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“In conclusion, Brazil would like to once again exhort all Haitian political actors to deepen the current dialogue and urgently agree on a political way forward. Brazil believes in Haitian-led solutions, which will materialize only if Haitian stakeholders accept to talk and compromise, paving the way for fair elections and the resumption of the normal functioning of Haitian institutions. For our part, I would like to underline that Haiti has been a priority for Brazil and will remain so. Brazil has made a long-standing contribution to peace and stability in Haiti and remains fully committed to supporting the country, particularly in these challenging times.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9233 (2022) · source
“We took note of the options conveyed by the Secretary-General in his letter of 8 October (S/2022/747) to increase security in Haiti and the appeal by Government of Haiti to receive specialized armed support to help control the crisis in the country. We look forward to engaging with Council members on a draft resolution on the matter, whenever the details of such a response are ripe for multilateral consideration. Haiti needs change that goes well beyond the control of criminal activities. Besides security measures, socioeconomic progress in Haiti is essential for addressing the crisis in an effective and sustainable way. Haiti remains a top priority in Brazil’s international cooperation projects, and we urge the donor community to step up its efforts towards effectively fostering economic and social development.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9233 (2022) · source
“The current political deadlock and the humanitarian and security crises in Haiti reinforce each other. A political agreement among the main political groups in Haiti is key for the country to begin the process of healing and to re-establish institutional and democratic governance No significant progress will be possible in Haiti if the main political constituencies remain entrenched and averse to compromise. We hope that the sanctions regime adopted unanimously in October will effectively establish targeted sanctions against those engaging in or supporting violence, whether powerful or not. As some Council members are already imposing unilateral sanctions against some Haitian individuals, we believe that it is time for the Security Council Sanctions Committee on Haiti to move forward with its own deliberations.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9233 (2022) · source
“Since our previous meeting in October (see S/PV.9153), there has been some progress on the ground, especially with the liberation of the Varreux fuel terminal, which is responsible for 70 per cent of Haiti’s fuel supply. That shows the capacity and commitment of the Haitian National Police. However, the overall situation remains challenging and worrisome as gangs continue to be a disruptive force within the society, making it almost impossible for the resumption of institutional normalcy and the proper functioning of public services. Furthermore, the current outbreak of cholera will pose significant risks to the Haitian population if it is not adequately controlled. As Haiti remains deeply plunged in a multidimensional crisis, the lack of progress on the political front over the past month is staggering.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9233 (2022) · source
“I would like to thank Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, Special Representative of the Secretary-General Helen La Lime and Ambassador Michel Biang of Gabon for their comprehensive briefings. I also took note of the briefing made by Mr. Ives. I would like to congratulate Ambassador Biang on his assumption of the chairmanship of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2653 (2022), concerning Haiti. I wish him the best of luck in that important position. I thank Mr. Jean Victor Généus, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Worship of Haiti, and Mr. Roberto Álvarez Gil, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic, for being here today.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9233 (2022) · source
“We are on the verge of concluding the first year of our tenure here at the Security Council, and we have found that this file has been one of the hardest on which to achieve a reaction from the Council to the ongoing developments in Myanmar. In that light, we are appreciative of the positive engagement of all Council members, which has finally allowed us to speak on the situation in Myanmar. In that respect, we are particularly grateful to the United Kingdom, as the penholder, for the inclusive and transparent manner in which it conducted the process, and in that way allowed us to arrive at the text we just adopted. That is all the more so because Brazil has always stressed the need for the international response to the situation in Myanmar to take the lead from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9231 (2022) · source
“The Council should redouble its efforts to end the current political stalemate, in line with resolution 2254 (2015), with a view to achieving a solution to the conflict in Syria. A true Syrian-led and -owned political process, without foreign interference, is essential to promoting sustainable peace while preserving Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9230 (2022) · source
