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Dabbashi

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first: 2008-03-03
most recent: 2016-06-06
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“Today I will not talk about the general framework of sanctions or the working methods of the various sanctions committees. Much has been, and will be said, by my colleagues and by the members ofthe Council. The concept note circulated by the presidency (S/2015/102, annex) addresses all of our concerns, and we support the recommendations contained therein. Instead, I will focus on Libya's experience with sanctions and with the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011), concerning Libya. The objective of the sanctions imposed on Libya differs from that of the sanctions imposed by the Security Council on other States. The Libya sanctions are not imposed against the legitimate Government. They were imposed under circumstances that differ from those of the country's current situation.”
2016-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7620 (2016) · source
“Mr. Dabbashi (Libya) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, and your delegation on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I also wish to thank you, Sir, for organizing this important meeting on the working methods of the subsidiary bodies of the Security Council, in particular the sanctions committees. Sanctions regimes are among the means established in the Charter of the United Nations to safeguard international peace and security. Undoubtedly, sanctions can contribute to the maintenance of international peace and security, if used appropriately and focused solely on the objectives for which they are imposed and if the do not lead to collateral damage to the population of the country concerned or to other countries.”
2016-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7620 (2016) · source
“That is the only path towards the reconstruction of our country and the forging of a better future for themselves and their children. By way of conclusion, I would like to thank the five members - Chad, Chile, Jordan, Malaysia and Nigeria - whose mandate will be complete at the end of this month for their very effective and invaluable contribution to the work of the Council.”
2015-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7598 (2015) · source
“As a representative of Libya at the United Nations, I can state unequivocally that all Security Council members have a genuine desire to help Libyans extricate themselves from their tragedy. Libyans yearn to see the creation of a Government of National Accord as rapidly as possible. Members of the Council wish to see the House of Representatives assume its functions and operations and cooperate in the implementation of the Skhirat Agreement. Libyans must unite. They must reject hatred. They must foster trust among themselves and reject conspiratorial thinking. The international community has never conspired against them, and they themselves must not conspire with foreigners against their mother country. They can only unite to expel foreigners who bear arms and seek to control the country and its resources.”
2015-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7598 (2015) · source
“Daesh was able to take control of the city of Sirte and to turn it into a colony for foreigners as a result of the division and chaos in Libya, and the support provided by certain States. It was able to ally itself with elements of Ansar Al-Sharia and Al-Qaida and to launch a campaign to recruit young, unemployed, poorly educated individuals who are basically illiterate but just about able to follow social networks and listen to those who claim to be pious and to understand the rules of Islam. Any delay in the implementation of the Libyan Political Agreement will benefit terrorists and extremists and promote their expansion throughout Libya, allowing them to exploit its wealth. As a result, the law of the jungle will prevail in Libya with the assistance of foreign criminals from all over the world.”
2015-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7598 (2015) · source
“They must understand that they can achieve nothing outside the framework the Libyan Political Agreement, which was achieved over a year of negotiations, with the facilitation of the United Nations, following all other attempts to end the bloodshed and Libya's failure to emerge from its crisis. Under resolution 2259 (2015), ifthese troublemakers were successful in preventing the Government from exercising its authority and role from its headquarters in the capital, they would be subject to international sanctions. They have to understand that the international community intends to help Libyans, under the guidance of the Government of National Accord, and that it will provide the assistance necessary to bolster security and safety as part of the counter-terrorist struggle.”
2015-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7598 (2015) · source
“We wish to see the national police force resume its functions now that it has the necessary weapons and equipment, and the Government of National Accord exercise its functions from its headquarters in Tripoli. The Government of National Accord will undoubtedly prioritize the integration of armed groups into the security, military and civil institutions of State, in keeping with international professional criteria. All of the spoilers and troublemakers who wish to prevent the implementation of the Agreement must understand that their attempts will not succeed, that history will judge them, and that they must place the mother country's interests over their own narrow, personal interests.”
