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first: 2018-07-24
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“With regard to the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda, we share the Secretary- General’s view that there has been promising progress. However, much remains to be done. In some places, women have been underrepresented in decision-making, pushed out of the workforce and subjected to a surge of violence. Their ability has been restricted. Such marginalization hinders the prevention of, and recovery from, crises, especially while impacting on the maintenance of international peace and security, in general. In that regard, we call for stronger efforts to ensure women’s full, equal and meaningful participation in peace and political processes in line with the Secretary-General’s call to action on women transforming peace and security. To that end, we wish to highlight the following points.”
2021-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8886 (2021) · source
“I would like to thank Kenya for convening this open debate and to express our appreciation to the Secretary-General for his valuable remarks. I thank Ms. Sima Sami Bahous and the other briefers for their insightful presentations. I also welcome the participation of the representatives of the wider United Nations membership in our open debate today and thank the Kenyan presidency for making that happen. In many situations, women are the victims of conflict, but they are also active agents of peace. They have a unique ability to bridge gaps among conflicting groups in their communities and play an important role in responding to emergencies. During the coronavirus disease pandemic, the effectiveness of women’s leadership has been clearly proven.”
2021-10-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8886 (2021) · source
“However, humanitarian staff from the United Nations and international non-governmental organizations must be able to enter and exit Gaza on a regular basis. Crossings should be open to commercial and humanitarian goods and reconstruction materials. In the long term, the blockade of Gaza must be fully lifted. In that connection, we urge the international community to heed the Secretary-General’s call for an increase of $6.1 million, including 43 additional posts, for UNRWA to support education, health care and general assistance to Palestine refugees. In conclusion, we would like reiterate Viet Nam’s unwavering support for the legitimate struggle of the Palestinian people and their inalienable rights.”
2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8883 (2021) · source
“We encourage further direct engagement and call on both sides to work together to facilitate the reconstruction of Gaza and boost the Palestinian economy. Concrete steps towards that end will contribute to creating an atmosphere of trust between the parties and paving a path towards broad and significant dialogue and negotiations. We welcome all efforts by international actors to facilitate the building of that momentum. We note the recent steps to ease access restrictions into and out of the Strip. All humanitarian and reconstruction efforts should be further facilitated, since the situation in Gaza remains volatile. We appreciate the work of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and other United Nations agencies in ensuring the delivery of critical aid to Palestinians in Gaza.”
2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8883 (2021) · source
“Once again, we reiterate our strong support for the two-State solution, including the establishment of a State of Palestine, with East Jerusalem as its capital, that peacefully coexists alongside the State of Israel, with secure and internationally recognized borders on the basis of the pre-1967 lines and a negotiated settlement, in accordance with international law, the Charter of the United Nations and the relevant United Nations resolutions, especially resolution 2334 (2016). We welcome the recent engagement between senior officials from the Government of Israel and the Palestinian Authority. That is an important and positive step towards strengthening cooperation in the areas of security and economic policies.”
2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8883 (2021) · source
“We remain concerned by reports that settlement projects are being advanced in the West Bank, including in Jerusalem. We reiterate that all settlements are illegal under international law and undermine the prospects for achieving a viable two-State solution. In line with resolution 2334 (2016), we call on the Israeli authorities to permanently end all settlement activities and the demolition of Palestinian property in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. That would be an important step towards building trust and returning to negotiations.”
2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8883 (2021) · source
“As the occupying Power, Israel has an obligation to ensure the safety and security of the Palestinian population, especially children. The Israeli authorities must cease the excessive use of force against civilians and carry out impartial and prompt investigations into all violent attacks. The culture of impunity must be ended. We also urge all parties to exercise restraint and refrain from any action or rhetoric that may fuel tensions. The seemingly endless violence that we have witnessed only underscores the importance of a just, lasting and comprehensive settlement to the conflict. As long as the occupation, settlement activities and the demolition of Palestinian properties continue, there will be no sustainable peace. The trends on the ground are not encouraging.”
2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8883 (2021) · source
“I thank Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland for his informative briefing. I also thank Mr. Daniel Levy and Ms. Hanan Ashrawi for their insights. I welcome the participation of the representatives of Palestine and Israel in today’s meeting. We are concerned over the continued violence in the occupied Palestinian territory. Since the announcement of the cessation of hostilities in May, tensions and violence between the parties have, unfortunately, not subsided in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. Clashes continue to cause a rising number of Palestinian casualties, and settler-related violence remains a major concern during the olive-harvest season. We are particularly troubled by the fact that children have long been exposed to violence.”
