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“My delegation thanks Special Representative Wane for his useful and informative briefing and welcomes His Excellency Minister Diop as leader of the Malian delegation at this meeting of the Security Council. We also paid careful attention to the presentations by the civil society representative. We received with dismay the news of the terrorist attacks against the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) in Kidal on 1 June and in the vicinity of Douentza on 3 June. We regret the casualties among peacekeepers from Egypt and Jordan and express our sincere condolences to and solidarity with the Governments of both countries, as well as the victims’ families and MINUSMA itself. Brazil reiterates its firm condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.”
2022-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9061 (2022) · source
“That country is not only directly affected by the violence in the Lake Chad basin, but it has also been facing protracted conflicts in its English-speaking regions. The international community must stand ready to provide its support to address those crises. We believe that socioeconomic development will be key for the evolution of the situation in Central Africa in the next few months. Just as the region seemed posed to recover from the effects of the coronavirus disease pandemic, rising food prices may plunge large numbers of people into acute poverty. Popular discontent may have a destabilizing effect on political systems, which, in turn, can become vulnerable to disruption and violence. Brazil will continue working closely with its African partners in South-South cooperation initiatives to address the challenges that they face.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9058 (2022) · source
“Even though Nigeria does not fall under the scope of this meeting, Brazil cannot avoid mentioning the horrific attack on a crowded Catholic church that took place in the town of Owo last Sunday. That appalling incident is a reminder of the dangers that terrorism poses to the world and, in that case, to Africa. As the Secretary-General’s report indicates, Central Africa faces multidimensional and cross-border threats to peace and security. Terrorism, including the presence of the so-called Islamic State and Boko Haram, is a grave threat in the Lake Chad basin. We must therefore commend the efforts of the authorities, which made a reduction in the activities of those groups possible in late 2021. The situation in Cameroon is concerning.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9058 (2022) · source
“Another positive development are the efforts of the Government of Burundi to normalize relations with its neighbours and with the international community. We thank Special Representative François Louncény Fall for supporting those efforts. The pre-dialogue between political actors from Chad is in itself a positive development. We expect that that process, hosted by Qatar, may soon yield results that allow for the convening of an inclusive national dialogue. The national dialogue in the Central African Republic also allowed for necessary discussions among the local stakeholders, even though it did not produce the expected results. As in Chad, there too much remains to be done in terms of political transition.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9058 (2022) · source
“The peaceful transfer of power in Sao Tome and Príncipe, a nation close to Brazil for linguistic and historical reasons, is a markedly positive step that confirms the democratic stability in that country and may serve as an example for the region. Sao Tome and Príncipe will hold legislative elections in September, and we expect once again to witness a peaceful and efficient process. Several other countries in the Central African region, such as the Congo and Equatorial Guinea, will hold regional elections in the coming months. Moreover, Angola, another sister nation to Brazil, will hold general elections in August. That is encouraging, since functional democratic and electoral systems are the most effective way to prevent conflict and instability.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9058 (2022) · source
“I would like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Martha Pobee, Mr. Gilberto Da Piedade Veríssimo, President of the Commission of the Economic Community of Central African States, and Ms. Jeanne-Danielle 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, for their informative briefings. The Secretary-General’s report on the situation in Central Africa (S/2022/436) shows a mixed scenario, where political advances in some countries in the region contrast with persistent security challenges and some worrisome trends.”
2022-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9058 (2022) · source
“This year alone, military personnel from Nepal, Pakistan, Russia and Serbia have paid the ultimate price. We take this occasion to pay tribute to them.”
2022-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9051 (2022) · source
“Moreover, cooperation with neighbouring States can produce the desired results only if the sovereignty of the Democratic Republic is fully respected; otherwise, it risks further inflaming the volatile situation around the Great Lakes. Along with increased regional cooperation, fostering coordination between MONUSCO and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has produced positive results. The fact that MONUSCO has faced attacks in recent months is not a reason to reduce but rather to step up those coordination efforts. We have recently celebrated the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers. No less than 24 MONUSCO men and women were awarded the Dag Hammarskjöld Medal last week. This is but a small tribute to the immense efforts made by the personnel to further the mandate established by the Security Council.”
