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“We echo the Secretary-General’s call on all parties to overcome the ongoing challenges to cross-line operations by complying with their obligation to ensure free and unimpeded humanitarian access, in line with the principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence. Brazil remains convinced that only a Syrian-owned and Syrian-led United Nations-facilitated political process, with due regard for the preservation of Syria’s territorial integrity, will bring lasting peace and alleviate the suffering of the Syrian population. We support Mr. Pedersen’s efforts to re-engage key stakeholders and to try new ideas with the aim of building trust and confidence among the parties in order to advance the implementation of resolution 2254 (2015).”
2022-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8978 (2022) · source
“Brazil reiterates its support for the continuous flow of life-saving international aid to the Syrian people, especially those living in camps and informal settlements. The latest report of the Secretary-General (S/2022/135) confirms that cross-border operations remain critical to ensuring that basic assistance can reach millions of civilians in need. It also points out that the Syrian cross-border operation is one of the most closely monitored operations in the world, subject to multiple layers of checks to ensure a high degree of transparency. Brazil underlines the importance of keeping those cross-border humanitarian operations under scrutiny while cross-line operations expand in a safe, regular and predictable way.”
2022-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8978 (2022) · source
“Brazil reiterates its call upon all parties to respect human rights and international humanitarian law, including by taking constant care to spare civilians and civilian infrastructure. Early recovery efforts must be strengthened, and humanitarian exemptions for any sanctions be strictly observed to ensure that they do not undermine access to food, shelter and essential health supplies for those most in need. The growing presence of terrorist groups in Syria is of particular concern, especially in the aftermath of the Al-Hasakah attacks. Brazil remains concerned at the situation of children detained at the Ghwayran detention centre. We support UNICEF’s call for access to the boys and girls detained in facilities across north- east Syria in order to provide the care needed.”
2022-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8978 (2022) · source
“I thank Special Envoy Geir Pedersen and Assistant Secretary-General Joyce Msuya for their updates, as well as the Secretary- General for the report presented earlier this week. Once again we are hearing no encouraging news or positive developments coming from Syria. Civilians and basic civilian infrastructure continue to be impacted by active hostilities; high food prices and food insecurity have left millions of Syrians even more dependent on international assistance. Special Envoy Pedersen’s words remain sadly appropriate: it is an unacceptable status quo. Access to safe drinking water is a fundamental human right. It is disturbing to hear that millions of people remain without reliable access to water and that the prevalence of water-borne disease places additional pressure on the public health system.”
2022-02-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8978 (2022) · source
“Negotiations must be mindful of the principles of the Charter of the United Nations, including the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of its Member States. Negotiations must also, on the one hand, take into account the security concerns of all parties to the conflict and, on the other, aim to create adequate conditions for an inclusive political dialogue that must reflect the diversity of and include representation from all the peoples of the region. Brazil does not underestimate the complexity of the current situation, but we insist on dialogue as key to achieving a lasting settlement to this conflict. Too much is at stake here, above all the lives of many civilians. We owe them all our efforts to bring this crisis to a peaceful solution.”
2022-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8974 (2022) · source
“The parties must abide by the terms of the Minsk agreements, above all by their call for a comprehensive ceasefire. The Special Monitoring Mission of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe can assist if granted unrestrained access in order to verify, identify and report accordingly any violation of the ceasefire. Furthermore, the parties must allow the rapid, safe and unhindered access of humanitarian assistance to those in need. The protection of civilians, including humanitarian personnel and persons in vulnerable situations, must be respected unconditionally. We redouble our calls for the parties to work constructively in all relevant instances, such as the Normandy format and the Trilateral Contact Group.”
2022-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8974 (2022) · source
“In the exercise of that responsibility, its actions must be geared towards a reduction in tensions and towards assisting parties in their negotiations. That is our primary role. The recourse to arms and confrontation cannot lead to lasting peace. In that regard, we call on all parties to exercise maximum restraint and to refrain from any action that may further increase tensions on the ground. The time is not for belligerent rhetoric or military threats but to engage truly in a diplomatic process. The means of negotiation have not been exhausted. Immediate de-escalation is of a high order. It means, among other things, the complete and unconditional withdrawal of all military forces as an effective measure for the prevention and removal of threats to peace.”
