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1. “We commend the tireless efforts, in dangerous circumstances, by David Beasley, the World Food Programme and its implementing partners and Lise Grande and her team on the ground. The United States will continue its leadership in supporting critical aid and efforts to address the economic crisis. We urge all Member States to join us in that work. It is work that must happen regardless of the state of the conflict. In the same vein, we remind all parties to the conflict of their obligations under the law of armed conflict, including the obligation to take all feasible precautions to minimize the risk of harm to civilians and civilian infrastructure. The Security Council remains deeply divided on many issues, but as we are hearing today, not so on Yemen.”

   2018-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8404 (2018) · source

2. “The Houthis need to lift the wide range of bureaucratic obstacles that make deliveries of assistance difficult and stop interfering with United Nations relief efforts. Both sides of the conflict must help facilitate the movement of aid workers and journalists. The mistreatment of Baha'i and adherents of other religions must stop. We also call on the Yemeni Government to work with its partners to stabilize the Yemeni rial and re-build the capacity of the Central Bank. It is critical that the Government avoid taking any steps, even inadvertently, that could make it harder for importers to get food and fuel into the country. There can be no more excuses for delaying work on a settlement. We know that for the millions of Yemenis facing the risk of starvation and disease there is no substitute for immediate humanitarian relief.”

   2018-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8404 (2018) · source

3. “The Houthis must reciprocate immediately, without additional preconditions, and agree to participate in political consultations with the coalition in Sweden as soon as possible. As political talks take place, the parties must ensure that the flow of assistance and commercial goods remains unimpeded. Fighting around Al-Hudaydah has shown us the immense risk of escalation. It is irresponsible for the Houthis to place their fighters on the rooftops of hospitals, warehouses and other civilian infrastructure. Thousands of civilians are threatened by the fighting, and it is getting harder and harder to move supplies from the port to the Yemenis who need it. It is particularly important that the parties take no steps that could make this precarious situation worse.”

   2018-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8404 (2018) · source

4. “We are fully supportive of the Special Envoy's work to bring the parties to the table for consultations to discuss a framework for a political settlement to this war. The parties need to stop debating conditions for talks, and instead sit down at the table and engage on the Special Envoy's reasonable proposals. We furthermore welcome the Special Envoy's offer to share the framework with the Council when appropriate. We also welcome reports of progress towards allowing select wounded Houthis to travel to Oman for medical care. We expect that the coalition and Oman will do everything they can to support that arrangement. Special Envoy Martin Griffiths has worked for months to build an environment conducive for the consultations to begin.”

   2018-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8404 (2018) · source

5. “I especially thank today's briefers for their exceptionally sobering, compelling and powerful presentations. As always, we are grateful for the hard work that they and their teams do on the ground every day in Yemen. While these briefings add devastating clarity to our view of the crisis, they also reinforce the central lesson from over four years of conflict: the only enduring solution to this man-made - yes, man-made - crisis is a political settlement. This war must end soon, and it will not end on the battlefield. As United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has made clear, the United States seeks a cessation of hostilities in Yemen. With that lesson in mind, the United States renews its call on parties to the conflict to engage with Special Envoy Griffiths as soon as possible, and its call on all Member States to assist.”

   2018-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8404 (2018) · source

6. “While the peace celebration held in Juba on 31 October delivered to the world images of enthusiasm and joy at the prospect of peace in South Sudan, what remains first and foremost in our minds is the reality of the conflict- induced suffering of the South Sudanese people. The United States continues to support the people of South Sudan and their aspirations to freedom, peace and prosperity. In doing so, we continue to call on the leaders of South Sudan to stop the violence, match rhetoric with tangible actions and move swiftly to implement past agreements and build on a fragile peace.”