“In addition to addressing immediate needs, such projects can lay a foundation for alleviating the humanitarian crisis in Syria in a more sustainable manner. We welcomed the adoption earlier this month of a standing humanitarian carve-out, applicable across all United Nations sanctions regimes, under resolution 2664 (2022). With regard to Syria, we understand that the resolution could enhance the ability of humanitarian actors to deliver aid in areas outside Government control, including in sites where Al-Qaida or Da’esh affiliates are actively present. It is therefore important to strengthen oversight in order to prevent the diversion of aid. Brazil reaffirms its commitment to playing a constructive role in the Syrian file.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9230 (2022) · source
“In particular, we note the difficulties of coordinating the organization of humanitarian convoys with multiple parties and authorities. Brazil welcomes the progress, even if limited, made in deliveries through the cross-line modality since the adoption of resolution 2642 (2022) in July. While maintaining respect for Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, we should redouble our efforts to address the reasons for the delays to a more significant increase in humanitarian aid. The need to ensure transparency and accountability is valid for both modalities of humanitarian assistance. Brazil also encourages further progress in the development of early-recovery projects, without geographic discrimination.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9230 (2022) · source
“Brazil believes that we should refrain from politicizing the humanitarian response in Syria. The delivery of aid must be impartial and non-discriminatory and reach all in need, regardless of their political affiliation. For the time being, the cross-border mechanism, which is set to expire in less than a month, remains a vital component of the humanitarian response in the country. We recognize the persistence of obstacles that prevent the scaling up of cross-line deliveries, particularly into the north-west, both at the speed and to the level required to meet humanitarian needs. The Council’s organization over the past six months of three informal interactive dialogues on Syria provided useful opportunities to consider the many challenges holding back progress in cross-line deliveries to all parts of Syria.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9230 (2022) · source
“I would first like to thank Special Envoy Geir Pedersen and Under-Secretary- General Martin Griffiths for their briefings. Unfortunately, after 11 years of conflict, the humanitarian situation in Syria continues to take an appalling toll on human life. Its scale and severity are affecting the Syrian population in areas both within and outside Government control, particularly in the north- west. The protection of civilians, including humanitarian and medical personnel, and full compliance with international humanitarian law must remain priorities. Syrian refugees and internally displaced persons have an essential role to play in building a peaceful and prosperous future for Syria. Their fundamental rights must be fully respected, including their right to a safe and voluntary return.”
2022-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9230 (2022) · source
“It is essential to keep channels of dialogue open and adopt confidence-building measures in order to objectively clarify the facts and find pragmatic solutions. We take note of the mediation efforts of the Russian Federation, which have contributed to the resumption of the gas supply to the region. We encourage other members to act in an equally constructive way in order to prevent the crisis from escalating and to avert the dangers of a worsening humanitarian situation. The 9 November 2020 declaration offers an initial road map for peacebuilding. It is essential that the parties refrain from actions that could characterize violations of its terms in order to ensure the conditions for the commission established to demarcate the bilateral border to carry out its mandate successfully.”
2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9228 (2022) · source
“I thank Assistant Secretary-General Miroslav Jenča for his briefing. Brazil received with concern the reports of restrictions on freedom of movement in the Lachin corridor. The right of passage on the road is one of the pillars of the trilateral statement of 9 November 2020. Any obstructions, regardless of the pretext, jeopardize the well-being of the people of Nagorno-Karabakh and threaten the reconciliation process between Armenia and Azerbaijan, in a conflict that has already cost thousands of human lives. Fortunately, the tensions of the past few days have not translated into episodes of violence. We encourage the parties to show similar restraint in their rhetoric, so that the harshness of their words is not interpreted as incitement to renewed hostilities.”
2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9228 (2022) · source
“We draw inspiration from the extraordinary resilience of the Afghan people through these trying times and hope to be able to build upon our response in the year ahead.”
2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9227 (2022) · source
“We must continue to insist on more inclusiveness and on the rights and liberties of women and girls. We should also consider reassessing the travel bans in place. While necessary, they should not impair the ability of Afghan de facto leaders to engage with their regional counterparts and the broader international community. Creative solutions are needed to address the urgency of rebuilding Afghanistan’s banking system and overcoming its severe liquidity crisis as conditions to induce sustained recovery and domestic growth. This brings us to the need to reassess the situation of Afghan assets held abroad. Measures adopted thus far have been insufficient, and we should explore innovative ways to resolve the issue in a manner that satisfies the interests of the Afghan people.”
