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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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“The proper implementation of the Agreement requires even greater commitment and stronger political will on the part of all of the parties involved. The ongoing collaboration of the Transitional Government and the opposition with the countries of the region and the United Nations should therefore be further strengthened at this stage. Secondly - and we should emphasize this point - the cooperation of the international community is essential to mobilizing the political and financial resources needed to help implement the Agreement. Thirdly, it is very important to ensure that the Security Council stays united and works together with the African Union and IGAD, especially in restoring trust with the parties.”
2018-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8403 (2018) · source
“This is a good moment in South Sudan to promote the implementation of those objectives, along with the importance of creating a protective environment for women, combating sexual violence and developing transitional justice to ensure accountability, among other things, for which the establishment of a hybrid court under the leadership of the African Union will be crucial. While we commend the progress made in the political arena, South Sudan continues to present major challenges on the security, humanitarian and economic fronts. Consolidating the political process is the only way to address the root causes of the conflict, and the Agreement is a promising step forward in that regard. We highlight the commitment that the Government and opposition have shown in signing it, and we encourage them to continue along that path.”
2018-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8403 (2018) · source
“We want to point out that the Secretary-General's message during the open debate on women and peace and security in October (see S/PV.8382) focused on the importance of inclusive peace processes and how women's active participation is directly linked to a more sustainable peace. There are various goals that should be prioritized during this stage and the next in order to promote the agenda on women and peace and security, the drive to achieve gender parity in field operations, the participation of women at all stages of peace processes - in decision-making roles rather than merely limited to advisory functions - and the implementation ofa peace and security approach based on gender, among other things.”
2018-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8403 (2018) · source
“Throughout its almost two years as a non-permanent member of the Security Council, Bolivia has emphasized the importance of building an inclusive peace process in South Sudan, and we see the efforts of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) as also having been directed at that goal. With specific regard to women's participation, we stress that the Agreement provides that both in the pre-transition phase and during the transition itself, the Council of Ministers and other decision-making bodies and institutions must guarantee a quota of at least 35 per cent for women's representation. Progress has been made in that regard, but the parties will have to work even harder to attain at least that percentage.”
2018-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8403 (2018) · source
“Riek Machar and President Salva Kiir standing together in Juba on 31 October at the celebration of the signing of the Agreement, and we must continue to build trust between the parties in order to achieve a lasting peace. All of our efforts should be geared to the implementation of the Agreement, which will enable us to build a sustainable peace. That will not be possible without the active participation of women. In that regard, we welcome the initiative of the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, UN-Women and the African Union in making a joint visit to the field and focusing specifically on the urgency of promoting the presence and participation of women in the implementation of the Agreement.”
2018-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8403 (2018) · source
“Mrs. Cordova Soria (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): We thank the Chinese presidency for convening this timely meeting. We are also grateful to Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Ms. Phumzile Mlambo- Ngcuka and Mr. Smai'l Chergui for their briefings. The signing of the revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan is a fundamental step towards peace in that country. It has enabled us to reach an encouraging moment that is reflected in fewer confrontations and the willingness of the parties to demonstrate their commitment to the political process. We want to highlight the presence of Mr.”
2018-11-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8403 (2018) · source
“We believe it crucial that the Security Council take urgent and relevant steps in that regard in order to protect and safeguard the life and integrity of millions of people in the Sahel.”
2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source
“In addition, we believe the full and complete implementation of the United Nations integrated strategy for the Sahel is vital in terms of a comprehensive framework to strengthen governance, security and development in the Sahel region. We also welcome the launch of the United Nations Support Plan for the Sahel, fine-tuned on the margins of the African Union summit held in Nouakchott in June of this year. Last but not least, it should be highlighted that almost a year after the adoption of resolution 2391 (2017), there remains much to be done. The refusal of some members of the Council to define the G-5 Sahel Joint Force under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations has made its deployment and operationalization even more difficult.”
2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source
“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 G-5 Sahel Joint Force is a great and exemplary demonstration of the coordinated efforts of the African Union and the United Nations. An example of the great work and effort of the G-5 Sahel is evident in the six joint operations carried out in the border areas, including through the increased deployment of troops. We encourage the States members of the G-5 Sahel to take the necessary measures to consolidate the new operations through the prompt adoption of a timeline for operations and the full deployment of troops.”