2022-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9051 (2022) · source
“More important still are the initiatives aimed at cooperation with neighbouring countries, such as the increased coordination in the security domain with Uganda and, particularly, the peace negotiations hosted by Kenya. The conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic has regional roots. Regional cooperation is therefore key to addressing it properly. It must be noted, however, that all efforts made by the authorities of the Democratic Republic will achieve long-lasting results only if the underlying causes of conflict are addressed by fostering development and political participation of the population in the affected areas. The long-standing state of siege in certain provinces raises concerns, as do episodes of violence attributed to the armed forces, which will be duly investigated.”
2022-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9051 (2022) · source
“Even more worrisome is the fact that, against the best expectations and all efforts of the authorities of the United Nations and of countries in the region, the situation seems to be getting worse. The report of the Secretary-General on MONUSCO (S/2022/252), dated 21 March, ominously noted that there were indications that the illegal M-23 armed group seemed to have resurfaced. As we can now well see, that group does not hesitate to attack United Nations peacekeepers. Brazil wishes to commend the efforts of the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which has embraced such ambitious initiatives as the new Demobilization, Disarmament, Community Recovery and Stabilization Programme for ex-combatants, launched last March.”
2022-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9051 (2022) · source
“I would briefly recall some events: the savage attack on the Savo camp for internally displaced persons in Ituri province by the Coopérative pour le développement du Congo militias; the crash of a helicopter belonging to the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) in North Kivu province; the murder of a Nepali peacekeeper also in Ituri; and the attacks by the Mouvement du 23 mars (M-23) on MONUSCO and the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The disturbing frequency of these events is a mere fraction of the episodes of violence that bedevil the population of the affected parts of the Democratic Republic.”
2022-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9051 (2022) · source
“I would like to thank Ms. Martha Pobee and Mr. Huang Xia for their informative briefings. I would also like to welcome the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the delegations of Rwanda and Uganda, to the Security Council. In recent months, the Council has been witnessing a continuously deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2022-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9051 (2022) · source
“We urge Israeli and Palestinian leaders to engage with each other, be it directly or through the mediation instruments offered by the United Nations and by regional partners. The current situation is the result of years of frustration with the lack of progress in finding a lasting solution to the conflict. Returning to a credible political process within the framework of a negotiated two-State solution is a priority shared by all, and the Security Council should spare no effort in promoting it.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“Without additional funding, the World Food Programme and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) will not be able to maintain their regular humanitarian assistance to Palestinian refugees, which can have a destabilizing impact on the ground. Brazil supports the many ongoing efforts to raise the funds necessary for UNRWA to continue to fulfil its indispensable role. As Mr. Wennesland has warned, lack of humanitarian assistance can have a destabilizing impact on the ground, diminishing the already dim prospects for peace. Continuing to act proactively in the search for lasting peace in the Middle East is not optional for the Security Council; rather, it remains an imperative.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“They are considered civilians under international humanitarian law and must be protected, as reiterated by resolution 2222 (2015), unanimously adopted by the Council. The work of journalists, such as Ms. Abu Akleh, is indispensable to preserving the fundamental right to freedom of expression and to the free flow of independent and accurate information in times of peace or war. The episodes of violence and excessive use of force during her funeral were also disturbing. In that regard, Brazil recognizes Israeli efforts, through the local police, to investigate the facts and ensure accountability for those responsible. As we are all aware by now, spiking international prices for food is impacting humanitarian assistance efforts everywhere.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“The safety and security of religious sites is an essential component of freedom of religion or belief and should be preserved at all costs. Brazil is also concerned about attempts to challenge the historic and legal status quo of the holy sites in Jerusalem. Upholding the status quo is fundamental, as is maintaining the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan’s special role as the custodian of the Muslim holy places. Brazil profoundly laments the death of the Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh while reporting from the West Bank, and we support the calls for accountability. Full, transparent and independent investigations should be undertaken with the cooperation of all parties involved. There can be no justification for any attacks against journalists or media workers.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“I thank Mr. Wennesland for his comprehensive updates provided to the Council today. I thank the other briefers for their informative and compelling accounts. My delegation welcomes the representatives of Israel and Palestine to this meeting. Brazil remains concerned about the situation of recurrent violence, including in and around holy sites in Jerusalem, as well as the series of attacks perpetrated against Israeli civilians. We are concerned that the events planned for next week might further worsen this already tense situation. We reiterate that refraining from incitement and inflammatory rhetoric is of the utmost importance, as is the proactive engagement of political, religious and community leaders to restore calm. Places of worship, especially a place of such religious significance as the Holy Esplanade, must not be battlegrounds.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9046 (2022) · source
“The legitimacy of both the ongoing consultations and the Sudan’s transition to democracy is firmly rooted in women’s leadership and political participation.”
