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first: 2019-09-12
most recent: 2020-10-15
sittings or episodes: 47
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“The people of Colombia need viable economic alternatives to break out of a cycle that ultimately funds violence and impunity. Widespread and largely peaceful social mobilizations demonstrate that Colombians are paying attention to the peace process, and we applaud the national conversations launched by President Duque Márquez in response. We hope that those conversations will facilitate the Government’s efforts to ensure the reintegration of former combatants, the extension of Government presence and services into areas where they are lacking and economic opportunities for all Colombians. Colombia has a friend in the United States, and we look forward to continuing our joint efforts to not only end the conflict in the country but also to mend the wounds that it causes.”
2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8702 (2020) · source
“We must be mindful, though, that the successful implementation of the peace accord is closely linked with two other challenges, namely, Colombia’s narcotics problem and the crisis in Venezuela, which threatens to destabilize the region. The United States is committed to working with Colombia to pursue a whole-of-Government approach to counter-narcotics, rural development and rural security, including expanded manual eradication or the resumption of aerial eradication, when the requirements of Colombian law have been met. We share with Colombia the goal of reducing coca cultivation and cocaine production to half of 2017 levels by the end of 2023. Those efforts directly support peace implementation. More broadly, as I have previously noted, they boost economic development in areas with significant coca cultivation.”
2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8702 (2020) · source
“We applaud Colombia’s progress on transitional justice, while recognizing that it those difficult decisions have not been made without controversy in Colombia. The Special Jurisdiction for Peace, the Truth Commission and the Unit for the Search for Persons deemed Missing in the Context of and Due to the Armed Conflict have made important progress, although their work is unfinished. The United States views the transitional justice mechanisms outlined in the accord as important mechanisms for peace and justice in Colombia. We also welcome actions to ensure that those who commit serious crimes post-accord are held accountable to the full extent of the law.”
2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8702 (2020) · source
“My visit was also an opportunity to learn about the challenges of the peace accord’s implementation and the important work being carried out by President Duque Márquez and key stakeholders. The fact that Colombia’s local and regional elections in October were the most peaceful and inclusive in its recent history is a credit to their commendable efforts. However, the United States remains deeply concerned by reports of violence against human rights defenders, social leaders and ex-combatants, as outlined in the Secretary-General’s most recent report (S/2019/988). We support the Colombian Government’s efforts to enhance protections for those groups, whose security is fundamental to a just and lasting peace.”
2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8702 (2020) · source
“That commitment was on full display when I travelled to Colombia in November and saw the staggering impact of the humanitarian and economic crisis in Venezuela on Colombia, which now hosts more than 1.6 million Venezuelan refugees and other displaced persons. What was especially remarkable to me was how the Colombians have responded to the plight of those less fortunate, embracing them as family despite the challenges that the Colombians are already facing. Their generosity is inspiring. The United States has hoped to mirror that example by responding to the crisis with over $650 million of aid, with almost $252 million directed towards the response inside Colombia, by far the highest aid package from any donor country.”
2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8702 (2020) · source
“I thank Mr. Carlos Ruiz Massieu for his briefing and for taking the time to be here; it is really nice to see him. I congratulate the Minister for Foreign Affairs on her new role; it is lovely to see her. We welcome the High Commissioner to the Council today. Three years after the signing of the peace agreement, Colombia is to be congratulated, not only for ending decades of conflict, which is important, but also for faithfully working to heal the wounds of the conflict. Although many challenges remain, Colombians are demonstrating their commitment to a future of peace, reconciliation and prosperity.”
2020-01-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8702 (2020) · source
“Moving forward, the United States will do everything in its power to recover the Council’s moral authority. We will not fail to remind this body of its obligation to maintain peace and security. We will not tire in our defence of humanitarian principles. And we will not cease in our work to provide every last Syrian woman, man and child with the resources that they need to survive.”
2020-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8700 (2020) · source
“Although we are proud of our principled stand to help every Syrian, we are bitterly disappointed by the Council’s inability to deliver what the Syrian people so plainly need. It is never right to leave even a single life hanging in the balance, but today we have handed down this fate to 1 million people. Today’s action is a body blow not only to the Council’s credibility but also to its moral authority. Let us remember that the United Nations asked for — and the United States strongly supported — a 12-month extension. Tragically, in six months we will be here again as a consequence of today’s action. Will Russia try one more time to hold the Council hostage? Will we be faced once again with Russian attempts to further erode principled humanitarian action?”