2015-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7598 (2015) · source
“The Agreement is the only hope for ending the chaos and bloodshed and for ensuring that reconciliation, understanding, justice and the rule of law prevail following years of atrocities, fear and insecurity, both inside the country and outside, scattering Libyans as refugees and displaced persons. It is high time that Libyans of all stripes understand that their interest lies in backing the Government of National Accord and the implementation of the provisions of the Political Agreement. The success of the Agreement will depend first and foremost on the armed groups. They bear a heavy responsibility to banish the spectre of war, especially from the capital, Tripoli. Moreover, we urge all these armed groups to agree to the security arrangements.”
2015-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7598 (2015) · source
“It will not create its Government or its Presidency Council. That is the fruit of the agreement of the House of Representatives. The Government of Abdallah Al-Thinni will continue to exercise authority until the creation of a Government of National Accord, in keeping with the provisions of the Political Agreement. Most and possibly all Libyans understand that the Agreement is the fruit of 14 months of very difficult negotiations and represents the only hope for restoring State sovereignty and ensuring the survival of Libya as a sovereign, unified State.”
2015-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7598 (2015) · source
“The dialogue has been sponsored by the United Nations and advanced by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General. Although the Agreement is a compromise, given that it was reached through negotiation and therefore cannot meet the aspirations of all parties, it represents the best of what we can achieve and the highest common denominator on which the parties could agree for the sake of Libya and all Libyans. The significance of the resolution adopted by the Council today derives from its support for the Libyan Political Agreement and the institutions to be created pursuant to it. Since those institutions will serve as the sole legal authority in Libya, the resolution urges all parties to join and implement the Agreement. Needless to say, the Security Council is not imposing anything on Libya or Libyans.”
2015-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7598 (2015) · source
“As today is the birthday of the Prophet Mohammed, may the peace of God be upon him, I congratulate all Muslims throughout the world and express the hope that his birthday will remind us of his goodness, his respect for all faiths and his rejection of violence and injustice. I also congratulate all Christians upon the birth of Jesus Christ, Son of Mary, may peace be upon him. I hope the convergence of these two birthdays will lead to peace and security for all peoples throughout the world. There is no doubt that the Political Agreement reached in Skhirat in brotherly Morocco on 17 December represents a significant step forward in Libya's history. The Agreement is the result of the intra-Libyan dialogue that has lasted for more than a year now.”
2015-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7598 (2015) · source
“Mr. Dabbashi (Libya) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to start by conveying my gratitude to the Security Council for affording me the opportunity to speak in this very important meeting. I would like, of course, to thank the delegation of the United Kingdom for its efforts in authoring resolution 2259 (2015), which the Council adopted moments ago. I also welcome the presence of Mr. Martin Kobler, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, in the Chamber. I thank him and his team for the efforts they have always made to help Libyans achieve consensus and to put an end to the crisis in our country.”
2015-12-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7598 (2015) · source
“They cannot combat terrorism without stable and sufficient financial resources and a reliable and legal source of weapons and munitions. Armies can be effective only if they are disciplined and subject to military and civilian law, and if they are deployed throughout the country. The army must protect all borders and be respected by the civilian population. These are the aspirations of the Libyan people. We hope that the international community will help us to meet them as soon as possible. I have nothing to add to what I have said with respect to the sanctions Committee. I should like to reaffirm nonetheless that we must strengthen cooperation and information exchanges between the Committee and the Libyan Mission to the United Nations.”
2015-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7577 (2015) · source
“There are thousands of unemployed in Tunisia and Egypt who would seek to enter Libya illegally to join Daesh and its sleeper cells in Libya in exchange for food and housing, and hope to be very well remunerated if Daesh is able to seize the productive oil fields. Libyan experts believe that this could happen next summer if a power-sharing agreement cannot be reached in Libya. The delay in the formation of a Government of national unity cannot serve as a pretext for the international community to fail to support the Libyan army. Indeed, the international community should do its utmost to ensure that all those who believe in democracy can join the army. Armies can win wars only if they have a strong, supportive Government behind them.”
