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Dang Dinh Quy

lines on the record: 646
first: 2018-08-29
most recent: 2021-06-22
sittings or episodes: 120
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“I would like to thank Ms. Lyons, Ms. Waly and Ms. Akbar for their statements. It is interesting that all the briefers today are women. I also welcome the presence of Ambassador Adela Raz, Permanent Representative of Afghanistan, in this meeting. While we continue to closely follow the situation in Afghanistan with great interest, we would like to reiterate our support for the Afghan-led and Afghan- owned inclusive peace process and for the resolution 2513 (2020), which has laid the foundations for the pursuit of long-term peace for the country. We welcome the recent positive developments on the political front. It is encouraging to see the spirit of compromise displayed by President Ghani and Mr. Abdullah in reaching the 17 May agreement.”
2020-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/597 (2020) · source
“In conclusion, past progress shows that with political determination and through concerted action, our commitments can be translated into tangible results for the sake of our children. We must step up our efforts and build on our progress in order to bring children hope and enact positive changes that they need and deserve.”
2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source
“In our country, we encourage the voluntary participation of young people to assist in the distribution of lessons to children in remote and mountainous areas. In a broader sense, we share the concerns about the impact of COVID-19 on the implementation of national, regional and United Nations child-protection agendas. Children in armed conflicts and other fragile situations will be affected primarily by its secondary socioeconomic consequences. We therefore call for greater efforts and the cooperation of all Member States and the United Nations system as a whole to closely monitor the impact and to take timely action together in the fight against the pandemic.”
2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source
“For those children, education and vocational training will be the ticket to their lost childhood and a better future. Pursuing education is never easy during armed conflict. The international community needs to strongly condemn attacks on schools and their personnel. We call on all parties to armed conflict to immediately prevent and end such abhorrent attacks. With the arrival of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), access to education is now even more challenging. In that regard, we encourage the sharing of good practices and innovative ways to ensure the continuity of education. While online classes mostly work for children in urban areas, radio has been brought into use for children in poor and rural areas.”
2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source
“As shown in the Secretary-General’s latest report (S/2020/525), in 2019, 25,000 grave violations against children were verified, or 80 violations committed every day. We are deeply concerned about the continued high level of violations. While a long-term solution to the problem of children in armed conflict lies in conflict prevention, it is imperative to work out concrete measures and immediate actions to save thousands of children from the devastating effects of armed conflict. We welcome the focus of today’s discussion on the importance of education and vocational training. That is particularly true to ensure the successful rehabilitation and reintegration of children released from armed forces and armed groups. Witnessing and committing violence greatly affects their emotions and behavioural skills.”
2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source
“We believe that the crucial factor to the success of the Working Group is sincere dialogue and the spirit of unanimity among all 15 members for the common goal of child protection. In furtherance of its entrusted mandate, the Working Group needs to continue upholding the long-standing tradition of consensus since it is the only way to fulfil its demanding tasks and, above all, to safeguard the best interests of the child, to which we are all dedicated. We take this opportunity to pay tribute to UNICEF, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and her Office, and United Nations peacekeeping and political missions for their work in advancing the children and armed conflict agenda. Though much has been achieved on this agenda, the situation of children in armed conflict remains painful.”
2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source
“Olara Otunnu, former Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, when he said that “[a] monitoring and reporting mechanism is of limited value unless it leads to action” (S/PV.5129, p. 5). In that connection, the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict has been working diligently to review reports and make practical recommendations for various situations in specific countries. With the release of more than 155,000 children and over 60 country-specific recommendations, we have good reason to be encouraged by the continued impact and contributions of those two mechanisms with regard to the situation of children in armed conflict.”
2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source
“The monitoring and reporting mechanism has proved to be a valuable tool for collecting and verifying information on grave violations against children in armed conflict. Behind each statistic are patterns and trends depicting the scale and severity of violations. Behind each statistic are untold stories of children suffering from violations. And behind each statistic is a growing urgency to prevent and stop all these horrifying practices. We are deeply grateful to all colleagues who, despite dangerous situations, work wholeheartedly to bring objective and reliable information to our attention. Furthermore, we fully share the sentiments of Mr.”
2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source
“We express our appreciation for the three briefers today and thank the French presidency for organizing the open debate on children and armed conflict, a topic that is always touching and heart-wrenching at the same time. Fifteen years after resolution 1612 (2005) and 20 years after the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict, today’s meeting provides a meaningful opportunity to reflect on our efforts and progress, and serves as a reminder that much more needs to be done to fulfil our commitments to children. With the creation of the monitoring and reporting mechanism and the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict, resolution 1612 (2005) is critical to the child protection agenda.”
