YouSaid · the spoken record

Dautllari

lines on the record

554

first

2022-01-31

most recent

2023-12-21

sittings or episodes

119

sources

un-security-council

Every line below is reproduced as it was said and linked to the record it came from. Nothing here is summarised or generated. Directory · Search · Corrections

1. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of the Dominican Republic and Haiti to participate in this meeting. On behalf of the Council, I welcome His Excellency Mr. Jean Victor Généus, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Religion of Haiti. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Ms. Helen La Lime, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Haiti and Head of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti, and Mr. Arnoux Descardes, Executive Director, Volontariat pour le développement d’Haïti. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

   2022-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9066 (2022) · source

2. “Before we begin, I would like to remind all speakers to limit their statements to no more than three minutes in order to enable the Security Council to carry out its work as expeditiously as possible. Flashing lights on the collars of the microphone will prompt all speakers to bring their remarks to a close after three minutes. I now give the floor to the representative of Türkiye.”

   2022-06-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9064Resumption1 (2022) · source

3. “There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I will now adjourn the meeting so that the Council can continue its discussion on the subject in closed consultations. The meeting rose at 12.20 p.m.”

   2022-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9061 (2022) · source

4. “In conclusion, we welcome the Secretary-General’s initiative on conducting a thorough analysis of how MINUSMA can best continue to deliver on its priorities to facilitate stability in Mali, and we look forward eagerly to his recommendations to the Council in six months. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I would like to once again draw the attention of speakers to paragraph 22 of the Security Council’s latest note by the President (S/2017/507), which encourages all participants in Council meetings to deliver their statements in five minutes or less, in line with the Security Council’s commitment to making more effective use of open meetings. I now call on the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Mali.”

   2022-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9061 (2022) · source

5. “Thirdly, we echo the Secretary-General’s belief that MINUSMA’s presence remains as necessary as ever. As its mandate renewal approaches, we hope that the Council can reach a consensus that reflects the current challenges facing MINUSMA and strengthen its focus on protecting civilians and promoting the peace dividends of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali emanating from the Algiers process. In that regard, we call on the Malian authorities to allow MINUSMA full, unrestricted and unhindered access so that it can fully implement its mandate and conduct investigations.”

   2022-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9061 (2022) · source

6. “It is vital to reach a swift resolution of the political deadlock between Bamako and ECOWAS. Mali needs a clear road map towards the restoration of constitutional order. Malian civil society is central to rebuilding the transition and democracy, and as Ms. Touré underlined, it must be properly included in any transition plan that the Malian authorities develop. We are concerned about the impact that the conflict is having, especially on women and girls, and about the fact that more than 1,600 schools have been closed. Secondly, we are deeply disturbed by the reports documented by MINUSMA of human rights violation and abuses, as well as violations of international humanitarian law, representing a 150 per cent increase from the previous year. That trend has particularly grown since the arrival of the Wagner Group.”

   2022-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9061 (2022) · source

7. “We express our condolences to the families of the victims and the Governments of Egypt and Jordan. We call on the Malian authorities to investigate those attacks and hold the perpetrators to account. The security situation in Mali is dire and remains a major challenge to the country’s stability. The continued offensives by jihadist groups have amplified the humanitarian crisis, as Under-Secretary-General Griffiths rightly highlighted following his visit to Mali. With regard to the decision by the Malian authorities to delay the return to civilian rule by 24 months beginning in March, we believe that there is a need for dialogue, and we commend the efforts of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to engage with the Malian authorities on finding a mutually agreed timeline.”

   2022-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9061 (2022) · source

8. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Albania. Let me begin by thanking Special Representative of the Secretary-Genera1 Wane for briefing the Security Council. I also want to commend the work carried out by all the peacekeepers and personnel of the Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), who are operating in extremely challenging conditions. I want to thank Ms. Touré for her insightful remarks, and we welcome the participation in today’s meeting of Mr. Abdoulaye Diop, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Mali. I would now like to make three points. First, we strongly condemn the recent attacks on the personnel of MINUSMA and the International Committee of the Red Cross that resulted in the death of three Egyptian and Jordanian peacekeepers and two aid workers.”

