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1. “I thank Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland for his valuable briefing. Since the ceasefire was announced on 21 May, the situation in and around Gaza has been relatively calm. However, we remain seriously concerned about the situation in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, where the violence continues to cause civilian casualties. According to reports, in the last few months at least 39 Palestinians have been killed and more than 8,000 injured, many of whom were shot in the back. The use of excessive force and live ammunition against civilians is deplorable. If such incidents continue in one place, it is only a matter of time before they spark the next cycle of violence in other places. Viet Nam therefore calls on the Israeli authorities to exercise utmost restraint.”

   2021-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8804 (2021) · source

2. “As Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2206 (2015) concerning South Sudan, Viet Nam will continue to foster cooperation and dialogue between South Sudan and the States of the region in this regard, thereby contributing to long- term peace, stability and development in the country.”

   2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source

3. “We call on the international community to strengthen its humanitarian assistance to and financial support for South Sudan, as well as to provide further assistance to the country in combating COVID-19 and accelerating the process of vaccinating against the disease. Fourthly, Viet Nam reiterates its position that Security Council sanctions should be only a temporary tool for promoting conditions conducive to the maintenance of international peace and security in special situations. Sanctions should be lifted as soon as the conditions are met. We call on the Government of South Sudan and relevant parties to fully implement relevant Security Council resolutions, including resolution 2577 (2021), with a view to moving towards the lifting of sanctions measures.”

   2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source

4. “In this regard, more dialogue and confidence-building measures should be introduced to promote trust and reconciliation. We commend and reiterate our support for the work of UNMISS, particularly in the protection of civilians. Viet Nam will continue to actively contribute to the work of UNMISS and promote the participation of our female peacekeepers in the Mission. We also commend the continued efforts of the United Nations Mine Action Service in mine-clearance and risk-education activities in the country. Thirdly, it is equally important to tackle the increasing economic and humanitarian challenges in the country. It is concerning that the high level of food insecurity continues to affect more than half of the population in South Sudan, including over 108,000 people at the catastrophic level.”

   2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source

5. “We note with satisfaction that the high female representation in some federal and local agencies has met the 35 per cent goal, and we call on the Government to further facilitate women’s participation and leadership in the transitional process, in line with the Peace Agreement. We commend and call for continued efforts from the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and other international partners in promoting peace and development in the country. Secondly, it is critical to continue upholding the permanent ceasefire. Furthermore, we urge the Government of South Sudan to make greater efforts to address the intercommunal violence to prevent possible adverse impacts on the current transitional period. It is important to tackle the root causes of this issue.”

   2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source

6. “While the implementation of the Peace Agreement remains limited overall, the progress achieved so far should be fully recognized, especially when the country continues to face the challenges of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, natural disasters, intercommunal violence and food insecurity. The Sudanese parties should be further encouraged. In the light of recent developments, I wish to highlight the following four points. First, we call on the Government of South Sudan and the relevant parties to step up the implementation of the Peace Agreement, particularly in the formation of the Necessary Unified Forces and the expeditious operation of the TLNA.”

   2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source

7. “At the outset, I would like to thank Special Representative Nicholas Haysom and Mr. Rajab Mohandis for their comprehensive briefings. I welcome Mr. Haysom to his first Security Council meeting as the Special Representative of the Secretary- General for South Sudan. We look forward to working closely with him. I welcome Ambassador Akuei Bona Malwal, Permanent Representative of South Sudan, to our meeting today. July 2021 marks the tenth anniversary of South Sudan’s independence. Since the beginning of the year, further progress has been achieved in South Sudan. The Revitalized Transitional Government of National Unity is functioning at the central and local levels. The permanent ceasefire continues to be largely upheld. We highly commend the recent reconstitution of the Transitional Legislative National Assembly (TLNA) of South Sudan.”