2021-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8883 (2021) · source
“We recognize the important role played by MINUSCA and the vital support of other international partners with a view to helping bolster the capacity of the Government of the Central African Republic to extend State authority, ensure the rule of law and the protection of civilians. Most favourable conditions should be created to assist the mission in discharging its mandate and to ensure the safety and security of peacekeepers on the ground. In conclusion, my delegation joins others in stressing the need for sustained and coordinated international assistance to the people of the Central African Republic in their search for stability and development.”
2021-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8882 (2021) · source
“On the question of sanctions, we believe that those measures are implemented as a temporary tool for promoting conditions conducive to the maintenance of international peace and security and should be lifted when conditions allow. Regular reviews are needed to ensure their effectiveness and impact on the long-term objective of peace and security. The recent visit of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2127 (2013) concerning the Central African Republic showed the Council’s effort towards that end. The support of the international community is indispensable to alleviating the difficulties of the people of the Central African Republic and to bringing hope to future generations.”
2021-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8882 (2021) · source
“My delegation greatly values the role of regional cooperation in conflict prevention and resolution. Owing to their knowledge of the region, regional and subregional organizations — such as African Union, the Economic Community of the Central African States and the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) — are well positioned in promoting confidence, trust and dialogue among concerned parties, thereby finding the way to settle the root causes of conflict. Accordingly, we commend the high-level engagement between ICGLR countries and the adoption of the Luanda joint road map for peace in September 2021 to help revitalize the peace process in the Central African Republic. We believe that steps are being taken to realize the road map and look forward to further coordination among regional countries in that regard.”
2021-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8882 (2021) · source
“Particularly, we welcome the nationwide ceasefire announced by President Touadera on 15 October with a view to giving priority to the implementation of the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic, the preparation for the “republican dialogue” and the protection of civilians. In that regard, my delegation urges all actors to follow suit. In order to achieve sustainable peace and development for the Central African Republic people, there is undoubtedly no other way than rebuilding trust and promoting dialogue among the parties concerned. We also encourage stronger efforts with respect to the implementation of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration and security sector reform programmes, which are key components of the success of the peace process in the country.”
2021-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8882 (2021) · source
“We also take this opportunity to reiterate our strong condemnation of attacks against civilians and humanitarian actors, as that concerning trend has been on the rise since the beginning of the year. On the political front, my delegation notes with encouragement commitments made by the Central African Republic authorities and the aspirations for peace and development of its people. Those are manifested by the establishment of the new Government, with the increased participation of women and the successful conclusion of legislative elections.”
2021-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8882 (2021) · source
“I welcome the participation of the President of the Central African Republic in today’s meeting. I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ndiaye, Ambassador Adeoye, Ambassador Skoog and Ms. Derom for their briefings. Hostility, poverty, displacement, sexual exploitation and abuse, the new threat of explosive ordnance, among others, have continued to claim lives and exacerbate the predicaments of the people of the Central African Republic, especially women and children. Viet Nam shares the serious concern over the sufferings of the Central African Republic people. It is estimated that 3.1 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance; 2.2 million of them are in dire need.”
2021-10-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8882 (2021) · source
“We expect to see a greater role played by the Government, the Fuerza Alternativa Revolucionaria del Común and the National Reintegration Council, together with the United Nations and regional and international organizations, in developing a joint strategy for strengthened socioeconomic development that lays out concrete measures to assist former combatants in attaining sustainable livelihoods. In conclusion, we would like to reiterate our strong support for the process of peace, stability, security, national reconciliation, national unity and development in the country, as well as for the role and the renewal of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia to that end.”
2021-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8879 (2021) · source
“It is also important to redouble efforts to ensure security and bring about development to conflict-affected communities through practical measures. It is through the well-being of these communities that the value of peace is upheld and maintained. Thirdly, Colombia has achieved various degrees of progress in the socioeconomic and political fields. The process should continue to be implemented in a comprehensive manner that is politically and socioeconomically sustainable. We therefore encourage the introduction of further measures to promote, inter alia, economic and inclusive development, social cohesion, rural development, housing, education and job creation. The development plans of the country need to take into account the particular needs of its communities.”