2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source
“The bloody consequences of interventionism and regime-change policies triggered, in the aftermath of the 2011 conflict in Libya, the collateral destabilization of the Sahel, bringing chaos with disastrous results that continue until today. Regrettably, in addition to the precarious security situation, the Sahel presents other great challenges. The threat of a large-scale humanitarian crisis and the risk of food insecurity affecting nearly 5 million people, including refugees and displaced persons, not to mention the adverse effects of climate change, further exacerbate the crisis in the region. Despite the bleak outlook in the Sahel, we would like to emphasize the significant efforts of the regional and subregional organizations, led by the Peace and Security Council of the African Union.”
2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we commend the significant amount of financial contributions to the Force. However, we underline the urgent need for the support to continue materializingthroughtherapidandpromptdisbursement of all pledges announced by donors that have not yet been honoured. We emphasize that it is crucial to accelerate the full and effective operationalization of the G-5 Sahel Joint Force. At the same time, Bolivia has repeatedly reiterated the urgent need to analyse but, above all, identify the structural causes of conflicts. In the specific case of the Sahel, such causes have had a profound impact on the current context of the region.”
2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source
“Likewise, challenges in the areas of security, governance and development have increased. The complex security environment persists, including asymmetric threats from armed and terrorist groups, as well as transnational crime, trafficking in drugs and arms and human smuggling and trafficking, among other things. The aforementioned elements not only jeopardize the stability ofthe countries ofthe region but also represent a threat to the political peace processes. All the elements that I have mentioned, added to the lack of adequate sustainable and predictable funding for the Joint Force, have delayed its full and effective operationalization, in addition to it still lacking, among other things, communications equipment, air assets and, above all, training for its members.”
2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source
“Mrs. Cordova Soria (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): We 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, African Union High Representative for Mali and the Sahel, and Mr. Serrano, Deputy Secretary-General for Common Security and Defence Policy and Crisis Response at the European External Action Service, for their briefings. The Security Council meets again to consider the situation in the Sahel region, which continues to be very volatile, as shown by the attacks against the G-5 Sahel Joint Force, the international forces and the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali. That has a profound impact on the local populations and civilians.”
2018-11-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8402 (2018) · source
“In that regard, the Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council must work together to investigate and identify these corporations, thereby countering or definitively eliminating these criminal networks. In short, the control of areas rich in natural resources and their sovereign administration is paramount, both for the cessation of hostilities and for economic development. When a country maintains effective control of its resources and there is a political will to administer them for the benefit of the population, it is possible to achieve a structural change that leads to the stabilization and strengthening of the rule of law, while fully respecting the country's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.”
2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8397 (2018) · source
“Thechallenges facingtheDemocraticRepublic ofthe Congo on the margins ofthe elections have exponentially increased and their solution lies in addressing the root causes of the conflict, one of which is the lack of control over natural resources, which is a factor that contributes to prolonging the crisis as a result of the fragmentation of armed groups and the systematic exploitation of the country's resources by transnational corporations that operate without oversight. For that reason, we believe that it is not enough to monitor and sanction armed groups - both their leaders and individual members - and the parties to the conflict. We must apply sanctions to the networks that make up the entire chain of those involved in the conflict, including commercial and financial facilitators.”
2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8397 (2018) · source
“We support the work of MONUSCO, the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa and the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for the Great Lakes Region of Africa in preparing for the elections and encourage them to maintain their cooperation with the Independent National Electoral Commission. We also encourage them to redouble their efforts to improve the security situation, respect for human rights and to combat Ebola.”
2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8397 (2018) · source
“Likewise, we support the sovereign decision to finance the elections in accordance with the logistical and technical needs of the Electoral Commission; however, we invite the Commission to call on MONUSCO should it deem such action appropriate. We commend the initiatives and good offices of the Special Representative and her meetings with various actors in order to exchange views and establish a coherent and coordinated approach between the United Nations and regional actors. Likewise, we welcome the meetings held with various authorities, political platforms and civil society groups to discuss the electoral process.”