   2022-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9061 (2022) · source

9. “I thank Ms. Touré for her briefing. I would like to draw the attention of speakers to paragraph 22 of presidential note S/2017/507, which encourages all participants in Council meetings to deliver their statements in five minutes or less, in line with the Security Council’s commitment to making more effective use of open meetings. Before giving the floor to the members of the Council, I want to mention that the High Representative of the Coalition for the Sahel, Mr. Djimé Adoum, is present in the Chamber. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”

   2022-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9061 (2022) · source

10. “I wish to draw the attention of Council members to documents S/2022/446, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Mali, and S/2022/448, which contains the text of a letter dated 1 June 2022 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council. I now give the floor to Mr. Wane.”

    2022-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9061 (2022) · source

11. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Mali to participate in this meeting. On behalf of the Council, I welcome His Excellency Mr. Abdoulaye Diop, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Mali. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. El Ghassim Wane, Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali, and Ms. Sadya Touré, Director of Mali Musso and writer. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2022-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9061 (2022) · source

12. “The Secretary- General’s reports have highlighted how those problems have been fuelling popular frustration in the region. In conclusion, we strongly echo the Secretary- General’s deep concern about the possibility that the socioeconomic impact of the war in Ukraine may challenge the recovery efforts that have been made so far. The war that Russia is waging on Ukraine has indeed had repercussions on the purchasing power of entire communities, owing to the increases in bread prices recorded in the Republic of the Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, which formerly imported more than 60 per cent of their wheat from the Russian Federation or Ukraine. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. The meeting rose at 12.15 p.m.”

    2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9058 (2022) · source

13. “However, we are deeply concerned about the grave violations of human rights and abuses perpetrated against civilians. In particular, the Wagner Group, while hiding behind a pretext of providing security, is using the conflict to pursue its own gains. I would now like to shift my focus to specific themes. Issues of climate security are having a deep and sizeable impact on the region’s stability. We cannot ignore the tensions among communities and the increasing numbers of displaced people and those in urgent need of humanitarian assistance. We welcome the report of the Secretary-General (S/2022/436) and its recommendations, and we hope to see them implemented. That leads me to my last point, which is the socioeconomic impact of both the coronavirus disease pandemic and the war in Ukraine.”

    2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9058 (2022) · source

14. “We call on all stakeholders to engage constructively in the pre-dialogue efforts in Doha, which will enable the national dialogue to resume and will pave the way for an inclusive peace agreement that envisages the disarmament, mobilization and reintegration of the Chadian armed groups present in neighbouring countries. With regard to the Central African Republic, while the republican dialogue has seen some progress, the security situation in the country remains highly volatile. We commend the work of the Special Representative of the Secretary-Genera1 in mobilizing regional support for the implementation of the 2019 Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic, including through the implementation of the Luanda joint road map.”

    2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9058 (2022) · source

15. “We have nevertheless received worrisome reports of attacks, torture and disappearances of political opponents allegedly attributed to law- enforcement authorities — troubling developments that undermine the results achieved so far. As for Cameroon, dialogue continues to be hindered by the tensions in the North-West and South-West regions, where political violence persists, and clashes continue to rage between State and non-State armed forces. We firmly condemn the attacks on civilians, including children, as well as the targeting of United Nations and humanitarian staff, which continues to obstruct the delivery of humanitarian assistance. Turning to Chad, Albania welcomes the efforts made to enhance the national dialogue that is essential to rebuilding the constitutional order and sustainable peace.”

    2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9058 (2022) · source

16. “We were pleased to hear from Assistant Secretary-General Pobee that the women and peace and security agenda is a priority for UNOCA and that the Office is working with UN- Women to strengthen it. We also commend UNOCA’s collaboration with other regional actors, especially the Economic Community of Central African States. We expect that collaboration to continue and further intensify, as we witnessed today even in facilitating the briefing. I will now focus on a few issues pertaining to some specific countries and themes. First, we are pleased that relations between Burundi and its neighbours are improving, and we welcome the progress that has been made domestically in safeguarding civil and political rights. The steps made towards consolidating democracy have encouraged international partners to lift financial and budgetary restrictions.”