2021-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8879 (2021) · source
“The United Nations and the international community should support Colombia’s efforts towards this end, while respecting the country’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence. Secondly, the report of the Secretary-General gave us worrying information on the unabated violence and attacks against Colombians, including former combatants, social leaders, conflict-affected communities and public security forces. We condemn all these attacks and urge all concerned groups to stop these appalling acts immediately. We reiterate that such violence is unacceptable and that the perpetrators must be brought to justice. In this regard, we urge the National Commission on Security Guarantees to take concrete actions to dismantle these organizations and strengthen investigations and the application of justice.”
2021-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8879 (2021) · source
“In this regard, it is also important to note that this process is a long-term one that requires patience as well as practical steps. We welcome the creation of 16 special transitional electoral districts and commend the efforts made by the political parties in reviewing their electoral campaign and strategy for the 2022 elections. This year will be decisive for Colombia, especially in terms of the preparations for the 2022 congressional and presidential elections. Every effort should therefore be made to create the most favourable conditions for the participation of all political parties in the elections. The measures should also be taken to ensure safe and inclusive elections, especially measures for the protection of women and children.”
2021-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8879 (2021) · source
“As a result, the reintegration, like other processes, continues to be fragile, while reconciliation faces multiple challenges. Against this background, we would like to stress the following. First, political will and determination of all relevant parties in conducting the next steps of the Final Peace Agreement are extremely important for the way forward for Colombia. We acknowledge the Government’s commitments in the reintegration process, including the provision of protection and security for former combatants. We call on all relevant parties to continue engaging in constructive dialogue at political and technical levels and to address various challenges and differences in the peace process, especially through the mechanisms devised by the Agreement, with a view to bringing about reconciliation, solidarity and progress for all.”
2021-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8879 (2021) · source
“Let me first warmly welcome Her Excellency Ms. Marta Lucía Ramírez, Vice-President and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Colombia to our meeting today. We thank Special Representative of the Secretary- General Ruiz Massieu, Ms. Bibiana Peñaranda and Ms. Daniela Soto for their informative briefings. Since the signing of the landmark Peace Agreement, Colombia has made important achievements. We commend the Government for its efforts in promoting socioeconomic development, including comprehensive rural reform. The reintegration process has also been expanded at all levels. However, as mentioned in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2021/824), various provisions of the Agreement have not been implemented successfully.”
2021-10-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8879 (2021) · source
“Therefore, respect for, and building on, diversity have been the source of our strength, stability and development through all historical periods of the country, be it at war or at peace. Our achievements in nation-building and development result from building consensus and meeting the needs and interests of our people via regular consultations and dialogue with people from all strata of society, international partners and relevant agencies of the United Nations. In spite of our great achievements, there remain challenges in ensuring prosperity for our people in practice. In that regard, we look forward to the continued cooperation and support of the international community and United Nations agencies in such efforts. In conclusion, we are committed to working unanimously towards a world of peace, stability and sustainable development.”
2021-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8877 (2021) · source
“In the cooperation process, it is necessary to respect the principles of non-interference in internal affairs, territorial integrity and the political independence of States, in conformity with the principles of the Charter of the United Nations and international law. It is also essential to take into consideration various development levels, historical backgrounds and the particularities of each country. As a multi-ethnic and multi-religious country, Viet Nam has been doing its utmost to promote equality, unity, tolerance, mutual respect and understanding among our religions and 54 ethnic groups. We acknowledge that each has its unique identity and role in bringing to bear the rich diversity of Viet Nam in the country’s sustainable development.”
2021-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8877 (2021) · source
“Last but not least, international cooperation is essential. States should broaden and deepen all spheres of cooperation with the United Nations, regional and subregional organizations for peacebuilding in the immediate aftermath of conflicts, including from countries in transition or with relevant experience in post-conflict peacebuilding. In particular, attention to resource mobilization and capacity-building for the countries concerned is vital for peacebuilding efforts. We also wish to stress the need for more coordinated, coherent and integrated peacebuilding among United Nations missions, United Nations country teams, regional organizations and development actors.”
2021-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8877 (2021) · source
“States should take steps to build national reconciliation and unity through inclusive dialogue and mediation with the participation of all stakeholders, including women, youth, elders and vulnerable groups. That will help foster unity, tolerance and cooperation at all levels so as to narrow the gap among peoples of different ethnic, religious and cultural backgrounds. Thirdly, with regard to enforcement, the needs of all segments of society should be taken into account in the development of legal frameworks, policies and mechanisms at all levels, especially at local levels. In that process, Governments should focus their actions on fostering sustainable development, eradicating poverty and inequality, ensuring transparent and accountable governance and the rule of law and promoting a culture of peace and non-violence.”