   2021-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8801 (2021) · source

8. “We stress the important role of neighbouring countries and regional organizations and encourage them to continue their active engagement in Haiti. We would like to reaffirm our support for the Haitian people in the pursuit of peace, security and sustainable development in the country.”

   2021-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8799 (2021) · source

9. “In that regard, we look forward to the adoption of bold and necessary measures by the Haitian authorities to address poverty and socioeconomic instability. We also call on the international community and countries in the region to continue supporting socioeconomic development in Haiti, especially through viable projects boosting job creation, women’s and youth empowerment and capacity-building. We cannot emphasize enough the need to address the deep-rooted economic issues facing Haiti. Only with such assistance can the Government and the people of Haiti overcome long-term challenges and strive for sustained stability and security. Before concluding, we commend the tireless efforts of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti and the United Nations country team in Haiti.”

   2021-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8799 (2021) · source

10. “We condemn those acts and urge the Haitian Government and local authorities to uphold their responsibilities, take decisive measures to improve the country’s legal framework and undertake all security measures needed to stop violence and protect civilians, especially women and children. We call upon international and regional partners to maintain their support for the Haitian security forces through training, provision of equipment and capacity-building. Thirdly, with regard to socioeconomic development, a number of long-standing threats and challenges, including linkages between sociopolitical, governance and economic challenges, have fuelled instability and undermined Haiti’s socioeconomic development.”

    2021-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8799 (2021) · source

11. “We call on the United Nations and the international community to urgently prioritize resources in support of the elections. At the same, we further stress the primary responsibility of the Government of Haiti to address the underlying drivers of instability. The Government, political parties and other stakeholders in Haiti should engage in a comprehensive national dialogue to address the root causes of the current political impasse. It is high time for a compromise and political consensus to be made on constitutional and broader reforms. Secondly, with regard to the security situation, Haiti continues to face a number of long-standing threats and challenges. Gang-related violence, kidnappings and attacks targeting local communities have had adverse impacts on the livelihoods of Haitians.”

    2021-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8799 (2021) · source

12. “The recent humanitarian response plan for Haiti reports that this year some 4.4 million people will require emergency humanitarian assistance. That number accounts for more than 40 per cent of Haiti’s total population. Against that background, I would like to stress the following points. First, regarding political progress, the urgent need for Haiti now is to hold free, fair, transparent and credible legislative elections, which have been overdue since October 2019. We therefore urge all the relevant parties to make further efforts in reaching a political agreement on modalities for and timing of the elections that are acceptable to all Haitian stakeholders, including the political representation of women and young people.”

    2021-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8799 (2021) · source

13. “I would like to warmly welcome His Excellency Mr. Claude Joseph, Prime Minister of Haiti, to our meeting today. I also thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Helen La Lime, for her insightful briefing and all United Nations personnel in Haiti for their hard work on the ground at this very challenging time. I would also like to thank Ms. Chantal Hudicourt Ewald for her information on the latest developments in Haiti. We are concerned about the multifaceted difficulties and instability in Haiti. The current political impasse and the unscheduled electoral framework agenda have remained the greatest challenges hindering constitutional reform. The continued violence and kidnappings, especially gang-related criminality, over parts of the country have further exacerbated the situation.”

    2021-06-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8799 (2021) · source

14. “As today is the last briefing by Special Envoy Griffiths, I would like to thank him for his tireless efforts and contributions to the promotion of peace, security and stability in Yemen and the region. I wish him all the best in his future endeavours.”

    2021-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8797 (2021) · source

15. “All parties must also comply with international humanitarian law and implement resolution 2573 (2021), including the protection of civilian infrastructure, which is critical to the delivery of humanitarian aid. Moreover, it is crucial to ensure the provision of education and related services for children. On the FSO SAFER oil tanker issue, we reiterate our deep concern over the grave threat the tanker poses to the environment, the economy and the people in the region. There is an urgent need to turn commitments into actions. The United Nations technical team should be allowed to perform its tasks and conduct the necessary repairs to the tanker without further delay. Last but not least, we reiterate our support for the full implementation of the Stockholm Agreement and the Riyadh agreement.”