   2018-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8403 (2018) · source

7. “We commend regional actors, particularly the Sudan and Uganda, for their leadership and commitment in supporting peace in South Sudan. We are counting on them to uphold the arms embargo that is preventing the flow of weapons into South Sudan, which would destabilize the country and the region. We note the Intergovernmental Authority on Development's ongoing assessment of the feasibility of regional support to enhance security in Juba. We underscore that any decision to reconfigure the United Nations Mission in South Sudan is the prerogative of the Security Council and must not impact the impartiality of the Mission or its current mandated tasks, which are vital to the well-being and safety of hundreds of thousands of South Sudanese.”

   2018-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8403 (2018) · source

8. “We also remain deeply concerned that journalists and civil society organizations face ongoing intimidation and censure. Humanitarian workers continue to be blocked both physically and bureaucratically from delivering life-saving assistance through taxes and fees, expulsion, detainment and even physical harm. Peace in South Sudan is possible only ifits political leaders match their actions to their rhetoric and make the necessary commitments to following through on their own agreements. A key component of implementing the peace agreement is the provision of security in Juba and creating the conditions to establish the new Government. Security arrangements must be made in the open and in coordination with the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2206 (2015) concerning South Sudan.”

   2018-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8403 (2018) · source

9. “Permanent ceasefire and transitional security arrangement workshops have been held, with the promise of more to follow. Some political prisoners and prisoners of war have been released. While we acknowledge those initial steps, we cannot ignore clear evidence from the ground that runs counter to the lofty rhetoric of South Sudan's leaders. Violent conflict continues in parts of the country and Government and opposition groups continue to perpetrate atrocities against civilians. Individuals or entities who conduct those attacks against civilians or who take any action that extends or expands conflict should be targeted with sanctions. Many political prisoners remain in custody, with no prospect of a free or fair trial or any hope of release, including Peter Biar Ajak, who was arbitrarily detained at the Juba airport in late July.”

   2018-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8403 (2018) · source

10. “Regarding recent developments in South Sudan, the United States, the international community and, most importantly, the South Sudanese people have started to hear encouraging rhetoric from South Sudan's leaders on some topics. We have heard about a new era of peace and prosperity, an admission of responsibility for actions that spurred horrific violence and a promise of forgiveness across party lines. We have heard leaders commit to reconciliation and healing and pledge to include all parties in the political process, particularly civil society and women. We have also noted some progress on the deliverables of the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan. The National Pre-Transitional Committee is now established.”

    2018-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8403 (2018) · source

11. “I thank Under-Sccretary-General Lacroix, Commissioner Chergui and Executive Director Mlambo-Ngcuka for sharing their impressions from their October visit to South Sudan and their perspectives on recent developments in the country. The United States appreciates the continued collaboration between the United Nations and the African Union on South Sudan, particularly the emphasis on the role of women in the ongoing peace process. We have consistently seen the marginalization of women in South Sudan in previous peace processes. It is time for the voices of women to be heard and for their contributions to be genuinely taken into account.”

    2018-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8403 (2018) · source

12. “The sustainability of those improvements will depend on the progress of the G-5 member States towards effective governance, the creation of access to opportunity and respect for human rights, accountability and inclusiveness. Also critical will be an expansion of the roles of women, young people and marginalized groups in decision-making. Together, those steps can contribute to achieving durable peace and stability and unleash the potential of this vital region and its people.”

    2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source

13. “The Security Council should reserve the right to use all its available tools, including sanctions, on spoilers who obstruct the agreement's implementation. The United States will continue to work together with the G-5 Sahel and its partners to ensure our bilateral support is appropriate and effective. We also encourage all donors to disburse the resources pledged to the Joint Force last February in Brussels. Through our effective coordination with the security and development actors in the region, the leadership of the African Union and that of the Economic Community of West African States in solving regional and local disputes, significant improvements in security can be made.”

