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first: 2022-01-31
most recent: 2023-12-21
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“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of South Sudan to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary- General for South Sudan and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan; Ms. Edem Wosornu, Director of Operations and Advocacy, Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs; and Ms. Racheal Juan, civil society representative. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2023/657, which contains the report of the Secretary-General on the situation in South Sudan.”
2023-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9420 (2023) · source
“The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2697 (2023). I shall now give the floor to those members who wish to make statements after the voting.”
2023-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9419 (2023) · source
“The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/2023/669, 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, Ecuador, France, Gabon, Ghana, Japan, Malta, Mozambique, Russian Federation, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America”
2023-09-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9419 (2023) · source
“I shall now make a further statement in my capacity as the representative of Albania. I will not continue with the tale of organ trafficking, but I want to stress that NATO’s operations in Kosovo in 1999 followed more than a year of intense diplomatic efforts by the United Nations and the Contact Group — of which Russia was a member — to the end of the conflict. The Security Council repeatedly branded the ethnic cleansing in Kosovo and the mounting number of refugees as a threat to international peace and security. NATO’s mission helped to end large-scale and sustained violations of human rights and the killing of civilians. The Kosovo Force — NATO’s ongoing peacekeeping mission in Kosovo — has a Security Council mandate and is supported by both Kosovo and Serbia. I will conclude there. I resume my functions as President of the Council.”
2023-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9415 (2023) · source
“Therefore, only Russia can bring it to an end by withdrawing its troops from the internationally recognized borders of Ukraine and giving peace efforts a real chance. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. The representative of the Russian Federation has asked for the floor to make a further statement.”
2023-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9415 (2023) · source
“No one, including the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia, which investigated for several years, has ever found any evidence of such claims, and this for the simple reason that there is none. Now Russia is trying to use the same tale and the same arguments against Ukraine. No one is surprised by that propaganda, but it is unfortunate that the Security Council is used for such international distorted narratives to hide Russia’s crimes, which in turn have been verified and documented and will one day be presented in a court of law. The problem is not Kosovo. The issue here is the Russian aggression and its consequences. In conclusion, the arms supply to Ukraine is a consequence of the Russian military aggression.”
2023-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9415 (2023) · source
“That is another violation of the Security Council resolutions that place clear restrictions on such activities with those States. According to that logic, the so-called Western arms supply to Ukraine is prolonging the war, whereas the arms supply from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and Iran to Russia, it seems, contributes to peace. We are talking here about a permanent member of the Security Council. We have heard the same tale yet again today as Russia attempts to establish similarities between its military aggression in Ukraine and the situation in the Republic of Kosovo. It is and remains a desperate attempt, which we refute. What is even more ridiculous is the recycling of the most absurd complot theories ever: the so-called organ trafficking in Kosovo and Albania.”
2023-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9415 (2023) · source
“Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations provides a clear legal basis for individual States to offer whatever assistance to a country exercising its inherent right to self-defence in defence of its sovereignty and territorial integrity. We reiterate that the arms transfer to Ukraine has been conducted in accordance with national legislation, the Arms Trade Treaty, the obligations arising from that act and the assessment of the risk of diversion. An ad hoc commission established by the Ukrainian Parliament is responsible for monitoring the entire process, so that the weapons are used for defence purposes and do not fall into the wrong hands. While the Kremlin seems concerned that the supply of arms to Ukraine is prolonging the conflict, it is desperately looking for weapons in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and Iran.”
2023-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9415 (2023) · source
“The core issue is, and for as long as the war goes on will continue to be, that Russia has initiated an unprovoked and unjustified military aggression against Ukraine, representing a threat to European security, with an economic and humanitarian impact that is felt worldwide. The General Assembly, the International Court of Justice and other international bodies have clearly condemned the aggression as a violation of the Charter of the United Nations and international law. The international community remains committed to supporting Ukraine politically, diplomatically, economically and militarily to defend its country, the Charter, peace and security in Europe and the international rules-based order.”