2020-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8700 (2020) · source
“It is the unambiguous conclusion of United Nations officials that the humanitarian situation in Syria is steadily worsening. That is why the United States sought to renew all four of the crossings currently authorized by resolution 2449 (2018) and to add a fifth crossing, at Tall Abyad in north-eastern Syria. That is why we did not obstruct a measure to provide at least some aid to the Syrian people. The record should reflect that any attempts to characterize the humanitarian situation as improving are gross distortions of the truth. I wish to make it clear that consent by the Syrian authorities is not required in order for humanitarian assistance to be provided through the border crossings, as in all other prior humanitarian resolutions on Syria adopted by the Security Council.”
2020-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8700 (2020) · source
“In truth, we do not find ourselves in this situation because the conditions on the ground no longer allow for aid delivery; as we have heard over and over again from United Nations officials, the existing cross-border aid mechanism is working. Neither are we here because of a lack of willingness among the other Council members to find a way forward; my 10 elected colleagues went to great lengths to find a solution that could provide more food and medicine to people. We find ourselves in this situation because the Russian Federation has decided to use deprivation as a weapon against the Syrian people. This is a crisis of Russia’s making. It is theirs to own. Although we are profoundly disappointed by the intransigence of our Russian colleagues, the United States is not willing to play politics with the lives of innocent Syrians.”
2020-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8700 (2020) · source
“We are left with a watered-down resolution, wholly inadequate to the needs of the Syrian people, because of the unwillingness of our Russian colleagues to maintain current levels of aid flows. Resolution 2504 (2020) needlessly places the immediate futures of more than 1 million Syrians in jeopardy. It would be easy to say that we were forced into an impossible choice today — a choice between vetoing this measure in a principled stand for aid to all who need it and sacrificing the principle to secure a small measure of aid for millions of Syrians entering the heart of winter. But that would let Russia off the hook far too easily, for it suggests that the Council really had no other options.”
2020-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8700 (2020) · source
“The United States abstained in this evening’s voting for one reason and one reason only. After months of negotiations, the text of resolution 2504 (2020) was the only path forward that would reasonably allow for the delivery of any aid at all to the Syrian people. We could not veto such a measure, as we are committed to supporting innocent Syrians to the greatest extent possible. In abstaining, we are lending a voice to the 4 million Syrians whose welfare has been overlooked for far too long, but I want to be inescapably clear about what just happened. What we have seen today from the Russian Federation is shocking — a comprehensive indifference to human suffering.”
2020-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8700 (2020) · source
“Therefore, we will act decisively in the exercise of our inherent right of self-defence to protect Americans when necessary, as is recognized under the Charter. As President Trump made clear in remarks delivered yesterday, we want a future — a great future — for Iran. It is a future that the people of Iran deserve, one of prosperity at home and harmony with the nations of the world. Today, therefore, I want to reiterate that the United States is ready to work towards that end and to embrace all those people who join us in seeking it. Moving forward, we hope to find willing partners in that work.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“Last week, the United States took defensive military action against Iranian threats. President Trump’s decision was in direct response to an escalating series of armed attacks in recent months by Iran and Iranian-supported militias on United States forces and interests in the region. Those attacks are detailed in the letter we submitted yesterday, pursuant to Article 51 of the Charter. That decision was not taken lightly. For years, Iran and Iranian-supported militias in the region have threatened the lives of Americans and have shown unyielding contempt for the authority of the United Nations. President Trump has made clear that his highest and most solemn duty is the defence of our nation and its citizens.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“United Nations reform remains a top United States priority, as its full realization will ensure that the Organization is fit for purpose across the three vital pillars of peace and security, development and management. By reaffirming our commitment to upholding the United Nations Charter, we can send an important signal to the world — that we maintain the same faith in human rights and human equality as those who signed the Charter in 1945 and that we will continue to act on that faith in hopes of bringing greater peace and security to all people. I hope that each of my colleagues will join with us in reaffirming that commitment in both word and deed. I would now like to address recent events that are connected to our discussion of the importance of upholding the United Nations Charter.