2015-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7577 (2015) · source
“There are some 10,000 police officers in Tripoli who are fully capable of ensuring security in the capital if they are equipped with small arms and light weapons and enjoy the support of the international community. They are entirely ready and able to shoulder their responsibility to protect the Government of national unity. Combatting terrorism is the responsibility of all Libyans - even more so than it is that of the international community. Terrorism in Libya is no longer the exclusive fruit of extremism arising from an erroneous interpretation of religion. Terrorism is now a lucrative job that attracts criminals, particularly from neighbouring countries.”
2015-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7577 (2015) · source
“It should be a moment to support the aspirations of the Libyan people to peace, security, stability and economic recovery under the guidance of a Government representing all citizens in the framework of transparency and accountability. I take this opportunity to assure the Security Council that no Libyan Government can be effective if armed groups remain in Tripoli. The Libyan State can hardly endure if the Government is not headquartered in the capital, which can be secured only when armed groups return to their homes and when those from Tripoli itself are disarmed and their members integrated into Libyan State institutions, pursuant to relevant legislation and their own resolve.”
2015-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7577 (2015) · source
“We hope that the agreement will be signed within the established time frame, namely, by 16 December. The Libyan people hope that the Security Council will support the implementation of the agreement and act as guarantor. We hope that the Council will authorize all necessary measures to be taken against those would act as spoilers of the agreement or threaten the Government of national unity and prevent it from doing its work in Tripoli. We warmly welcome the meeting to be held in Rome two days from now. We hope that it will offer the international community the opportunity to endorse the results of the Skhirat dialogue and that it will put an end to the tactic of sabotaging the process.”
2015-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7577 (2015) · source
“It is no longer acceptable to remain passive before those who continue to protect their own interests and who attempt to incite hatred and resentment following the agreement by putting forth new illusory proposals that complicate the political situation with the unique goal of sabotaging the results of the dialogue. Those individuals are attempting to encourage some citizens to undermine the efforts of the United Nations. The absurd attempts to create divisions carried out by some individuals in order to sabotage the agreement will simply lead to ongoing bloodletting among brothers, a weakening of the army and a strengthening of Daesh's position and its spread in neighbouring countries, in Europe and in other countries of the world. The time has come to sign the Skhirat agreement.”
2015-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7577 (2015) · source
“While the negotiations that took place were sufficient, due to the stubbornness of certain positions as well as to certain threats, they did not lead to consensus when the agreement was signed five months ago. Hundreds of thousands of Libyan refugees are subjected to humiliation far from their homes. There are also just as many internally displaced persons in Libya, their homes destroyed. Millions of people throughout the country fear for their lives and their property. It is no longer morally acceptable to leave the future of the Libyan people in the hands of those who seek to take advantage of their positions, functions and weapons in order to perpetrate the suffering of the Libyan people both in and outside Libya.”
2015-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7577 (2015) · source
“I wish him every success in his functions and assure him and his team of our full support to ensure peace and security in Libya and to create a Government of national accord that can enable Libyans to tackle the challenges threatening their country and the future of all Libyans. The efforts of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) have paved the way as much as possible for a rapprochement of the different factions in Libya. They also led to the political agreement signed by the majority of parties in July. The agreement enjoys broad popular support throughout Libya and has been approved by a majority of the members of the House of Representatives and the General National Congress. It will now to be submitted to vote by the two parties.”
2015-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7577 (2015) · source
“Mr. Dabbashi (Libya) (Spoke in Arabic): I would like to congratulate you, Madam President, and your delegation on assuming the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I would also like to thank Ambassador Ramlan Bin Ibrahim, Permanent Representative of Malaysia, in his capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011). I also thank Mr. Kobler for his important briefing and congratulate him on his appointment to the post of Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya.”