2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9227 (2022) · source
“Meanwhile, the country grapples with multiple terrorist attacks and the many problems associated with drug trafficking following a sharp rise in opium prices. As we prepare for the task that awaits the Security Council in 2023, we invite fellow Council members to take stock of our coordinated efforts and renew our shared resolve in support of stability and prosperity for all Afghans. Based on the information we have received since August 2021 and on the advice of the leadership of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, there can be no doubt that further isolating the de facto authority will not yield positive results. It is therefore important to keep channels open and engage constructively with the de facto leaders, even in the absence of formal recognition.”
2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9227 (2022) · source
“Much has been said, and many ideas have been put forward. Amid everything else, one element remains constant: the plight of Afghans and their remarkable strength and resilience as they face multiple crises across all sectors of society. Fifteen months after the Taliban takeover, economic activity is estimated to have contracted by around 30 per cent, and the banking system has collapsed, while unemployment and inflation have surged. Discriminatory policies have pushed women and girls out of public life. With the breakdown of basic services and the high levels of food insecurity, the population has plunged deeper into poverty, becoming more and more dependent on humanitarian assistance, which already faces enough issues of its own, from the lack of funding to restrictions of all sorts on the work of field agents.”
2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9227 (2022) · source
“Brazil thanks all the briefers for their invaluable updates on the situation in Afghanistan and the implementation of the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan. Likewise, we convey our appreciation to you, Madam President, for your briefing as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1988 (2011). Let me also extend a welcome to the Afghan delegation and thank its members for enriching today’s discussion with their presence and perspective. Barring any unforeseen events, this should be our last gathering on the topic of Afghanistan in 2022. Throughout the year, we have attended numerous briefings, consultations and Arria-formula and expert-level meetings, and we have received abundant information about the situation on the ground.”
2022-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9227 (2022) · source
“Taking efforts to resume meaningful negotiations is a matter of urgency. Finally, we take this opportunity to express our concern about the lack of funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East and the World Food Programme. The regular flow of aid and humanitarian resources is crucial to preventing further destabilization. We hope that donors will respond to both agencies’ fundraising efforts to support their life-saving activities. Let me conclude by reiterating Brazil’s long- standing commitment to a just and sustainable peace in the Middle East, with Israelis and Palestinians living side by side in security, in two democratic, prosperous and sovereign States, within secure and internationally recognized borders.”
2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9224 (2022) · source
“That includes halting provocative actions and inflammatory rhetoric. Moreover, in indicating the fragility of the current political and security dynamics, the report underscores that “The increase in violence and terrorism and the absence of a political horizon have empowered extremists and are eroding hope among Palestinians and Israelis that a resolution of the conflict is achievable.” It is therefore urgent that we make progress towards addressing the conflict’s driving forces with a view to securing a just and sustainable political solution. Brazil reiterates its understanding that simply continuing to manage this conflict with no end in sight is not an option. Let us renew our collective resolve to seek flexibility and engagement from Israeli and Palestinian authorities alike.”
2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9224 (2022) · source
“As pointed out in the report, 2022 has been the year with the highest number of civilian fatalities in the West Bank since 2005, when the United Nations started tracking them. We call on the parties to exercise maximum restraint and to refrain from any actions that could further escalate tensions and cause more violence and suffering. All obligations under international humanitarian law and human rights law must be strictly observed, and the most vulnerable, in particular children, must never be targeted by attacks of any sort. In reference to that disturbing trend, we agree with the report’s assessment that the violence must stop and that all perpetrators must be held accountable. Brazil also echoes its call on the leaders of all sides to contribute towards calming the situation.”