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“Through focused and sustained action, the Council can continue to promote accountability in places like Syria — seeking to ensure, among other objectives, that those who use chemical weapons against their own people are held responsible, that those who force thousands of residents to flee their own countries are held to account and that those who threaten the world with nuclear weapons are stopped. That work takes time, focus and commitment, but it is essential. The United States will continue to lead on those issues, seeking close partnerships within the Council and in the broader United Nations community. We also recognize the need to reform many parts of the United Nations to ensure that it effectively and efficiently delivers on the mandate of the Charter.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“On far too many occasions, we have seen nations that are parties to the Charter suppress human rights, undermine the sovereignty of their neighbours, harm their own citizens and even deny the right of other nations to exist. That kind of hypocrisy is deeply damaging to the credibility of the United Nations, as a whole, and to this organ, specifically. The eyes of the world will be on the United Nations during its seventy- fifth anniversary — therefore, there is an especially urgent need to bolster the Council’s credibility.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“As the body with the primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security, the Security Council needs to recapture its sense of unity and purpose. Therefore, as we approach the seventy-fifth anniversary, we should stand together to reaffirm our commitment to uphold the core principles of the Charter. The United States is a proud leader, partner and host country of the United Nations, and we are firmly committed to those principles. Members should note, however, that reaffirming a commitment to the Charter means to take seriously our responsibility to act, not merely to talk, and to abide by the principles of the Charter, not merely to profess support for them.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“We are proud to have played a foundational role in the birth of this institution and to support the values that inform its central tenets. The Charter reflects a commitment to multilateralism that respects national sovereignty by creating space for sovereign nations to gather and deliberate, and the founding members of the United Nations endeavoured to help us overcome disagreements and achieve greater peace and security for the human family. Unfortunately, to echo a question raised last year by Secretary of State Pompeo, we must ask ourselves today: Does the United Nations continue to serve its mission faithfully? As I remarked frequently during the United States presidency of the Security Council last month, the Security Council must acknowledge that inaction, repetition and intransigence have created a credibility gap.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“We are very glad that you are with us today, Mr. President, and the United States appreciates that the signature event of Viet Nam’s Security Council presidency is focused on the enduring importance of the Charter of the United Nations. We also thank Secretary-General António Guterres and the Chair of The Elders, Mary Robinson, for her remarks. Seventy-five years ago, the nations of the world came together to draft a charter meant to stand the test of time. Today we recognize the enduring importance of the Charter precisely because it is built on our faith in fundamental freedom and human rights, the dignity and worth of every individual and equal rights for all. Those notions fundamental to American democracy have gained broad acceptance over time.”
2020-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8699 (2020) · source
“I would like, on behalf of the Council, to express our sincere appreciation to the five outgoing members: Cote d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Kuwait, Peru and Poland. Over the course of the past two years, they and their teams have become part of the Security Council family. Their presence and positive contributions during their terms on the Security Council are noteworthy, and they will be missed. The meeting rose at 1.40 pm.”
2019-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8697 (2019) · source
“At the beginning of the month, I said that the theme of our presidency was to look ahead to 2020 and to think about what we should be doing as a Council to make the world a better place. I appreciate my colleagues work to do just that, and we look forward to a new year filled with potential within the Council. But we could not do any of our work without the hard work, support and positive contributions of every delegation and representatives of the Secretariat, including the conference service officers, interpreters, verbatim reporters and security staff. As we end our presidency, I know I speak on behalf of the Council in wishing the delegation of Viet Nam good luck in the month of January.”
2019-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8697 (2019) · source
“Regardless of the outcomes of the votes today, it is clear that there is a commitment from the Security Council to help the Syrian people and to save lives. The presidency will work closely with the co-penholders to ensure that negotiations continue over the coming days and that we find a solution that we can all support. As this is the last scheduled meeting of the Council for the month of December, I would like to express my sincere appreciation of the delegation of the United States to the members of the Council, especially my colleagues the Permanent Representatives, their teams and the secretariat of the Council for all of the support it has given us.”
2019-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8697 (2019) · source
“We will never cease to defend those who find themselves without food or medicine. And today we hold on to an unwavering hope that a solution will be found for the Syrian people, who need us today more than ever. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic.”