    2021-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8797 (2021) · source

16. “Furthermore, increased hostilities and subsequent displacement, economic crisis, fuel shortages, food insecurity, starvation and the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic remain grave concerns. More than 20 million people rely on life-saving programmes, and at least 3 million people, including 1.58 million children, have been internally displaced. In addition, the education of about 1.4 million children has been disrupted owing to school closures in 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic. Against that backdrop, we would like to reiterate our call for prompt, safe and unimpeded humanitarian access to Yemenis in need, especially in the north. In addition, we stress the urgency of further lifting the sea blockade to ensure predictable food and fuel supplies.”

    2021-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8797 (2021) · source

17. “The only way out is for all parties to cease military hostilities and spare no effort to work with the Special Envoys, regional partners and the international community to secure the acceptance of the United Nations-led peace proposal for Yemen. On the humanitarian issue, we welcome the improvement of humanitarian work in comparison with the same period last year. Thanks to recent funding from donors, the World Food Programme has resumed its monthly distributions to 6 million Yemenis in the areas with the highest rates of food insecurity. However, more funding and progress are required to ensure the smooth operation and stability of aid activities in the remaining months of this year.”

    2021-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8797 (2021) · source

18. “I thank Special Envoy Martin Griffiths and Under-Secretary-General Mark Lowcock for their comprehensive briefings. I also thank Ms. Najiba Al Naggar for sharing her views. I welcome the Permanent Representative of Yemen to our meeting today. There have been no significant changes in Yemen’s peace process despite the tireless and resilient efforts of the regional and international communities. In recent months, the military escalation in many parts of Yemen has continued, especially in Ma’rib, Taiz and Al-Hudaydah. People continue to be killed every day. We share the view expressed by other Member States that there is no military solution to the conflict in Yemen.”

    2021-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8797 (2021) · source

19. “We reiterate our support for the assistance of the United Nations and the international community, especially ECOWAS, in promoting the implementation of the transition and stability in Mali. We also reaffirm our support for the unity, sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Mali.”

    2021-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8794 (2021) · source

20. “We join other Member States in condemning the attacks against civilians, security forces and United Nations peacekeepers, and in expressing condolences for those lost in recent attacks. Such attacks are unacceptable, and their perpetrators must be brought to justice. It is also crucial for MINUSMA to have adequate equipment and resources to fulfil its mandate. In that regard, we support the Secretary- General’s recommendation of a one-year extension of MINUSMA’s mandate, with its current authorized troops and police ceiling. Last but not least, we call for a holistic approach to security, humanitarian and socio-development challenges in Mali, including measures to address the impacts of climate change. We commend the tireless efforts of Special Representative Wane and his team in their commitments to peace and stability in the country.”

    2021-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8794 (2021) · source

21. “We therefore emphasize the need to provide a safe and smooth passageway for humanitarian aid in Mali and ensure access to basic services for those in need. The transitional Government and other stakeholders must comply with obligations under international humanitarian law and protect civilians, especially women and children. MINUSMA has proved to be an essential instrument in the maintenance of peace and security in the country. The Mission has also provided significant logistical support to the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel in order to combat terrorism in the Sahel. Nevertheless, MINUSMA is being deployed in a complex and dangerous environment. The loss of peacekeepers in recent months due to attacks shows the urgency of taking further measures to ensure the safety of peacekeepers.”

    2021-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8794 (2021) · source

22. “In order to address those security challenges, we call for redoubled efforts towards national reconciliation, the extension of State authority and State services and improved security in the north and centre of Mali. On the humanitarian front, the country is facing tremendous challenges, including food insecurity, the adverse impacts of climate change, the coronavirus disease pandemic and the spread of violent extremism and terrorism. At least 5.9 million people are in need of assistance, while nearly 350,000 others, including women and children, have been displaced. It is estimated that more than 1.3 million people will face food insecurity in 2021 — an increase of 36 per cent as compared to November 2020.”