    2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9058 (2022) · source

17. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Albania. I want to begin by thanking Assistant Secretary- General Pobee, Mr. Da Piedade Veríssimo and Ms. Nlate for accepting our invitation and briefing the Security Council today. I too would like to express our thanks to François Louncény Fall for his work. While wishing him every success, we urge for the swift appointment of his successor. Albania also commends the work of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa (UNOCA) in supporting the countries of the region that are preparing the ground for elections to be held next month and next year. We hope that the electoral processes will be credible and inclusive, with the meaningful and active participation of women.”

    2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9058 (2022) · source

18. “I thank Ms. Nlate for her briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”

    2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9058 (2022) · source

19. “I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2022/436, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in Central Africa and the activities of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa. I now give the floor to Ms. Pobee.”

    2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9058 (2022) · source

20. “In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Ms. Martha Ama Akyaa Pobee, Assistant Secretary- General for Africa in the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations; His Excellency Mr. Gilberto Da Piedade Veríssimo, President of the Commission of the Economic Community of Central African States; and Ms. Jeanne-Danielle Nicole Nlate, Vice-President of the Coalition des organisations de la société civile d’Afrique centrale pour la préservation de la paix, la prévention des conflits, la resolution et la transformation des crises. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda.”

    2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9058 (2022) · source

21. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its the agenda. The Council has before it the text of a statement by the President on behalf of the Council on the subject of today’s meeting. I thank the Council members for their valuable contributions to this statement. In accordance with the understanding reached among the members of the Council, I shall take it that the members of the Security Council agree to the statement, which will be issued as a document of the Security Council under the symbol S/PRST/2022/4. The meeting rose at 10.30 a.m.”

    2022-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9055 (2022) · source

22. “I now resume my functions as President of the Council. There are no more names inscribed on the list of the speakers. The meeting rose at 10.25 a.m.”

    2022-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9054 (2022) · source

23. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Albania. Albania voted in favour of extending the mandate renewal of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan (UNITAMS) (resolution 2636 (2022)), in the form of a technical rollover for 12 months, and we fully support the work of UNITAMS and Special Representative of the Secretary-General Perthes. We regret that the Council could not reach consensus on a substantive mandate renewal that reflects the current realities and challenges on the ground. We would like to stress once again our full support for the trilateral mechanism and the efforts of the United Nations, the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development aimed at facilitating a Sudanese-led solution to resolve the current political impasse.”

    2022-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9054 (2022) · source

24. “The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2636 (2022). I shall now give the floor to those Council members who wish to make statements after the voting.”

    2022-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9054 (2022) · source

25. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2022/443, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Albania, Brazil, China, France, Gabon, Ghana, India, Ireland, Kenya, Mexico, Norway, Russian Federation, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America”

    2022-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9054 (2022) · source

26. “The draft resolution received 14 votes in favour, no votes against and 1 abstention. The draft resolution has been adopted as resolution 2635 (2022). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements after the voting.”

    2022-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9053 (2022) · source

27. “The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2022/450, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by France. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by show of hands. In favour: Albania, Brazil, China, France, Gabon, Ghana, India, Ireland, Kenya, Mexico, Norway, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America Against: None Abstaining: Russian Federation”

    2022-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9053 (2022) · source

28. “All Sudanese stakeholders should continue to engage constructively in the political process to restore a constitutionally legitimate transition and to resume the path to civilian leadership and democracy in the Sudan.”

    2022-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9041 (2022) · source

29. “In order for the Sudan to end the violence, to move forward and to find lasting political solutions, accountability is key. Independent investigations into all acts of violence by all actors are essential — whether in Darfur, in Khartoum or elsewhere. Finally, as we see from the report, UNITAMS and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General are fulfilling their mandate as entrusted to them by the Council. Albania supports the work of UNITAMS, and we look forward to the renewal of the mandate. I wish to stress in conclusion that the dire economic in the Sudan is not due to lack of international support but to a lack of political will on the part of the Sudanese authorities. We are convinced that the international community stands ready to re-engage in the Sudan if true political will to solve this crisis is visible.”