2015-12-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7577 (2015) · source
“By way of conclusion, I wish to state that the power vacuum resulting from the fall of the dictatorship can be remedied only through the holding of presidential elections at the earliest possible time. This can happen only if the international community devotes the necessary attention to the work of the constitutional drafting committee and if it helps it to overcome the minor obstacles - I repeat, the minor obstacles - on its path to submitting a draft constitution as soon as possible.”
2015-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7550 (2015) · source
“The flow of weapons and foreign fighters towards the militias must also come to an end. Genuine stability in Libya cannot be achieved through foreign interference on Libyan territory. That will come about only as a result of support for the rehabilitation and deployment of police forces through the cantonment of elements of the army and its restructuring, rehabilitation and arming, so as to enable it to combat terrorism and uphold security, including on the borders. Any attempt to hamper any of these efforts can be due only to a determination to sow the seeds of despair among Libyans, with a view to badgering them into accepting foreign military intervention, which will have as its inevitable result the occupation and division of Libya.”
2015-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7550 (2015) · source
“They could then in future be deployed to Tripoli to carry out a disarmament programme. In addition, bonuses must no longer be paid to any members of the militia who have not laid down their arms. The Security Council must once and for all disabuse itself of the notion, which a number of States within the Council are attempting to foster, that groups such as Ansar Al-Sharia, Al-Qaida and those who call themselves the revolutionary councils of Darna, Benghazi and Ajdabiya are going to fight against Daesh. The Council must bring pressure to bear on all parties to the dialogue to ensure that they clearly state their opposition to the terrorist groups. An end must be put to their financing by the Central Bank of Libya through what is called the Ministry of Defence of Tripoli.”
2015-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7550 (2015) · source
“Unfortunately, it seems that some in the United Nations Support Mission in Libya still think they can benefit from the support of militias to protect the Government, seemingly unaware ofthe fact that militias have blackmailed every single Government of the past four years. The Libyan people reject the idea of having these militias play any role whatsoever in the area of security, except for those of their members who agree to join the army or the police, following the required medical examinations and appropriate training. Protecting Government and State institutions that are accepted by all must be done through the creation of a neutral special force composed of officers and elements of the army and the police - professional elements who have proved that they have not been involved in any illegal activities.”
2015-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7550 (2015) · source
“Some Libyans doubt it, given their experience in the dialogue and because of the many steps backward. Nevertheless, there is no doubt that the Libyan political dialogue is reaching an end and that the establishment of a Government of national accord is imminent, perhaps before the end of this month. In spite of all that, however, neither the Council nor the Special Representative of the Secretary-General has expressed a clear position to say that those who oppose the agreement and who support terrorism will have neither a place in the Government of national accord nor in the State institutions that emerge from the political agreement. Nor have we heard any serious positions with regard to ensuring a secure environment to allow the Government to begin its work from its institutions based in Tripoli.”
2015-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7550 (2015) · source
“Nevertheless, they are hostage to the armed groups, and thus unable to express their views." He also stated that "[h]undreds of thousands of Libyans have become internally displaced persons or refugees aspiring to return to their homes as soon as possible. That could be fulfilled only through an agreement on a strong Government that enjoys the confidence of all Libyans, controls all of the Libyan territory and is supported by the international community." (A/70/PV20, pp. 18-19) In that way, the President candidly expressed the feelings of the Libyan people, who can no longer stand the noise of bullets and shells, can no longer bear the smell of gunpowder and blood - and who can no longer bear foreign interference. Will the Security Council help them?”
2015-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7550 (2015) · source
“We have taken note of media reports that the Secretary-General has appointed a new Special Representative to replace Mr. Leon. We hope that the way he has been named will not pose an obstacle to his work. We also hope that he will be accepted by the Libyan parties and that he will be able to continue the work begun by his predecessor in order to move forward towards concluding the mission. On 30 September, Mr. Agila Saleh Essa Gwaider, President of the General National Council, stated before the General Assembly: "the vast majority [of the Libyan people are] seeking any possible means to put an end to the unjustified fighting among brothers, and restore the security and stability of the country.”