    2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source

14. “We call again on the parties to that agreement and to those ofthe new Pact for Peace in Mali to make significant progress over the next few months in recognition of how critical their success on the road map will be. Going forward, we cannot and should not accept the lack of coordination and communication among the parties that we have seen in the past, including, for example, the disagreements that led to the failure of the opening ceremony for accelerated disarmament, demobilization and reintegration last week in Gao. Parties must expeditiously resolve outstanding issues and rapidly implement the key provisions outlined in resolution 2423 (2018). The stakes are too high, both for the people of Mali and of the region.”

    2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source

15. “As others have recognized, security responses alone will not solve every problem. Therefore, the United States continues its multisector partnerships with the Governments and societies of the G-5 Sahel countries to bolster stability and security through United States humanitarian, health, agriculture, governance and development assistance. The United States provided more than $460 million during its 2017 fiscal year in development and humanitarian assistance to programmes in those countries. As we have stated before, our support seeks to complement the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel and the creative partnership envisioned in its Support Plan. At the centre of the region, with its own unique political and security challenges, is Mali and its peace agreement.”

    2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source

16. “As Ambassador Haley stated a year ago (see S/PV.8080), we believe that is the full extent of any support role that the United Nations should play outside of continued coordination and technical assistance on a voluntary basis. But the technical agreement remains a way for MINUSMA to help at a critical stage. We encourage donors to support the trust fund for MINUSMA reimbursement in order to facilitate urgent engineering needs like the Mission-proposed camp designs, which still await the G-5 Sahel's approval. On a related but separate note, we also do not believe Chapter VII authorization is needed to accomplish the Joint Force's mission, as the G-5 Sahel countries already has existing agreements in place for military operations in their respective territories.”

    2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source

17. “We also salute France's long- standing and integral role as a security partner to the Sahel countries through its Operation Barkhane and the many sacrifices made by that mission's men and women to defeat continuing violent extremist threats. We also applaud the role of the United Nations, including the personnel of MINUSMA, the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel and others, who are working diligently to solve political insecurity challenges across the region. The United States hopes to see the effective implementation of the technical agreement among the G-5 Sahel, the United Nations and the EU called for in resolution 2391 (2017), which allows for MINUSMA to be reimbursed for logistical support provided to the Force within Mali's territory.”

    2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source

18. “We laud the continued support of the international community and the Joint Force's development and successful operationalization, in particular the support of the European Union (EU) for the implementation of the human rights compliance framework for the Joint Force and its continuing training missions. We commend the G-5's collaboration with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) towards the continued establishment of a compliance framework. The Joint Force's professionalism and respect for international human rights law and international humanitarian law will be critical to its long-term success.”

    2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source

19. “We continue to work closely with all partners to coordinate our contributions of much- needed equipment, training and technical advice. Over the past year the United States has nearly doubled its assistance to G-5 Sahel member States, from $60 million to approximately $111 million, specifically to fill prioritized capability gaps of the Joint Force. That amount constitutes just one piece of broader and long-standing United States security assistance to the G-5 member States, with over $1 billion in total United States support to their institutions and combat capabilities since 2012.”

    2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source

20. “As many have said here today, only through a combination of good governance focused on addressing the root causes of instability and creating opportunity, respect for human rights and security can the region resolve the challenges and defeat the threats that it faces. The United States commends the initiative of the G-5 Sahel member States to create and operationalize its Joint Force to combat threats of terrorism and transnational organized crime. We take this opportunity to recognize the sacrifices of the soldiers of G-5 member States and their families and to also honour the civilians killed as a result of the violence and insecurity in the region. The United States strongly supports the G-5 Sahel Joint Force and its efforts to establish lasting security. We believe that bilateral support remains the most effective option.”

    2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source

21. “I thank Mr. Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations; Mr. Sidikou, Permanent Secretary of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel); Mr. Buyoya, High Representative of the African Union for Mali and the Sahel; and Mr. Serrano, Deputy Secretary-General for Common Security and Defence Policy, for their briefings today. There is no denying the many challenges faced today by the people and countries of the Sahel. We are concerned by the increase in intercommunal violence and insecurity along the borders of Burkina Faso, Mali and the Niger and by the continued prevalence of terrorist and criminal activity throughout the region.”