    2022-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9041 (2022) · source

30. “Secondly, the creation of a women’s support group facilitated by UNITAMS is an important step towards bringing the voices of women, young people, persons with disabilities and others to the table and mainstreaming a gender perspective into all the items under discussion. Thirdly, while we welcome the fact that some political detainees have been released, we urge the military and security forces to release all political detainees, cease arbitrary arrests, lift the state of emergency and avoid any acts that may jeopardize the dialogue. We are very concerned that violence in Darfur has intensified in recent months and is still on the rise, leading to new waves of displacement, intercommunal violence and humanitarian suffering.”

    2022-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9041 (2022) · source

31. “Albania is deeply concerned about the fact that the accountability measures put in place by the previous civilian Government have been reversed and dismantled by the military authorities. At the same time, there have been some positive developments. First, we welcome the fact that the trilateral mechanism of cooperation between the United Nations, the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development has started its work. We applaud the efforts of the three organizations and their respective Special Representatives and Envoys to work together to consolidate the framework for an inclusive intra-Sudanese dialogue. A genuine dialogue between all stakeholders is needed to end the current political deadlock.”

    2022-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9041 (2022) · source

32. “I too would like to thank Special Representative Perthes for his briefing and welcome the Permanent Representative of the Sudan to this meeting. Since we last discussed the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in Sudan (UNITAMS) in the Council (see S/PV.9006), it seems that the situation on the ground has continued to deteriorate, as the report of the Secretary-General also indicates (S/2022/400). Human rights violations and abuses are widespread, with zero accountability for the perpetrators. The recent report of the High Commissioner for Human Rights to the Human Rights Council speaks very clearly of the sharp reversal of human rights achievements following the military coup.”

    2022-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9041 (2022) · source

33. “Thirdly, the humanitarian situation is compounded by insecurity and the effects of climate change. Despite efforts by the authorities and their humanitarian partners to scale up mitigation assistance against the drought emergency in Somalia, the risk of famine remains high. The growing number of displaced people and those in need of assistance, as well as rising food insecurity, should draw the attention of, and a response from, the international community. In that vein, we also urge the authorities to ensure humanitarian access so that operators can reach those in urgent need. Finally, we commend the work of Special Representative Swan and his team in providing assistance to the Somali Government and stakeholders, including throughout the electoral process.”

    2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9040 (2022) · source

34. “The activities of the terrorist group are widespread, and it seems that its ability to conduct more complex deadly attacks has grown. We condemn in the strongest terms the most recent attack perpetrated by Al-Shabaab, which resulted in the death of several Burundi and Somali forces. Albania is particularly alarmed by the increase in civilian casualties caused by various perpetrators. Women and children are among those most affected by the conflict. It is also disturbing to see the lack of significant progress in countering impunity, which further fuels sexual and gender-based violence. All parties must respect their obligations under human rights and international humanitarian law, while justice must be brought against perpetrators to break the chain of violence in Somalia.”

    2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9040 (2022) · source

35. “It is important to ensure women’s inclusion in the new Administration at all levels of Government, as their contribution is key. In congratulating the new President, it is our hope that the new Government that he forms will move fast to tackle urgent issues, including the economic reform programme agreed with the International Monetary Fund, the institutional reforms and the new focus on the security situation and the unfolding humanitarian crisis. Secondly, with regard to the security situation, on 31 March, we endorsed the decision to reconfigure the African Union Military Observer Mission in Somalia into the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia. Unfortunately, during the reporting period, we witnessed a certain lethargy towards fighting Al-Shabaab.”

    2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9040 (2022) · source

36. “I, too, would like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary- General Swan and Ambassador Madeira for their briefings, and welcome the representative of Somalia to today’s meeting. Since our previous briefing in the Security Council (see S/PV.8965), several developments have occurred in Somalia. In that regard, I will focus my intervention on three points. First, concerning the elections, with the election of Hassan Sheikh Mohamud as President, Somalia has ended a complicated and prolonged electoral cycle. Regarding the election for the House of the People, we welcome the first female Deputy Speaker of the House. However, that comes with regrets that the commitment of Somali authorities to the 30 per cent quota for women was not met.”

