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De Aguiar Patriota

lines on the record: 291
first: 2013-10-18
most recent: 2016-10-11
sittings or episodes: 32
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“The people of Haiti deserve all our support in order to break with the cycle of instability and political uncertainty, including through our support to the elections and the swearing in of a new President in Feburary 2017.”
2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source
“In that regard, attention should be given to the further strengthening of Haitian judicial and correctional systems in order to support a more integrated and cohesive Haitian security sector. The programmatic resources recently allocated to those efforts can certainly contribute to reverse the slow progress towards consolidating the rule of law in Haiti. (Spoke in French) Brazil continues to be committed to its Haitian brother and sisters in their efforts to establish a stable democracy and sustainable development. We are convinced that, as in several other periods of difficulty, Haitians will be able to overcome the current difficulties.”
2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source
“In that regard, I wish to recall that, according to the Brazil declaration entitled "A Framework for Cooperation and Regional Solidarity to Strengthen the International Protection of Refugees", adopted in Brasilia on 3 December 2014, Latin American Governments consider people fleeing from natural disasters as victims who should be received and protected. We recall that the Peacebuilding Commission could assume a central role in the stabilization and development efforts in Haiti. Access to justice and poverty reduction are important elements in the promotion of Haiti's development and stability, which deserve more careful consideration. They can help to empower the weakest and the poorest, especially through the effectiveness of social rights, and produce tangible dividends for the most vulnerable.”
2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source
“Brazil also underscores the importance of strengthening Haiti's national health institutions and United Nations efforts to combat cholera, including through the Secretary-General's initiative to support the national plan for the elimination of cholera for the period 2013-2022. We welcome his intention to develop a package that would provide additional material assistance and support for those Haitians directly affected by the disease. The Brazilian Government built, and currently supports, three community hospitals and one rehabilitation centre in Haiti, the largest project implemented so far by Brazil in terms cooperation, with a budget of $90 million. The Brazilian Government is also committed to maintaining its humanitarian cooperation efforts, as well as the current special immigration policy for Haitians.”
2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source
“Hurricane Matthew negatively impacted the living conditions of a significant number of internally displaced people, currently at 61,000, in a context of an increase in the number of new cholera cases and a decrease in the levels of food and nutrition security in rural areas. We commend the tireless response activities of the Government of Haiti and the United Nations, and underline the particular importance and urgency of the Haiti humanitarian response plan 2016 appeal, launched jointly to meet the critical humanitarian needs of 1.3 million people, including of the Haitians and persons of Haitian descent returning from the Dominican Republic.”
2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source
“During the transition period, we encourage the Security Council to keep tools that are part of the MINUSTAH mandate aimed at developing quick-impact and community violence-reduction projects, as well as an adequate engineering capability. Experience in Haiti has clearly shown that such initiatives directly benefit the local population and assist in building confidence in the peace process and the Mission throughout its life cycle. Any future presence of the Organization in Haiti should take this success story into account and ensure the continuity of such activities in order to contribute to the sustainability of reconstruction efforts. The humanitarian situation continues to raise serious concern.”
2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source
“We concur with the Secretary- General's observation that the Haitian National Police is not yet operationally independent and continues to rely on MINUSTAH's support to fulfil its constitutional mandate. Despite its enhanced performance in preventing crimes and controlling civil unrest, we note with regret that the police force will not be able to reach the target of 15,000 officers by the end of 2016, as initially envisaged. Furthermore, we are concerned that only half of the Haitian National Police development plan for the period 2012-2016, one of the benchmarks of the Mission, has been attained so far.”
2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source
“Regarding the strategic assessment mission to be undertaken for MINUSTAH, with a View to making recommendations for a future United Nations presence in the country, we expect that it will happen after the installation of the new President and the formation of a new Government. It is crucial to the success of any future decision to ensure that the United Nations conducts that pivotal process in consultation with the appropriate Haitian interlocutors. It is also essential to ensure that the reconfiguration process be guided by conditions on the ground and by the need to preserve and consolidate the progress that has been made in the past 12 years. Any prejudgement of the situation may jeopardize investments made by the international community in stabilizing the country so far.”
2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source
“Brazil agrees with the Secretary-General's assessment regarding stability and security in Haiti, while recognizing that the security situation remains relatively calm but fragile, owing to the prevailing political uncertainty. There are still reasons for concern about security, including gang activity, the smuggling of weapons, and politically motivated violence. We support the recommended extension of MINUSTAH's mandate for an additional six months until 15 April 2017, while maintaining the current troop and police levels. According to Interim President Jocelerme Privert's recent statement in the General Assembly (see A/71/PV.17), the military and police components continue to have a very relevant role in the country's logistics, humanitarian and security operations.”