    2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source

22. “The United States has also expressed concern about language in the draft resolution regarding the International Criminal Court, which was addressed by the penholder in the text put into the blue and to be adopted after the technical rollover has expired.”

    2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8401 (2018) · source

23. “I thank Ambassador Delattre for France's efforts to find compromise language on a difficult draft resolution and to adopt a technical rollover (resolution 2446 (2018). The United States supports the addition of a new task in the next mandate that would enable the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic to provide limited logistical support to the Central African military, police and gendarmerie, using existing resources. We thank the members of the Council for supporting the technical rollover, which will give the United States the time required for full notification within our Government, as required by United States law.”

    2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8401 (2018) · source

24. “Finally, we reiterate our call on both sides to fully embrace normalization and support one another in all aspects of the enhanced relations that will come with it.”

    2018-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8399 (2018) · source

25. “Kosovo's membership in INTERPOL fundamentally is about enhancing the international law enforcement community's collective ability to combat terrorism, violent extremism, trafficking, cybercrime and other international criminal activity in the Balkan region and beyond. It is neither an impediment to the dialogue on normalization of relations nor in the international community's interest to postpone it until Serbia and Kosovo reach an agreement. UNMIK long ago ceased police functions in Kosovo. Having the Kosovo police - recognized by both Belgrade and Pristina as the sole law enforcement authority in Kosovo - join INTERPOL will no doubt strengthen international security. We urge all to support Kosovo on 20 November.”

    2018-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8399 (2018) · source

26. “It is the sovereign right of Kosovo to establish and maintain an armed force. That force, as planned, would contribute to regional and global security. We encourage all sides to avoid disinformation and provocative rhetoric about that legitimate, gradual multi-year transition. The United States continues to encourage countries that have not yet done to join more than 110 other States Members of the United Nations in recognizing the reality of Kosovo's independence. We strongly support Kosovo's membership in all relevant international organizations, including the United Nations. We particularly encourage all INTERPOL members to support Kosovo's membership at that organization's general assembly on 20 November. Kosovo meets all membership criteria for INTERPOL. United Nations membership is not arequirement for j oining INTERPOL.”

    2018-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8399 (2018) · source

27. “We request that the Secretary-General and UNMIK initiate a strategic review to provide the members of the Security Council with critical information so that we can assess and evaluate the United Nations presence in Kosovo and ensure good stewardship of valuable United Nations Member States' time and resources. We also need to assess and develop a viable exit strategy for UNMIK. That is a principle that guides our approach to all other peacekeeping missions and should be possible with UNMIK, as well. The United States also supports the gradual transparent transition of the Kosovo Security Force into a multi-ethnic NATO interoperable military with a limited territorial defence mandate. The legislation pending before Kosovo's Assembly is fully in line with resolution 1244 (1999).”

    2018-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8399 (2018) · source

28. “We will seriously consider any deal that is durable, implementable and sellable in both countries and that enhances stability. We urge Kosovo and Serbia to recognize the value of fully committing to normalization, which will bring great benefits to the people, the economy, the culture and peace and security of both countries. Mutual recognition and normalized relations between Kosovo and Serbia are the future. All sides will benefit from recognizing that reality and embracing it. Considering the future of UNMIK, as we have noted many times before, we feel that the Mission has fulfilled its purpose and should draw down.”

    2018-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8399 (2018) · source

29. “We thank Special Representative Tanin for his briefing. We appreciate his service and contributions to the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). We also thank Foreign Minister Dacie and Ambassador Citaku for being here today. The United States applauds the leaders of Serbia and Kosovo for their expressions of commitment to normalization between their countries. We hope to see that normalization dialogue continue to intensify. Neither side should engage in any effort to undermine its legitimacy, including diplomatic recognition of the other side. That has no place in a genuine commitment to normalization. Now is the time for both parties to be flexible in reaching compromises that both can agree to. The United States is committed to supporting the talks in whatever way possible.”

