the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti, made important contributions in Haiti, but external security assistance and technical support are not capable on their own of resolving the political and governance problems undermining the country's stability. The establishment of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) now provides an opportunity for Haiti and the United Nations to embark on a fundamentally new relationship - one that focuses on national ownership, political engagement and the forging of strong partnerships for achieving stability and development in Haiti.”
2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source
“With the support of the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH), the Haitian National Police has assumed sole responsibility for the provision of security, and important benchmarks have been met with regard to pre-trial detention and the institutionalization of human rights instruments. However, there has also been a lack of progress in critical areas, including in tackling impunity and rolling out reforms in thejustice sector. Just 2 ofthe 133 priority actions in the 2017-2021 strategic development plan on policing have been completed to date. More broadly, the United Kingdom, like those around the table today, is acutely aware that the political, security and economic situation in Haiti today is highly volatile.”
2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source
“I thank Under- Secretary-General Lacroix for his briefing, and I would like to join others in welcoming the Peruvian Foreign Minister back among us once again today. Today marks a milestone for the United Nations engagement in Haiti - the end of United Nations peacekeeping and a fundamental reconfiguration of United Nations assistance. I would therefore like to start by commending the efforts of the United Nations personnel who have worked to support Haiti and the Haitian people over the past 15 years, as well as, of course, the Haitian partners of the United Nations.”
2019-10-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8641 (2019) · source
“The United Kingdom, along with the international community, will continue to monitor the situation closely and work with the Government in support of this objective.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8614 (2019) · source
“As UNIOGBIS prepares to withdraw from Guinea- Bissau and hands over key responsibilities to the United Nations country team and the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), it is imperative that political stakeholders continue to engage positively with United Nations good offices and sustain their commitment to the Conakry Agreement until it has been fully implemented. In that context, we welcome UNOWAS efforts to increase its engagement on Guinea-Bissau ahead of the departure of UNIOGBIS. We hope that the political progress Guinea-Bissau has achieved in recent years can be maintained to carry the country out of its past and into a stronger, more stable and more democratic future. The primary responsibility for delivering this lies with the Bissau- Guinean Government.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8614 (2019) · source
“We also welcome the steps taken so far by UNIOGBIS in preparation for transition and note that these steps are a positive reflection of the political progress made in Guinea-Bissau. The United Kingdom continues to believe that December 2020 is a realistic deadline for the UNIOGBIS withdrawal from Guinea- Bissau. However, we will be ready to review this position should there arise a serious threat to peace and stability. It is our sincere hope, however, that such a threat does not arise and that the shared sense of optimism we have heard today continues to be well justified.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8614 (2019) · source
“The United Kingdom appreciates the supporting role played in Guinea-Bissau by the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS), the Peacebuilding Commission, the United Nations country team and other United Nations bodies and offices, which have helped build a more robust and inclusive political environment. We welcome the appointment of the new Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Sori-Coulibaly, and offer her our full support in carrying out her mandate. The United Kingdom also recognizes the key role played by ECOWAS in holding political stakeholders in Guinea-Bissau to account. We trust that ECOWAS will remain as engaged and vigilant as Guinea- Bissau prepares to hold its presidential elections in November and throughout the full implementation of the Conakry Agreement.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8614 (2019) · source
“We also commend Prime Minister Gomes for splitting his Cabinet posts equally between men and women, and we would be encouraged to see this law transferred to other national institutions in Guinea- Bissau. We note in the Secretary-General's report (S/2019/696) the commendable behaviour of the Guinea-Bissau military in the years following the 2012 coup. Should the presidential elections take place as scheduled in November in a free and fair manner, and pending implementation of the priority reforms as outlined in the Conakry Agreement and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Road Map for the Resolution of the Political Crisis in Guinea- Bissau, the United Kingdom would be open to a review of the sanction measures currently imposed under resolution 2048 (2012).”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8614 (2019) · source
“We hope to see the country build on the positive momentum generated by the legislative elections earlier this year. The United Kingdom notes the challenges set out by Assistant Secretary-General Keita today and calls on all Bissau- Guinean political stakeholders to put the national interest first and play their part in delivering a free, fair, timely, inclusive and credible election. Like other Council members, we were encouraged to see the enactment of the new Parity Law on the Participation ofWomen in Politics and Decision-making Spheres, requiring a minimum representation of women in elections of 36 per cent. We urge Bissau- Guinean political parties to adhere to this law. A more diverse Government will be a stronger and most stable Government.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8614 (2019) · source