2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source
“Despite the necessary andjustifiable postponement of the first round of elections, the Haitian authorities should not slacken the momentum for organizing their new date as soon as possible. Brazil strongly urges Haiti's political actors to work cooperatively in the interests of their people, while joining forces in prioritizing the country's return to full constitutional normality by completing the electoral process that is already under way in order to ensure the holding of free, fair, inclusive and transparent presidential and legislative elections. It is also crucial to ensure that Haiti's political stakeholders spare no effort in encouraging citizens to develop a greater level of involvement in the upcoming electoral rounds.”
2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source
“We commend the troops of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) for their commitment and we recognize the work they have been doing in these difficult days for Haiti. Even before the arrival of the hurricane, the military personnel of MINUSTAH'S Brazilian contingent were deployed to the most vulnerable parts of the country. In an impressive effort, they cleared roads and prepared airports to receive humanitarian aid in Les Cayes. They were the first to arrive by land in Je're'mie, the capital of the worst affected department. As I speak, they are already supporting the Haitian authorities in the most challenging period for the reconstruction activities.”
2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source
“We thank the Russian Federation for organizing this important debate on the situation in Haiti. I would also like to thank Ms. Sandra Honore, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for her briefing and to reiterate my Government's gratitude and respect for her work and continuing support to the consolidation of peace and democracy in Haiti. And I thank Ambassador Denis Regis for his statement. Brazil is standing by Haiti at another difficult moment. Hurricane Matthew's passing through the Caribbean last week created the worst humanitarian crisis there since the devastating earthquake six years ago. We send our heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and we reiterate our willingness to help the Haitian Government to provide immediate assistance for the hundreds of thousands of people in urgent need.”
2016-10-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7789 (2016) · source
“We therefore urge the national authorities to seek a path towards sustainable, constructive governance where dissent is channelled without holding hostage the country's institutional, social and economic development perspectives.”
2016-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7764 (2016) · source
“President Johnson-Sirleaf of Liberia, as acting Chair of ECOWAS, has a leadership role to play in that regard. The PBC also encourages consultations aimed at organizing a meeting of the International Contact Group for Guinea-Bissau. Finally, the PBC will continue impressing upon all actors the importance of upholding their commitments made at the Brussels donor round table in March 2015. That applies equally to the respective pledges from national and international stakeholders. A clear commitment to place the national interests above other agendas will be conducive to stronger partnerships between the Government and its international supporters.”
2016-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7764 (2016) · source
“The PBC urges the political parties and, through them, all legislative actors to work together and urgently resume a constructive and cooperative dialogue in order to approve the Government's programme and the State budget. Without a national road map for policy and a budget to sustain a functional State, the country will be ill-positioned to receive support from the international community, despite the professed intentions to provide support. The PBC believes that the international community, including the Council, must strongly encourage regional diplomatic efforts, such as those agreed to at the forty-nineth ordinary meeting of the ECOWAS Heads of State gathering in Dakar in June. I look forward to an early dispatch of a high-level mission composed of the Presidents of Senegal, Sierra Leone and Guinea.”
2016-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7764 (2016) · source
“The PBC believes that every effort must be made by international partners to support the continuation of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Mission in Guinea-Bissau (ECOMIB). We cannot afford to send the wrong signals regarding the importance of maintaining a safe and stable environment as remaining challenges are tackled. In that connection, I wish to acknowledge the role of the European Union's financial support to ensure the renewal of the mandate of ECOMIB in June of this year. In conclusion, the PBC believes that the lack of genuine political will to overcome current impasses is preventing the enactment of Government measures that would lead to concrete peace dividends.”
2016-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7764 (2016) · source
“The PBC supports an inclusive and fruitful political dialogue, as stated in the press statement issued on 26 August by the PBC Guinea-Bissau country-specific configuration. That would be a positive step in paving the way for longer-term policies that the country requires, including a possible constitutional review. The PBC could assist those and other efforts - for example, by mobilizing constitutional experts who may be able to provide adequate advice, as required and in full respect for national sovereignty. In order to tackle longer-term issues, it would be up to the Bissau- Guineans to show wisdom and creativity to make their political constitutional model workable and adapted to their own specificities.”