2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/594 (2020) · source
“In this regard, Viet Nam will continue to work closely with relevant States Members of the United Nations, the Organization itself, IGAD and the AU to advance the implementation of the agreements among the South Sudanese parties, thereby facilitating the midterm review of the sanctions regime at the end of this year. We call on other Council members to do the same. In conclusion, Viet Nam would like to reaffirm its support for the pursuit of peace, stability and development in South Sudan.”
2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/582 (2020) · source
“We call on the Transitional Government and other parties in South Sudan to continue to make their best efforts to promote sustainable livelihoods for the South Sudanese people. Fourthly, we reiterate our consistent position that sanctions shall only be a tool applied by the Security Council in a temporary and case-by-case manner to facilitate the maintenance of international peace and security. Such measures shall not adversely affect the livelihoods of the people, the essential functioning of the Government or the legitimate development of the country. These measures should be lifted when the required conditions are met.”
2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/582 (2020) · source
“Vietnamese women represent 16 per cent of our peacekeepers in UNMISS, and they continue to do an excellent job. Our level-II field hospital continues its utmost efforts in attending to the needs of the people. Since the beginning of 2020, the hospital has provided treatment for nearly 1,000 patients and has been actively engaged in the Mission’s COVID-19 response efforts. Thirdly, Viet Nam notes with appreciation the recent positive economic development in South Sudan. At the same time, we acknowledge the critical S/2020/582 S/2020/582 humanitarian challenges in the country, especially those resulting from the impact of COVID-19 and from the increasing adverse impact of climate change and natural disasters.”
2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/582 (2020) · source
“We call on the South Sudanese parties to spare no efforts in advancing the joint security arrangements in the coming months, as this process is essential to the effective functioning of the Transitional Government. We also hope to see an increased participation of women in the transitional process. Secondly, Viet Nam emphasizes how important it is to continue respecting the permanent ceasefire and refrain from any actions that may undermine efforts toward sustainable peace. Further effective measures are also needed to address the rising intercommunal violence, especially its root causes. In this regard, the role of UNMISS in the protection of civilians will remain significant. We would like to commend the efforts of all members of the Mission, especially the female peacekeepers, in this difficult period of the COVID-19 pandemic.”
2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/582 (2020) · source
“While taking note of the complexity of the situation, particularly the issue of intercommunal violence and humanitarian challenges, the international community should recognize the important achievements of the South Sudanese parties in recent months. In the light of the current situation, allow me to make the following observations. First, we reiterate the importance of the full implementation of the 2018 peace agreement by the parties in South Sudan. Viet Nam calls on the parties to resolve the pending issues in a timely manner, in the spirit of mutual trust and understanding. We note the recent reports that an agreement has been reached on the reorganization of the country’s federated structure.”
2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/582 (2020) · source
“We are also pleased to see the efforts of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the African Union (AU), the United Nations and other relevant parties, which are contributing to the overall positive atmosphere. The role of IGAD as the mediator will continue to be critical in the transitional period. We note the increasing challenges to the peace process posed by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and recognize the efforts of the Revitalized Transitional Government in responding to the pandemic. Furthermore, we are very much encouraged to see that the permanent ceasefire has continued to be maintained in most parts of the country, as stated in the latest UNMISS report (S/2020/536).”
2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/582 (2020) · source
“I would like to thank Mr. David Shearer, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his insightful briefing. We fully support the work of the Special Representative and of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). I also thank Mr. Edmund Yakani for his statement. Viet Nam warmly welcomes the recent positive developments in South Sudan, particularly the establishment of the Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity. It is especially encouraging that one out of five Vice-Presidents and 9 out of 35 Ministers are women. We commend the efforts of relevant parties aimed at continuing to resolve their differences and implementing the 2018 Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan.”
2020-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/582 (2020) · source
“Secondly, we stress the importance of maintaining support for Central African Republic, both technically and financially, so that it can continue its peace process and electoral preparations as well as strengthen its capacity to protect civilians, address humanitarian challenges, minimize the impact of COVID-19 and so forth. We commend and express our support for the contribution of the African Union and the Economic Community of Central African States, as the guarantors of the Agreement, as well as the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic and other international and regional partners for their work. Thirdly, we would like to emphasize the importance of ensuring the safety and security of peacekeepers and humanitarian workers.”