2022-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8974 (2022) · source
“I would like to thank the Secretary-General and the Under-Secretary-General, Rosemary DiCarlo, for the information they have provided to the Security Council and the remarks they have made tonight. The reports received about the movement of troops into certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk in Ukraine are cause for extreme concern. The threat or use of force against the territorial integrity, sovereignty and political independence of a State Member of the United Nations is unacceptable. In the present circumstances, the Security Council must act according to its main purpose as holder of the primary responsibility under the Charter of the United Nations for the maintenance of international peace and security.”
2022-02-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8974 (2022) · source
“We firmly believe that the Council must live up to its core responsibility to help the parties engage in a meaningful and effective dialogue so as to achieve a solution that effectively addresses the security concerns within the region. Let us make no mistake — at the end of the day, we are talking about the lives of innocent men, women and children on the ground.”
2022-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8970 (2022) · source
“Yet that pillar and those principles will not yield results unless the legitimate concerns of all parties are taken into consideration and unless there is full respect for the Charter and for existing commitments, such as the Minsk agreements. In that vein, we renew our appeal to all concerned parties to maintain dialogue in a spirit of openness, understanding and flexibility and with a sense of urgency to find ways for a lasting peace in Ukraine and in the wider region. A first inescapable objective is an immediate ceasefire, with the comprehensive disengagement of troops and military equipment on the ground. Such a military disengagement will be an important step to build trust among the parties, to strengthen diplomacy and to seek a sustainable solution to the crisis.”
2022-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8970 (2022) · source
“In the present circumstance, we in the Council, in representation of the international community, must reiterate calls for immediate de-escalation and our steadfast commitment in support of political and diplomatic efforts to create the conditions for a peaceful solution to the crisis. The collective security system of the United Nations rests ultimately on the pillar of international law. That pillar, in turn, rests upon the core principles enshrined in the Charter: the sovereign equality and the territorial integrity of Member States, restraint in the use or threat of use of force, and the peaceful settlement of disputes.”
2022-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8970 (2022) · source
“Let me start by thanking Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo for the updates she has brought to the Council tonight. When the Organization was established in 1945, it entrusted the Security Council with the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security. Tension in and around Ukraine is being aggravated on a daily — indeed, hourly — basis, giving that habitual quotation from the Charter of the United Nations extraordinary importance and relevance. We are all aware of how critical the situation has become. Brazil is following the latest developments with extreme concern.”
2022-02-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8970 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, let me remind my fellow Council members of the fundamental United Nations principle to leave no one behind, which I am sure we will be able to uphold when evaluating our next steps regarding the Haitian crisis. I reassure our friends in Haiti that Brazil is not oblivious to their suffering and that they may count on our continued support and solidarity.”
2022-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8969 (2022) · source
“In that regard, we welcome and encourage the Prime Minister’s efforts to build consensus on the path forward in an inclusive manner. We welcome the renewed impetus and strengthened international coordination for providing international cooperation in key areas for Haiti’s development, such as providing the Haitian police equipment and human resources and helping to fund the reconstruction of Haitian infrastructure. In that regard, Brazil committed funds for the reconstruction of Haitian infrastructure affected by last year’s earthquake during the International Event for the Financing of the Reconstruction of the Southern Peninsula of Haiti, held two days ago. We are confident that we can curb the multidimensional Haitian crisis with the decisive leadership of the Haitian people and the help of the international community.”
2022-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8969 (2022) · source
“It is unavoidable that we embark on an in-depth discussion on BINUH’s mandate, scheduled for renewal in July. We are therefore looking forward to receiving the Secretary-General’s recommendations, to be issued in April, after the independent evaluation in progress is concluded. Regarding the current political situation in Haiti, we hope that the Government will be successful in bringing the main political forces together over a plan to reconstruct the political institutions of the country, a necessary step for elections to safely take place. There will be no solution to this multifaceted crisis if a broad political consensus does not emerge among all stakeholders, which would allow for the return of institutional normalcy to Haiti.”