2016-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7764 (2016) · source
“At the same time, the precarious political situation in Guinea-Bissau remains a source of concern to many in West Africa and beyond. In a region that has seen great progress in consolidating peace and stability through democratic means, Guinea-Bissau remains a weak link. I wish to use this opportunity to make a strong plea for collective efforts to help the national authorities of Guinea-Bissau find solutions to their governance problems. Options must be discussed as a matter of urgency. The longer the crisis is allowed to last, the more the progress achieved thus far risks being undermined, and perhaps even erased. We have well-founded worries that it would become harder to steer the country back on track if viable solutions are not found in the short term to render the governance of the country truly effective.”
2016-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7764 (2016) · source
“We were reminded last week by Under-Secretary- General for Political Affairs Jeffrey Feltman, when he briefed the Guinea-Bissau configuration on his recent trip to Bissau, that the authorities in that country today no longer faced the dilemma they confronted in the wake of the 2012 coup d'etat, when there was disagreement on who would legitimately represent the country's Government during that year's session of the General Assembly. In equal measure, regional and international observers who were then divided on matters related to Guinea-Bissau are now aligned in supporting a strong development and stability agenda for the country. The consensus that today characterizes the oversight of the ongoing challenges in Guinea-Bissau, both in the PBC and in the Security Council, is something worth highlighting.”
2016-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7764 (2016) · source
“The country has made important strides in regaining its footing towards democratization, and the progress achieved is now acknowledged by many, even amidst the situation in which the country remains trapped in a political impasse. Despite an undeniably fragile stability, national actors seem to understand that they must position themselves within the context of respect for the rule of law, the country's international legal obligations and the Constitution.”
2016-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7764 (2016) · source
“Mr. De Aguiar Patriota: At the outset of this briefing, I wish to thank you, Mr. President, for the invitation to address the Security Council today in my capacity as Chair of the Guinea-Bissau configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC). I am grateful for, and welcome the comprehensive briefing delivered by, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau, Mr. Modibo Toure, as it is most timely under the current circumstances. In addition to the information presented by Mr. Toure in his briefing, I wish to add a few elements on the basis of the discussions held in the PBC on 22 August, which we hope will be helpful for the Council's deliberations. Guinea-Bissau has come a long ways since the coup d'etat in 2012.”
2016-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7764 (2016) · source
“Time and again, the international community is offered the argument that security concerns hamper the objective of disarmament. That is a false dichotomy. Relying on nuclear deterrence doctrines and strategies undermines the medium- and long-term security of all States. The risk that non-State actors may wish to acquire nuclear weapons is only one among many examples of such long-term security challenges. As the Secretary- General himself once said, "there are no right hands for wrong weapons." It is imperative that the international community take decisive steps to achieve the common and long- overdue nuclear disarmament objectives.”
2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source
“We remain frustrated, however, by the absence of political will and leadership on the part of States possessing nuclear weapons to initiate similar negotiations aimed at the complete elimination of such weapons, with clear benchmarks and timelines. Last week's ground-breaking results of the Open-ended Working Group on taking forward multilateral nuclear disarmament negotiations were most encouraging. Its recommendation to the General Assembly to convene a conference in 2017 - open to all States, international organizations and civil society - to negotiate a legally binding instrument to prohibit nuclear weapons, leading towards their total elimination, can place the nuclear disarmament agenda on a new path, thereby overcoming its protracted deadlock.”
2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source
“Notwithstanding the importance of resolution 1540 (2004), circumscribing international efforts exclusively to countering proliferation of weapons of mass destruction is insufficient. Disarmament efforts are essential to any effective strategy to avoid those weapons being acquired by non-State actors - for, as long as weapons of mass destruction continue to exist, there will be those interested in acquiring or developing them. Over the past 50 years, the international community has adopted multilateral, legally binding instruments that ban some categories of those lethal armaments, such as biological and chemical weapons. The NPT, in its article VI, establishes an obligation "to pursue negotiations in good faith on effective measures relating to cessation of the nuclear arms race at an early date and to nuclear disarmament".”
2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source
“Brazil has also been following with interest the current comprehensive review of resolution 1540 (2004), and took part in the open consultations convened in June by the 1540 Committee Chair, Ambassador Roman Oyarzun Marchesi of Spain. We were particularly pleased that strong emphasis was placed on international cooperation and assistance, which in our view are key to ensuring the full implementation of resolution 1540 (2004). We acknowledge the important work that has been carried out by the 1540 Committee and its Panel of Experts in that respect, and we expect that this important issue will be addressed with a sense of priority in the outcome of the comprehensive review.”