2022-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9041 (2022) · source
“Secondly, I would like to commend the activities of the trilateral mechanism – the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan (UNITAMS). We are convinced that solutions to the Sudan’s political stalemate should include support at the multilateral and regional levels. Aided by the trilateral mechanism, the current broad, inclusive consultations should rekindle the hopes of the millions of Sudanese who took peacefully to the streets in 2019. Thirdly, I would like to reiterate the challenges facing the women and peace and security agenda in the Sudan. We commend the Security Council’s Informal Expert Group on its efforts to place the spotlight on those challenges.”
2022-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9041 (2022) · source
“Let me start by thanking the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Sudan, Volker Perthes, for his comprehensive briefing and for his committed work on the ground. I wish also to welcome the new representative of the Sudan to this meeting. My delegation will raise three points today. First, we should underscore our concern about the protection of civilians. We extend our heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims in Kereneik, West Darfur. We deplore the attacks on health-care facilities and the mass displacement that those waves of violence have caused. We support the investigation announced by the Sovereign Council and call for additional measures to provide protection for civilians in the Darfur region.”
2022-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9041 (2022) · source
“We urge the Joint Force to pay particular attention to the elements of child protection, in compliance with the framework. There must be a clear procedure for the treatment and transfer of children associated, or allegedly associated, with armed groups to civilian child-protection actors, as well as specialized training for Joint Force personnel. Brazil shares the Secretary-General’s concern over the security situation in the Sahel, in particular in the light of the reports of violence against civilians. The improvement of those conditions depends, as we pointed out, on progress in the political sphere.”
2022-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9035 (2022) · source
“We welcome the fact that, in spite of all these difficulties, the G-5 Sahel has been able to perform operations, even though they remain short of what is necessary to stave off the threat posed by illegal armed groups and terrorist organizations. We also welcome the support that the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) has been able to provide to the Joint Force, in line with the mandate established by the Council. It is noteworthy that MINUSMA itself faces challenging circumstances at this particular moment. The humanitarian situation in the Sahel region is of great concern. In that context, we wish to highlight the importance of the international humanitarian law and human rights compliance framework endorsed and implemented by the G-5 Sahel Joint Force.”
2022-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9035 (2022) · source
“Political uncertainty in the Sahel region means that support from the United Nations, as well as from regional organizations, is of utmost importance. In the light of this, we welcome the efforts by the Secretary- General, in contact with the Chairperson of the African Union Commission and in collaboration with ECOWAS, to address the situation. We take note of the creation of the independent high-level panel on security and development in the Sahel and look forward to its results. While the situation in the region calls for action, it seems that conditions on the ground are not favourable for the creation of a new United Nations Office.”
2022-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9035 (2022) · source
“This has become even more obvious since the announcement of the decision by the Malian authorities to withdraw from all structures and bodies of the G-5 Sahel, including the Joint Force. We believe that the G-5 Sahel constitutes an important forum capable of bringing forward, as is so often said, African solutions for African problems, such as the Joint Force. While we are still waiting for the other members of the G-5 Sahel to react to Bamako’s announcement, Brazil encourages all countries in the region to maintain political engagement, including by means of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). There is almost no alternative to regional cooperation in the fight against terrorism and the other challenges that the region faces.”
2022-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9035 (2022) · source
“I would also like to thank Assistant Secretary-General Pobee and Executive Secretary Tiaré for their informative briefings. We listened carefully to Ms. Bandiaky-Badji. Recent developments in the Sahel region, as highlighted in the report of the Secretary-General on the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (S/2022/382), showcase how lack of progress in the political sphere can hamper efforts to combat violence, which, in turn, makes political solutions to conflict even more elusive. In order to be perfectly clear, the frustratingly long political transition in Mali has contributed to the lack of political understanding in the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel) as a whole and hampered the activities of its Joint Force.”
2022-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9035 (2022) · source
“It is just to clarify one point I agree with everything that was said by the Special Representative. There was no denial of desertification as a problem. The question, and I repeat it, is what is the specific conceptual and scientific evidence that she has that enables her to say that sandstorms are a consequence of climate change and not an isolated climatological event? That is to say, how does she separate climate change from a local event? She also said that more storms are to come. How does she know that? For the record, therefore, I would register my disappointment with the reply that was just given.”