    2021-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8794 (2021) · source

23. “We stress the need to ensure the full implementation of the transition, which serves the long-term interests of the Malian people. Nobody should shirk their commitments and obligations under the peace agreement. We support regional efforts, especially those led by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union (AU), to help stabilize the situation and advance the transitional process in Mali. With regard to security, we are gravely concerned about the continued deteriorating situation, especially in central and northern Mali. Terrorist attacks, violent extremists and deadly intercommunal conflicts have resulted in a rising death toll and threatened the livelihoods of millions of Malian people. The limited presence of State authority outside the central regions is still worrisome.”

    2021-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8794 (2021) · source

24. “I would like to thank Mr. El-Ghassim Wane, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), for his comprehensive briefing. I also thank Ms. Fatima Maiga for sharing her view. We welcome Ambassador Issa Konfourou, Permanent Representative of Mali, to today’s meeting. Viet Nam is following closely the situation in Mali, and we express our concerns about recent developments that threaten the transition, further destabilize the country and hamper the implementation of the 2015 Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation on Mali. We call on all stakeholders to exercise restraint and resolve differences through dialogue and consultation.”

    2021-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8794 (2021) · source

25. “Cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations can also benefit from strengthened partnership and experience sharing among regional organizations themselves or within innovative plurilateral modalities. There are countless opportunities and areas for cooperation, such as confidence-building measures, mediation, the women and peace and security agenda, climate change and peacekeeping training, to name just a few. Before concluding, I would like to reaffirm Viet Nam’s readiness and commitment to enhancing the role and contributions of regional organizations to the work of the United Nations and foster relations between ASEAN and the United Nations, as well as other partners.”

    2021-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8792 (2021) · source

26. “In South-East Asia, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has been playing a constructive role in strengthening solidarity and building a region of peace, stability and development. To that end, ASEAN attaches great importance to nurturing close cooperation with external partners, including the EU. In December last year, the relations between ASEAN and the EU were elevated to strategic partnership. That is an important milestone that builds on existing achievements and enhances efforts to effectively implement the ASEAN-EU Plan of Action 2018-2022. We are also pleased that the long-standing comprehensive partnership between ASEAN and the United Nations has continued to develop positively.”

    2021-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8792 (2021) · source

27. “We appreciate the ongoing collaboration between the United Nations and EU peacekeeping missions to enhance security and advance political solutions in conflict areas, including through the implementation of the United Nations-EU Strategic Partnership on Peace Operations and Crisis Management for the period 2019- 2021 and the signing of the Framework Agreement Between the United Nations and the European Union for the Provision of Mutual Support in the context of their respective missions and operations in the field last September. We encourage even closer cooperation among the two organizations in the future, for instance in the areas of mediation, confidence-building and the promotion of multilateralism.”

    2021-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8792 (2021) · source

28. “We commend the EU’s continued commitment to multilateralism, as reaffirmed by Mr. Borrell Fontelles today. We also recognize the work done by the EU in connection to various issues on the agenda of the Security Council. With regard to peacekeeping, the EU’s significant financial and personnel contributions remain vital to the promotion of international peace and security.”

    2021-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8792 (2021) · source

29. “We reiterate our support for the role of regional organizations with regard to the work of the United Nations, including the Security Council, in accordance with Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations and the fundamental principles of international law. The high-level open debate on “Enhancing cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in enhancing confidence-building and dialogue in conflict prevention and resolution” (S/2021/394) and the following presidential statement in April (S/PRST/2021/9) further strengthened our commitment in that regard. The strategic cooperation between the United Nations and the European Union (EU) has advanced across various areas of peace and security, as well as sustainable development and economic growth.”

