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Cordova Soria

lines on the record: 306
first: 2018-05-08
most recent: 2018-12-21
sittings or episodes: 44
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“Elected members are the main actors in the issues that are discussed; we demand to be taken into account. Bolivia has said this repeatedly during the past few years as a Council member, and we will continue to say it when our term is over. We believe that transparency and full equality among all members of the Council is a goal that remains to be achieved.”
2018-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8439 (2018) · source
“Mrs. Cordova Soria (Plurinational State ofBolivia) (spoke in Spanish): Bolivia voted in favour of resolution 2451 (2018) because it is urgent, it is necessary and it is absolutely essential in order to support the burgeoning dialogue, which is the only hope for peace for the Yemeni people today. We supported the resolution, and we strongly support the efforts being carried out by the Secretary- General, the Special Envoy and the United Nations team to establish a space for negotiations and to provide Yemen the humanitarian aid that it so desperately needs. However, we deplore the fact that in the past 24 hours, once again we have witnessed a lack of transparency and, frankly, a lack of respect, something that we often see in the Council.”
2018-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8439 (2018) · source
“We once again stress the importance of strengthening the links between that body and the Security Council with respect to coordination, exchange of information and active participation. In conclusion, we believe it imperative to redouble our joint efforts for stabilization in Guinea-Bissau. We have also stressed the need to use political tools to find political solutions with a view to achieving sustainable peace. In that context, in order to achieve stabilization and sustainable peace in Guinea-Bissau, it is imperative to place the well-being of the population and its most vulnerable sectors above any political partisan or personal interest.”
2018-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8438 (2018) · source
“The international community must also provide Guinea-Bissau with the assistance necessary to enhance State control of its coastline and airspace, in addition to training the members of the relevant State institutions. We also commend all the efforts of the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the ECOWAS Mission in Guinea- Bissau, and appreciate the contribution of the European Union and the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries, and the crucial efforts of the Head of UNIOGBIS to reconcile the parties to the conflict and to promote dialogue. We further commend the work carried out by the Guinea-Bissau configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, chaired by Brazil.”
2018-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8438 (2018) · source
“We believe that it is critical to promote the legitimate commitment to reaching a lasting political and social solution, guided exclusively by the best interests of the people of Guinea-Bissau. Additionally, in the context of ensuring State stability and with regard to security aspects, the fight against drug trafficking, transnational crime and impunity must also be a priority. To that end, the United Nations has a key role to play in promoting development and strengthening and improving State capacities with a view to reducing vulnerability to drug trafficking and crime by bolstering the elements of justice and police forces.”
2018-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8438 (2018) · source
“Furthermore, one of the structural factors of the crisis is related to the political impasse that was eventually overcome by the country's various political forces through the appointment of a consensus Prime Minister seven months ago and the formation of the Government. However, the challenges in the areas of governance, rule of law and socioeconomic development must continue to be addressed within the framework of the political process and inclusive dialogue. Those aspects should enable members of the Government and the political parties represented in the National Assembly to demonstrate real political will in order to continue advancing along the path of consensus in order to constructively implement the signed agreements.”
2018-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8438 (2018) · source
“With regard to the second point concerning the electoral process, that process has been truncated by the failure to hold the legislative elections scheduled for 18 November owing to a lack of the technical and financial means needed for their consolidation. In that vein, in order to continue promoting the stabilization process in Guinea-Bissau, we consider that, in the short term, the commitment of the international community is vital in order to ensure full cooperation and the necessary support for the successful completion of the voter-registration process, in addition to assisting with electoral technical mechanisms to hold transparent, inclusive and fundamentally peaceful elections.”
2018-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8438 (2018) · source
“As stated in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2018/1086) containing the strategic analysis of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS), resolution 2404 (2018) - which extended the mandate of the mission until February 2019 - stipulates that it must focus on three priority aspects: first, support for the full implementation of the Conakry Agreement and the facilitation of inclusive political dialogue and the national reconciliation process; secondly, support for the electoral process for this year's legislative elections; and thirdly, technical assistance to complete the constitutional review.”
2018-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8438 (2018) · source
“Mrs. Cordova Soria (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful for the information provided by the Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Mr. Zerihoun, and by Ambassador Vieira, as Chair of the Guinea-Bissau configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission. Almost two decades have passed since the special political mission in Guinea-Bissau began its work, seeking to address the complex social, political and economic landscape in our brother country after violence broke out in 1998. Today, we note with concern that the situation in Guinea-Bissau has seen no substantial improvement.”