    2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9040 (2022) · source

37. “We welcome the joint assessment of security in the Sahel that the United Nations, the African Union, ECOWAS and the G-5 Sahel have planned, and the recent announcement by Secretary-General Guterres while visiting the region that the former President of the Niger would lead the joint assessment team. In this regard, I would like to ask how Mali’s withdrawal from the G-5 Sahel affects the planned assessment. In conclusion, the Joint Force remains critical for a collective security response to the crisis facing the Sahel. The international community should continue to assist the Joint Force to strengthen its operational capacity. We call on all members to step up their engagement and cooperation and unify the G-5 Sahel’s common objectives of fighting terrorism and creating a more peaceful future for all Sahelians.”

    2022-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9035 (2022) · source

38. “We urge all allegations to be independently and impartially investigated, and violators must be held to account. We are also deeply concerned at reports of sexual and gender-based violence by Joint Force personnel. We encourage better monitoring of such cases and call on all Member States to hold perpetrators to account and exclude them from further deployment. We urge the Joint Force to comply with its human rights compliance framework and continue to implement its recommendations. Albania welcomes the efforts taken by the African Union, ECOWAS and the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali to support the Joint Force.”

    2022-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9035 (2022) · source

39. “The volatile political situation in the Sahel, particularly in Mali and Burkina Faso, has negatively affected the effectiveness and capacity of the Joint Force of the G-5 Sahel. We call on Burkina Faso and Mali to establish new transition timetables and restore the constitutional order. We welcome the role of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in this process. The reports of human rights violations and abuses in the Sahel are deeply troubling. We acknowledge that the Joint Force operates in an extremely challenging environment. However, all military operations must adhere to human rights and international humanitarian law. In this regard, the deployment of Wagner Group forces in Mali presents a great risk to civilians, and mounting evidence is emerging of exactions during operations.”

    2022-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9035 (2022) · source

40. “The Sahel continues to experience one of the world’s most severe humanitarian and security crises. Albania is extremely concerned about the growing extremist and terrorist threat, particularly the expansion of jihadist groups. In this context, it is important to address the root causes of instability, such as underdevelopment, weak governance and climate change in the Sahel, including through the United Nations integrated strategy for the Sahel. We regret that the annual summit of the Heads of State was postponed indefinitely and that the Defence and Security Committee has not met. We call on the Committee members to show the political will and commitment needed to address the challenges facing the Sahel.”

    2022-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9035 (2022) · source

41. “Let me begin by thanking Assistant Secretary-General Pobee, Executive Secretary Tiaré and Ms. Bandiaky-Badji for their updates on the latest developments in the Sahel. At the outset, we note with regret the withdrawal of Mali from the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel), especially when this decision comes at a time when there is continued need for regional cooperation and multilateral approaches, as no country can resolve the problems alone. We think that it is important to have dialogue among the States of the G-5 Sahel in order for Mali to return to the Group, considering the security gap that Mali’s withdrawal creates, not only for countries of the Sahel, but for the entire region. At the same time, it is up to its members to decide how they wish to proceed.”

    2022-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9035 (2022) · source

42. “We look forward to renewing and strengthening the mandate of UNAMI so that it can better adapt and respond to the needs of the Iraqi people, working in synergy with them.”

    2022-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9034 (2022) · source

43. “We commend the achievements of the Iraqi forces in that regard and in trying to enforce the rule of law. We also welcome information about relations between Baghdad and Erbil after the 15 February judgment, and we hope that their differences will be addressed. Iraq has many challenges ahead, but it can rely on the support of many countries and organizations like the United Nations. The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) has plaid a vital role in supporting Iraq’s democratic transition. We commend its work and genuine cooperation with the Iraqi Government. We appreciate the work UNAMI is doing on the impact of climate change in Iraq, considering that Iraq is considered the fifth-most vulnerable country to the effects of climate change.”