    2021-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8792 (2021) · source

30. “While the United Nations plays the central role in mobilizing and coordinating global efforts in that regard, the importance of the contributions of regional organizations are becoming more and more tangible to both global goals and regional priorities. Cooperation between the United Nations and regional organizations is essential to the promotion of international and regional peace, security, stability and development. Their complementarities enable greater opportunities for dialogue, understanding, reconciliation and confidence-building measures to prevent and resolve conflicts.”

    2021-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8792 (2021) · source

31. “I would like to welcome the participation of His Excellency Mr. Josep Borrell Fontelles, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, to this meeting today, and to thank him very much for his detailed briefing. We live in a complex world faced with intersecting and unprecedented challenges, from long-standing issues, such as displacement, climate change, natural disasters, poverty, hunger, inequality, violence and conflicts to the recent coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. It is abundantly clear that those issues cannot be tackled by any country alone. Multilateralism and partnership are the undisputed means to address them.”

    2021-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8792 (2021) · source

32. “We wish to reiterate our consistent position that States bear the primary responsibility for the implementation of international humanitarian law and the prevention and suppression of serious criminal acts, such as war crimes and crimes against humanity. The establishment of accountability for violations of international humanitarian law and serious criminal acts shall be conducted in accordance with the fundamental principles of international law, including respect for the independence and sovereignty of States.”

    2021-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8791 (2021) · source

33. “We call on the Government of the Sudan to further strengthen its capacity in the protection of civilians and to take all appropriate measures to address the issue of intercommunal violence in Darfur, including acts related to violations of international humanitarian law. At the same time, it is concerning that over 13 million people require humanitarian assistance in the country, including over 7.3 million people who need emergency assistance. We welcome the outcome of the recent Paris conference on the Sudan and call for further facilitation of debt relief for the country, as well as access to international financial facilities. Thirdly, we take note of the thirty-third report of the Prosecutor of the ICC pursuant to resolution 1593 (2005).”

    2021-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8791 (2021) · source

34. “The United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan and the Government of the Sudan should continue to work closely together. We commend the ongoing peace talks between the Government of the Sudan and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North faction led by Abdelaziz Al-Hilu and call on all other remaining armed groups in Darfur to join the peace process. We also take note that four out of the twenty-five members of the new Cabinet are women. We call on the Government to further promote the full, equal and meaningful participation of women at both the national and the local levels, in line with the Juba Peace Agreement. Secondly, it is equally important to further address the humanitarian and economic challenges in the Sudan.”

    2021-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8791 (2021) · source

35. “At the outset, I would like to thank Ms. Fatou Bensouda, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for her briefing. As this will be her last briefing to the Security Council, I wish her all the best in her future activities. I also welcome the representative of the Sudan to this meeting. At today’s briefing, Viet Nam wishes to stress the following three points. First, it is critical to continue advancing the implementation of the Juba Peace Agreement and to make further progress on the transitional process in the Sudan. The recent unanimous adoption of resolution 2579 (2021) has demonstrated the Security Council’s consistent support for long-term peace, stability and development in the Sudan.”

    2021-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8791 (2021) · source

36. “We welcome the enhanced efforts of the Prosecutor and his team to forge stronger direct communication with relevant States, identify challenges that might hinder cooperation and determine a feasible approach. At the same time, it is States that bear the primary responsibility for fighting and preventing heinous crimes. Building national capacity and assisting States in exercising their responsibility should be our top priority. We therefore welcome the assistance provided by the Office of the Prosecutor to national authorities with regard to the cases that are referred to it. In conclusion, Viet Nam reiterates its firm commitment to the work of the Security Council in upholding the Charter of the United Nations and international law in the maintenance of international peace and security.”