2018-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8438 (2018) · source
“We call on and strongly encourage the international community to continue to support, through technical support and economic and humanitarian cooperation, all initiatives for the people in the interest of achieving stability and sustainable peace in the region.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source
“The six priority areas of the United Nations Support Plan for the Sahel, which focus on cross-border and regional cooperation to ensure complementarity and coordination among the countries of the region, should enable the joint efforts to mobilize expertise and financial resources. In that context, significant coordination among the United Nations, the Economic Community of West African States, the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel and the African Union is crucial. Finally, we draw attention to the critical and necessary humanitarian action in the Sahel. It has saved many lives, but millions of people still urgently need it.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source
“However, we are concerned that those funding pledges have not yet been fully fulfilled. We believe economic cooperation to be a responsibility towards the region due to the intrinsic links between the current context and the interventionist policies to which we referred. It is therefore an unavoidable obligation that must be fully met. On the other hand, it is essential to strengthen the programmes under the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel, which provide an overall framework aimed at strengthening governance, resilience and security in the countries ofthe region. The strengthening of those capacities in the countries of the region, and above all their ownership and decisiveness on the ground, is fundamental.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source
“We consider it essential that the G-5 Sahel Joint Force, as part of the concept of operations approved under resolution 2359 (2017) and previously endorsed by the Peace and Security Council of the African Union, generate once and for all the necessary capabilities for the full deployment of the military, police and civilian components. To that end, it is crucial that the countries that make up the Joint Force receive technical cooperation and predictable and sustainable funding. Moreover, the commitments made at the conference held by the European Union and other countries in Brussels on 23 February are an encouraging sign for the capacity-building of the contingents of the Joint Force. All initiatives towards achieving stability and lasting peace in the region are critical.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source
“Despite the bleak outlook in the Sahel, we would like to emphasize the significant efforts of regional and subregional organizations, led by the Peace and Security Council of the African Union. We welcome and commend the efforts and the considerable political will of Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and the Niger in terms of cooperation and operationalization of their forces on the ground. The Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel) is a great and exemplary demonstration of the coordinated efforts of the African Union and the United Nations, as well as showing a high level of solidarity among member States and the international community in general.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source
“According to data provided by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, eight countries in the region are at risk of a humanitarian crisis, since, out of the 150 million inhabitants, approximately 24 million require humanitarian assistance and 10 million are at risk of food insecurity. In addition, there are more than 3 million refugees and forced displaced persons, not to mention the adverse effects of climate change, which further exacerbate the crisis in the region. In turn, Mali and the Lake Chad basin represent the most significant hotspots in the region. In Mali, insecurity has intensified and clashes between armed groups, asymmetric attacks, cross-border influences and intercommunal violence have led to massive displacement, further undermining the humanitarian situation.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source
“As such, they represent a threat to the civilian population. Bolivia has reiterated strongly the need to analyse, but above all identify, the structural causes of conflicts. In the specific case of the Sahel, those causes have had a profound impact on the current context of the region. We have mentioned it before, and we shall do so again: the consequences of interventionism and regime-change policies following the 2011 conflict in Libya unleashed the side effect of destabilization in the Sahel and brought about chaos, the disastrous results of which continue to be experienced to this day. Unfortunately, in addition to the precarious security situation, the Sahel poses other great challenges. The humanitarian situation is the one that we should focus on more closely.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source
“Mrs. Cordova Soria (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, we should like to express our thanks to Mr. Ibrahim Thiaw for his briefing. We should also like to thank Ambassador Jinga, Mr. Ghanem and Mr. Rioux for their statements. It is clear that the situation in the Sahel region is alarming and presents great challenges in the security, governance and development sectors. The region continues to face a volatile and complex environment that includes asymmetrical threats carried out by armed and terrorist groups and transnational crime that in turn includes trafficking in drugs, human beings and weapons, among other things. Those three factors put at risk not only the stability of the countries of the region, but also represent a threat to the political peace processes.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8435 (2018) · source
“the hybrid and transnational character ofthe security threats in the West African space... the existence of flashpoints of tension that could flare up at any time... In addition to structural and historical vulnerabilities of the past, there are today new factors of cross-border conflicts... The rise of these new threats constitutes a priority in the agenda of the States and their partners... as they jeopardize great advances in peace and security achieved these past ten years." In this regard, we call on all States to address the issues of West Africa and the Sahel through multilateral, regional or bilateral cooperation and dialogue and to work on strengthening effective measures to combat and physically eliminate drug trafficking and, more broadly, transnational crime.”