2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8397 (2018) · source
“We take note of the meeting held by the Vice-Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, Mr. Henri Mova, regarding the participation of women in the electoral process and his commitment to improving the security of the candidates. Only the active participation of women as constituents and elected officials will ensure an inclusive election process. On the other hand, we value the work of the Independent National Electoral Commission, in particular its willingness to address the concerns of the presidential candidates regarding the electoral process, as evidenced by their meeting on 4 October. Likewise, we commend its commitment to providing support to political parties for the training of electoral observers in the use of voting machines, as well as its pursuit of consensus through a technical committee.”
2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8397 (2018) · source
“Another conclusion that the visit allowed us to reach is the fact that there is a need for the Government and the opposition to work together in order to be able to advance confidence-building measures. With that understanding, although it is necessary for the Government to take the initiative and assume leadership with regard to its implementation, those measures will not be feasible without the participation of the opposition. We therefore condemn the call to protests, which is inflammatory and leads to violence. We urge the populace to respect the law. We reiterate our call to all parties to work together and collaborate with a view to the holding of transparent, credible, peaceful and inclusive elections, with the full and effective participation of women and young people at all stages of the electoral process.”
2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8397 (2018) · source
“We believe, in that context, that the most propitious thing to do at this stage is to express full support for the progress and commitment shown by the Democratic Republic of the Congo to meet the deadlines established in the electoral calendar, without prejudice to the implementation of the Saint- Sylvestre agreement of31 December 2016, in particular to the confidence-building measures enshrined therein, which are conducive to the effective realization of elections and a peaceful transfer of Government. In order to arrive at consensus on key issues surrounding the electoral process, and in accordance with the call made by the Conference e'piscopale nationale du Congo last October, we call again for its complete and effective implementation.”
2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8397 (2018) · source
“Mrs. Cordova Soria (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), Ms. Leila Zerrougui, and Ms. Josephine Mbela for their statements and information provided. During the recent visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which was led jointly by France and Equatorial Guinea, we had an opportunity to converse with the Independent National Electoral Commission, as well as with Government authorities, including President Kabila Kabange. That allowed both the host country and the members of the Security Council to make clear their positions and expectations regarding the forthcoming elections.”
2018-11-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8397 (2018) · source
“The Council must be more effective, efficient, inclusive and, above all, democratic, while ensuring that its procedures and working methods are transparent and that both its composition and the number of its members are a legitimate expression of the 193 countries it represents - avoiding the regional overrepresentation that perpetuates a kind of institutional neocolonialism and eliminating the prerogative of the veto, which is anachronistic and unacceptable in the twenty- first century. In conclusion, we believe it is essential to create spaces for dialogue, like the one we have today and hope to see again in the future, in order to debate and share positions with countries that may be questioning the benefits of the multilateral system.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“In order to confront the great challenges to humankind, the various organs and agencies of the Organization must base their actions on the principles of complementarity and coordination, not interference or the duplication of tasks. The Organization is only as strong as the weakest of its organs. Likewise, with a view to improving its work, the Council should encourage decision-making by consensus, while strengthening dialogue and the effective use of mediation, prevention, conciliation and good offices for the peaceful settlement of disputes. Bolivia believes that, in order to strengthen multilateralism, it is also imperative to work on the reform of the United Nations, including the Security Council.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“That is the firm principle of the United Nations." (spoke in Spanish) Bolivia categorically rejects the imposition of unilateral measures, since they are a flagrant violation of multilateralism and a serious threat to international order, as they constitute illegal measures that extend the jurisdiction and domestic legislation of one State over another, thereby violating the principles of the equality, sovereignty and territorial integrity of States. Another threat to multilateralism that is also linked to the lack of implementation of the purposes and principles of the Charter is the instrumentalization of the system and the blurred lines between the mandates and prerogatives of United Nations organs.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“Any measure adopted unilaterally by one State to the detriment of another, with the use of force or other coercive measures, is outside the framework of the Security Council and is therefore illegal and contrary to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. In that regard, I would like to highlight what former Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on 3 September 2013 on the situation in Syria: (spoke in English) "As I have repeatedly said, the Security Council has primary responsibility for international peace and security That's my appeal, that everything should be handled within the framework of the United Nations Charter. The use of force is lawful only when in exercise of self-defence in accordance with Article 51 of the United Nations Charter and or when the Security Council approves such action.