    2018-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8399 (2018) · source

30. “The United States will continue to support Somalia in its efforts to stabilize the country for its people, including by ensuring that the international community takes all appropriate measures to maintain the integrity of the sanctions regime.”

    2018-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8398 (2018) · source

31. “There is no doubt that Somalia has made significant progress over the past decade, due in large part to the support of its regional partners and the international community as a whole. However, Somali capacity, including regarding the implementation of the remaining arms restrictions and the ban on the trade of Somali charcoal, remains limited owing to the country's security conditions, corruption and uneven progress in governance. We are confident that the Panel of Experts on Somalia will remain diligent in faithfully fulfilling its mandate, especially as it relates to comprehensive investigations and reporting.”

    2018-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8398 (2018) · source

32. “We are satisfied with the Council's agreement on resolution 2444 (2018), which pays particular attention to the importance of ensuring that Eritrea and Djibouti follow through on their commitments to resolving these matters, and we continue to call on all parties to cooperate in order to reach a satisfactory outcome. The United States predicates its support for lifting the United Nations sanctions on Eritrea on the current lack of evidence connecting Eritrea to Al-Shabaab. We appreciate the efforts of the Committee pursuant to resolutions 751 (1992) and 1907 (2009) concerning Somalia and Eritrea, and of the Monitoring Group on Somalia and Eritrea, to carry out their mandates in that regard. We strongly support the renewal of the Sanctions Committee's mandate to focus on Somalia.”

    2018-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8398 (2018) · source

33. “The United States welcomes Eritrea's rapprochement with its neighbours. We are encouraged by its stated commitment to re-engaging in an effort to establish enduring peace and regional cooperation and to opening the door to its reintegration. This is a historic moment and a great opportunity for the Horn of Africa. But there is much more to do, particularly in addressing the questions regarding the disposition of missing Djiboutian troops and the final status of the Djibouti-Eritrea border. We believe that the recent engagement between the two countries strongly suggests that their political will and intent are strong enough to reach a solution with the support of the international community.”

    2018-11-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8398 (2018) · source

34. “We strongly encourage Iraq's new leaders to work closely with UNAMI to address the unique needs of those groups and individuals as part and parcel of the broader national and community-level reconciliation effort that Iraq needs to undertake. Iraq's new leaders should also work closely with UNAMI to help create the conditions that will allow the Iraqi people to shape their own future, free of outside interference. Iraq has once again entered a key moment in its history, making major strides towards a more stable, secure and democratic future. Now Iraq's leaders have the task of showing that they can deliver on the high expectations of their people. The United States stands ready to support Iraq in achieving that goal.”

    2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8396 (2018) · source

35. “The atrocities committed by ISIS cannot go unpunished, and we call on the new Government to work closely with the newly established United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da'esh/ISIL to swiftly begin evidence-based investigations on the ground, as mandated by resolution 2379 (2017). As Iraq continues to grapple with terrorist threats, even after the defeat of ISIS, we must remember that no threat of violence can reverse the spirit of the Iraqi people. We are encouraged by the stories of the many Iraqis who have returned to their homes and are beginning to rebuild their communities. The UNAMI mandate underscores the importance of supporting Iraq and meeting the needs of all Iraqis, including women, youth and members of all religious and ethnic groups.”

    2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8396 (2018) · source

36. “The United States has pledged to work closely with President Salih, Prime Minister Abdul-Mahdi and Council of Representatives Speaker Al-Halbousi to deliver stability, security and prosperity for all Iraqis. Much work remains to be done and bold leadership will be required. The credibility of the new Government hinges on providing access to jobs, clean water and electricity. It is vital that the Government deliver on those essential services as swiftly as possible. We also call on the new Government to ensure the voluntary, safe and dignified return of internally displaced persons who suffered so greatly from terror at the hands of the Islamic State in Iraq and the Shams (ISIS).”