2023-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9415 (2023) · source
“After the Independent International Commission of Inquiry in Ukraine, the Moscow Mechanism and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, it is now the turn of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, Alice Jill Edwards, who visited Ukraine from 4 to 10 September. Referring to the findings on the atrocities by the Russian troops in Ukraine, her preliminary report states among other things that their grievous acts appear neither random nor incidental, but rather orchestrated as part of a State policy to intimidate, instil fear, punish or extract information and confessions. That should have been our focus today rather than another attempt to artificially overload the work of the Security Council with topics of convenience.”
2023-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9415 (2023) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Albania. I thank Under-Secretary-General Nakamitsu for her briefing. No matter how hard anyone tries to shift the attention of the Council and the United Nations by convening meetings such as this, nothing will change the fundamental issue at hand. An unjust and deadly war is going on and a country is being deliberately destroyed because in the minds of the perpetrators it must be punished for bad behaviour. We have brought the issue of crimes committed in Ukraine to the Council many times and for good reason.”
2023-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9415 (2023) · source
“I thank Mr. Szamuely for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2023-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9415 (2023) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Ukraine to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mrs. Izumi Nakamitsu, Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, and Mr. George Szamuely, journalist. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Mrs. Nakamitsu.”
2023-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9415 (2023) · source
“At the outset of this meeting, I should like, on behalf of the members of the Security Council, to express our profound sadness over the devastating earthquake that hit Morocco last Friday and the deadly flooding that has affected Libya over the past days. Those events have led to the loss of thousands of lives. Our thoughts are with all those affected by these heartbreaking disasters. The Security Council expresses its heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and to the people and the Governments of Libya and Morocco. I now invite the members of the Council to rise and observe a minute of silence in tribute to the memory of the victims of these tragic events. The members of the Security Council observed a minute of silence. Adoption of the agenda The agenda was adopted. Threats to international peace and security”
2023-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9415 (2023) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 11.10 a.m.”
2023-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9411 (2023) · source
“The representative of the Syrian Arab Republic has asked for the floor to make a further statement. I now give him the floor.”
2023-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9411 (2023) · source
“The use of chemical weapons is unacceptable anywhere, by anyone and under any circumstances. Albania stresses the importance of the Security Council taking responsibility for implementing its own resolutions. In that context, these regular meetings are a necessity. Impunity for those who have used chemical weapons can never be an option. I resume my functions as President of the Council. I now give the floor to the representative of the Syrian Arab Republic.”
2023-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9411 (2023) · source
“The rounds of consultation should resume as soon as possible and should include all experts designated by the Technical Secretariat. Albania condemns Syria’s blocking policy and calls on Syrian national authorities to fully comply with its international commitments. In that regard, we would like to highlight the work of the Office of the Investigation and Identification Team and its reports, which identify the perpetrators of the use of chemicals as weapons in Syria. We fully endorse the findings of its reports — that the Al-Assad regime is responsible for the deadly chemical-weapons attack on Douma on 7 April 2018. Albania commends the work of the OPCW, which verifies facts with objectivity, impartiality, independence and professionalism. We reiterate our strong condemnation of the repeated use of chemical weapons by the Syrian regime.”
2023-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9411 (2023) · source
“Since September 2022, the OPCW Technical Secretariat has provided the Syrian Arab Republic with the list of pending declarations and other documents requested by the Declaration Assessment Team (DAT). There are 20 outstanding issues that need to be clarified. Thus far, the Syrian Arab Republic has refused to do it, in violation of resolution 2118 (2013). We regret the fact that, due to the uncooperative position taken by the Syrian regime, the DAT has had to deploy a reduced team to carry out limited activities in the country. At the same time, we are waiting for the next round of consultations between the DAT and the Syrian National Authority. Syria continues to create artificial obstacles, such as the refusal to issue a visa to the DAT’s lead technical expert since April 2021. That is unacceptable.”