2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8433 (2018) · source
“We cannot fail to note the work of the West Africa Coast Initiative, which is a project that, since 2009, has pooled the efforts of the Department for Political Affairs and the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel, the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, UNODC and INTERPOL. The initiative focuses on the most vulnerable countries and those in post-conflict situations to reduce their vulnerability to drug trafficking and organized crime by strengthening their national capacities, providing the necessary assistance to strengthen the control of coastlines and airspace, and training members of relevant State institutions. In conclusion, we echo the words of Mr. Jean Lapaque, Regional Representative of UNODC for West Africa, who said that the Sahel crisis "violently reminded us of the precariousness of peace in West Africa...”
2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8433 (2018) · source
“A clear example of this is the support project for the Regional Action Plan on illicit drug trafficking, related organised crime and drug abuse, which is consistent with the policies and strategies outlined by the region and based on the pillars of the strengthening ofjustice and law enforcement institutions, strengthening the legal framework, reducing drug demand and building capacities for investigation and monitoring. It is therefore necessary to highlight the remarkable effort and work and transcendental links and exchange of information between the two organizations, which have allowed these initiatives to show the way forward in the fight against drug trafficking in West Africa.”
2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8433 (2018) · source
“It deepens the fragility of many States ofWest Africa, not to mention its negative effects on the social sphere, since the sale and consumption of illegal substances severely jeopardize the integrity of the most vulnerable sectors of the population. We must not forget that women and children are the targets of violent extremism, armed groups and traffickers in persons and in drugs. Moreover, the link between terrorist groups and transnational criminal organizations related to these crimes is becoming increasingly overt, as these organizations collect economic resources and legitimize them through money-laundering and other mechanisms that tend to diminish or eliminate State control. In this vein, we commend the important advances developed in the framework of cooperation between the Economic Community of the West African States and UNODC.”
2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8433 (2018) · source
“Furthermore, we believe that, in addition to difficulties posed by the geographic backdrop, limited State control in the affected territories further exacerbates the situation, allowing criminal organizations to adapt their illicit activities in order to avoid losing their competitive edge and, of course, profits. This adaptability translates into an increase in their resistance and resilience to actions taken both by the States of the region and by other international and regional organizations. The consequences of this scourge are very well known in terms of its impact on the security sector and the economic sphere.”
2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8433 (2018) · source
“Likewise, the fragility of borders and the lack of available resources to combat criminal activities in the region have fostered the proliferation of controlled substances and their use as a means of financing armed groups and terrorist organizations. The region therefore faces a challenge of a transnational nature that requires a robust and cross- cutting response from the international community, based mainly on a broad degree of international cooperation. We consider it imperative to adopt urgent, serious and rigorous measures that are also time-specific to counteract drug trafficking in and around West Africa through a multidimensional approach that neutralizes drug circulation at points of origin, production, destination and consumption.”
2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8433 (2018) · source
“Mrs. Cordova Soria (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): Bolivia thanks the presidency for organizing this important meeting, as well as the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Mr. Yury Fedotov, for his briefing. We are aware that the region of West Africa presents multiple challenges. Violent conflicts, as a principal factor, have placed the institutional structure of the countries of the area - and therefore their populations - at serious risk. This is compounded by transnational organized crime and petty crime, which are additional factors that negatively affect the deepening and prolongation of conflicts.”
2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8433 (2018) · source
“We urge the Government of Israel to immediately cease its occupation of the northern part of Al-Ghaj ar village and the adjacent area, north of the Blue Line, as it violates the resolution and, more important, Lebanese sovereignty.”
2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8432 (2018) · source
“My delegation is deeply concerned that, despite Israel's participation in the meeting in Naqoura of the tripartite mechanism of senior officials - together with the Lebanese Armed Forces and the Head of Mission and Force Commander of UNIFIL - in which the parties expressed their willingness to honour the provisions set out in resolution 1701 (2006), it continues to flagrantly violate said resolution. Nevertheless, we hope that today's meeting will serve to ensure that calm prevails in the coming weeks. In conclusion, Bolivia rejects Israel's persistent violations of Lebanese airspace, which are a flagrant violation of resolution 1701 (2006), and we are convinced that the perpetuation of such illegal actions only generates instability in the region.”