2015-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7550 (2015) · source
“Mr. Dabbashi (Libya) (spoke in Arabic): I would like to thank Mr. Bernardino Leon, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his important briefing. I also thank him and his team for their efforts over the past year to facilitate the dialogue among the Libyan parties and the establishment of a Government of national accord that represents all Libyans and places the interests of the country above all other considerations. There is no doubt that, thanks to those efforts, we are considerably closer to that goal, in spite of the exceedingly difficult conditions under which they have had to work. As his mandate comes to an end, I would like to take this opportunity to thank him for all his efforts to re-establish stability in Libya and safeguard the unity and sovereignty of my country. I wish him every success in future.”
2015-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7550 (2015) · source
“The same is true for the Head of the Libyan Air Force. To claim anything else is simply wrong. Unfortunately, those rumours started in 2011, at the beginning of the revolution, when Al-Qadhafi enlisted a number of sub- Saharan workers to face down the revolution. That was later used to undermine Libya and its relations with other African States. Those who entered the country legally were protected from human traffickers and violence. There are tens of thousands of African brothers who live and work in Libya under the protection of Libyan families. The meeting rose at11.05 a.m.”
2015-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7549 (2015) · source
“In spite of the foregoing, the Government of Libya welcomes the continued cooperation between the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court and the Office of the Prosecutor-General of Libya. Before I conclude, I would like to draw the Council's attention to the following. In various statements delivered by a number of Council members we heard that there was racial discrimination in Libya. There was a reference to the detention of our sub-Saharan brothers as a result of the colour of their skin. That is wrong and does not exist in Libya. Differences in skin colour mean nothing in Libya, especially since a large number of Libyan citizens are black. They have always held high positions and it is enough for me to point out that the Head of the Libyan Government is black.”
2015-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7549 (2015) · source
“They have repeatedly reaffirmed their commitment to investigate all crimes committed and to punish those responsible. The Libyan Government condemns all human rights violations, regardless of who the perpetrators are. However, the Government would like to emphasize that no Libyan Government will be in a position to control the security situation and ensure respect for human rights and justice as long as the capital, Tripoli, is occupied by outlaw militias. The Government will remain unable to successfully carry out its mission as long as its institutions cannot work in a climate of security. The prisons will not submit themselves to the authority of the State as long as resolution 2214 (2015) is not implemented and as long as Libyan army units and security elements are not in a position to obtain weapons.”
2015-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7549 (2015) · source
“I can confirm that Libya's judicial institutions are committed to fulfilling their obligations under national and international law, despite the dangers and pressure they find themselves in, particularly the Office of Libya's Prosecutor General, which is based in an area that is controlled not by the State but by militias. In that regard, it is necessary to point out that the Ministry of Justice of the provisional Libyan Government announced its rejection of the sentence, issued on 28 July, by the Court of Assize with regard to the former officials of the Al-Qadhafi regime. The Government does not believe that one can talk about independent justice or a fair trial when trials are held in regions controlled by outlaw militias. The Libyan authorities want to guarantee accountability, fight against impunity and strengthen the rule of law.”
2015-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7549 (2015) · source
“Mr. Dabbashi (Libya) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency for the month of November. I would also like to thank Ms. Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), for her important briefing this morning. To be honest, I do not have much to add to what I said at the Council's 744lst meeting of 12 May. I would, however, like to reaffirm that Libya is wedded to the principle of complementarity among issues addressed at the national level and by the ICC, despite the fact that we are not a party to the Rome Statute. That is because we wish to see justice prevail and confront impunity, especially regarding crimes covered under the Rome Statute.”
2015-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7549 (2015) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to reiterate that the Libyan authorities will remain ready to cooperate, as much as we possibly can, with any international effort aimed at reducing the suffering of illegal migrants.”