2022-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8969 (2022) · source
“Haiti has to break the perverse, reinforcing cycle of poverty, criminality and political violence. That can only be achieved through a system-wide strategy that enables enhanced cooperation between the Council and other United Nations entities primarily responsible for economic and social development. In that context, we may wish to explore mechanisms to strengthen cooperation and coordination with the Economic and Social Council and even with the Peacebuilding Commission in order to benefit from its bridging role, as mentioned by the representatives of China and India. The Peacebuilding Commission was created precisely to fill a gap in the United Nations system, with the mission to act as a catalyst to support efforts in consolidating peace and promoting development in countries emerging from conflict.”
2022-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8969 (2022) · source
“During the time that the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti was in place, we deployed tens of thousands of blue helmets, as well as the Force Commander to the peacekeeping operation, throughout the 13 consecutive years of the Mission. Today we have once again received a bleak and disconcerting report, notwithstanding some bright spots. Such a dire situation compels us to collectively reflect on what we need to do differently and to think creatively so that the international community can truly start making a significant impact in improving the situation on the ground. From our perspective, we consider that the United Nations presence in Haiti has to be reassessed and re-engineered with a comprehensive and integrated approach that takes into account the economic, political and social dimensions of the crisis.”
2022-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8969 (2022) · source
“I would like to convey my appreciation to Special Representative Helen La Lime for her comprehensive briefing. I also welcome the Permanent Representative of Haiti, Ambassador Antonio Rodrigue. It is fitting to take the floor to comment on recent developments in Haiti and on the current work of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH). Brazil’s commitment to Haiti is unwavering. It is not an overstatement to say that Haiti is extremely close to Brazilian hearts. Our long-term involvement in international efforts to help Haiti and our openness to receive Haitians in vulnerable situation are proof of that.”
2022-02-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8969 (2022) · source
“We see that as a cornerstone of any peacebuilding partnership. We believe that various regional and subregional organizations are very relevant in tackling global challenges, with the United Nations at the core of multilateral efforts. The international community gains from robust and renewed cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations to promote peace and security. The driving principles and values of such cooperation should be based on respect for democracy, human rights and the rule of law. The common objectives of that cooperation must be the promotion of peace, reconciliation, stability, freedom and economic prosperity. We expect the CSTO and its members to work together to deliver progress along those lines.”
2022-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8967 (2022) · source
“We are conscious that other relevant challenges remain, such as the persistent criminal activities across the region, especially the trafficking of illicit drugs, and the threat of terrorism and extremism. Moreover, in the current difficult global circumstances caused by the pandemic, regional organizations must consider how best to work with national Governments to ensure resilient medical supply chains, vaccines and active pharmaceutical ingredients. The CSTO’s work on the women and peace and security agenda is also of great importance. The international community must support all initiatives to raise awareness and eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls. We urge that the women and peace and security agenda remain at the core of all CSTO activities in peace operations and crisis management.”
2022-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8967 (2022) · source
“In order to achieve peace and stability, regional organizations should not only bring together the relevant stakeholders in situations of conflict but also provide strong support for confidence-building measures. Regarding the recent events in Kazakhstan, we reiterate our support for dialogue and negotiation to achieve political change through pacific means and the rejection of violence. We hope that Kazakhstan can overcome the consequences of the events of last January. The rule of law should be maintained and strengthened, and the Kazakh Government and institutions should remain attentive and responsive to people’s legitimate aspirations. We note that cooperation among the CSTO members has already achieved significant results in dealing with various issues. The shared management of scarce water is an example.”
2022-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8967 (2022) · source
“From the perspective of the OAS, security is multidimensional in nature given that we face both traditional threats to security and new threats with complex characteristics. On the Collective Security Treaty Organization specifically, we welcome the renewal of its commitment to tackling common challenges. The recent clashes on the border between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan last January were cause for serious concern. We praise the efforts of the CSTO for its role in halting the armed confrontation on the Tajik-Kyrgyz border. We echo the words of the CSTO Secretary-General that this conflict must be resolved exclusively at the negotiating table, where the member States will find peaceful ways to resolve their differences.”