2022-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9034 (2022) · source
“Before I conclude, I would like to ask a question related to the link between climate change and sandstorms. Since the Special Representative mentioned this issue today, I would like to ask what specific, conceptual and scientific evidence there is to corroborate the information she provided about the link between sandstorms and climate change, as opposed to the former being merely localized climatological events.”
2022-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9034 (2022) · source
“Regrettably, some recent events in the region are at odds with the principles of good-neighbourliness, the Charter of the United Nations and the authority of the Security Council. We express our satisfaction with the improvement of the situation of children in Iraq, as reported by the Security Council Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict. We commend the Iraqi Government for its ongoing commitment to the repatriation of Iraqi families from refugee camps. We hope that political differences in Iraq, within and between regions and the federal Government, can be settled through dialogue and in accordance with the rule of law. Most urgently, we hope that Iraq will very soon overcome the current political stalemate in the formation of the new Government. Far too long has passed.”
2022-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9034 (2022) · source
“We therefore stress the importance of increasing the Government’s ownership with respect to the protection of its citizens. The mandate of UNAMI extends far beyond humanitarian assistance. We should therefore also be watchful of any warning signs concerning the other activities of UNAMI’s extensive portfolio. Let the Iraqi Government not miss the opportunities for increased ownership that the recovery of the Iraqi economy is now offering. International support in the area of security should be strictly based on either Security Council resolutions or the consent of the Iraqi Government. The fight against terrorism — and any other threat — should not come at the expense of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iraq.”
2022-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9034 (2022) · source
“Those are, most notably, self-Government in Iraq, the restoration of the rule of law, political stability and the sustainability of the Iraqi democracy, as well as the strengthening of Iraqi institutions. As reported to us by the Secretary-General periodically, despite improvements in the humanitarian situation on the ground, meeting the basic needs of the Iraqi population is still very much dependent on international assistance. We acknowledge that UNAMI and other United Nations agencies perform a critical role in responding to those humanitarian needs, in coordination with the Iraqi Government. In the reports of the Secretary-General, however, we read some warning signs. Humanitarian assistance should not become a long-term substitute for the delivery of public services by the Iraqi Government.”
2022-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9034 (2022) · source
“I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for her briefing. I welcome the delegation of Iraq to the meeting. We listened carefully to Ms. Edwar. Brazil acknowledges the importance of the activities of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI). We commend once again UNAMI’s assistance to the parliamentary elections held in Iraq last October, as well as UNAMI’s efforts to build capacity and strengthen people’s trust in Iraq’s democracy. The Embassy of Brazil in Baghdad was among the observers, on election day and throughout, and bears witness to its success. As we approach the expiration of UNAMI’s mandate and consider its renewal, it is important to have clearly in mind a few of the Mission’s overarching objectives.”
2022-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9034 (2022) · source
“While such protocol is not adopted, we invite State parties to strengthen the confidence-building measures system established at the second Review Conference of the States Parties to the Biological Weapons Convention by sharing the widest possible range of information regarding research projects on topics related to the objective of the Convention within and outside their territories.”
2022-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9033 (2022) · source
“The absence of such a mechanism hobbles the transparency of international biosafety and biosecurity research initiatives, as the international community has no effective means of discerning between legitimate scientific and technological cooperation and possible violations of the prohibition against the development and production of biological weapons. Brazil favours the resumption of negotiations with a view to the adoption of a binding verification protocol that strengthens the implementation of the Convention and contributes to building trust among State parties regarding the exclusively peaceful use of knowledge and technology in the field of life sciences. The next BWC Review Conference represents a unique opportunity for us to re-engage in such discussions without delay.”
2022-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9033 (2022) · source
“In 1972, the Biological Weapons Convention finally established clear obligations binding all States parties to never, under any circumstances, develop, produce, stockpile or otherwise acquire such weapons. The principle behind those prohibitions is simple: the right of parties to an armed conflict to choose the methods and means of warfare is not unlimited and certainly cannot encompass weapons with indiscriminate effects or of a nature to cause superfluous injury or unnecessary suffering. Unfortunately, 50 years after having adopted the Biological Weapons Convention, we still have not been able to agree on a multilateral mechanism to verify compliance with the provisions of the Convention.”
2022-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9033 (2022) · source
“Before I start, I join other delegations in expressing my condolences to the people and the Government of the United Arab Emirates on the passing of President Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. We have taken due note of the information provided by the delegation of Russia and of the fact that documentation has been made available. I also thank the briefer for the information that he presented. My delegation takes very seriously allegations of the existence of biological weapons. Such allegations, with the gravity that they carry, must be thoroughly substantiated by solid evidence, which must be presented and confirmed by an independent and impartial authority, as foreseen in article VI of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC).”