2015-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7531 (2015) · source
“At a time when we salute the courage of all those who have worked with the interest of Libya in mind, we hope that the new agreement will also gain the approval of the House of Representatives, the support of the Libyan people and all political groups and armed groups in every village and town in Libya, so that when the Government has been fully established and endorsed by the House of Representatives, it will be able to restore the institutions of the State in the capital and extend the authority of the State to its entire territory. That, undoubtedly, represents the only guarantee for improving the quality of life of the Libyan people and putting an end to illegal migration or, at least, significantly reducing it across the Mediterranean.”
2015-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7531 (2015) · source
“The House of Representatives has made difficult concessions so as to appease those who did not accept the results of the elections, and we are pleased that yesterday, at Skhirat, it was announced that an agreement among the parties had been reached on the name of a President for a Government of National Accord and on a statement on the constitution of that Government.”
2015-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7531 (2015) · source
“We highly value that role, and we trust that the dialogue currently underway in Skhirat in Morocco will succeed and lead to the establishment of a Government of National Accord, so that we can deal with the myriad of serious problems, such as illegal migration. The Libyan House of Representatives and the Government have chosen a path of flexibility and tolerance in dealing with disputes amongst Libyans. They have fully cooperated with the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, Mr. Bernadino Leon, in efforts to establish a Government of National Accord and have agreed on the necessary measures to restore security and put an end to the chaotic situation that we witness.”
2015-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7531 (2015) · source
“Undoubtedly, members of the Council realize that the chaos in the capital, Tripoli, owing to the absence of any political authority controlling the militias in control of the sites where the boats begin their illegaljourneys, is the main engine of the unprecedented increase in the number of migrants. That calls for the international community to support any upcoming agreement among Libyans to establish a Government of National Accord. Stability in Libya will mean that somewhere between 2 and 3 million migrant workers will find decent work in Libya, and that, in turn, will reduce the number of migrants across the Mediterranean. The European Union has played an important role in supporting political dialogue in Libya.”
2015-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7531 (2015) · source
“Libya believes that, if migrants know that the risk they face of drowning at sea has been removed or reduced, the numbers of those migrants and the number of migrants who enter Libya through its practically open borders will increase. Libya is having great difficulty in accommodating thousands of migrants and in fully respecting their rights and dignity. Libyan authorities are, at the same time, busy fighting terrorism and seeking to extend the authority of the State to its entire territory, with extremely limited resources. Libya faces continued obstacles in providing the necessary weapons to its army. That is a problem that we wish to resolve immediately.”
2015-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7531 (2015) · source
“Libya, as a country that is seriously affected by this issue, does not object to the deployment of a European Maritime Force in the Mediterranean off the Libyan coast aimed at saving illegal migrants or, even, at targeting smugglers and their boats in international waters, when necessary. However, we would like that to be done in coordination and cooperation with the European Union and the countries concerned, particularly when it involves military operations in the exclusive economic zones of those countries. In that regard, we would like to warn against any misuse of this resolution or ofthe European Union's operations for the purposes of conducting illegal fishing and the plundering of fish stocks in waters under Libyan control.”
2015-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7531 (2015) · source
“We are dealing with only one aspect of illegal migration, which is reflected in an unprecedented increase in the number of refugees being smuggled from Africa to Europe through the Mediterranean, as well as the catastrophic rise in the number of migrants who lose their lives by drowning at sea. I do not believe that anyone would stand against an international effort to put an end to that loss of life in the Mediterranean Sea or that humanitarian tragedy, provided that it is done in full respect for the principles of international law, and, in particular, the principle of respect for the sovereignty of States and non-interference in their internal affairs.”