2023-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9411 (2023) · source
“I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Albania. I thank Under-Secretary-General Nakamitsu for her briefing. It is deplorable that the Syrian regime continues to refuse to fully cooperate with the international community regarding its chemical-weapon programme. It is time for Syria to understand that it must fully declare and destroy that programme in a transparent and verifiable manner. There is no other alternative for Syria than to fully cooperate with the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), in compliance with resolution 2118 (2013) adopted unanimously by the Council. Unfortunately, the 119th monthly report of the Director-General of the OPCW (see S/2023/637) once again confirms Syria’s position in that regard.”
2023-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9411 (2023) · source
“I thank Mrs. Nakamitsu for her briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2023-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9411 (2023) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Syrian Arab Republic and Türkiye to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mrs. Izumi Nakamitsu, High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2023/637, which contains the text of a letter dated 28 August 2023 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council. I now give the floor to Mrs. Nakamitsu.”
2023-09-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9411 (2023) · source
“As the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali departs, it is imperative that the Security Council maintain its focus on the situation and the implementation of the agreement, which remains a crucial instrument for securing long-term peace and security in Mali. The sanctions regime and the Panel of Experts have a crucial role to play in assisting Mali in implementing the peace agreement. Therefore, we regret that one member used its veto power today, preventing the Security Council from achieving unity on this matter.”
2023-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9408 (2023) · source
“Albania would like to thank France and the United Arab Emirates for their leadership during the challenging negotiations on the renewal of the sanction regime in Mali. We voted in favour of the draft resolution (S/2023638), as we see value in maintaining the targeted sanctions and the Panel of Experts established pursuant to resolution 2374 (2017). While the current text does not address many of our concerns, we made concessions in the spirit of compromise. Discussions within this Chamber earlier this week (see S/PV.9407) highlighted the fragility of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali and the ceasefire violations following hostile activities between the Malian transitional Government and signatory armed groups.”
2023-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9408 (2023) · source
“In this regard, the partnership with the Wagner Group raises serious concerns and will not bring any peace or stability to Mali. Similarly, the humanitarian situation is dire and will be further affected by the withdrawal of MINUSMA. Humanitarian assistance and guaranteed access remain imperative. In conclusion, Albania commends the United Nations for leading a swift withdrawal and stresses that United Nations and Security Council engagement in Mali remains critical. We call on the Malian authorities to fully cooperate with MINUSMA to ensure an orderly and safe withdrawal, while fully respecting the Status of Forces Agreement until the final departure.”
2023-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9407 (2023) · source
“As the Secretary-General highlighted, such tensions risk seriously undermining the entire peace process. As MINUSMA departs, many gaps will be created in Mali. It is therefore crucial that the transition Government focus on advancing the political transition and making tangible gains so as to return to constitutional order, within the timelines agreed with the Economic Community of West African States, while creating the conditions for an inclusive political and civil space. Thirdly, in the face of persistent human rights violations and abuses in Mali, we call on the transition Government to abide by its international obligations to protect civilians and carry out security operations in accordance with international humanitarian law.”
2023-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9407 (2023) · source
“The volatile security situation, compounded by the presence of terrorist groups, presents further challenges for MINUSMA. Therefore, the Malian transition Government’s unwavering cooperation is required to facilitate a withdrawal by 31 December. We are concerned by the recent hostilities in Ber and condemn the attacks against MINUSMA, which pose a significant risk to the safety and security of personnel. Albania stresses the need for coordinated mechanisms with the transition Government for the handover of tasks and sites and urges the full cooperation of signatory armed groups. Secondly, we are deeply concerned about the fragility of the 2015 Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali. We urge parties to remain committed to implementing the Agreement and refrain from engaging in hostile activities, violating the ceasefire.”