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“However, we believe that the threats that truly jeopardize the efforts of the Council and of our Organization to maintain international peace and security are linked to the insufficient implementation of the mechanisms provided for in the Charter of the United Nations and to the use of unilateral actions, particularly by the major Powers. As I have underscored, those unilateral actions have led to Government vacuums and weakened the forces of law and order and security. Moreover, humanitarian crises have been unleashed and terrorist groups and irregular combatants have proliferated, finding new spaces to commit destabilizing acts and crimes against humanity. These situations, in turn, now take up the lion's share of the Council's agenda of work.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“The international community must renew its commitment to the implementation of the Charter, while condemning a la carte multilateralism, by which some countries choose - as if from a menu - the aspects of the international system to which they wish to adhere. One cannot advocate for human rights and denounce the main organ of our Organization on the issue. One cannot refer to refugees and migrants as a problem and not participate in the greatest collective effort in our history to ensure orderly, safe and regular migration. Climate change cannot be tackled if the main pollutant is removed from the most relevant agreement on the matter in history. Turning now to the issue of peace and security, we recognize that there are many complex challenges that the Security Council faces in fulfilling its mandate.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“The multilateral approach, and in particular the various parts of the United Nations, offers the best means to tackle the major common challenges faced by humankind today, namely, climate change, refugee and migrant crises, the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and, in the scope of peace and security, the nuclear threat, the use of weapons of mass destruction, by both State and non-State actors, terrorism, transnational organized crime and extremist rhetoric, among others. In that regard, the main strength of multilateralism derives from the degree of attachment to, and respect for, the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. By contrast, the main threat derives from a lack of attachment to, and respect for, the Charter.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“The consolidation of the multilateral system through the establishment and strengthening of the United Nations was one of the great achievements of the international community during the twentieth century, and safeguarding that achievement is one of the great challenges that we face in the twenty-first century. The multilateral system and multilateralism are indispensable for the realization of the three pillars of the United Nations: human rights, peace and security and development, which make up the backbone of our Organization and are interconnected and mutually reinforcing of one another.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“Mrs. Cordova Soria (Plurinational State of Bolivia) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful to the Secretary-General, the Acting President of the General Assembly, the President of the Economic and Social Council and the President of the International Court of Justice for the pertinent information that they have presented to us today. We commend their commitment to multilateralism and the United Nations system. Likewise, we express our appreciation to the delegation of China for convening such an important open debate on a matter of Vital importance to all States Members of our Organization.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we want to highlight the work that the United Nations Mine Action Service has been doing to assist and collaborate with Libya's mine action centre. Finally, it is important to underscore and bear in mind that the impact of the Libyan conflict on the security situation in the region is a direct consequence of interventionist practices and regime-change policies, which have had collateral-damage effects in the Sahel that have led to the emergence of chaos, terrorism and militarization, with terrible results that continue to proliferate to this day.”
2018-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8394 (2018) · source
“We reiterate that there can be no alternative or military solution to the conflict, and we therefore call on all the parties to comply with the Council's relevant decisions, particularly resolution 2259 (2015) and the presidential statement of 14 December 2017 (S/PRST/2017/26), and to join the ongoing efforts to maintain a continuing dialogue aimed at achieving a peaceful, orderly and inclusive political transition that addresses the interests of the Libyan people and enables them to determine their future freely and by consensus. Clearing anti-personnel mines planted on Libyan territory by militias and combatant groups, especially in Benghazi, is particularly important for ensuring the people's safety and facilitating the return of the more than 190,000 internally displaced persons and refugees.”
2018-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8394 (2018) · source
“We want to emphasize the importance of the full implementation of the Libyan Political Agreement in order to definitively complete and finalize the transition period. Bearing in mind the parties' commitment to holding parliamentary and presidential elections at the end of the year, it is therefore essential that they hold the necessary consultations on the new Constitution and develop the legislation needed to clearly and concretely establish the elements and prerequisites for advancing the electoral process inclusively and with the participation of the entire population, especially women and young people. We also support the upcoming conference to be hosted by Italy in Palermo. We hope that that space for dialogue will bring together all sectors of society, especially women and young people.”