2020-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/572 (2020) · source
“Against this backdrop, we would like to stress the following points. First, we call on all signatories to fully respect the Agreement and work towards a favourable political climate by building trust and constructively engaging in dialogue. This approach will pave the way for the success of the upcoming presidential and legislative elections, which is a critical juncture for bringing peace, stability and sustainable development to the people of the Central African Republic. We support the call of the Secretary-General for a ceasefire in response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and urge all parties to heed this call.”
2020-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/572 (2020) · source
“I welcome the presence of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Central African Republic, Ms. Sylvie Valérie Baipo Temon, at today’s meeting. I thank Under-Secretary-General Lacroix, Ambassador Chergui and Mr. Vervaeke for their insightful briefings. It is encouraging to see the positive developments in the Central African Republic with respect to the implementation of the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation. We commend the efforts made by the Government to that end. It is vital that this momentum be maintained, especially at the present crucial juncture, with important elections approaching. We are therefore deeply troubled by the reported violations of the Agreement, which may undermine recent achievements, and the ongoing acts of violence committed by armed groups threatening the safety and livelihood of civilians.”
2020-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/572 (2020) · source
“We will continue to play our part and work closely with other members of the global community in an active and responsible manner.”
2020-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/560 (2020) · source
“Regarding emerging challenges to asylum, as mentioned by the High Commissioner, we would like to further emphasize the need to ensure transparency in the granting of refugee status to asylum seekers. At the same time, it is necessary to clearly distinguish between refugees and irregular migrants for economic purposes so as to develop suitable policies, especially in the context of growing non-traditional security threats, such as epidemics, natural disasters and climate change. For our part, Viet Nam attaches great importance to enhancing cooperation at the regional and global levels, including through participating in the Bali process, S/2020/560 working with the UNHCR and implementing the Global Compact on Refugees.”
2020-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/560 (2020) · source
“Another crucial factor is the pursuit of a comprehensive and holistic approach in order to make sure that we do not overlook any aspects of the challenging situation facing refugees. Conflict prevention and resolution, sustainable economic growth and the maintenance of peace and security are all mutually reinforcing towards durable solutions. To address the root causes of conflict is to address the root causes of refugee issues. We call on all warring parties in the world to show political will and make greater efforts with a view to achieving permanent ceasefires and creating the conditions conducive to lasting political solutions to conflicts.”
2020-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/560 (2020) · source
“The Global Compact on Refugees and the first- ever Global Refugee Forum, where more than 800 commitments were made, have engendered a new confidence in boosting cooperation at all levels in order to address refugee issues. Constructive engagement and dialogue among concerned parties is also the only way to guarantee the successful return and reintegration of refugees. In that connection, we call on all relevant stakeholders to focus on the humanitarian nature of our work to resolve refugee-related issues. Saving people is humane because that is the very nature of our moral norms and obligations. All genuine efforts must be people-centred, non-politicized and in accordance with the principles of respect for the sovereignty of the countries concerned and of non-interference in internal affairs.”
2020-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/560 (2020) · source
“Their situation is fraught with inadequate living conditions, discrimination, stigmatization, limited access to basic services, among others. Emerging challenges, such as people smuggling and trafficking in persons, threaten not only their safety and security but also their lives. The adverse impact of climate change and the current coronavirus disease pandemic make their already desperate situation reach another level of severity. In that context, efforts by host countries are commendable more than ever, but their generosity should not be taken for granted. The international community needs to recognize and share the growing burden upon their shoulders. Accordingly, we particularly emphasize the importance of burden- and responsibility-sharing to assist refugees and host countries.”
2020-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/560 (2020) · source
“We join others in thanking the High Commissioner for his briefing and expressing our appreciation for the dedicated work that the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), especially thousands of its staff, has been doing on the ground to help protect refugees around the globe. The tragic plight of refugees in many parts of the world has stirred up the concern of the international community. The latest statistics we heard today are alarming. For the last decade, every year we see a new record high of forcibly displaced people and every year we witness an unprecedented increase in refugee flows, driven mainly by decades-long conflicts in the world. But more worryingly than the numbers themselves, the figures show us a gloomy picture of the greater sufferings that those people are enduring.”
2020-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/560 (2020) · source
“The volatile socioeconomic and humanitarian situation in Syria, with a new layer created by COVID-19, is becoming extremely worrisome and putting greater pressure on the hardship of Syrian people, including millions of internally displaced persons. Even though the number of confirmed cases remains relatively low, the risk of the further spread of COVID-19 demands appropriate attention in order to contain the negative impacts of the pandemic and the humanitarian situation on the people, now and in the long run. While fighting the pandemic, we urge all the parties concerned to create the most favourable conditions for the continuation of essential humanitarian assistance. We also call upon the international community to provide unwavering support for the Syrian people.”