2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8432 (2018) · source
“We also express our full support for the work of UNIFIL, which in 2019 will continue to support all efforts to defuse tensions through dialogue and seek every opportunity for confidence-building. All parties must be aware of the possibility that a relatively minor incident could quickly become more serious, with unintended consequences. Therefore, we reiterate our call to the parties to promote the establishment, between the Blue Line and the Litani River, of a zone free of any armed personnel, assets and weapons other than those of the Government of Lebanon and of UNIFIL, with a view to preventing the resumption of hostilities.”
2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8432 (2018) · source
“We also urge the Israeli Government to refrain from the actions it has carried out since 4 December - the excessive mobilization of its defence forces and the use of inflammatory rhetoric, both of which are flagrant violations of resolution 1701 (2016) and Lebanese sovereignty. The situation on the ground remains relatively calm; there have been no clashes or skirmishes between the military forces on either side. On the contrary, an investigation is ongoing and efforts are being made to maintain clear and credible channels of communication with both parties, so as to avoid misunderstandings that might turn into regrettable situations. We highlight that both parties have indicated that they have no intention of escalating tensions along the Blue Line and will therefore continue to work with UNIF IL to that end.”
2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8432 (2018) · source
“Bolivia reiterates its emphatic condemnation of any action that results in the violation of the territorial sovereignty of Lebanon or the State of Israel. During the two years we have occupied this seat as an elected member of the Council, we have insisted that both parties must base all their actions on the provisions of resolution 1701 (2006), with full respect for the Blue Line. That is why we reject Israel's persistent violations of Lebanese airspace and territory. Israel's presence in the northern part of Al-Ghajar village and the adjacent area, north of the Blue Line, must cease immediately.”
2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8432 (2018) · source
“Mrs. Cordova Soria (Plurinational State ofBolivia) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, for his briefing today. We renew our support for the work entrusted to him. We express our full confidence in the follow-up actions initiated by the Lebanese Government at the request of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), which has thus far confirmed the existence of four tunnels close to the Blue Line in northern Israel, according to its 17 December press release. We welcome the fact that the construction of those cross- border tunnels between Israel and Lebanon is being thoroughly investigated by UNIFIL and the Lebanese Armed Forces. The investigation must strictly adhere to the principles set out in paragraph 8 of resolution 1701 (2006).”
2018-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8432 (2018) · source
“It is also very important that the parties ensure an optimal operational environment for the United Nations Mission in Southern Sudan (UNMISS) and the humanitarian workers, in compliance with international law and international humanitarian law. We reiterate our gratitude to the countries of the region for the leadership that they have shown, especially Ethiopia, the Sudan and Uganda, which have made important progress in the political process possible. Similarly, we emphasize and appreciate the committed work of UNMISS. Lastly, we thank IGAD and the African Union, in particular, for the vital role they are playing in bringing peace to South Sudan.”
2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8431 (2018) · source
“In that connection, the establishment of a hybrid tribunal, under the leadership of the African Union, will be critical. It is clear that, at this stage, all our efforts must be directed towards the implementation of the Agreement. The cooperation of the international community is needed to mobilize political and financial resources to assist in the implementation of the Agreement. Similarly, it is very important that the Security Council remain united and work in harmony with the African Union and IGAD, especially in restoring confidence among the parties. We must therefore maintain a neutral and constructive position. In order to do that, we must coordinate our actions with those of the region.”
2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8431 (2018) · source
“Those attacks are unacceptable and must be investigated, and the perpetrators must be brought to justice. We urge the parties to take concrete action in that regard. Impunity when it comes to that kind of brutal action against the civil population prevents the achievement of genuine peace. We thank the Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict for her efforts to shed light on that issue and combat it. We reiterate our support for the work that her Office is carrying out. As mentioned in resolution 2428 (2018), the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2206 (2015) concerning South Sudan will be very important in that regard. The time has come for South Sudan to create an environment of protection for women, to combat sexual violence and to develop transitional justice in the interests of accountability.”