2018-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8394 (2018) · source
“It is important to note that the great majority of detainees are being held in pretrial detention and incommunicado, without information about the charges against them or any access to legal defence or representation. Their situation is critical, as their defencelessness is compounded by detention conditions that include degrading treatment, torture, sexual violence against both women and men, forced labour and the denial of medical assistance. We reiterate our call to the parties to prevent abuses and violations of migrants and refugees' rights and remind them that they must comply with their obligations under international law. In that regard, we appeal urgently to the Libyan authorities to initiate appropriate investigations in order to prevent impunity for those atrocities.”
2018-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8394 (2018) · source
“It is also important to take action to guarantee security in southern Libya, which is seeing an increase in the fighting as a result of the involvement of foreign armed groups, worsening an already fragile situation. These groups are seeking personal gain at the expense of the security and integrity of the Libyan people and further undermining the country's independence and territorial integrity. Another situation of concern to my delegation is the continued reports of widespread violations of the rights of the nearly 8,000 migrants and refugees being held in Government-operated detention centres and others under the control of various armed groups.”
2018-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8394 (2018) · source
“Such attacks on civilian and medical facilities, and the looting of medicines and equipment and partial or total destruction of medical infrastructure, are violations of international humanitarian law, and we therefore reiterate to the parties and stakeholders involved that they are obliged to guarantee the safety and integrity of civilians and their spaces and infrastructure, and to apply the principles of distinction and proportionality. Otherwise, these deliberate attacks may constitute war crimes, which would fall under the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court for investigation and prosecution. In that regard, we call on the parties to respect and comply with the ceasefire consolidation agreement signed on 9 September, and to join the de-escalation efforts being promoted by the Special Representative.”
2018-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8394 (2018) · source
“That is on top ofDa'esh's continued attacks, the most recent of which targeted the residents of Al-Fuqaha on 28 October and in which four people were killed. We also want to express our concern about the wave of violence on 1 November, when illegal armed groups tried to seize control of public and private institutions in Tripoli by force, and on 5 November, when armed militias attacked the Al-Jalaa maternity hospital in Tripoli, shooting a doctor and causing the hospital to shut down for three days.”
2018-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8394 (2018) · source
“Mrs. Cordova Soria (Plurinational State ofBolivia) (spoke in Spanish): We appreciate the report presented by Mr. Ghassan Salame, Special Representative of the Secretary General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), and we would like to take this opportunity to reiterate our full support to him in his ongoing efforts. We want to emphasize the point he made about the fact that violence has come to a halt in Libya, as well as UNSMIL's role in achieving that. However, we are deeply concerned about the deteriorating security situation in Libya and the surge in violence that occurred in August. Unfortunately, as a result of armed clashes, bombings and the detonation of explosive remnants of war, more than 140 people lost their lives during the first halfofthe year.”
2018-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8394 (2018) · source
“We urge all parties to put the interests of their people before particular political or ethnic interests. Similarly, we call on local authorities, the international community and all regional, subregional and United Nations agencies to intensify efforts to support the thousands of refugees who have applied for asylum throughout the year, especially with the coming of winter, since many do not have adequate accommodation. Finally, we encourage the entire population in Bosnia and Herzegovina to live together in harmony by overcoming the divisions of the past and putting shared development first. In that regard, we urge the international community to take a neutral and equitable approach in considering the concerns of all parties with a view to achieving lasting stability.”
2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8392 (2018) · source
“We also welcome the adoption of the amendments to the criminal procedure code, a joint endeavour that demonstrates the commitment of the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina to continue undertaking the necessary reforms in order to promote the country's stability and contribute to the initiatives aimed at achieving the development and stability they seek. We therefore encourage them to focus on those aspects and to intensify their efforts in implementing the 5+2 plan as a prerequisite for the closure of the Office of the High Representative. Despite those advances, certain challenges remain with regard to the political environment. We call on political leaders to pursue dialogue and take consensual action. The challenges should not be an obstacle that threatens the stability of the country.”