2022-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8967 (2022) · source
“The United Nations partnership with the African Union (AU), for example, is of particular relevance. Brazil supports the role of the African Union and subregional organizations in the search for African solutions to African problems. In order to avoid the duplication of efforts and optimize available resources, we need to continue working towards improving the collaboration between the Secretariat and the AU Commission, as well as between the Security Council and the AU Peace and Security Council. In that regard, I particularly praise the work of the United Nations Office to the African Union, which deserves to be strengthened. In our region, the Organization of American States (OAS) is well placed to contribute to the defence and promotion of democracy, human rights and sustainable development, as well multidimensional security.”
2022-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8967 (2022) · source
“Let me acknowledge the presence here today of Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin. I would also like to thank Mr. António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, and Mr. Stanislav Zas, Secretary-General of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), for their briefings to the Security Council. As the world continues to be confronted with peace and security challenges, exacerbated by the ongoing coronavirus disease pandemic, it is of paramount importance to strengthen partnerships and enhance linkages between the United Nations and regional organizations. They should not only complement each other, but also combine efforts to develop effective tools for conflict prevention, mediation, crisis management and post-conflict peacebuilding. We have different examples of such partnerships.”
2022-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8967 (2022) · source
“The obstruction of humanitarian access has also been especially concerning in Houthi-controlled areas and has vast repercussions for children who require emergency aid. Civilians, including children, have borne the brunt of the violence inflicted by the warring parties in Yemen. We must do our utmost to ensure respect for international law and to safeguard what remains of the childhood of Yemeni children.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8966 (2022) · source
“In seven years of war, they have been deprived of their right to health, to education and to regular family lives. They have, indeed, lost friends and family. To our shame, more than 10,000 Yemeni children have lost their lives or been maimed in conflict, and tens of thousands more have died from the secondary effects of the war. The direct involvement of children in the conflict is especially appalling in Houthi-controlled areas. While they are not the only ones to have committed grave violations against children, Houthi leaders have made the indoctrination and recruitment of children a systematic and unapologetic part of their rule. Reportedly, the number of children who have died on the battlefield reaches into the thousands, including during the ongoing offensive against Ma’rib, the majority of them in the Houthi camp.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8966 (2022) · source
“The fact that civilians live in areas controlled by a non-State actor or in the territory of an opposing State does not make them legal targets, and their lives merit the same protection as ours. This point was made repeatedly during the open debate on the protection of civilians in urban settings, hosted by Norway last month (see S/PV.8953), and must be taken to heart by the parties on the ground and by all other relevant actors. While a nationwide ceasefire and sustainable peace are the ultimate goals pursued by the Security Council, we must defend compliance with international humanitarian law norms every step of the way. When violations occur, they must be investigated impartially and their perpetrators held accountable. The second issue I would like to emphasize today is the condition of Yemeni children.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8966 (2022) · source
“Drone and missile attacks conducted by the Houthis against the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia in January and February have also resulted in civilian casualties. Less than a week ago, the Houthis launched an attack aimed at a civilian airport in Abha, Saudi Arabia. Brazil thoroughly condemns these senseless attacks, which serve as tragic reminders that the war in Yemen poses a threat not only to Yemenis, but also to civilians in the wider region. Attacks on civilians are unacceptable and must be met with unequivocal condemnation. Our foremost tool in combating such attacks is ensuring respect for international humanitarian law. The principles of distinction, proportionality and necessity are not optional, as stressed by our briefers today.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8966 (2022) · source
“Today, however, I will focus on two issues: the new heights of violence against civilians in the conflict and the situation of Yemeni children. First, we must condemn the horrific violence that has convulsed Yemen over the past few weeks. As we have heard from our briefers, January witnessed more than 600 civilian deaths and injuries, the highest monthly record of civilian casualties in more than three years. A single air strike against a detention facility in Sa’ada resulted in the death or injury of more than 300 civilians. We have also seen repeated attacks against civilian infrastructure, such as hospitals, schools, telecommunications equipment and water infrastructure, including reported attacks yesterday in Sana’a.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8966 (2022) · source
“I would like to begin by thanking Special Representative Hans Grundberg and Under-Secretary-General Martin Griffiths for their sobering briefings. I would also like to thank our colleague, the Permanent Representative of Albania, for presenting the periodic report of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2140 (2014). And I welcome the Permanent Representative of Yemen to this meeting. There is no shortage of worrisome trends in Yemen that merit the Council’s attention, many of which have been addressed at today’s meeting, from the deterioration and instrumentalization of the economy to the dramatic funding gap faced by humanitarian actors; from the lingering risk posed by the FSO SAFER oil tanker to the need to enhance female participation in resolving the conflict.”