    2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8396 (2018) · source

37. “We, along with the rest of the Security Council, also look forward to working closely with his successor, Special Representative-designate Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, when she begins her tenure in December. Since the Council's last UNAMI briefing (see S/PV.8324), Iraq has a new President and Prime Minister, which deserves the Security Council's congratulations. Iraq's new Government is poised to make a serious of important decisions that will set the course of the country's history for decades to come. We encourage the new Government to focus on tackling corruption and delivering essential services to all of its people, including its many diverse communities of all ethnicities and faiths. We also call on Iraq's new leaders to promote the participation and representation of women at all levels.”

    2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8396 (2018) · source

38. “I want to express our special thanks to Special Representative Kubis for his comprehensive briefing on the latest developments in Iraq, to congratulate him on a successful three years and nine months of service, and to thank him for his exception leadership of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) during this pivotal chapter in Iraq's history. On a personal note, having worked with him in Iraq for the first half of his tenure, I wish to thank him for his tireless efforts in very challenging circumstances and for his consistent wise counsel and friendship over these years. His ability to engage with Iraqi stakeholders from all walks of life has illustrated for all of us UNAMI's vital role in facilitating critical political dialogue and showed the great potential that UNAMI has to make positive impact in Iraq.”

    2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8396 (2018) · source

39. “We call on all parties in Libya to seize this critical opportunity to set the course towards a better future for their citizens. All who threaten Libya's peace, security and stability must be held to account. Special Representative Salame's task undoubtedly remains a daunting one, but he can count on the full backing of the Council as we advance towards our shared goal of a long-lasting political solution for the benefit of all Libyans.”

    2018-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8394 (2018) · source

40. “The United States stands ready to support the Libyans in discussions on economic challenges, at Libya's request and in close partnership with the United Nations Support Mission in Libya. The Council should use all of its collective influence to support Libyans on their path. While we recognize that any mediation process will inevitably face setbacks, as we have seen time and again, we are confident that these obstacles can be overcome because of one critical element: the spirit of the Libyan people. The Libyan people have suffered for far too long. Libyans have made clear that they are fatigued by insecurity, lack of opportunity and the many spoilers who continue to obstruct a political transition to a better future.”

    2018-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8394 (2018) · source

41. “We share the assessment that achieving political progress will require greater attention to the economic dimensions of the conflict, and we call on the Government ofNational Accord to redouble its efforts to move forward with comprehensive monetary and subsidy reforms, which Libya urgently needs to stabilize its economy. Equally critical are the United Nations efforts to accelerate an audit of the Central Bank of Libya, an important step towards greater transparency in Libya's economic institutions. Those reforms will reinforce some much-needed conversation among Libyan leaders about fiscal transparency and a more equitable distribution of the country's oil resources.”

    2018-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8394 (2018) · source

42. “We strongly support Special Representative Salame's vision to lay the groundwork for an inclusive constitutional process and credible, peaceful and well- prepared elections, building on the momentum of the United Nations-facilitated National Conference. Next week's international conference on Libya in Palermo, hosted by our Italian partners, will build on the momentum generated by the Paris conference last May and offer a crucial opportunity for Libyan and international leaders to hear about the United Nations road map for breaking out of the political paralysis in Libya. We stand ready to support. It is vital that key Libyan constituencies, including Sebha and the south, be an active part of the political process.”

    2018-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8394 (2018) · source

43. “We commend his leadership in de-escalating the violence in Tripoli and in helping Libyans to begin putting more durable security arrangements for the capital in place. We also note the important steps that Prime Minister Serraj and other Libyan leaders have taken to establish national security forces that can finally break the stranglehold of violence and instability caused by armed groups, especially in Tripoli. The United States fully supports this vital work to strengthen security arrangements. While the ceasefire remains fragile, a political process cannot proceed under the threat of violence. The United States remained strongly committed to efforts to facilitate a Libyan-led, Libyan-owned political process.”