2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8431 (2018) · source
“To that end, the active participation of civil society, young people and, of course, women is essential. We must continue to work to encourage the presence and participation of women in the implementation of the agreement and reach at least 35 per cent of representation by women, as established in the agreement. Despite progress in the political field, it is undeniable that the population is still affected by the terrible effects of the conflict, especially on the humanitarian front. There is a lack ofbasic services for the almost 2 million displaced persons and refugees. The civilian population also continues to fall Victim of Violent attacks. My delegation condemns in the strongest possible terms the sexual Violence that more than 100 women and girls recently fell Victim to in northern South Sudan.”
2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8431 (2018) · source
“Much effort has been invested in the promotion of the political process, and it is therefore Vital to work together in harmony so as to continue advancing towards the building of sustainable peace, alongside justice, accountability and respect for human rights, particularly those of women and girls. As almost everyone in the Chamber has expressed on several occasions, there is no other solution than a political one. Dialogue aimed at addressing the fundamental problems, reconciliation, capacity- building in several areas, support for development, and the definition of security measures, inter alia, are important steps to follow. The Agreement presents a unique opportunity to address several of those problems prior to, during and after the transition period.”
2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8431 (2018) · source
“Patten's report leaves us deeply indignant, throwing a bucket of cold water over the kindling of the cautious optimism that we might have had for progress at the political level. As long as the bodies of women and girls are seen as spoils and weapons of war, there can be neither peace nor justice nor a future. Just as we recognize that the situation in South Sudan remains complicated, we cannot but highlight the positive achievements made. At the same time, we must be clear that the road ahead - towards the implementation of peace - will surely present challenges that must be overcome with the political will of the leaders of South Sudan. In the same vein, the continued support of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the African Union and the Security Council is fundamental to efforts to follow up on implementation.”
2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8431 (2018) · source
“It is clear that the latter face the main challenge in moving towards the proper implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan. The signing of the Revitalized Agreement represents a fundamental step towards peace in the country. Despite major challenges, the Agreement has allowed the ceasefire to be respected in most of the South Sudanese territory; progress is being made in the establishment of various committees and mechanisms for the implementation of the agreement; and macroeconomic indicators are becoming relatively stable, as indicated by the Secretary-General in his report (S/2018/1103). However, Ms.”
2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8431 (2018) · source
“Mrs. Cordova Soria (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): We thank the Under- Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix; Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Pramila Patten; and Ambassador Joanna Wronecka, in her capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2206 (2015) concerning South Sudan, for their detailed briefings on the current situation in South Sudan. The people of South Sudan have endured a long and painful process until now. Today, we are witnessing encouraging progress towards a political solution. That is thanks mainly to the great commitment of the leaders of neighbouring countries, regional organizations and the parties involved.”
2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8431 (2018) · source
“In conclusion, we reaffirm our conviction that the only long-term solution to the occupation suffered by the Palestinian people is that of the two-State solution, whereby a free, sovereign and independent Palestinian State can finally become a full Member of the Organization, within the pre-1967 international borders and East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with the relevant Security Council and General Assembly resolutions.”
2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8429 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we cannot fail to mention the great spirit of solidarity of the Government of Qatar, which provided a significant amount of fuel in October that led to a significant improvement in the supply of electricity to the population of the Gaza Strip. We again express our firm commitment to all international efforts that lead to a peaceful solution and end to the Palestinian occupation. In that regard, we endorse initiatives such as the Quartet road map, the Madrid principles, the Arab Peace Initiative and others that constitute guarantees for a just and lasting peace, so that both peoples can safely live within recognized borders.”
2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8429 (2018) · source
“Productive activity has also seriously deteriorated, especially in hospitals, water treatment facilities and sewage and solid waste collection services, which rely almost entirely on the emergency fuel provided by the United Nations. In the multilateral forums to which it belongs, Bolivia will question how a Member State can be allowed to infringe upon the human rights of the Palestinian population in such a way before the international community. Accordingly, we demand that Israel fully comply with its legal obligations and responsibilities under the Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War, of 12 August 1949.”
2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8429 (2018) · source
“We have seen a marked deterioration of the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip as an explicit result of the violent incursions of the Israeli army. The ll-year-long land, air and sea blockade imposed by Israel on Gaza has paralysed its economy, resulting in high levels of unemployment, food insecurity and dependence on international aid. Gaza's economy is in free fall, according to the World Bank. Unemployment reached 54 per cent in the second quarter of this year, with more than 70 per cent of young people and 78 per cent of women unemployed, while poverty has skyrocketed to 53 per cent and food insecurity to 68 per cent. There were power cuts in Gaza for between 18 and 20 hours per day during most of this year, which have prevented the provision of basic services.”