2021-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8877 (2021) · source
“First, strong emphasis must be placed on conflict prevention, and the primary responsibility for conflict prevention rests with States. In that connection, the root causes and the intertwined issues of poverty, inequality and justice, intolerance, discrimination and incitement of violence must be addressed as early as possible to defuse tensions. Furthermore, States need to focus on an effective preventive strategy, which requires a comprehensive approach encompassing both short-term and long-term political, diplomatic, humanitarian, developmental and institutional measures. In those processes, the role of the United Nations and the international community is to support national efforts for conflict prevention and capacity-building. My second point concerns the importance of meaningful inclusion.”
2021-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8877 (2021) · source
“At the outset, I would like to thank Kenya for convening this open debate and to express our appreciation to the Secretary-General for his valuable remarks. We also thank President Kagame, President Mbeki and Ms. Koofi for their insightful presentations. Rather than separating us from one another, diversity should bring us collective strength. In multi-religious and multi-ethnic countries, diversity with inclusion could provide tangible benefits, while embracing one another’s uniqueness and inspiring innovation. In contrast, diversity without inclusion could lead to tensions, social riots and even violence and conflicts through incitement, hate speech, fake news and misinformation. That fact endangers State-building and the peacebuilding process. Against that background, we wish to highlight the following points.”
2021-10-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8877 (2021) · source
“Last but not least, we reiterate our call for addressing the root causes of conflict, including neglect of international law and inequality, and we call for promoting cultural, peace, tolerance and friendship among all peoples and nations. At the same time, we reaffirm the right of the State to acquire, manufacture, transfer and retain small arms and light weapons for their self-defence and security needs.”
2021-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8874 (2021) · source
“We call for further support for these missions to better assist their host countries in their peace processes and post-conflict reconstruction in relation to controlling and managing small arms and light weapons. Thirdly, in post-conflict situations, it is necessary to continue efforts aimed at combating the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons and to strictly control and manage such weapons, including through appropriate disarmament, demobilization and reintegration measures and security sector reform processes. National efforts in this regard need international support to prevent armed violence and the recurrence of conflicts.”
2021-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8874 (2021) · source
“It is commendable that progress and positive momentum have been achieved in this field by some regional and subregional initiatives, such as the Silencing the Guns in Africa initiative and the road map for a sustainable solution to the illegal possession, misuse and trafficking of small arms and light weapons and their ammunition in the Western Balkans by 2024. Secondly, in the Security Council, the issue of the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons should be addressed in a contextual manner in the light of the scale and scope of the threat it poses. We commend the efforts of 9 out of 12 current peacekeeping missions, which are mandated to address the issue of the control and management of small arms and light weapons.”
2021-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8874 (2021) · source
“They could undermine the effectiveness of the mandates of Council-authorized missions to maintain international peace and security. In the context of today’s discussion, I would like to stress the following points. First, combating the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons requires the joint efforts of all concerned parties. States bear the primary responsibility for strengthening national efforts, including cooperating with one another to curb this scourge. Regional, subregional and international organizations play an important role in supporting Member States in implementing relevant international frameworks related to General Assembly and the Security Council resolutions, including resolution 2117 (2013) and 2220 (2015).”
2021-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8874 (2021) · source
“I thank Mrs. Nakamitsu, Mr. Abdelgadir and Mr. Lochhead for their informative briefings. It is worrisome that armed conflicts in 2020 resulted in 27 per cent of civilian deaths by small arms and light weapons, as compared to 24 per cent by heavy weapons and other explosive munitions. The illicit trade in small arms and light weapons in many regions in the world continues to fuel, prolong and exacerbate armed conflicts. It hampers peace efforts, conflict recovery and socioeconomic development. The illicit trade in and the misuse of small arms and light weapons, mines and explosive devices remain major threats to essential infrastructure, civilians, humanitarian workers and the safety and security of peacekeepers.”
2021-10-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8874 (2021) · source
“We hope that fruitful cooperation and indispensable international support will be continued during the implementation process in order to preserve the hard-won achievements and attain desirable outcomes.”
2021-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8873 (2021) · source
“At the same time, further efforts are also necessary to address the issue of illegal exploitation of, and trade in, natural resources, promote reconciliation among communities and address hate speech. Let me once again highlight our strong support for the important role of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) on the ground. We are pleased to see the close cooperation among the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, MONUSCO, other relevant United Nations entities and stakeholders with respect to the formulation of the transition plan for the progressive and phased drawdown of the Mission. The plan clearly outlines benchmarks and indicators, sets out minimum conditions and assesses risk factors for the implementation of the exit strategy.”