2022-02-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8966 (2022) · source
“For Brazil, the negative impact of sanctions on the civilian population should be at the core of any assessment of the appropriateness of imposing sanctions to a given situation, as sanctions should not generate more harm than they were intended to prevent.”
2022-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8962 (2022) · source
“Brazil has focused its comments on sanctions imposed by the United Nations. That choice in no way means that we are not concerned about the dire humanitarian impacts of unilateral coercive measures. Rather, it means that we chose to focus on ways to improve measures that the United Nations Charter allows and that international law does not proscribe. I would like to conclude with a question for further reflection. In increasingly complex scenarios where armed conflicts derive from a multitude of structural drivers, how can we ensure the effectiveness of sanctions in promoting sustainable peace when their humanitarian consequences are still an afterthought?”
2022-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8962 (2022) · source
“Clear and well-defined benchmarks for easing sanctions are also ways to measure progress and signal the temporary nature of the restrictions. Fourthly, while recognizing the specificity of each sanctions regime, there needs to be greater consistency in humanitarian exemptions. The humanitarian carveouts in Somalia’s and Afghanistan’s sanctions regimes are good examples that could be replicated in other situations. Humanitarian actors must be able to provide assistance to civilians in need. If they are not able to perform humanitarian and impartial relief actions due to overcompliance or the criminalization of their activities, the most vulnerable will be the first to endure the consequences. That is particularly relevant now when the coronavirus disease increases the vulnerability of the population.”
2022-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8962 (2022) · source
“First, sanctions should be limited in their scope and temporal elements, preferably with the inclusion of sunset clauses in their mandates, as mentioned by the representative of China. Sanctions regimes that last for years are warning signs of either their limited effectiveness for that particular situation or the lack of additional tools to address it. Secondly, when designing or renewing sanctions regimes, there should be efforts to prepare assessment reports containing the potential humanitarian impacts of a given measure. There should be better monitoring of the socioeconomic and humanitarian consequences of sanctions. Thirdly, both the listing criteria and the conditions for lifting sanctions should be clearly established.”
2022-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8962 (2022) · source
“After all, security measures alone cannot adequately resolve the overwhelming majority of the situations on the Council’s agenda. The Security Council came a long way in improving its sanctions regimes with the transition to targeted sanctions, the creation of humanitarian exemptions and the establishment of monitoring mechanisms through panels of experts. Despite the progress to minimize the negative impact of sanctions, there are still many reports of their unintended consequences for humanitarian assistance. For that reason, Brazil encourages the Council to continue its work to adjust the sanctions framework so that sanctions effectively minimize human suffering, rather than accentuate it.”
2022-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8962 (2022) · source
“Like any coercive measure, however, they will have unintended consequences. With 14 sanctions regimes in force and nearly 1,500 listings to date, one might wonder whether a measure that should be of last resort has become the preferred choice to deal with intractable crises. One might also wonder whether the current criteria for imposing sanctions are still limited to the maintenance of peace and security or whether, in some cases, they go beyond that objective. Sanctions can be legitimate and effective when they are multilaterally created, strategically targeted and designed to have a minimal impact on the civilian population. As a measure of last resort, they should follow the exhaustion of diplomatic solutions and be part of a comprehensive strategy to overcome the crisis.”