2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8429 (2018) · source
“We reiterate that the demolition of civilian buildings forms part of the coercion affecting many Palestinians in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, which also means restrictions on accessing natural resources. The denial of basic services and safe housing for Palestinians is a product of Israeli plans to relocate communities to urban municipalities, such as the case of Khan Al-Ahmar/Abu Al-Helu. During the two years that we have occupied a seat on the Security Council, we have categorically rejected the criminal actions of the Israel Defence Forces, which used lethal weapons to end the lives of more than 228 Palestinian civilians, including 43 children, in various circumstances during what was called the Great March of Return.”
2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8429 (2018) · source
“As a pacifist country, Bolivia has persistently echoed the innumerable calls of the international community for Israel - the occupying Power for more than 70 years - once and for all to stop its expansionist and annexationist policies, which violate international law and Council resolutions. Yet once again today we must express our outright rejection of the manifest intention demonstrated by the Government of Israel to impose its illegal policies in the occupied Palestinian territories through violent actions, in clear violation of resolution 2334 (2016) and in accordance with the report of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs of 30 November. Sixty-three structures been demolished in the West Bank in just the past month, which has resulted in the displacement of at least 35 people.”
2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8429 (2018) · source
“Mrs. Cordova Soria (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): We appreciate the briefing made by Mr. Nickolay Mladenov on the latest quarterly report on the implementation of resolution 2334 (2016) and the illegality of the Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. I will begin by reiterating what was mentioned in letter contained in document S/2018/454, of 14 May, regarding the timely distribution of a written report on resolution 2334 (2016). We thank the Secretary- General for having heeded our request last June and we reiterate that that must become common practice, in accordance with the usual practice stated in the provisions of paragraphs 62 and 64 of presidential note S/20l7/507.”
2018-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8429 (2018) · source
“On behalf of the delegation and the Government of Bolivia, I would like to thank the Group of Experts for their support and contribution throughout the past two fruitful years. I would also like to highlight the work carried out by Secretariat and all the members of the Committee. I thank them for the support and cooperation they have provided over the course of the two years of my country's chairmanship. Finally, I congratulate the Indonesian delegation on being elected the new Chair of the Committee. We are sure it will demonstrate outstanding leadership at the head of this important Committee.”
2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8428 (2018) · source
“As to the short term, we believe it is essential to bolster additional strategies, such as the updating and continual use of the Committee's website, as well as the recording ofmessages, which allows the Chair to cover a greater number of events. It is important to bear in mind the deadline for the adoption of the programme of work, which will conclude on 31 January. It is also important to appoint new experts in advance to replace those who will complete their mandate during the 2019 term. That also involves the appointment of a new Coordinator of the Group of Experts since, in Bolivia's experience, just the appointment of new experts took seven months, during which time the Committee worked with the help of only three experts.”
2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8428 (2018) · source
“In conclusion, in accordance with paragraph 11 of resolution 2325 (2016), we believe it is important to develop an approach to implementation and reporting that takes into account the specificity of States, inter alia, with respect to their ability to manufacture and export related materials, with a View to prioritizing efforts and resources where they are most needed without affecting the need for the full implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). It is important to encourage expansion and undertake initiatives to strengthen the capacity of national points of contact. It is imperative to develop a more effective assistance process, in cooperation with international partners, to support Member States.”
2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8428 (2018) · source
“It is important to note that the Chair, the members of the Committee and the experts participated in various outreach activities during the reporting period. In order to participate as much as possible in fulfilling his or her functions, the Chair sent recorded messages when he could not attend a relevant event. Those messages became an important tool under the circumstances and were all uploaded to the website.”
2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8428 (2018) · source
“In that regard, the working group on assistance discussed and approved a method for systematically reviewing the matrices before the next comprehensive review of the implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), which will be completed before 25 April 2021. With regard to the appointment of experts and the Coordinator of the Group of Experts, on 24 December 2017 the Secretary-General appointed six new experts to the 1540 Group of Experts, which supports the Committee. They assumed their functions in April 2018. It is also worth mentioning that the Secretary- General also appointed a new Coordinator on the recommendation of the Committee. With regard to the use of the website, it is a space that is constantly updated and very helpful in ensuring that States that require remote access to information on the Committee's work have access to it.”
2018-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8428 (2018) · source