2023-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9407 (2023) · source
“I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Wane for his comprehensive update on the ongoing withdrawal of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). I commend the dedication shown by peacekeepers and personnel who have worked very hard towards fostering peace and stability in Mali over the past decade. We also thank Ms. Beatrice Abouya for her briefing. Albania takes note of the letter of the Secretary- General outlining the plan for MINUSMA’s transfer of tasks (S/2023/611) and is encouraged by the priority the United Nations has shown in managing this complex process. Allow me to focus on three key areas. First, the importance of a safe and orderly withdrawal of personnel and peacekeepers from Mali cannot be understated.”
2023-08-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9407 (2023) · source
“Women and children, who are the future and backbone of any society, are suffering the most. In that context, we reiterate that ending impunity and ensuring accountability are a must for peace in Syria, and a Syrian-led and United Nations- facilitated political process is the only way forward.”
2023-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9403 (2023) · source
“Multiple reports serve as a sobering reminder that the regime has never stopped committing atrocities against its people. Albania reiterates its call for Damascus to implement resolution 2401 (2018), end the indiscriminate air strikes and shelling on civilians and respect international humanitarian law. We also call for the implementation of the nationwide ceasefire, in line with resolution 2254 (2015). Those are urgent first steps which would bring us closer to a safe and calm environment, which would allow us to engage with pragmatism with a view to ensuring the safe, voluntary and dignified return of refugees and IDPs once the conditions are met. Syrian people have little hope for a better future, given the economic collapse, rising prices and the inability of families to secure basic needs.”
2023-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9403 (2023) · source
“Unfortunately, the Syrian regime continues to hold that process hostage, although is clear that a military solution could never bring a true peace and that humanitarian aid cannot provide lasting options, nor replace the need to build trust among the divided Syrian people. Thus, we urge the regime and its allies to allow for a genuine political process to resume. Albania also takes note of the meeting of the Arab contact group held in Cairo on 15 August. We support the call for the Constitutional Committee to reconvene within this year and stress the need for it to achieve substantial progress. The irrational arguments related to the impartiality of the venue must not be used any longer. More than a year since the convening of its most recent meeting, a lot of critical issues remain to be addressed.”
2023-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9403 (2023) · source
“I would like to start by thanking Special Envoy Pedersen for his insights and his tireless efforts to advance all aspects of resolution 2254 (2015), including his step-for-step approach in advancing the political processes, and I assure him of our full support. I also would like to thank Ms. Lubna Alkanawati for her briefing and for sharing her views with us on the situation in Syria. As we heard once more today, the key to ending the conflict and suffering of the Syrian people is a Syrian- led and United Nations-facilitated political process that meets the legitimate aspirations of all Syrian people. Such process, based on resolution 2254 (2015), should provide a clear road map for an inclusive, comprehensive and sustainable political solution.”
2023-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9403 (2023) · source
“We call on them to constructively engage with the United Nations Support Mission in Libya to break the deadlock that is diminishing all hope for the future of Libyans.”
2023-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9402 (2023) · source
“On the security track, we acknowledge that the situation remains fragile and reiterate the urgency of unifying the military and security institutions to achieve sustainable peace and stability. Unfortunately, the political situation in the country has also had a heavy impact on the human rights situation. As our civil society briefer just shared — and this remains a deep concern — attacks against human rights defenders, women’s rights activists, journalists and civil society associations must be stopped. Accountability is important in that regard, as mentioned by the briefer. Civil society has a crucial role to play in creating a climate conducive to free and fair elections. Let us conclude by emphasizing to all Libyan stakeholders the necessity for a clear path towards elections.”
2023-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9402 (2023) · source
“We therefore call on them to renew their efforts towards a political agreement. In that vein, the Libyan parties should define the legal basis necessary to lay the foundations for establishing democracy in the country through democratic elections based on an electoral law that meets the expectations of all political stakeholders. Elections are the only tool to restore legitimacy to Libyan institutions. It is therefore essential that the mediation of the United Nations and of Special Representative Bathily receive the strongest support from within and outside Libya. All actors share responsibility for creating the conditions for stability and security. Those obstructing must be held accountable.”