2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source
“We are also members of export control regimes such as the Nuclear Suppliers Group and the Missile Technology Control Regime. We have incorporated into our national legislation all obligations deriving from those instruments, as well as those from flowing from resolution 1540 (2004), and we have submitted national reports to the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004). Brazilian legislation clearly safeguards the peaceful applications of sensitive and dual-use goods and items, especially in activities related to industry, research and development. In that context, the Brazilian Government promotes constant and structured outreach to inform the private sector on applicable restrictions and controls.”
2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source
“Brazil actively participated in the discussions leading to the adoption of resolution 1540 (2004) and to its first review, resolution 1977 (2011), as a member of the Council. Since then, we have been firmly committed to its implementation, as shown by the matrix prepared by the Panel of Experts. The Brazilian Federal Constitution forbids the conduct of any non-peaceful nuclear activity on Brazilian territory. Brazil is party to all the major treaties and conventions in the field of disarmament and non-proliferation, such as the Treaty for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America and the Caribbean, the Treaty of Tlatelolco, the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, the Chemical Weapons Convention and the Biological Weapons Convention.”
2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source
“I thank the President for organizing this open debate. Let me also thank the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, the Special Representative of INTERPOL and Mr. Koblentz for their briefings, and let me congratulate the Secretary-General for a particularly eloquent and sharp intervention. Brazil firmly believes that the mere existence of weapons of mass destruction constitutes the greatest threat to humankind, and therefore to international peace and security. The possibility that such weapons might fall into the hands of non-State actors, particularly terrorists, is a matter of special concern. Resolution 1540 (2004) is a valuable tool in addressing the issue and complementing the main multilateral legally binding instruments in the field.”
2016-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7758 (2016) · source
“Improving the working methods of the Security Council depends, to a great extent, on a comprehensive reform capable of leading to more effective, transparent and legitimate decision-making processes.”
2016-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7740 (2016) · source
“It is desirable that the troop- and police- contributing countries be included in the decision-making process leading to the deployment of peacekeeping operations. We need to balance the perspectives of those crafting mandates and those implementing them. In addition, penholderships must be more equitably shared. The fact that elected members have reduced opportunities to take initiatives is linked, of course, with another unresolved problem, that is, the comprehensive reform of the Security Council. No change in the working methods alone will be able to tackle some of the main challenges currently faced by the Council. As many have pointed out during the current session of intergovernmental negotiations, the longer the reform of the Security Council takes, the more the United Nations puts its credibility and long-term legitimacy at risk.”
2016-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7740 (2016) · source
“Brazil has also taken note of the increase in the number of letters to the Security Council under Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations that seek to justify military actions, most of the time ex post facto, in the context of countering terrorism. Without prejudice to the necessary debate on the actual content of such communications, it is also important to reflect on whether they fulfil the obligation to "report immediately" as stipulated in the Charter, which applies to all actions undertaken under that provision. Such communications do not release the Security Council from its primary responsibilities. A proper follow-up to such communications by the Council seems necessary.”
2016-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7740 (2016) · source
“First, we should import from the peacekeeping system the practice of sunset clauses, reporting and briefings to delegations. Secondly, we should create monitoring mechanisms by establishing panels of experts modelled after the United Nations sanctions committees. In addition to proper authorization, it is essential that the Security Council be kept informed about the military actions carried out on its behalf as part of its role in legitimizing the use of force. That role includes not only deciding to initiate military action, but also ensuring, for instance, its proportionality and conformity with international humanitarian law, as well as determining the appropriate time to conclude the intervention.”
2016-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7740 (2016) · source
“There is room for improvement in the Council's working methods with regard to the implementation of the Council's decisions authorizing the use of force and the follow-up to communications submitted under Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations. As highlighted by the Secretary-General in the report on the responsibilty to protect (S/2015/500), it is important to further strengthen the reporting and reviewing procedures for the implementation of Security Council resolutions authorizing the use of force by third parties, so as to ensure that the mandates given by the United Nations are being properly implemented. Brazil recalls its proposal containing two practical steps, both of which are based on existing mechanisms in the Security Council.”