    2021-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8790 (2021) · source

37. “Looking forward, we encourage the Mechanism to continue implementing effective steps to adhere to its schedule of completion, realizing the Security Council’s vision of a small, temporary and efficient structure, whose function and site will diminish over time. Among measures to reduce the residual burden of the Mechanism, consideration should be given to granting States greater responsibility in supervising the enforcement of sentences. Thirdly, States’ cooperation with the Mechanism remains crucial in fulfilling its mandate. It is the responsibility and obligation of States, in accordance with Security Council resolutions, to cooperate with and assist the Mechanism when needed, including in the search for fugitives at large.”

    2021-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8790 (2021) · source

38. “It is worth recalling that the Security Council emphasized the importance of finding an expeditious and durable solution to this problem, including as part of a reconciliation process. The work of the Mechanism in carrying out the mandate given by the Security Council is an important contribution to reaffirming our collective commitment to fighting impunity, delivering justice and supporting reconciliation. Secondly, we welcome the President’s priority to fully implement resolution 2529 (2020), including by providing a clear projection of the timeline for the completion of its judicial activity and other residual functions, strengthening close cooperation among the main organ, the Mechanism, ensuring geographic diversity and the gender balance of staff, as well as fostering staff morale and performance.”

    2021-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8790 (2021) · source

39. “Under the leadership of Judge Agius, despite insurmountable challenges caused by the coronavirus disease pandemic, the Mechanism was able to maintain continuity in its in-court hearings and implement rigorous measures to maintain the health and safety of its staff, as well as of detainees, prisoners and other persons under its supervision. We take note of efforts to advance judicial proceedings and subsequently move towards a new and leaner phase in its core judicial activities. We are hopeful that the proactive approach undertaken by the new Registrar with regard to the relocation of nine acquitted and released persons will produce a concrete outcome and resolve this problem.”

    2021-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8790 (2021) · source

40. “I thank Judge Carmel Agius, President of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, and Mr. Serge Brammertz, Prosecutor of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, for their briefings and updates on developments following the Mechanism’s eighteenth report submitted to the Security Council. I wish to express my deepest condolences on the passing away of Judge Gberdao Gustave Kam of Burkina Faso, as well as our appreciation for his dedication and contribution to the work of the Mechanism. I welcome the President of Serbia and the representatives of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Rwanda to today’s meeting. I would like to start by commending the principals and staff of the Mechanism for the meaningful progress in judicial activities during the reporting period.”

    2021-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8790 (2021) · source

41. “We appreciate the tireless efforts of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and other international organizations in providing relief to the Palestinians in Gaza during and after the conflict, and we continue to call on the international community to increase support for humanitarian and reconstruction efforts in Gaza, including those undertaken by UNRWA.”

    2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source

42. “Last but not least, I would like to emphasize the urgency of humanitarian assistance to Palestinians, particularly in Gaza. Besides human casualties, the violence destroyed or damaged a wide range of vital civilian structures, including water and power infrastructure and health-care and educational facilities. The situation is all the more worrisome in the context of the coronavirus disease pandemic in the Gaza Strip. In that connection, we would like to underscore the importance of unimpeded humanitarian access to all the people in need. The reconstruction of Gaza will take years and require a large amount of financial support. The priority now should be to rebuild infrastructure indispensable to the survival of the civilian population.”

    2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source

43. “We once again reaffirm our strong belief that the only way forward is a two-State solution, including the establishment of the 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 the pre- 1967 lines, and a negotiated settlement in accordance with international law, the Charter of the United Nations and relevant United Nations resolutions. We call on the parties concerned to take steps towards resuming negotiations with a strong vision to find a just, comprehensive and sustainable settlement of the Palestine question. To that end, the role of the international community, including regional countries, the United Nations, the Quartet and other international partners, is essential.”

    2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source

44. “We encourage mediation efforts to maintain stability and avoid the risk of further escalation. A permanent ceasefire also requires concrete steps to deal with the causes of the conflict. We urge Israeli authorities to halt all settlement activities in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and stop the demolition of Palestinian homes and the eviction of Palestinian people. All measures aimed at altering the demographic composition, character and status of the Palestinian territory occupied since 1967, including East Jerusalem, are illegal under international law and run counter to United Nations resolutions, including resolution 2334 (2016).”