2023-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9402 (2023) · source
“In fact, the recent deadly clashes in Tripoli are a stark reminder that the security situation is heavily affected by the political stalemate in Libya. We join others in their call for de-escalation and accountability. Such events also remind us of the necessity of full observation of the arms embargo in Libya. We welcome the statement by Special Representative Bathily and reiterate Albania’s full support for his mandate and crucial mediation role in Libya, which we commend. We remain committed to an inclusive Libyan-led and Libyan-owned political process mediated by the United Nations that paves the way towards holding free, fair and inclusive elections as soon as possible. All Libyan stakeholders must commit to finding credible and sustainable solutions to fulfil the aspirations of their own people.”
2023-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9402 (2023) · source
“We thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Bathily for his detailed presentation and Ms. Al Jerbi for her insightful remarks. I would like to begin by welcoming the unification of the Central Bank of Libya and praising the stewardship of all those involved. We take note of and welcome the establishment of the high committee on financial oversight in Libya. We appreciate the significant step towards ensuring transparency in public funds and ensuring an equal distribution of Libya’s national wealth, as requested by the Council. We hope that that momentum will last and will encourage the political forces in Libya to continue in that direction, as well as when it comes to the security track and the political processes.”
2023-08-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9402 (2023) · source
“We fully support the implementation of the Stockholm Agreement, call on the parties to fully implement international humanitarian law for all civilians, detainees, abductees and forcibly disappeared persons and call for their release. While the economic situation in Yemen continues to be a concern, the reports of Houthis blocking the flow of oil and essential goods from south to north, worsening the humanitarian crisis, are still ongoing. We call on the Houthi to end the economic war and focus on a peaceful future for Yemen. In conclusion, we would like to welcome the offloading of more than a million barrels of crude oil from the FSO SAFER and commend the excellent work of everyone involved.”
2023-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9396 (2023) · source
“We deplore the mistreatment of religious minorities in the country and call on the Houthis to immediately release the Bahaʼi abductees. We further reiterate our call for the unconditional and immediate release of the Yemenis employed by the United States and by the United Nations in Sana’a. We also welcome the release of the five United Nations staff members and appreciate the efforts of all those involved to achieve that. Ms. Al-Hajj’s statement is a clear testimony to the need for the full integration of accountability and transitional justice in the peace process in Yemen. It is also a vivid call for the meaningful participation of women in conflict resolution, peacemaking and decision-making.”
2023-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9396 (2023) · source
“While we welcome all positive steps, concerns about the volatile security situation in the country persist. Insecurity and life risks are also affecting the lives of humanitarian workers and staff of United Nations agencies on the ground. Albania condemns the cruel murder of the World Food Programme staff member in Taiz last month. Aid workers should never be a target, and those responsible must be held accountable. We are concerned by the continued restrictions on the movement of humanitarian workers. Insecurity and movement constraints for all those working on the ground is having an impact on the delivery of aid to the most vulnerable, including women and children. We condemn all restrictions on female relief workers and on the freedom of movement in general.”
2023-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9396 (2023) · source
“I thank Special Envoy Grundberg, Director Wosornu and Ms. Al-Hajj for their briefings. We welcome the Special Envoy’s sustained engagement and mediation efforts with the parties and the actors in the region. We also commend the efforts of Oman and Saudi Arabia in that regard. In our view, the parties should work towards a comprehensive, nationwide ceasefire and an inclusive and peaceful political solution under United Nations auspices. Resuming an inclusive Yemeni-owned political process remains a priority. The support of the Security Council for the mediation efforts of the Special Envoy is crucial for the way forward. We commend the further steps undertaken by his Office towards enhancing confidence-building measures and reiterate our support for an all-for-all principle for the release of conflict- related detainees.”
2023-08-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9396 (2023) · source
“Maximum pressure must be applied to force the conflicting parties to reduce violence, allow the delivery of humanitarian aid and medical supplies, ensure unhindered access to impacted areas and protect humanitarian workers, who should never be under attack. In conclusion, it is important that the Security Council and the international community are united in helping the Sudan to bring an end to this conflict.”