2020-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/551 (2020) · source
“Only when a sustainably calm situation on the ground is secured can trust and confidence among the parties concerned be regained and an enabling environment be created to accelerate the political process. Viet Nam would like to take this opportunity to commend the continuous efforts of the Special Envoy to bring the parties together, and we look forward to the resumption of negotiations within the framework of the Constitutional Committee. We consistently support a political solution for the situation in Syria, in keeping with resolution 2254 (2015), with full respect for the principles of sovereign equality, territorial integrity and non-interference in internal affairs and full adherence to international law and the Charter of the United Nations.”
2020-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/551 (2020) · source
“I would like to thank Special Envoy Geir Pedersen and Ms. Noura Ghazi for their briefings. We are pleased to see that the ceasefire agreement of 5 March in the north- west continues to be generally observed, although certain challenges remain in that area as well as in different parts of Syria. In addition, the resurgence of terrorist activities is troublesome. We would like to reiterate our support for the appeals of the Secretary-General and the Special Envoy for a nationwide ceasefire in Syria. We continue to urge all parties to heed the call to fight the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic in the most comprehensive manner possible and to ensure stability in Syria.”
2020-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/551 (2020) · source
“Thirdly, we call on all international partners to strengthen their technical and financial support to countries in the region through bilateral and multilateral frameworks. We would also like to stress the obligation of the Security Council to continue providing support to countries in the region in accordance with its mandate. To conclude, we highly commend the sustained efforts to contribute to the maintenance of peace and security in the region made by the Special Representative and by all United Nations personnel across the various missions, including over 1,600 uniformed personnel from ASEAN countries, namely, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Viet Nam. We all aspire to peace, stability, prosperity and development for the people of Central Africa.”
2020-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/542 (2020) · source
“We welcome the adoption by ECCAS of an institutional reform package in December 2019 that enhances the capacity of Central African countries to better address their peace and security challenges. We also welcome the efforts to improve relations and cooperation among Member States, especially those of Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to ease tension between Rwanda and Uganda and the swift action by Member States to control the spread of COVID-19. The strong political will of Central African countries should be coupled with greater coordination within the framework of the African Peace and Security Architecture and with support from United Nations entities and other international partners.”
2020-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/542 (2020) · source
“Secondly, as two South-East Asian nations, Indonesia and Viet Nam fully understand the importance of regional and subregional cooperation. Achieving the motto of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) — “One Vision, One Identity, One Community” — is the result of sustained efforts of all countries in our region over several decades. With shared goals and responsibility to our peoples, we can and will achieve a lot together, including ensuring regional peace, security, stability and prosperity. We strongly believe in the potential of Central Africa and its peoples. We see the leading and integral role played by the African Union and the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS).”
2020-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/542 (2020) · source
“To that end, there should be a comprehensive and collective set of sustainable measures, which could include supporting ongoing diplomatic and political efforts, enhancing the reconciliation process at the national and regional levels, addressing threats caused by armed groups, strengthening the governance of natural resources, providing development opportunities for countries and ensuring equitable and sustainable development for all. As electoral processes are under way, we share the view of the Secretary- General about the need for stronger partnership between Governments and various political and social actors in order to ensure successful elections. Trust and confidence are indispensable and could go a long way in consolidating a strong foundation for sustained stability and development for the people of Central Africa.”
2020-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/542 (2020) · source
“We support the call for an immediate ceasefire by the Secretary-General and the Chairperson of the African Union Commission in order to facilitate the fight against COVID-19, as well as to further consolidate peacemaking efforts. Against that backdrop, Indonesia and Viet Nam would like to emphasize the following points. First, we would like to highlight the critical importance of addressing the root causes of instability in the region.”
2020-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/542 (2020) · source
“However, it is still worrisome to see that the region remains shrouded in persistent insecurity and instability. The activities of cross-border armed groups, the illicit exploitation of and trade in natural resources, the spread of deadly diseases, internal displacement, the adverse effects of climate change, among others, undermine the above-mentioned positive efforts. We strongly condemn the continued attacks carried out by Boko Haram and the Lord’s Resistance Army in the region and would like to take this opportunity to express our deepest sympathy to the affected population. At present, with the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the situation has become even more precarious and demands special attention.”