2019-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8697 (2019) · source
“The United States remains committed to them. We are committed to defending the voiceless, feeding the hungry and ensuring that the displaced and the orphaned receive the humanitarian aid that they must have to survive. We are the largest humanitarian donor in the world, providing $10.5 billion to the Syrian people, and we will continue to support them. We are proud of our principled stance on assisting every Syrian in need. We will continue to shine a light on those who choose not to help. Going forward, we will do everything in our power to support principled humanitarian assistance. In conclusion, I want to be absolutely clear. Yes, today is a very sad day. However, today's vote is not the end of this conversation. We will continue to press for a solution for the Syrian people.”
2019-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8697 (2019) · source
“To the members of the Council who argue that the humanitarian situation in Syria has changed and that the cross-border mandate should reflect that change, I ask them today - will millions of Syrians be fed by shutting off access to their only source of food? Will sick women, men and children be healed by shutting off access to their only source of medicine? Those questions answer themselves. What is not clear is how the Council's mandate to maintain peace and security will be advanced by today's vetoes. The Russians owe the Council, the people of Syria and the international community that explanation. We know that no credible answer will come from those who have chosen to deny aid to millions of Syrians in need. The outcome of today's vote is bitterly disappointing, but I now want to speak directly to the Syrian people.”
2019-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8697 (2019) · source
“OCHA also supported the addition of a fifth crossing point at Tel Abyad on the same humanitarian basis and assessment of need. We fought hard to keep four of the crossing points open with a View to ensuring greater United Nations access for delivering much-needed aid. Reluctantly, for the sake of maintaining a reasonable amount of aid flows, we were willing to compromise to authorize three crossing points for 12 months, but that compromise was not enough for the Russian Federation or for China. The Russian Federation and China's vetoes of the co-penholders' draft resolution (S/2019/961) show that their engagement on that matter was never serious. For them, it was never about saving lives or the United Nations mechanism.”
2019-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8697 (2019) · source
“In truth, its text was never meant to be a good-faith compromise. From the start, Russia took a cynical, take-it-or-leave-it approach with regard to its draft resolution. It failed today because failure is the outcome Russia wanted on the issue of life-saving humanitarian aid to Syria. Let the record clearly reflect that fact. Russia proposed a draft resolution destined to fail because it would rather see Syrian civilians starve than disappoint Bashar Al-Assad. The United States asked for five crossing points to be authorized for 12 months. That position was informed by our values, whereby we have an obligation to the least fortunate of our brothers and sisters. We wanted more United Nations aid going to more Syrians through the most direct access routes available.”
2019-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8697 (2019) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the United States. Today the United States of America voted against draft resolution S/2019/962, authored by the Russian Federation, because it mocks our values and principles. It defies the recommendations of the Secretary-General, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and international non-governmental organizations, and, most importantly, from the start it has been a disingenuous attempt to prevent a life-saving cross-border mechanism from functioning for Syrian civilians. Russia's goal today was simple. It wanted to score political points. It was interested only in creating a public spectacle and tarnishing the credibility of the Security Council. For Russia, this was not about saving Syrian lives.”
2019-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8697 (2019) · source
“In favour: China, cote d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Russian Federation, South Africa Against: Dominican Republic, France, Peru, Poland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America Abstaining: Belgium, Germany, Indonesia, Kuwait The President: The draft resolution received five votes in favour, six against and four abstentions, The draft resolution has not been adopted, having failed to obtain the required number of votes. I now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements after the vote.”
2019-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8697 (2019) · source
“The lives of millions of innocent Syrian civilians now hang in the balance, at the height of winter. Russia's and China's votes demonstrate a willingness to turn a blind eye to the brutal conditions that the Al-Assad regime continues to subject to its own people and signal that, while professing to support resolution 2254 (2015), Russia and China are openly facilitating the regime's pursuit of a military victory. I now resume my function as President of the Council. I shall now put to vote the draft resolution contained in document S/2019/962, submitted by the Russian Federation. A vote was taken by a show ofhands.”