2022-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9033 (2022) · source
“Brazilian civil society has been forthcoming in mobilizing to provide further specialized assistance to aid local integration. Other Brazilian humanitarian actions include the donation of water purifiers, food, essential supplies and medical items. We shall recommit to our efforts to end the conflict and prevent a lost generation of Ukrainian children as victims of trauma without access to proper education. The silencing of the guns and the withdrawal of troops may not be enough to end the war, but it could be the first glimmer of hope for the Ukrainians to resume their lives in peace.”
2022-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9032 (2022) · source
“Support from the international community is needed more than ever, especially for those children who are unaccompanied or separated from their parents and family members. As they are forced into the condition of refugees or IDPs, children can become more vulnerable to crimes, including sexual violence and exploitation. Their physical integrity and well-being should be a priority for all Member States. In line with our tradition of solidarity, Brazil has been granting humanitarian visas and residence permits for displaced Ukrainians and stateless persons affected or displaced by the armed conflict in Ukraine. Once on Brazilian territory, they have full access to all public services and social benefits, on an equal footing with Brazilian nationals.”
2022-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9032 (2022) · source
“Furthermore, due to disruption of the school system countrywide, their studies are discontinued and compromised, with a lasting impact on their personal development. As the conflict persists, the damage to children’s education grows starker. The cessation of attacks against civilian infrastructure is key in protecting children from the harm of conflict. Resolution 2573 (2021) provides fundamental guidance for the protection of objects indispensable to the survival of the civilian population. Children forced to flee their homes to ensure their own survival are especially vulnerable. Brazil is concerned by the alarming number of children who have become internally displaced persons (IDPs) and refugees.”
2022-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9032 (2022) · source
“Schools and medical facilities should never be used for military purposes. It is of the utmost importance to implement resolution 2601 (2021), on the protection of education, which Brazil co-sponsored last year. The Safe Schools Declaration, which we have also endorsed, also provides important guidelines on the matter. In the face of conflict, children and their parents have to endure great challenges. There are reports of Ukrainian parents who, out of desperation, sent their children abroad with strangers. Authorities in neighbouring countries have identified children as young as 4 and 5 years old crossing State borders alone or with barely familiar people. For them, family reunification should be pursued with great urgency. We cannot overestimate the impact of war on traumatized children.”
2022-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9032 (2022) · source
“We thank the briefers from the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and UNICEF for their presentations. We would also like to thank France and Mexico for their initiative to discuss the impact of the conflict in Ukraine on children and education. Children in Ukraine — as elsewhere — must be protected from the harm of violence and under no circumstances should they be subject to violations of international humanitarian law, international human rights law or international refugee law. Brazil is deeply concerned by the continued reports of child casualties due to the use of explosive weapons, mine-related incidents and explosive remnants of war. Both parties to the conflict must avoid the use of explosive weapons in densely populated areas, including near schools or universities or along routes to or from them.”
2022-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9032 (2022) · source
“We hope that resolution 2629 (2022) will pave the way for the appointment of a new Special Representative of the Secretary-General without further delay. The appointment of new UNSMIL leadership will confirm to the Libyan political forces that the Council is serious about its commitment to support the national reconciliation process. We regret that, once again, there was no consensus among members to approve a longer term for UNSMIL’s mandate. Brazil understands that the Mission would benefit from a period of one year, which would ensure greater predictability and facilitate the selection of the Special Representative. We hope that, in July, when the Council revisits the matter, we will finally be able to overcome our differences and do what is expected of us in the name of peace, stability and prosperity for all Libyans.”
2022-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9025 (2022) · source
“I thank the members of the Security Council for the flexibility shown throughout the negotiations to ensure that the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has a robust mandate equipped to meet the challenges of the peace process and the expectations placed in the Council by the Libyan people. The implementation of the recommendations of the independent strategic review is long overdue. UNSMIL needs an adequate structure, with its leadership based in Tripoli and in close contact with relevant Libyan political actors, in order to carry out its functions. By incorporating the recommendations into the mandate, the Council provides a strong response to the political crisis in Libya, which once again faces the dangers of destabilization.”
2022-04-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9025 (2022) · source
“We commend the Prosecutor for having allocated additional resources to the Libya investigation team. In conclusion, Brazil would like to renew its support for the efforts of the Office of the Prosecutor in ensuring justice and accountability, in accordance with the principle of complementarity. We hope that a fruitful relationship between the Office of the Prosecutor and the Libyan authorities will foster a culture of justice and accountability.”