2016-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7740 (2016) · source
“The review of the Peacebuilding Architecture empowered the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) in its advisory capacity to the Security Council. The Council and the PBC can expand their synergies and draw upon the expertise of the Commission in assisting with the longer-term perspective required for sustaining peace. We believe that there is value added in inviting the Chairs of the PBC configurations to informally meet Council members before a situation that they follow closely is up for review. In the same vein, the Council should consider inviting the Chairs of PBC configurations to join official missions.”
2016-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7740 (2016) · source
“Let me start by referring to the selection of the next Secretary- General. We appreciate that the current process was formally started by a joint letter from the President of the General Assembly and the President of the Security Council inviting Member States to submit proposed candidates. The unprecedented hearings are important steps forward towards the democratization of the selection process. Brazil believes that the role of the General Assembly is not simply to rubber-stamp decisions taken previously by the Security Council. We agree with Assembly President Lykketoft - and with the Accountability, Coherence and Transparency (ACT) Group, for that matter - as stated in his letter dated 7 July, that the result of the informal straw polls should be made available to the general membership.”
2016-07-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7740 (2016) · source
“We encourage all parties and their external supporters to cooperate in this endeavour and join efforts to restore peace and stability in Yemen, thereby leading to a draft Constitution, electoral reform and timely general elections, as determined by resolution 2201 (2015).”
2016-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7736 (2016) · source
“We reiterate our support for Special Representative Martin Kobler in these complex circumstances and express our hope that the United Nations Support Mission in Libya will soon be able to re-establish its presence in Tripoli. While the humanitarian situation in Yemen remains dire, we are hopeful that ongoing negotiations between Yemeni parties in Kuwait, facilitated by the United Nations, will soon lead to a positive outcome. Brazil took note with interest of Special Envoy Cheikh Ahmed's peace road map, as well as his proposal to strengthen the Office of the Special Envoy in order to advance towards a comprehensive settlement of the conflict.”
2016-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7736 (2016) · source
“We join the Secretary-General in condemning and expressing disappointment over the recent announcement by Israel of its intention to expand the construction of settlement units in both the West Bank and East Jerusalem. Over the past few years, the international community has been given compelling evidence that such negative cycles of violence and retaliation against innocents will not contribute to fulfilling the aspiration of the majority of the Palestinian and Israeli peoples for sustainable peace. In Libya, the Government of National Accord is still challenged by the need to consolidate its political authority and territorial control. Brazil urges all parties that have yet to comply with the Libyan Political Agreement to do so as early as possible in order to allow the restoration of the national unity of Libya.”
2016-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7736 (2016) · source
“Brazil expects that those developments will inspire the Security Council to fully exercise its responsibilities and actively lead international efforts to pursue, without further delay, the creation of a free, independent, sovereign and viable State for the Palestinian people within its 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, living in peace and harmony with Israel. Regrettably, it has been more than seven years since the Council last adopted a resolution on this paramount issue. Meanwhile, the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dramatic, and acts of violence, which Brazil rejects unequivocally, continue to be committed by both sides. Brazil strongly condemns the recent wave of attacks in Israel and in the occupied territories, which have targeted mainly innocent civilians over the past several weeks.”
2016-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7736 (2016) · source
“Brazil believes that the report should have highlighted the illegality of Israeli settlements in the occupied territories and the challenges they pose to a peaceful resolution of the dispute. We acknowledge that steps must be urgently taken to reverse current negative trends and advance towards the implementation of a two-State solution. We also draw attention to two important events held last month to discuss strategies to revitalize the peace process: a ministerial meeting in Paris, hosted by the Government of France, and a multilateral conference organized by the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People, in Geneva.”
2016-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7736 (2016) · source
“Brazil conveys its condolences to all those affected by terrorist attacks and reiterates that there can be no justification for terrorism. Terrorism, which runs counter to all principles and values for which the United Nations stands, requires a coordinated response. In that regard, we commend the adoption of General Assembly resolution 70/291 at the fifth review of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, held on 1 July, and expect it to play an important role in guiding our collective efforts for the future. We took good note of the report of the Middle East Quartet, which scrutinized the main impediments to a lasting resolution to the Palestinian-Israeli dispute and offered concrete recommendations in that regard.”
2016-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7736 (2016) · source
“The recent release of the report of the Iraq Inquiry, a comprehensive report on the circumstances surrounding the 2003 military intervention of Iraq and its aftermath, is a sobering reminder of the perils of military action in the absence of a clear mandate issued by the Security Council. The repercussions of misguided and ill-informed choices made 13 years ago still threaten the security and stability of Iraq and the Middle East region in particular, but their overall negative effects on other parts of the world cannot be overlooked. Brazil condemns, in the strongest terms, the terrorist attacks of 3 July, which killed more than two hundred people in Iraq - the deadliest in the country since the 2003 invasion - as well as the recent attacks that took place in Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Yemen.”