2019-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8697 (2019) · source
“We can see with our very own eyes that the mechanism saves untold Syrian lives every year. And every year since the adoption of resolution 2165 (2014), we have put aside our political differences and voted, even with a few Russian abstentions, to renew this life-saving mechanism. The renewal of resolution 2165 (2014) has been a testament to our shared values and our collective commitment to millions of Syrians who rely on the life-sustaining humanitarian aid delivered by the United Nations. In providing for the sick and the hungry, we have all overcome our political differences to show the world that we are capable of doing the right thing. Unfortunately, for the fourteenth time, the Russian Federation has abandoned that commitment. We need to be clear about the direct consequence of that decision.”
2019-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8697 (2019) · source
“The foundation and undeniable fact of this matter is that Bashar Al-Assad has chosen to starve his own people for years in order to force them to submit to his rule. Every day, Damascus fails to meet any Government's basic responsibilities to promote and protect the peace, prosperity and health of its very own citizens. The regime's choices and the regime's choices alone are why the United Nations, humanitarian partners and the Security Council have had to act in 2014 and in every year since to authorize the United Nations to utilize four crossing points in Syria for aid delivery to millions and millions in need. The Security Council's cross-border mechanism is truly one of the most important issues that the Council oversees every year because of its immediate and direct impact.”
2019-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8697 (2019) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as representative of the United States. Iam sitting here in a state ofshock. The consequences of the Russian Federation's and China's vetoes of draft resolution S/2019/961 will be disastrous. This decision is reckless, irresponsible and cruel. Right now in Syria, 4 million people depend on the United Nations cross- border assistance mechanism for medicine, shelter and food. There is no justification imaginable for any member of the Security Council leaving vulnerable Syrian civilians with fewer means of securing vital aid. Following today's decision, we must not lose sight of why the Syrian people need this cross-border mechanism in the first place.”
2019-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8697 (2019) · source
“I shall now put to the vote the draft resolution contained in document S/2019/961 and submitted by Belgium, Germany and Kuwait. A vote was taken by Show ofhands. In favour: Belgium, C6te d'Ivoire, Dominican Republic, Equatorial Guinea, France, Germany, Indonesia, Kuwait, Peru, Poland, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America Against: China, Russian Federation The President: The draft resolution received 13 votes in favour and two against. The draft resolution has not been adopted, owing to the negative vote of a permanent member of the Council. I now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2019-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8697 (2019) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them documents S/2019/961 and S/2019/962, which contain the texts of two draft resolutions. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolutions. I shall first give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2019-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8697 (2019) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussions on the subject. The meeting rose at 4.40 pm.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8689 (2019) · source
“Indeed, the threat of sanctions and their implementation appear to be among the only actions that convince the parties to make progress. While we are focused this month on the Council's credibility, today it is the leaders of South Sudan whose credibility is on the line - the credibility of their political will and this peace process. At this time, the United States offers its full support to the people of South Sudan. We hope that the country's leaders do not let them down. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8689 (2019) · source
“Moreover, violence in the Equatorias, Upper Nile and the Lakes regions demonstrates the continued need for the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to protect civilians and undertake patrols in all areas of the country. The parties must grant UNMISS and humanitarian agencies full access without delay. Along with easy access to weapons and continued violence, the willingness of armed groups and security forces to injure, and even kill, civilians justifies both a robust arms embargo and a sanctions regime targeting actors and entities that threaten peace and stability in South Sudan. If South Sudan's leaders cannot implement basic provisions of their own agreement, the Council should consider a stronger and expanded sanctions regime.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8689 (2019) · source
“If implemented in full, the current agreement can provide the peace and stability for which the people of South Sudan have so clearly called. Regional engagement will also be essential. I want to recognize the efforts of South Africa, working in collaboration with the Special Envoys of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and Kenya, as well as the Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission, to convene the parties over the issue of the number and boundaries of states. Nevertheless, for real progress, Member States in the region must also hold South Sudan's leaders accountable for failing to take further steps towards peace. After all, the entire region will suffer if the current process collapses. Silencing the guns in South Sudan will take more than lofty rhetoric.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8689 (2019) · source
“Despite provisions to ensure the full participation of women in the formation of a transitional Government, the parties continue to prevent women from effectively and meaningfully participating in the peace process, and the ability of humanitarian actors to reach those in need is increasingly limited. Their safety is threatened, and bureaucratic impediments remain in place, all at a time when massive flooding is compounding food insecurity. That lack of progress is nearly comprehensive. However, South Sudan's leaders can still form an inclusive transitional Government by the end of the 100-day extension. We note today's statement from South Sudan's leaders recommitting to form a unity Government by mid-February. We and the people of South Sudan look forward to such statements translating into tangible results.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8689 (2019) · source