2021-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8873 (2021) · source
“It is also pivotal to provide financial and technical assistance to help the Democratic Republic of the Congo overcome economic and health challenges relating to COVID-19 and ensure vaccine access for its people. Given the current dire situation, coordinated efforts to address the root causes of instability continue to be of the utmost importance to bringing about stability for the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Viet Nam supports further collaboration by regional countries in combating hostile armed groups. We welcome the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s establishment and implementation of the Disarmament, Demobilization, Community Recovery and Stabilization Programme, which maps out a comprehensive strategy in that regard.”
2021-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8873 (2021) · source
“The reported incident in Ofai, Ituri, on 1 September, resulting in four civilians killed and around 20 others abducted or missing, is extremely concerning. The humanitarian situation continues to be alarming as a result of the volatile security situation, the impact the socioeconomic hardship, displacement, coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and so on. We therefore call for generous assistance from donor Governments and international aid organizations to help the more than 19 million people in need of humanitarian assistance and to assist the resettlement of more than 5 million internally displaced persons, as well as to alleviate the predicaments of over 500,000 refugees.”
2021-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8873 (2021) · source
“It is also of critical importance to ensure women’s participation in the political process. My delegation commends the efforts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and countries of the region with a view to further strengthening friendly relations and deepening their cooperation in the fight against common security threats. Undoubtedly, stability in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and in the region as a whole requires effective regional cooperation and support. Viet Nam is still troubled by the continued deterioration of the security situation in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, especially in Ituri, North Kivu and South Kivu, despite the state of siege in two of those provinces. We reiterate our strong condemnation of attacks against civilians and peacekeepers, as well as humanitarian workers.”
2021-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8873 (2021) · source
“I would like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Bintou Keita, Ambassador Abdou Abarry and Ms. Mbangu for their comprehensive briefings. We welcome the participation of the representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in our meeting today. On the political front, my delegation takes note of the efforts of the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in promoting sustainable peace, stability and development, as set out in its programme of action for the period of 2021-2023. In the run-up to the 2023 elections, we note the ongoing tension among political and civil society actors. In that regard, we call on all parties to exert every effort to settle differences through dialogue, taking into account the aspirations for stability and development of the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2021-10-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8873 (2021) · source
“We reiterate our commitment to supporting a two- State solution that includes the establishment of an independent and sovereign State of Palestine, living side by side with the State of Israel, within secure and internationally recognized borders based on the pre- 1967 lines and a negotiated settlement.”
2021-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8869 (2021) · source
“We also call upon international donors to increase the level of assistance and humanitarian response in the occupied Palestinian territories, including through the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, and to support other relevant United Nations efforts. Before concluding, we would like to reaffirm our strong support for a comprehensive, just and sustainable settlement of the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. Towards that end, we welcome all initiatives aimed at bringing the relevant parties together.”
2021-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8869 (2021) · source
“With regard to the deteriorating socioeconomic and humanitarian situations in Gaza, it remains vital that Israel ensure regularized access into and out of Gaza, especially for humanitarian, medical and reconstruction purposes, in accordance with international humanitarian law. Meanwhile, it should be noted that external humanitarian and economic support alone cannot address the challenges facing the Strip. The unemployment rate has reached 67 per cent, while the poverty rate has exceeded 70 per cent and food insecurity is affecting over 68 per cent of the population. Therefore, we call upon Israel to lift the blockade imposed on Gaza as soon as possible, not only to facilitate humanitarian access, but also to ensure regular movement into and out of Gaza to improve the livelihood of Palestinians.”
2021-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8869 (2021) · source
“In that respect, we call on the Israeli authorities to cease all settlement activities, stop demolitions and definitively suspend procedures aimed at the expulsion of Palestinian families from Silwan and Sheikh Jarrah in East Jerusalem. We are encouraged by the recent engagement and initial cooperation between the Israeli Government and the Palestinian Authority. We welcome the stronger engagement between officials from both sides, which can contribute to creating an atmosphere of trust between the parties and meeting common challenges in humanitarian, health care, financial and economic areas. We hope that such contact and cooperation can be helpful in paving a pathway towards broad and significant dialogues and negotiations. We welcome all efforts by international actors to facilitate the building of that momentum.”