2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8392 (2018) · source
“We also call on political leaders and all parties to refrain from using rhetoric that promotes the division of the country. With regard to recent events, we commend the holding of general elections in October and welcome the fact that they took place in an atmosphere of calm. However, we are concerned that the parties did not reach an agreement on electoral reform. We therefore call on them to work together in an inclusive environment and to respect the Dayton Peace Agreement, which remains the legal basis and benchmark for stability and the peaceful settlement of disputes among the parties.”
2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8392 (2018) · source
“Mrs. Cordova Soria (Plurinational State ofBolivia) (spoke in Spanish): We thank the High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Valentin Inzko, for his briefing. Taking into account the early renewal of the mandate, we hope that Operation EUFOR Althea and the Office of the High Representative will continue to cooperate closely and play a constructive role in maintaining peace and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bolivia reiterates its commitment to full respect for the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina. In that regard, we emphasize that safeguarding them requires that its Constitution and the decisions rendered by the judiciary be respected, in accordance with the rule of law.”
2018-11-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8392 (2018) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 11.15 am.”
2018-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8377 (2018) · source
“The support and cooperation of the international community will be fundamental to promoting sustainable development in Darfur, building the capacity of the United Nations country team and ensuring the successful withdrawal of UNAMID. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of the Sudan.”
2018-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8377 (2018) · source
“We welcome the work of United Nations programmes and entities to review the progress made on issues related to land ownership, as it is key to resolving disputes among internally displaced persons and enabling their safe, dignified and voluntary return to their places of origin. The humanitarian situation remains one of the most important challenges. The living conditions faced by internally displaced persons are a matter of great concern. We must therefore ensure unhindered access to UNAMID and humanitarian workers in order to meet local needs. Mine action, in particular the removal of explosive remnants ofwar, is critical to guaranteeing the safe return of internally displaced persons and the mission's secure operation. In conclusion, we reiterate the need to create financing mechanisms to prevent the resurgence of the conflict.”
2018-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8377 (2018) · source
“We encourage the Security Council to support the communique and to take decisions along the same lines. We recognize the efforts of the Government, the members of the African Union High-level Implementation Panel and UNAMID to promote the implementation of the Doha Document for Peace in Darfur. We also stress the need to redouble our efforts to resolve the remaining differences on the Doha Document for Peace. We call on the non-signatory movements to participate constructively in the dialogue with the Government so as to bring about a definitive cessation of hostilities. We emphasize that the only possible solution to the situation in Darfur is a political process that addresses the root causes of the conflict, primarily the disputes over natural resources and land ownership.”
2018-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8377 (2018) · source
“It is important that they be agreed with the Government, taking into account the provisions of resolution 2429 (2018) with regard to UNAMID's exit by 2020.Mycountryagreesthatwemustcomplywithcertain parameters for the Mission's exit, but those must have realistic deadlines. We also emphasize that it is essential to have adequate funding to support the Government's efforts, and we therefore call for international cooperation to that end. With regard to the political situation, we welcome the communique of the African Union Peace and Security Council of 19 September, in which it announced its decision to consider taking measures against those who obstruct the negotiations and called on those actors to join the peace process by December, at the latest.”
2018-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8377 (2018) · source
“We highlight the decision of both the Government and the armed groups, including that led by Adbul Wahid, to unilaterally extend the ceasefire in the areas of operations until the end of this year, and we hope that this will be an important step towards achieving a permanent ceasefire. Similarly, we believe that this scenario allows us to focus on addressing the root causes of the conflict and to move towards building sustainable peace. To that end, we need to strengthen the rule of law in Darfur, promote institutional capacity and the rule of law, and secure funding for activities that contribute to recovery and development in the area. With regard to the proposed benchmarks, we underscore the way in which the Secretariat has worked on them.”
2018-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8377 (2018) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of the Plurinational State of Bolivia. We thank Joint Special Representative Mr. Jeremiah Mamabolo for his briefing and take this opportunity to commend the work he is doing together with the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID). First, we welcome the report of continued stability in Darfur, and the fact that the security situation continued to improve during the reporting period, as well as the decrease in clashes among communities. We therefore commend the great efforts being made by the Government of the Sudan to that end.”
2018-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8377 (2018) · source
“I thank Mr. Mamabolo for his briefing today. I shall now give the floor to those Council members Who wish to make statements.”
2018-10-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8377 (2018) · source