“In response to the call for consultations on the number of states and their boundaries, the Government has flatly refused to compromise. In response to calls for accountability, the Government promotes and reappoints officials accused of serious human rights abuses, and armed forces continue to conduct egregious acts of sexual and gender-based violence, including violations against children. In response to calls for transparent funding for the peace agreement, financial opacity reigns and expert advice is ignored. South Sudan's legislature recently approved a budget that could allow a higher expenditure on health-care alliances for members of Parliament than the health- care budget for the entire country.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8689 (2019) · source
“We are losing confidence that they share the best interests of their people, who are calling for peace amid a devastating conflict-induced humanitarian crisis. The Council visited Juba to support the implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan, but South Sudan's leaders blamed each other for hindering progress and failed to publicly affirm their commitment to the ceasefire. The parties agreed to again extend the pre-transitional phase of the peace agreement, but in the months since progress has been limited. While the parties have committed to security arrangements and the unification of the military, there are credible reports of recruitment by the Government and the opposition. Civilian buildings remain occupied primarily by Government forces. Juba remains militarized.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8689 (2019) · source
“I thank Ambassador Wronecka for her briefing. I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of the United States. I thank Special Representative Shearer and Ambassador Wronecka for their briefings. Allow me to congratulate Ambassador Wronecka and her team for their leadership of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2206 (2015), concerning South Sudan, over the past two years. Their expertise and dedication have been a great help to the Security Council. As I have said before, this month is about a clear- eyed assessment of Security Council portfolios. Let me therefore be clear: the United States and the international community are losing confidence that South Sudan's leaders have the will to guide their country to genuine peace and security.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8689 (2019) · source
“At this meeting, the Security Council will hear briefings by Special Representative Shearer and by Ambassador Wronecka, Permanent Representative of Poland in her capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2206 (2015) concerning South Sudan. I now give the floor to Mr. Shearer.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8689 (2019) · source
“In accordance with rule 39 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. David Shearer, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, to participate in this meeting. Special Representative Shearer is joining us via video-teleconference from Auckland, New Zealand. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2019/936, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in South Sudan.”
2019-12-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8689 (2019) · source
“But we need a committed negotiating partner to take the reciprocal actions required for progress. We are happy to consider ideas put forth by our counterparts that could advance the agreement that President Trump and Chairman Kim agreed to in Singapore, and if they do, we can work together to achieve such an outcome. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of the Republic of Korea.”
2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8682 (2019) · source
“I shall now make a further statement in my capacity as the representative of the United States. Any discussion of a new road map or Security Council draft resolution must bear in mind the reality that, over the past year and a half, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea has continued to advance its prohibited programmes, tested its prohibited programmes and repeatedly refused to engage in sustained diplomatic engagement. We have not asked North Korea to do everything before we do anything. The United States is prepared to be flexible in how it approaches this matter. We recognize the need for a balanced agreement and parallel actions that address the concerns of all parties. In fact, we have taken many steps to bring about a resolution through dialogue and have conveyed this message clearly to North Korea.”
2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8682 (2019) · source
“We hope that we do not find ourselves at an inflection point in the near future. We trust that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea will turn away from further hostility and threats and, instead, make a bold decision to engage with all of us. If events prove otherwise, we as the Security Council must all be prepared to act accordingly. I new resume my functions as President of the Council. I now give the floor to the other Council members who wish to make statements.”
2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8682 (2019) · source
“We want to use this timely briefing to make it crystal clear to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea that its continued ballistic- missile testing is deeply counterproductive to the shared objectives that President Trump and Chairman Kim have discussed on two occasions. Missile and nuclear testing will not bring the Democratic People's Republic of Korea greater security. It will not bring the Democratic People's Republic of Korea or the region greater stability. It will not help the Democratic People's Republic of Korea achieve the economic opportunities it seeks; in fact, it will do the opposite, complicating our ability to negotiated agreement that would positively address the Democratic People's Republic of Korea security and economic goals and improve regional stability.”
2019-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8682 (2019) · source