2021-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8869 (2021) · source
“Incidents in other parts of the occupied Palestinian territory and clashes in the border areas of Gaza could lead to full-scale hostilities. We call on all parties to refrain from violence and incitement to provocation. We urge the Israeli authorities to observe their obligations under international humanitarian law, stop excessive use of force and settler attacks and apply the necessary measures to protect civilians, particularly children. We remain concerned about the continued settlement policy of the Israeli authorities. While the announcement of the intention to grant construction permits to Palestinians in Area C is an initial and encouraging sign, the ongoing settlement activities in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, continue to violate international law and the relevant United Nations resolutions.”
2021-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8869 (2021) · source
“I thank the Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, Mr. Tor Wennesland, for his comprehensive briefing. I welcome the presence of Ms. Meredith Rothbart and Ms. Mai Farsakh at this meeting and thank them for their statements. I would like to begin by expressing our serious concern about the recent increase in violence across the occupied Palestinian territory. In the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, we are troubled by continued incidents of violence, particularly the recent clashes between the Israeli security forces and the Palestinians. The number of casualties since the beginning of 2021 has been five times higher than that for 2020, with 58 Palestinians killed and more than 13,000 injured.”
2021-09-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8869 (2021) · source
“We support the work of Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization and call for further assistance, especially for developing countries, to facilitate access to data from the International Monitoring System and the International Data Centre for socioeconomic development applications, as well as for non-proliferation and disarmament. We commit to continue to work with all Member States and regional and subregional organizations on the CTBT in order to further strengthen nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament for a better world with peace, cooperation and development.”
2021-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8865 (2021) · source
“Viet Nam reaffirms its consistent policy of supporting all nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament efforts, with a view to the total elimination of nuclear weapons. Viet Nam is a party to the NPT, the CTBT, the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons and the South-East Asia Nuclear- Weapon-Free Zone. We commit to fully meeting our obligations under international law, including the treaties I mentioned and all relevant resolutions of the General Assembly and the Security Council. We support the inalienable right of States to develop, research, produce and use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.”
2021-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8865 (2021) · source
“For the interests of humankind and the environment, especially for generations to come, we urge all Member States that have yet to do so, particularly the remaining States listed in annex 2 of the CTBT, to sign and ratify the CTBT as matter of urgency with a view to its entry into force. As we celebrate 25 years of the CTBT, we need to further strengthen the CTBT and other related instruments. We welcome the efforts of States parties to bolster the biennial Article XIV Conference process and prepare for the upcoming tenth Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and the first meeting of State parties of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.”
2021-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8865 (2021) · source
“That is thanks to the international community’s efforts on nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament and the commitments of the nuclear-weapon States to the moratoriums on nuclear testing. We note the efforts of the Security Council to address matters related to the CTBT, including the adoption and implementation of resolution 2310 (2016). We also note recent efforts by the Russian Federation and the United States on the extension of the Treaty between the United States of America and the Russian Federation on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms through February 2021. Despite the existing moratorium, the fact that the CTBT has not yet come into force leaves the door open for nuclear testing in various forms.”
2021-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8865 (2021) · source
“We thank Ireland for this initiative and for its commendable efforts on nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament. We also thank Mrs. Nakamitsu, Mr. Floyd and Ms. Wanyaga for their informative presentations. We welcome the representatives of Italy and South Africa to our briefing today. We reaffirm that the Comprehensive Nuclear- Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) plays an important role in the global non-proliferation and disarmament architecture. Since the first nuclear test in 1945, more than 2,000 tests have been conducted, with devastating effects on human life and the environment. After the CTBT opened for signature in 1996, the number of nuclear tests decreased significantly, with only 10 tests in the past 25 years.”
2021-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8865 (2021) · source
“We urge the parties concerned to work constructively with the United Nations in that regard. Let me conclude by reiterating our full support for, and strong commitment to, efforts by the international community, regional partners and those of the United Nations to address the myriad issues that the Yemeni people now face.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8854 (2021) · source
“It is compulsory to provide safe and unhindered passage for humanitarian work, including humanitarian workers, so that aid could be delivered in a timely manner to those in need. All parties must also comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law, protect civilians, including women and children, and implement resolution 2573 (2021), including protecting civilian infrastructure. Furthermore, we reiterate our call to remove import restrictions through Al-Hudaydah ports. That would help sustain the supply of essential goods, reduce inflation and fuel shortages and ease economic hardship for Yemen. Any progress on the FSO SAFER oil tanker issue, in that connection, will help alleviate the potential difficulties that the Yemeni people may face.”
2021-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8854 (2021) · source