2022-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9024 (2022) · source
“Furthermore, cooperation efforts can provide opportunities for strengthening local institutions so that States can fulfil their primary responsibility to investigate and prosecute crimes committed in their territories. The United Nations Support Mission in Libya can also make important contributions to the national authorities in the fight against impunity, employing a collaborative approach in areas of investigation. Those are important steps to hold perpetrators accountable for their crimes, including those against migrants and refugees. The United Nations should provide appropriate resources to the Court in relation to situations referred by the Security Council. It cannot be overemphasized that the current situation, where only States parties cover the cost of Security Council referrals, is not either fair or sustainable.”
2022-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9024 (2022) · source
“We also support the emphasis given by the Prosecutor to the principle of complementarity, with a view to supporting and strengthening national investigations and prosecutions. We encourage the Prosecutor to continue engaging with the Libyan authorities on a regular basis, as complementarity is one of the cornerstones of the Rome Statute system. International criminal justice is a temporary solution when States with jurisdiction are unwilling or unable to investigate and prosecute the most serious crimes. Brazil further welcomes the Prosecutor`s willingness to bring his Office closer to survivors, witnesses and families of victims, in agreement with the national authorities. Such an enhanced field presence could provide a safe, secure and stable environment to witnesses who wish to engage directly with investigators.”
2022-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9024 (2022) · source
“I thank the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Mr. Karim Khan, for his valuable briefing on the twenty-third report on the situation of Libya. I also welcome the representative of Libya to today`s meeting. At the outset, allow me to reiterate Brazil’s long- standing support for the International Criminal Court. As one of its founders, Brazil recognizes the value that a permanent, treaty-based tribunal has in fighting impunity and bringing justice to victims. We welcome the Prosecutor`s transparent approach towards the renewed strategy for action in relation to the Libyan situation. We consider it a positive step to outline in an open manner the investigative and prosecutorial strategy, including its key targets and core principles, as reflected in the present report.”
2022-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9024 (2022) · source
“In conclusion, Brazil thanks Mr. Pedersen for his tireless efforts aimed at trying to restore hope in the dialogue foreseen by resolution 2254 (2015) and to move us away from this unacceptable status quo. We are glad to hear that the discussions on the seventh session of the Constitutional Committee in Geneva last month reached some results and that invitations for an eighth session have already been sent out. We call on all members of the Constitutional Committee to engage in constructive work with a genuine goal in mind: to narrow differences in order to carry out the Committee’s drafting mandate.”
2022-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9022 (2022) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the news of a third cross-line convoy at the end of last month, which carried humanitarian aid from the World Food Programme, UNICEF, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the United Nations Population Fund and the World Health Organization. As pointed out by the World Food Programme in a recent report, the conflict in Ukraine risks increasing food insecurity in many places around the world as well as the operational costs of humanitarian assistance at a time when it is most needed. Brazil favours initiatives that include independent assessments of the impact of sanctions on the daily life of the civilian population, particularly on vulnerable groups. Sanctions should never undermine access to food, shelter and essential health supplies for those most in need.”
2022-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9022 (2022) · source
“They need to be reunited with their families whenever and as soon as possible. Rising humanitarian needs demand the maintenance of predictable and regular delivery of international aid to the Syrian people, both through cross-line and cross-border operations. Humanitarian assistance remains indispensable and life-saving for millions of people across Syria, especially those living in camps and informal settlements. Brazil reiterates the call on all parties to comply with their obligation to ensure free and unimpeded humanitarian access in accordance with the principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence. We also underline the importance of keeping all humanitarian operations under detailed and close monitoring and of seeking ways to facilitate expanding operations in the cross-line modality.”
2022-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9022 (2022) · source
“An agreement towards a sustainable nationwide ceasefire is urgently needed, as that would help alleviate the suffering of the Syrian population, as would ongoing early-recovery and resilience initiatives aimed at preventing a further increase in the number of people in need of aid and at restoring the provision of such essential services as health, education, electricity, water and sanitation. Civilians should be protected at all times. The physical integrity and well-being of children should be a fundamental priority, and all efforts should be made to provide them with essential services, including education and health care. They should be primarily treated as victims, detained only as a last resort and for the shortest amount of time possible, and not be recruited.”
2022-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9022 (2022) · source