    2022-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9034 (2022) · source

44. “Although negotiations on the process have progressed, we see a division among Iraq’s political parties, which, regrettably, have been unable to reach agreement regarding the next step in the process — the election of the president by Parliament, which was due to be completed by 8 February. We see an urgent need for a new Iraqi Government to tackle the challenges ahead. We urge all parties to reach out to each other put the common interests of the Iraqi people above all. A Government that is inclusive and united, with the meaningful participation of women, will be in a strong position to respond to the aspirations of the Iraqi people. We are also worried about the security situation in Iraq, bearing in mind the latest attacks and the threat posed by Da’esh.”

    2022-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9034 (2022) · source

45. “Let me begin by thanking Special Representative of the Secretary- General Hennis-Plasschaert for her briefing on recent developments in Iraq and for her efforts in that regard. We also appreciate the briefing by Ms. Hanaa Edwar and welcome the Permanent Representative of Iraq to this meeting. Iraq has gone through enormous challenges in recent years and has still managed to make a lot of progress. However, there is need for more. We are concerned about the Government formation process in Iraq, which remains deadlocked in the aftermath of the 10 October parliamentary election.”

    2022-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9034 (2022) · source

46. “We welcome cooperation with the United Nations Support Mission in Libya and the meetings with the Special Adviser of the Secretary-General on Libya in compliance with their respective mandates. We also welcome the Prosecutor’s approach in setting benchmarks, which will increase the efficiency of his work. We are confident that the Office of the Prosecutor will fulfil its mandate, but I would like to reiterate that it is up to the Libyan authorities to build lasting peace and security in the country, promote and protect human rights, protect civilians and deliver justice. We therefore call on the Libyan authorities to closely cooperate with the ICC and Prosecutor Khan in ending impunity and holding those responsible for atrocities to account. Justice is not optional; it is a must for peace and the future of Libya.”

    2022-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9024 (2022) · source

47. “Accountability is important to the victims and survivors of those crimes, but it can also serve as a strong deterrent to end the repetition of crimes and abuses in the future. The Libyan people deserve justice, the families of victim’s demand justice, and the ICC has the tools to deliver that justice. In that vein, we welcome the cooperation with the Registrar of the Court, to help victims improve communication and to listen more effectively. Albania commends Prosecutor Khan’s vision of a road map for accountability and welcomes the announcement of his visit to Libya in the coming months. Let us hope that Libyan actors will grab this chance to sign the memorandum of understanding and facilitate access for the Office of the Prosecutor on the ground to gather battlefield evidence and conduct independent investigations.”

    2022-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9024 (2022) · source

48. “Justice must prevail for any and all crimes, no matter who the perpetrators are, and be provided to the victims. Justice is a must for Libyans to move forward, achieve reconciliation and look towards a better future. We are deeply concerned about ongoing violence against migrants, reports of torture in detention facilities, human rights abuses and crimes against women and children, including sexual violence. Those acts are in violation of international law, human rights law and international humanitarian law. They must be addressed and those responsible prosecuted to the full extent of the law, nationally and internationally, where necessary. We were glad to hear from the Prosecutor about the positive results of the partnership on migration issues.”

    2022-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9024 (2022) · source

49. “I thank Prosecutor Karim Khan for today’s briefing, for the comprehensive report and for highlighting that his Office prioritizes the referrals from the Security Council. Albania reiterates its strong commitment to and support for the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the Rome Statute. We would like to commend the brave and independent work of Prosecutor Khan in this regard. As the Security Council, we have to make sure that his Office has the necessary resources to fulfil its mandate. We commend the Office of the Prosecutor for its excellent work in collecting evidence and the successful conclusion of the investigation into crimes committed in Libya in 2011. We encourage the Office to continue collecting evidence for possible crimes committed during the 2014-2022 conflict.”

    2022-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9024 (2022) · source

50. “Lastly, Albania believes that the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region is still a catalyst for peace, and we salute the steps taken by the Heads of States during the Kinshasa tenth summit.”

    2022-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9023 (2022) · source