2015-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7531 (2015) · source
“We are all aware that illegal migration cannot be tackled solely with security measures. It cannot be dealt with only in the countries of origin or the countries of destination. It must be dealt with by tackling its root causes, such as armed conflicts, economic crises and poverty. That requires a concerted effort on the part of the international community to assist the Governments concerned in establishing social peace and promoting development and prosperity. We look forward to the European Union playing an important role in that regard, based on consultations with the African Union and the countries concerned. However, we are not just tackling illegal migration as a whole.”
2015-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7531 (2015) · source
“It is a step that we hope will be followed by further steps to deal with the crisis of migrants in the Eastern Mediterranean. We recognize the grave threat to international peace and security posed by the smuggling and trafficking of migrants, and we appreciate the European Union's concern for the dangers to which those migrants are exposed. We also recognize the huge financial burden borne by certain countries of the European Union as a result of disorganized migration. However, we believe that some efforts to tackle the crisis could lead to an increase in the number of migrants and help smugglers to collect more money, if the Libyan Government is unable to extend its authority to its entire territory and is not receiving the necessary assistance to control its borders.”
2015-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7531 (2015) · source
“Mr. Dabbashi (Libya) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for this month. I would also like to thank the Council for affording me the opportunity to speak in this important meeting. I also extend my thanks to the delegation of the United Kingdom, and to Ambassador Rycroftpersonally, for their efforts and cooperation during the drafting of resolution 2240 (2015), which was just adopted by the Council. It is a resolution that meets the wishes of the European Union (EU) and takes into account the concerns of Libya and the African continent. More importantly, the resolution is an important step towards saving lives and reducing the dangers to which migrants are exposed.”
2015-10-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7531 (2015) · source
“I am convinced that Al-Qaida is going to return to the forefront and put up ferocious resistance once it believes it is to be disarmed. I hope that all States will have a very clear position when choosing between support for the Libyan people or support for terrorists, regardless of their names.”
2015-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7512 (2015) · source
“There remain differences when it comes to the respective interests of the two groups, but Al-Qaida has taken over Derna. We all know that the sole difference between Al-Qaida and ISIL is the nature of their respective criminal activities. Members of the Council should know, if they do not already, that the scope of the danger posed by Al-Qaida in Libya goes beyond the danger posed by ISIL: whereas ISIL terrorists are present in specific, limited areas of the country, members of Al-Qaida are found in many parts of Libya and call themselves rebels and revolutionaries. Unfortunately, that terrorist group has manipulated a great number of young people who have joined them in their fight without really knowing the reality of the group.”
2015-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7512 (2015) · source
“There is currently a ceasefire in Benghazi, now that the city hosts the largest terrorist force in Libya, which is resisting army operations to free the city from terrorism and to guarantee the return of its citizens. A few days ago, some described Derna as being a place free from terrorism, a free city. The city is in fact occupied by Al-Qaida, which has been the case since the adoption of resolution 1970 (2011). I visited Derna in January 2012, during which I noticed that public State institutions were not flying the Libyan national flag. I believe that is still the case, as Al-Qaida has not changed its tactics to date. For the past six months, the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), or Daesh, has controlled Derna with the support of Al-Qaida.”
2015-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7512 (2015) · source
“The Security Council must also be ready to take all the necessary measures to help the Government to extend its control over all of Libya's territory and to fight extremist groups that resist disarmament when the time comes. I would like to draw the Council's attention to the fact that all efforts made by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General could be futile if we do not clearly define the map of terrorism in Libya and if we do not identify the sponsors of terrorism as terrorists who provide weapons. I say that because paragraph 81 of the Secretary-General's report shows that the situation on the ground is critical.”
2015-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7512 (2015) · source
“Libyans want to work towards a Government of national accord and to create the necessary conditions so that it can begin its work from the capital, Tripoli, as soon as possible. However, the formation of such a Government is not the end of the process, because it would perhaps be a Government that is not better than previous Governments. But the direct engagement of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) to provide support in establishing State institutions and offer advice on good governance could change that. Such support could serve to improve the performance of the Government and allow it to diffuse the current crisis in Libya.”
2015-08-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7512 (2015) · source