2016-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7736 (2016) · source
“In that regard, I underscore the latest report of the Independent International Inquiry Commission on Syria, led by Professor Paulo Sergio Pinheiro, which depicts a horrifying range of atrocities perpetrated by Da'esh against the Yazidi community in Sinjar, atrocities that may constitute a case of genocide. We also urge all parties and their supporters to comply with their obligations under international humanitarian law, including the prohibition on the deliberate targeting of civilians. Resolution 2286 (2016) was an important step towards strengthening the legal framework for the protection of medical and humanitarian personnel and facilities in armed conflict. That is highly relevant in Syria.”
2016-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7736 (2016) · source
“While reaffirming our strong support for the efforts of Special Envoy Staffan de Mistura, we cannot help but express our concern at the apparent lack of progress of the recent intra-Syrian talks in Geneva. All parties and their supporters must demonstrate the readiness to act constructively in the rounds to come and advance towards a political transition based on credible, inclusive and non-sectarian governance and towards the drafting of a new constitution, as established by resolution 2254 (2015). Brazil vehemently condemns all war crimes, crimes against humanity, acts of terrorism and other serious violations committed in Syria and stresses the need for accountability.”
2016-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7736 (2016) · source
“Mr. President, I thank you for convening this open debate. I also wish like to thank the Secretary-General for his briefing and acknowledge the interventions of the Permanent Representative of Israel and the Permanent Observer of the State of Palestine. The ongoing conflict in Syria continues to generate appalling and preventable civilian suffering. Reports of renewed military offensives and counter-offensives by nearly all parties to the conflict, in violation of the cessation of hostilities still in force, are deeply worrisome. Brazil has long held that the war needs to be and should be solved through a political process that is led and owned by the people of Syria.”
2016-07-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7736 (2016) · source
“These examples demonstrate that Brazil stands ready to continue to contribute to alleviating the suffering of civilians affected by conflict, according to the relevant peacekeeping mandates, in full respect of the Charter of the United Nations and established peacekeeping principles.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to highlight the fact that the Brazilian troops and police officers currently deployed in 10 United Nations peacekeeping operations and special political missions have been, and will continue to be, trained and equipped to be able to deliver on their responsibility to protect civilians. Since 2004, Brazilian troops and force commanders of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti have played a decisive role in reducing violence and building a safer environment in critical areas of Port- au-Prince, such as Cite Soleil. In September 2015, the Brazilian vessel en route to lead the Maritime Task Force of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon rescued 220 refugees adrift in the Mediterranean Sea.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“The principles of peacekeeping operations did not come into existence by chance; they aim to preserve space for dialogue and diplomatic activity. We wish to express a word of caution regarding certain flexible understandings of the use of force by peacekeeping operations, as defended by a few. Rather than pointing towards more effective protection for civilians, such flexibility can be counterproductive and compromise the credibility of the United Nations. It is conceivable that, in very specific circumstances, a preparedness to use force to protect civilians will enhance the standing of the United Nations. But such understandings must be the outcome of careful, inclusive and multilateral deliberation.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“The spectrum of concrete measures could include the training of States' armed forces, ratifying core international treaties, advocating their universalization, and education and awareness-raising. It is also crucial to enhance the protection of women and girls against sexual Violence and improve monitoring and reporting of violations. The denial of humanitarian access deprives people of human dignity. Unfettered humanitarian access is imperative, and more systematic approaches to responding to access constraints are essential. Brazil welcomes the Secretary-General's decision to deploy senior protection-of-civilians advisers in all missions with explicit protection mandates, with a direct reporting line to the Head of Mission, to advise on the development of strategies and coordinate implementation.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source
“That is essential for peace to be sustainable, as those on the receiving end need to lead the way to recovery and peace. It can also improve proper conflict monitoring and local ownership of protection mechanisms, thereby building a protective environment through the important role of unarmed-civilian-protection strategies. Protecting 200,000 civilians for several months and providing adequate humanitarian assistance to avert disease has been a significant achievement of the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan and humanitarian actors in South Sudan, for example. Nonetheless, compliance with international humanitarian law and human rights law has to be further enhanced, as recently stressed by many during the World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul.”
2016-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7711 (2016) · source