2023-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9394 (2023) · source
“Also, we urge all parties to uphold international humanitarian law and prioritize the protection of civilians, especially women and children, across the nation, including in Darfur. The international community must remain united in pressuring conflicting parties to commit to a national ceasefire. We welcome the efforts of the United States and Saudi Arabia in that regard. In that vein, we fully support and commend all diplomatic and mediation efforts led by the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, the League of Arab States, the United Nations and other regional stakeholders and call for close coordination on those efforts.”
2023-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9394 (2023) · source
“Albania remains deeply concerned about credible reports from the Sudan, and particularly from Darfur, revealing instances of sexual and physical assaults on women, along with indiscriminate shooting of women and children. More troubling reports highlight ethnically targeted violence in Darfur, including ethnically motivated killings and sexual violence. The suffering of civilians cannot be ignored. The Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces have violated human rights and international humanitarian law and committed atrocities, including sexual violence, and they must be held accountable. We welcome the notification by the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court of the start of investigations in that regard.”
2023-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9394 (2023) · source
“We urge both conflicting parties to immediately stop the fighting and call on all armed groups in the Sudan to abstain from further participating in the hostilities. We are alarmed by figures indicating that more than 20 million Sudanese will experience acute food insecurity through September owing to this conflict and already dire macroeconomic conditions. The continuation of violence could have irreparable consequences for the Sudan and the entire region. In that vein, we urgently call for an unimpeded and unhindered humanitarian response in the Sudan and the region, and we urge the Government of the Sudan to facilitate administrative procedures to enable humanitarian aid.”
2023-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9394 (2023) · source
“Let me start by thanking the United Kingdom for requesting this meeting and its continued dedication as the penholder on the Sudan file. Our appreciation also goes to the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan, Special Representative Perthes and his staff, as well as to the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, for work they do on the ground. We thank Assistant Secretary-General Pobee and Director Wosornu for their updates. As highlighted by the briefers, the Sudan’s dire humanitarian crisis demands immediate attention and coordinated efforts, considering that civilians, including women, children and refugees, bear the brunt of the conflict’s devastating toll, leaving them in extreme danger and suffering. Also, we remain deeply concerned about the continued fighting.”
2023-08-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9394 (2023) · source
“In that regard, it is important for the Council to be united and call on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to open the door to unconditional dialogue for ending fully, transparently, comprehensively and irreversibly its WMD, ballistic and nuclear programme in order to contribute to the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula and to global peace and security.”
2023-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9376 (2023) · source
“In order to de-escalate the situation, we call on the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to reinstate its moratorium on ICBM launches, which was abolished last year and has been causing a lot of concern; refrain from cyberattacks and destabilizing actions; start respecting fundamental human rights through the implementation of the conventions it has ratified, such as the Convention on the Rights of the Child and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women; and refrain from conducting a seventh nuclear test.”
2023-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9376 (2023) · source
“We deplore such actions and the militarization of children by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea and call on the Security Council to react to such policies. While the gravity of the humanitarian situation is as dire as the human rights violations in the country, we reiterate our concern that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea regime is committing brutal human rights violations to expand its abilities as a proliferator.”
2023-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9376 (2023) · source
“We are also deeply concerned about the inflammatory rhetoric that Pyongyang has been using recently. We call on the regime to refrain from unfounded accusations and escalatory steps. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s development of WMD, ballistic-missile and nuclear programmes has come at a heavy cost to its people and the overall humanitarian situation in the country. The recent reports of increased food shortages and mounting numbers of deaths due to starvation in the country are very concerning. The oppressive policies of the regime are affecting children as well, and not only through malnutrition. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is gravely violating the Convention on the Rights of the Child by ordering children to collect scrap metal that can be used in weapons manufacturing.”
2023-07-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9376 (2023) · source