2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9224 (2022) · source
“I thank you, Madam President, for convening today’s important meeting. I would like to begin by conveying our appreciation to Mr. Wennesland for his relentless efforts as Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process and for the timely and detailed updates he brought to our attention today. The latest report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of resolution 2334 (2016) paints a worrisome picture to all of us who aspire to achieve a two-State solution and a just, lasting and comprehensive peace for both Israel and Palestine. The continuation of settlement activities, as cited in the report, does not contribute to our endeavours towards peace in the region. Brazil is appalled by the surge in violence against civilians, including a significant number of children.”
2022-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9224 (2022) · source
“Brazil is ready for constructive engagement with Member States with a view to achieving ambitious results during the upcoming discussions.”
2022-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9221 (2022) · source
“Finally, the development of counter-terrorism strategies has to be inclusive. We must encourage the participation of women, civil society organizations, academia and the private sector. We must also pay special attention to the needs of children and vulnerable populations if we want to step up our capacity to address terrorism in the full diversity of its causes, manifestations and effects. Let me conclude by mentioning that in the next six months the United Nations will have an opportunity to improve the most important framework it has in terms of the fight against terrorism. The United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy emanates from its most representative body, the General Assembly, and therefore encompasses a wide range of views and needs.”
2022-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9221 (2022) · source
“We must enhance international cooperation and technical assistance with a view to strengthening national capabilities to face terrorist threats. The United Nations is pivotal in facilitating this cooperation, and we commend the important role played by the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact entity. We also acknowledge the decisive contribution of regional and subregional organizations in building local capacity to fight terrorism. As reflected in the recently approved Delhi Declaration, although new and emerging technologies may be misused to increase the reach of terrorism, they can also strengthen our ability to prevent and combat it. Their potential to foster economic opportunities and job creation can also contribute to addressing some of the root causes of terrorism.”
2022-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9221 (2022) · source
“This includes tackling its root causes, which are often linked to social, economic and political exclusion, food insecurity, inequality, xenophobia and other human rights violations. Therefore, promoting sustainable development on an equitable basis as well as the rule of law and access to justice is important to addressing the conditions that lead to terrorism and the violent extremism that is conducive to terrorism. It is also essential to work towards the elimination of discrimination and stigmatization based on nationality, religion, gender or ethnicity. In the end, we must not forget that the persistence of protracted conflicts and regional tensions contributes to creating fertile ground for terrorist action. National law enforcement and strong judicial institutions are also key to an effective counter-terrorism strategy.”
2022-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9221 (2022) · source
“In this respect, I would like to express our recognition for the efforts of Ireland and the United States in coordinating efforts to ensure a horizontal humanitarian carve-out through resolution 2664 (2022), which is an undeniable step forward. As the Security Council has already recognized, the nature and scope of possible linkages between terrorism and transnational organized crime vary considerably depending on the geographic, social and political context. There are no automatic linkages between these two phenomena. They demand different remedies and must be addressed in their respective forums. Prevention should be central to any counter- terrorism strategy.”
2022-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9221 (2022) · source
“Counter-terrorism has to be fully compliant with international law, including the Charter of the United Nations and its rules pertaining to the prohibition of the use of force, international human rights law, international humanitarian law and international refugee law. This entails guaranteeing respect for the freedom of association and expression and the right to privacy, attending to victims, enforcing standards for due process in the designation of terrorist individuals and entities, and designing sanctions regimes that do not affect vulnerable populations, worsen food crises or hinder neutral, impartial and independent humanitarian assistance.”
2022-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9221 (2022) · source
“The repudiation of terrorism is a principle enshrined in Brazil’s Constitution. We strongly condemn terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and reiterate that there is no justification for terrorist acts. The lack of an internationally agreed upon definition of terrorism weakens our ability to cope with the phenomenon. It affects the cohesion of global efforts to address terrorism and could lead to the application of double standards. It is imperative that we overcome the stalemate in the Sixth Committee and work towards the adoption of a comprehensive convention on international terrorism. The importance of upholding legality must guide any response to this phenomenon.”