2022-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8962 (2022) · source
“Allow me first to congratulate you, Sir, and your delegation on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for this month and thank Norway for the manner in which it conducted the presidency in the month of January. Brazil expresses its appreciation to Russia for organizing a debate on sanctions and their humanitarian or unintended consequences. I would also like to thank the briefers — Under-Secretaries-General Rosemary DiCarlo and Martin Griffiths — for their insightful presentations. The Charter of the United Nations provides the Security Council with a set of instruments to maintain international peace and security, sanctions being one of them. When the situation on the ground calls for enforcement action from the Council, sanctions are alternatives to the use of armed force.”
2022-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8962 (2022) · source
“Resolution 2202 (2015), which provides useful guidelines on addressing the situation in eastern Ukraine, is also a valuable tool in diplomatic efforts to overcome the situation. Brazil welcomes the resumption of talks in the Normandy format and the renewed commitment to the ceasefire in eastern Ukraine. Despite the sensitive and difficult nature of the issue on our agenda today, I would like to conclude with a note of hope. Over the past few days, it has been encouraging to hear statements to the effect that there is no military solution to the situation. At this moment in particular, that should be the motto of the whole United Nations membership and of the Security Council for a renewed commitment to diplomacy and prevention.”
2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8960 (2022) · source
“There is room to restore confidence and find a lasting diplomatic solution to this crisis. For that, we need political will and genuine commitment from all sides. Brazil encourages all parties to strictly observe international law. It is imperative that we be consistent in applying the principles enshrined in the Charter, in a non-selective manner. The prohibition on the use of force, the peaceful resolution of disputes and the principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity and the protection of human rights are pillars of our collective security system. Brazil also highlights the need for good faith in order to address the legitimate security concerns of all parties, including Russia and Ukraine. We encourage the parties to pursue genuine talks on the implementation of the Minsk agreements.”
2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8960 (2022) · source
“Let me also thank Under- Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo for her briefing before the Council this morning. Geopolitical tensions and threats to international peace and security require the Security Council’s prompt and timely engagement. Open references to military actions, unilateral economic sanctions and other measures are developments that should be avoided, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations. The Security Council must fulfil its primary objective — to prevent war. There is a general and urgent need to resort to meaningful dialogue with and between the parties directly involved in the escalation of tensions. We urge all parties to exercise maximum restraint and to engage constructively in talks aimed at resolving their differences.”
2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8960 (2022) · source
“Brazil remains convinced that only a Syrian- owned, Syrian-led, United Nations-facilitated political process, with due regard for the preservation of Syria’s territorial integrity, will bring lasting peace and alleviate the suffering of the Syrian population.”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8957 (2022) · source
“We call on the parties to ensure that children’s rights are fully respected. Children, both boys and girls, should be kept safe and should not be part of the conflict. Brazil echoes the concerns over the situation of foreign children in camps and underlines the importance of giving due attention to the issue of the repatriation of children to their home countries. We also draw attention to the potential harmful consequences of unilateral sanctions on the civilian population in a scenario of acute economic crisis and escalating hunger. We call for a thorough and permanent review of such measures with the aim of bringing relief to the population and supporting early recovery actions.”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8957 (2022) · source
“Brazil reiterates the Secretary-General’s call for a national ceasefire to alleviate the suffering of the Syrian population and its condemnation of indiscriminate attacks, the deliberate targeting of civilians and critical civilian infrastructure, such as hospitals and schools, the targeting of humanitarian workers, forced disappearances, arbitrary detentions and summary killings. We once again call on all parties to refrain from harming civilians and comply with international humanitarian law. The continued and growing presence of terrorist groups in Syria is of particular concern, especially for its spillover effects on the entire region. We are alarmed by UNICEF reports of nearly 850 children who are in detention in Hasakah, some as young as 12 years old, threatened by the recent episode of violence.”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8957 (2022) · source