    2018-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8394 (2018) · source

44. “Too often, the international community has failed to speak with one voice in support of United Nations mediation, creating excuses for recalcitrant Libyan leaders to pull their country back towards chaos. The Libyan people are suffering and simply want what we all deserve: security, dignity and a chance for prosperity. For far too many Libyans, the promise of a new life - following the decades-long tyranny of a brutal dictatorship - has begun to fade, as a small number of Libyan leaders and armed groups prey upon Libya's wealth and pursue their narrow self-interests at the expense of the country. It does not have to be this way. Amid all the setbacks, we continue to look to the leadership of Special Representative Salame to break the impasse that has regrettably persisted in Libya over the past several years.”

    2018-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8394 (2018) · source

45. “We, too, would like to thank Special Representative Salame for his important and detailed briefing, and I would like to thank Ambassador Skoog for sharing his impressions from his recent trip to Libya. The stakes for achieving stability and progress in Libya have never been higher. In recent months, heavily armed militias have continued to fight each other, street by street, to control property and resources, without consideration for their fellow Libyans. Thousands of desperate people from across the continent, wishing for a better life, continue to die after setting sail from Libya's shores, despite the decline in migrant smuggling and trafficking this year. The Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham and other violent extremist groups continue to look for safe havens in areas beyond the Government's authority.”

    2018-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8394 (2018) · source

46. “Police have a critical role to play in making that vision a reality, as evidenced in places like Haiti and Liberia. To that end, we support better integration of the police into all aspects of mission planning and ensuring the United Nations Police Division is empowered to properly assess, plan, deploy, manage and support peacekeeping missions. Police expertise should be consistently considered and integrated into the mandates and decision-making structures of United Nations peace operations.”

    2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8393 (2018) · source

47. “We commend the work of the more than 1,350 police serving with the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO). With elections in the Democratic Republic ofthe Congo just over a month away, MONUSCO's police face the considerable challenge of preparing to provide security support for the elections. We are also pleased to see the success of the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti in training the Haitian National Police, despite a challenging environment. One of the key principles that has guided our efforts to make United Nations peacekeeping more effective and efficient is that peacekeeping missions must have an exit strategy. That requires building an integrated security architecture that seeks to ensure the safety of civilians.”

    2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8393 (2018) · source

48. “We encourage applying those considerations to peacekeeping police components and urge the Secretary-General to employ performance data to inform decision-making related to police deployments and to provide that data to donor countries that provide training and equipment in order to better channel their assistance. We share the Secretary-General's commitment to peacekeeping performance across the board. We welcome efforts undertaken by the Secretary-General through his Action for Peacekeeping initiative, including by developing an integrated performance policy framework based on clear standards for all personnel. We urge the Secretary-General to include police more deliberately in this process. United Nations police components often operate in complex environments and make an important contribution to the protection of civilians.”

    2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8393 (2018) · source

49. “To that end, we believe that resolution 2436 (2018), which was adopted unanimously on 21 September and is aimed at enhancing the performance of peacekeepers, is a big step forward. The resolution calls for timely, transparent reporting of performance failures to the Security Council and to Member States concerned. It also calls for accountability measures for failures of performance and concrete incentives for stronger performance. Finally, it recognizes the role of data in improving performance by matching the right troops and police with the right roles.”

    2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8393 (2018) · source

50. “I thank Assistant Secretary-General Zouev, the Police Commissioners and Ms. Reitano for their briefings. The United States welcomes this opportunity to commend United Nations police personnel for their commitment to implementing peacekeeping mandates. United Nations police are making critical contributions to peacekeeping across the globe, and our Government is committed to strengthening United Nations police, as evidenced by our extensive capacity-building efforts to empower police-contributing countries to deploy well-led, well-trained police to a range of United Nations missions. When the United States talks about institutionalizing a culture of performance in United Nations peacekeeping, we are not just talking about troops; we are talking about police as well.”

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