2022-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9221 (2022) · source
“I would like to join other speakers in conveying to the people and the Government of Ireland our very deep condolences on the loss of the peacekeeper in Lebanon yesterday. As a United Nations peacekeeper, he was one of our own, and it is fitting that we all mourn his passing. Madam President, I am honoured to participate in this briefing under your presidency. I would like to congratulate India for its successful tenure in the Security Council and for its efforts in building consensus on the presidential statement that we are going to adopt today. I would also like to thank Mr. Voronkov, Mr. Chen and Ms. Kulthe for their informative briefings. Brazil welcomes the topic chosen for today’s debate and would like to share some of the principles that guide my country’s approach to counter-terrorism.”
2022-12-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9221 (2022) · source
“Too much is at risk, and therefore we all need to rise to the occasion. In the current circumstances, more of the same has become irresponsible at best. If we fail to advance reform in a timely fashion, the entire multilateral architecture constructed at the end of the Second World War will be in peril.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220 (2022) · source
“We take this unique opportunity to express our great disappointment with the fact that the Security Council reform is not mentioned in the proposals concerning a new agenda for peace proposed in the report Our Common Agenda (A/75/982). Brazil firmly believes that any agenda for peace that does not include Security Council reform cannot be considered new. The formulation of a new agenda for peace must include a profound discussion of how to relaunch the discussions beyond the intergovernmental negotiations format, which has run its course. Let us finally go for the high- hanging fruit. After almost a decade in which some delegations effectively took the reform process hostage, we need to untangle ourselves, galvanize Member States to negotiate in good faith and act with a sense of urgency.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220 (2022) · source
“The Security Council must be more open in relation to non-member States, more efficient in its decision-making process and seek greater coordination with other United Nations bodies, especially the Peacebuilding Commission. The international system is at a critical juncture, facing a multifaceted crisis, while its central body in the field of peace and security seems unequipped to provide us with answers and solutions. The Council should be much more than a forum for mutual accusations or a stage to entertain a specific audience. Reform is needed so that the Council once again becomes a forum for constant dialogue and diplomacy, an organ where mutually agreed compromises are found and tensions subside.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220 (2022) · source
“For effective diplomacy, the Security Council needs to be fully attuned to today’s reality. Furthermore, it is imperative that the lack of representativeness of the Council be addressed in the reform of both categories of membership. A half-hearted reform that does not address the fundamental problem of the lack of representation — and by consequence the lack of legitimacy — in the permanent category will be merely window dressing. Besides the composition itself, it is imperative to make progress in the discussions of the Council`s working methods with a view to bringing more transparency and accountability to its activities.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220 (2022) · source
“The veto, however, is an expression of the great divide that stalls the Council rather than the main reason why the organ has become ineffective. A veto is cast only after diplomacy and dialogue have not prospered. That brings me to my second point. The composition of the Security Council remains the central and most important issue of the reform. The Security Council cannot, and will not be, a legitimate and effective body as long as the global South remains sidelined and whole regions, such as Latin America and the Caribbean and Africa, are not represented in the permanent category. We need to pave the way for the inclusion in the Council of new members capable of taking on major responsibilities in the field of international peace and security, representing all regions of the world.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220 (2022) · source
“The world outside these halls is taking note of that. We are glad, however, that the vast majority of the membership agrees on the need to act swiftly. The urgency of reform was clearly acknowledged by many of our leaders at the general debate in September, including by those from both developing and developed countries and from all regions of the globe, as well as most of the permanent members of the Security Council. Turning to the main elements of reform, there are two points I would like to stress. First, the deadlock that emerged in the Council in the context of the conflict in Ukraine increased the support for initiatives aiming at curtailing and regulating the veto power. Brazil agrees with the general intention behind most of them, such as the French-Mexican initiative on veto restraint in the case of mass atrocities.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220 (2022) · source
“While world governance has become increasingly more complex and the challenges more serious, the reform of the Security Council has become only more urgent and essential to make the body more representative, legitimate and effective. Sadly, we have already started to bear the consequences of our inaction. An instrument designed according to the interests of twentieth-century Powers to solve twentieth-century problems, the Security Council is no longer fit for purpose. It is proving unable to uphold international law and defend the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations. Above all, it no longer spurs the peaceful resolution of conflicts, or diplomacy and dialogue. As a consequence, we are now regretfully confronted with a political crisis, without the tools in place to remediate it in a legitimate and effective manner.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220 (2022) · source