2020-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/542 (2020) · source
“It is my honour to deliver this statement on behalf of Indonesia and Viet Nam. At the outset, we would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Central Africa and Head of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa, François Louncény Fall, for his briefing. This meeting has been convened at a very critical moment, while most countries in the region are in the middle of their electoral cycles. The years 2020 and 2021 are pivotal for the upcoming period in the Central African region. We welcome the steps taken by countries of the region to preserve peace and security, promote national dialogue among different political actors, settle border disputes, as well as improve relations among countries.”
2020-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/542 (2020) · source
“It is also necessary for all parties concerned to redouble their efforts to meet the most urgent humanitarian needs and mitigate the destabilizing impacts of COVID-19. In conclusion, we commend the tireless efforts of Special Representative of the Secretary-General Mahamat Saleh Annadif and United Nations civilian and uniformed personnel for their commitment to peace and stability in Mali. We support the renewal of MINUSMA’s mandate for 12 months on the basis of the needs of the Government of Mali and in line with Security Council resolutions. The renewal will also help MINUSMA to further implement its operations in Mali and to provide logistic services and life support for the G-5 Sahel Joint Force.”
2020-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/541 (2020) · source
“Thirdly, we urge the Government of Mali and other concerned parties to uphold their obligations and responsibilities to implement international humanitarian law and the protection of women and children in northern and central Mali. All perpetrators must be brought to justice. Fourthly, we call for a coherent and integrated approach to the security, humanitarian, climate-change and development challenges in Mali. We are therefore of the view that there should be more workshops, seminars on capacity- building and training courses for women and youth on sustainable development. The recommendations of the high-level workshop to enhance women’s participation should be fully implemented.”
2020-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/541 (2020) · source
“However, the Mission has also been coping with tremendous challenges and difficulties in implementing its mandate against the backdrop of instability and insecurity in the north and centre of the country. My delegation therefore wishes to make the following observations. First, we call on all concerned parties to spare no effort to speed up the reform processes envisaged in the Peace Agreement. It is necessary for signatory parties to strengthen mutual trust and work together to keep up the momentum of the peace process. The full implementation of the Peace Agreement remains the only viable path to a more stable and secure Mali. Secondly, we call on the Government of Mali, regional and international organizations and other partners to strengthen their cooperation to tackle the root causes of terrorism.”
2020-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/541 (2020) · source
“We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the Government and the families of peacekeepers who lost their lives in recent terrorist attacks. We are also concerned about the withdrawal of the State’s presence in the concerned areas, especially with the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic compounding the dire humanitarian and security situation. In total, 3.8 million children in Mali are now affected by school closures, and 1.3 million are expected to face crisis levels of food insecurity. We welcome the support of MINUSMA for the redeployment of the reconstituted units of the Malian army to northern Mali. We also welcome its efforts in response to requests of the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel).”
2020-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/541 (2020) · source
“It is encouraging to note that the Government of Mali, with the support of the United Nations team and the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), has quickly responded to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, so that the implementation of the aforementioned agreement has not been delayed. We also welcome the peaceful conduct of legislative elections in Mali. Remarkably, the number of elected women has increased threefold in comparison with the previous period. However, we remain concerned about the security situation in Mali as a result of terrorism and intercommunal violence. The number of terrorist attacks on civilians, peacekeepers and security forces has drastically increased in the northern and central Mali.”
2020-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/541 (2020) · source
“I would like to thank you, Mr. Jean-Yves Le Drian, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, for presiding over this important meeting and for your statement. I would also like to thank Secretary-General António Guterres and Mr. Pierre Buyoya, African Union High Representative for Mali and the Sahel, for their insightful briefings. I would like also to express our warmest welcome and appreciation to all Ministers for their statements. We welcome the progress made by the signatory parties in implementing the 2015 Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali.”
2020-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/541 (2020) · source
“There should also be more workshops, seminars on capacity-building and training courses for women and youth on sustainable development in the region. In conclusion, we commend the tireless efforts of MINUSMA, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, and the Coalition for the Sahel’s joint command mechanism. We call for closer cooperation among and further efforts on the part of the United Nations, international partners and all parties in West Africa and the Sahel to fight terrorism and violent extremism, ensure unimpeded access to humanitarian aid and join hands to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.”