“Brazil supports the United Nations cross-border humanitarian operations in Syria, in accordance with resolution 2585 (2021), as essential to provide help to some of the most vulnerable people in Syria. As a bitter winter exacerbates the already terrible situation of people living in camps and informal settlements across Syria, the continuous flow of life-saving international aid should continue. Brazil underlines the importance of keeping those humanitarian operations under detailed and close monitoring and of seeking ways to facilitate the increase in cross-line operations in a regular and predictable way. We also reiterate the call on all parties to comply with their obligation to ensure free and unimpeded humanitarian access, which must comply with the principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence.”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8957 (2022) · source
“Continuous violence, an acute economic crisis with escalating hunger, a raging pandemic, systematic human rights violations and a stalled peace process — that is the gloomy scenario described by the briefers today and yesterday (see S/PV.8955) and by the latest reports presented to the Security Council on the crisis in Syria. I thank Mr. Martin Griffiths and Mr. Jan Egeland for the comprehensive description of the situation on the ground. We also take this opportunity to thank the Secretary-General for the report (S/2021/1030) presented last December, in compliance with resolution 2585 (2021), which gave a comprehensive overview of the work of the United Nations in delivering humanitarian assistance following a careful assessment of the needs on the ground.”
2022-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8957 (2022) · source
“The destruction of urban infrastructure, including historical sites and cultural property, and the sight of abandoned cities and the ruins of once vibrant urban centres have often become images of contemporary armed conflicts. They are also an eerie reminder of the costs of reconstruction. Prevention, diplomacy and de-escalation must therefore continue to be at the centre of our joint efforts to promote respect for international humanitarian law and to protect civilians in all armed conflict situations, including in urban settings.”
2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953 (2022) · source
“When violations occur, they must be investigated impartially and their perpetrators must be held accountable. The fact that civilians live in areas controlled by non-State armed groups or even terrorists does not make them combatants or terrorists. It does not make them targets. It generally makes them victims of a situation that they often did not create. Those are important points to recall when addressing the situation of civilians in armed conflicts in urban areas, which poses specific challenges for humanitarian principles, especially the principle of distinction. Finally, let us take this opportunity to renew, as the Secretary-General reminded us earlier, our commitment to the prevention of armed conflicts and the protection of civilians in all conflict zones, including in urban areas.”
2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953 (2022) · source
“Parties to armed conflicts should facilitate safe and unimpeded passage for relief actions that are humanitarian and impartial in character. In many instances, humanitarian actors might need to engage with non-State armed groups to facilitate humanitarian access, disseminate international humanitarian law or even ensure the provision of basic services in urban settings. Such contacts, when carried out in respect for the norms of international humanitarian law and humanitarian principles, should not be criminalized. Moreover, the Council should adopt safeguards to ensure that sanctions and counter- terrorism measures do not have adverse consequences to legitimate and impartial humanitarian action. Fourthly, meaningful accountability for civilian harm goes hand in hand with effective protection.”
2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953 (2022) · source
“Brazil has endorsed the Santiago Declaration, signed by Latin American and Caribbean States in support of a political declaration on the use of explosive weapons in populated areas, and has actively participated in the informal consultations on the subject coordinated by Ireland. For Brazil, such a political declaration should establish common standards, promote policies to reduce the risk of civilian harm and facilitate the exchange of good practices. It is also an opportunity to promote compliance with international humanitarian law and recognize the rights of victims and affected communities, while providing them with adequate assistance. Thirdly, humanitarian actors must be able to provide assistance to civilians in need.”
2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953 (2022) · source
“Specific training tailored to urban settings is key, as well as proper adaptation of the means and methods of warfare to the specificities of densely populated areas. It is also important to document civilian harm, including as a means to assess whether the predicted casualties of military operations correspond to the damage actually caused to civilians. Parties must plan their operations based on solid information with regard to military objectives and the location of civilian personnel and objects. Secondly, the choice of weapons is a key part of military considerations to protect civilians in armed conflicts in urban environments.”
2022-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8953 (2022) · source