    2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source

45. “We urge all parties to fully adhere to the ceasefire and make it permanent. In order to do that, restraint on the part of all parties is of paramount importance. We continue to call upon all parties to refrain from any actions or rhetoric that can ignite a new cycle of violence. Lessons from decades of conflict tell us that any lack of restraint, whether by an individual or a group, can risk triggering subsequent actions that drag both sides into a spiral of escalation. That has happened, and it will likely continue to happen. Favourable conditions for the implementation of the ceasefire are crucial. We once again commend the ongoing efforts by relevant countries and organizations to restore calm and ensure full adherence by all parties to the ceasefire.”

    2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source

46. “I thank Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland and Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini for their informative and insightful briefings. I also thank Professor Rashid Khalidi for sharing his perspective on the issue. I welcome the representatives of Palestine and Israel to our meeting today. Viet Nam once again welcomes the ceasefire announced between the parties, after 11 days of violence, which killed over 200 people and wounded thousands from both sides, the vast majority of them Palestinians. We highly commend the constructive efforts by Egypt, Qatar, Jordan and other regional countries, the United Nations, the Middle East Quartet and other international partners in that regard. We would like to emphasize that the ceasefire remains very fragile, as the situation on the ground continues to be volatile.”

    2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source

47. “More than 80 per cent of Somalia is facing moderate or severe drought conditions. The weather-related crises — including drought, desert locusts, floods and long-standing threats and challenges — have worsened the situation in Somalia and had a negative impact on segments of population that were already vulnerable due to chronic poverty and conflict. We cannot overemphasize the need to address these challenges, especially though agricultural development. Therefore, a comprehensive approach must strive for sustained stability and development in the country. Peace, stability and development are the legitimate aspirations of the Somalis. We call on the United Nations, regional and international organizations and relevant bodies to work towards this end, while fully respecting the independence and sovereignty of the country.”

    2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8779 (2021) · source

48. “National unity and reconciliation are the only way forward for Somalia. We call on all relevant bodies to refrain from all acts that might plunge the country into chaos and jeopardize peace and security in the country. We urge the Government of Somalia to redouble its efforts in ensuring safety and security for civilians and accelerating investigations into violence against and killings of civilians, especially children, in order to bring the perpetrators to justice. In this regard, we call on international partners to maintain their support for the Somali security forces through training, equipment provision, capacity-building and implementing operations against Al-Shabaab. Thirdly, on socioeconomic development, we are concerned about the critical water shortages caused by drought in many parts of the country.”

    2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8779 (2021) · source

49. “In the pursuit of peace, security and development in Somalia, the implementation of a Somali-led and Somali-owned political process based on the 17 September electoral model must be acceptable to all Somali stakeholders and include 30 per cent political representation of women, minorities and youth. We also call on the United Nations and the international community to increase financial and technical assistance to the Somali Government to achieve this goal. Secondly, on resilience for security, we are deeply concerned about the armed clashes in Mogadishu in April. Armed clashes and political division have often been at the centre of the turmoil in Somalia. We strongly condemn the violence and recent terrorist attacks by Al-Shabaab on civilians, Government officials, Somali security forces and the African Union Mission in Somalia.”

    2021-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8779 (2021) · source

50. “We share the concerns of the international community, including those expressed by the Secretary- General and the observer of the African Union, about the electoral impasse that might send the country into a constitutional vacuum and further political instability. In that context, we commend the decision of the House of the People for the rescission of the 12 April Special Electoral Bill for Federal Elections and the restoration of the 17 September agreement. We also underscore the importance of Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble’s initiative for convening a summit in Mogadishu between the Federal Government of Somalia and the federal member states on the electoral process. We hope to see the commitment of all federal member states leaders to participating in the summit.”

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