“If the main international organizations in the economic domain, such as the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, were able to initiate a reform process to update their composition and working methods, we would expect the same from the world’s main political organization. It is shocking that entire regions are excluded from the Security Council’s central decision-making processes, with the complete absence of Africa and Latin America and the Caribbean among permanent members. Although reform is needed on many fronts, peace and security is an area of particular concern. That is where reform talks are completely stalled, despite the blatant inadequacy of the current structure of the Security Council.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220 (2022) · source
“The conflict in Ukraine reignited old disputes and brought the world once again to the brink of disaster. The deadlock in the Security Council and the spillover effect of the conflict in other multilateral forums — some of them unrelated to the situation itself — had a destabilizing effect on the institutions we rely on to uphold the principles we share. More than that, the conflict in Ukraine exacerbated long-known shortcomings and unveiled the consequences of our inability to adapt old institutions to new realities. Since the Second World War, many new issues and threats have emerged, and the multilateral system has created new tools to address them.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220 (2022) · source
“Nevertheless, the consensus that none of those issues can be truly overcome by one nation, or even in small groups, exists in parallel with the slow but steady fragmentation of the multilateral order and growing lack of credibility of the post-war international regimes. The development gap between nations should be at the centre stage of international governance if we want to address the root causes of many of the interconnected problems the world is facing today. Discussions in the Security Council clearly show that poverty and inequality, within and between nations, are intrinsically linked to conflicts. In that regard, we could devote more time to discussing the links between poverty, inequality and conflict on an equal footing with the other emerging challenges that have captured the Council’s attention in recent years.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220 (2022) · source
“The crises we have been facing and may yet face in the not-too-distant future, whether related to health, climate, economic and trade issues or peace and security, have clearly demonstrated that the world has changed at a much faster pace than our multilaterally agreed norms and rules, as well as the governance structures of the multilateral institutions responsible for negotiating solutions and setting those rules. As a result, the international community remains unable to provide timely and effective coordinated solutions to the old and new challenges that affect us, so much so that we are beginning to lose the confidence of our peoples and the entire fabric of multilateralism indeed seems to be unravelling. There seems to be widespread agreement that we are facing crises on multiple fronts.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220 (2022) · source
“I would like to start by commending India for organizing today’s very timely high-level open debate, as well as the President of the General Assembly and the Secretary-General for their inspiring remarks. The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Brazil, Mr. Carlos Franco França, has asked me to convey his deep regret about being unable to be present at today’s debate, as he had intended, since Brazil attaches great importance to our subject matter today. The post-war global governance structure was created in an entirely different international context to the one we are facing today — equally challenging and complex, but very distinct.”
2022-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9220 (2022) · source
“They must act when national institutions are unable or unwilling to adjudicate those crimes themselves. The principle of complementarity ensures that national States retain ownership in their right and, above all, duty to provide justice to their citizens. Strong national institutions that enforce accountability for serious crimes make their societies more resilient in the face of criminality. They also reduce the likelihood of relapse into conflict. Still, the international community should not evade its responsibility for ensuring that perpetrators of gross atrocities will never go unpunished. Impunity undermines the rule of law and trust in national and international institutions. International tribunals are a guarantee that justice will prevail in the end.”
2022-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9217 (2022) · source
“This was illustrated by the conclusion of the appeal proceedings in the Fatuma et al. case on 29 June, the prospect for the conclusion of appeal proceedings in the Stanišić and Simatović case by mid-2023 and the start of the trial in the Kabuga case in late September. To discharge its assignments, the IRMCT also needs support from the international community. We therefore call for full cooperation with the Mechanism in the tracking of fugitives, the execution of outstanding arrest warrants and orders of surrender, and the relocation of acquitted or released persons. Brazil reiterates its belief that national States bear the primary responsibility for holding accountable those who perpetrate crimes in their territories. International tribunals are supplementary to national judiciaries.”