2020-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/515 (2020) · source
“Thirdly, we urge Governments and other concerned parties to uphold their obligations and responsibilities to implement international humanitarian law and ensure that humanitarian aid reaches those who most need it, without hindrance. Moreover, it is urgent to have a comprehensive plan and coordination among Governments in the Sahel, international organizations and other partners in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Fourthly, we call for a coherent and integrated approach to security, humanitarian, climate-change and development challenges in the region. It is necessary for the various forces to enhance coordination, the exchange of information, transparency and mutual support through the establishment of the Coalition for the Sahel.”
2020-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/515 (2020) · source
“Secondly, we also call on the Governments in the Sahel, regional and international organizations and other partners to strengthen their cooperation to tackle the root causes of terrorism. We join the Secretary-General in welcoming the adoption of the action plan to eradicate terrorism for the period 2020-2024 by the Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States, on 21 December 2019. We also welcome the outcomes of the sixth annual summit of the G-5 Sahel Heads of State, held on 25 February 2020; the Pau summit, in January; and the high-level video-teleconference between the European Union and the G-5 Sahel Heads of State, held on 28 April 2019.”
2020-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/515 (2020) · source
“Viet Nam welcomes the efforts of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) in response to requests by the Joint Force of the G-5 Sahel. We call on the international community to support MINUSMA and other organizations in accomplishing their tasks and mandates in support of the operations of the G-5 Sahel Joint Force. Against that backdrop, my delegation wishes to make the following observations. First, we urge all concerned parties to continue the fight against terrorism and violent extremism across West Africa and the Sahel. Without collective efforts, strong will and collaboration, the region cannot win this fight.”
2020-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/515 (2020) · source
“Viet Nam is also concerned about the withdrawal of State presence in the areas concerned and the further deterioration of the humanitarian situation in the region. In Burkina Faso, Chad, the Gambia, Guinea, Mali, the Niger and Senegal, 14.7 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance. In addition, the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has been putting the Sahel region at risk of further instability and insecurity. Viet Nam welcomes the initiatives on capacity-building for the region, which include workshops on the role of women, national surveys on gender and human rights capacity-building for security-sector actors of the G-5 Sahel countries in Mali, and a regional workshop on human rights monitoring and the protection of sources, victims and witnesses in the Niger.”
2020-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/515 (2020) · source
“I would like to thank Under-Secretary-General Jean-Pierre Lacroix and Mr. Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, representative of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel) and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mauritania, for their insightful briefings. Viet Nam is very concerned about the security situation in the Sahel region. There has been an increase in the number of terrorist attacks on civilians, peacekeepers and security forces in the Sahel countries. Viet Nam would like to extend its deepest condolences to the Governments and the families of those who lost their lives due to recent attacks in Mali, Burkina Faso, the Niger and Chad. The perpetrators of those barbaric acts must be brought to justice.”
2020-06-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/515 (2020) · source
“Secondly, MINUSMA has the highest number of infections among United Nations peacekeeping missions. How has the pandemic impacted the delivery of the S/2020/514 Mission’s mandates? What activities could not be implemented and remain pending owing to this situation? Thirdly, the protection of civilians in armed conflicts has been a main task for peacekeeping missions. In terms of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, the total number of civilians seeking safety in six protection-of-civilians sites on Mission bases is more than 190,000. What has been done to prevent the outbreak of COVID-19 at those sites? Fourthly, could Under-Secretary-General Lacroix please share the rotation plan of United Nations peacekeeping missions for the second half of this year?”
2020-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/514 (2020) · source
“Finally, in recognition of the critical role of women in peacekeeping activities, a gender dimension should be included in all response plans. We call for more attention to be paid to the need to adopt supportive and priority policies for women peacekeepers, including with regard to safety, security, necessary facilities and the creation of an enabling working environment. I would like to this opportunity to ask the following questions. First, it has now been more than two months since the appeal of the Secretary- General for a global ceasefire. Have the Force Commanders seen the appeal materialize in the country where their missions are deployed? Has humanitarian assistance been allowed to reach unimpeded the populations most vulnerable to the spread of COVID-19?”
2020-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/514 (2020) · source
“Against that backdrop, it is necessary for us to reiterate the following points. We must ensure that the missions have adequate medical tools, personal protective equipment, handwashing supplies and ventilators. All the protocols put in place to contain the spread of the virus in a mission must be strictly implemented and regularly revised in order to adjust to developments in the situation. We must also ensure regular information-sharing, awareness-raising and smooth communication between a peacekeeping mission and the relevant United Nations country team and the local authorities and communities. We believe that this is an important and practical measure peacekeeping missions can take in assisting host countries during this extraordinary time.”
2020-06-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/2020/514 (2020) · source