2022-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9217 (2022) · source
“For this reason, we commend the principals of the IRMCT for bearing in mind the need for clear timelines for the completion of the Mechanism’s judicial activities. We note with appreciation that the Office of Internal Oversight Services found that its recommendations in this respect were implemented. We also welcome Judge Gatti Santana’s efforts to devise a comprehensive strategy to guide the Mechanism’s ongoing transition from an operational court to a truly residual institution. At the same time, we acknowledge that the Mechanism should be given enough time to transfer all its functions in the light of the continuous nature of some of them. In this context, we were satisfied to learn about the progress achieved by the Mechanism in its remaining core judicial cases.”
2022-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9217 (2022) · source
“They paved the way for the Rome Statute and the creation of the International Criminal Court. They provided important benchmarks for the prosecution of the most serious crimes in international law. Their legacy must not be imperilled. This is why it is essential not to thwart the IRMCT in its mission to bring justice to all the cases it has the competence to adjudicate and inherited from the former Tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda. Moreover, we must not forget that the IRMCT also plays a crucial role in assisting national jurisdictions, protecting victims and witnesses, tracking fugitives and managing archives. Despite its importance, the IRMCT must envisage a path towards the conclusion of all its activities. The Security Council conceived it to be temporary and for its functions to diminish over time.”
2022-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9217 (2022) · source
“I would like to commend Judge Gatti Santana for the productive beginning of her tenure as the President of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals and thank her and Prosecutor Serge Brammertz for their 16 November report on its activities. Last June, the Security Council adopted resolu- tion 2637 (2022), which allowed the IRMCT to con- tinue its work for the next two years. This decision was taken on the grounds of its continuing importance to international justice. The IRMCT still needs time to complete the important tasks for which it is responsible in its mandate to fulfil the residual functions of the In- ternational Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. These former Tribunals feature prominently in the history of international criminal justice.”
2022-12-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9217 (2022) · source
“There have also been occasional arrangements to exchange prisoners of war. The harsh reality, however, is that the belief in the feasibility of a military solution continues to be present, and not only on the part of the parties to the conflict, whatever the cost in terms of human suffering. Once again, we reiterate the call for an immediate ceasefire without preconditions. Saving human lives must take precedence over any consideration, including the just desire for reparations and punishing those responsible for war crimes. Brazil adds its voice to that of other members in favour of dialogue and recalls that the world looks to the Security Council in the expectation that it will fully exercise its responsibility to stop the spiral of violence.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9216 (2022) · source
“Respecting and ensuring respect for international humanitarian law is not only a legal obligation, but also an effective way to protect civilians. Article 33 of the Charter of the United Nations assigns to the Council the responsibility to explore avenues of dialogue in favour of the peaceful solution of disputes: “The Security Council shall, when it deems necessary, call upon the parties to settle their dispute by such means.” After more than nine months of conflict in Ukraine, we must recognize that the Council has yet to fulfil its mandate. Brazil is concerned that signs of openness to dialogue have been in short supply. Last July, the Black Sea Grain Initiative provided, in the words of Under- Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo, a beacon of hope for all in the face of a global food crisis (see S/PV.9104).”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9216 (2022) · source
“As to the case being considered, it should be recognized that the supply of arms and ammunition to the parties to the conflict in Ukraine might result in prolonging it and in more suffering for the civilian population. On the other hand, it is undeniable that a State has a right to self-defence in the case of the violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity. That is a principle enshrined in the Charter. This discussion, however, distracts us from fulfilling our mandate, which is to maintain peace and security and, therefore, work towards a ceasefire and negotiations. We must bear in mind that the norms and principles of international humanitarian law are mandatory at all times and under all circumstances.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9216 (2022) · source