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“Let me start by thanking Mr. Tor Wennesland for his informative briefing and Ms. Tania Hary for her sobering intervention. Brazil remains deeply concerned about the situation in Israel and Palestine. The loss of lives, including children, as a result of Israeli air strikes, and the indiscriminate firing of rockets against Israeli territory during another eventful month, is deeply regrettable. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones. Brazil commends Egypt for its central role in facilitating the cessation of hostilities and expresses gratitude to all parties that have put effort into the achievement of the ceasefire. We call on all parties to respect the agreement and to intensify their efforts to exercise restraint.”
2023-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9328 (2023) · source
“There will be no Sudanese ownership of this political process without peaceful coexistence between its leading military and paramilitary forces. We sincerely hope that the Sudanese stakeholders realize the damage that continuous fighting has caused and will cause to the Sudan and the Sudanese people. We call on them to engage with the ongoing initiatives in good faith. There is widespread international support for reaching a peace deal between the parties. The African Union, IGAD, the League of Arab States and partners of the Sudan have led the primary initiatives to reach a ceasefire. The next step is silencing the guns once and for all.”
2023-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9326 (2023) · source
“These instruments are all means to achieve peace in the Sudan, which is an end that, we are convinced, profoundly interests the parties to the conflict and the Sudanese people. We therefore emphasize that the negotiation between the RSF and the SAF is not surrender by either side. Negotiation is instead the first step to halting the current military clashes, providing adequate protection for millions of civilians in the Sudan, and avoiding additional damage to essential civilian infrastructure in Khartoum, Omdurman, Darfur and elsewhere. Peaceful coexistence is a prerequisite. It is among the conditions that will enable the parties to the conflict to pave the way for a political transition to a civilian- led Government.”
2023-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9326 (2023) · source
“The United Nations, the African Union, IGAD, the League of Arab States and virtually all of the Sudan’s partners have called for ceasefires and truces precisely because military means will not solve the root causes of the ongoing conflict. We also endorse the Saudi-American initiative that led to the Declaration of Commitment to Protect the Civilians of the Sudan. We echo the trilateral mechanism and welcome the short-term ceasefire and humanitarian arrangements agreed on Saturday in Jeddah. We call on the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to exercise maximum restraint and uphold the truce. We encourage them to use negotiation, mediation, dialogue and peaceful conflict resolution tools.”
2023-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9326 (2023) · source
“We commend the communities that have assisted fleeing families in every corner of the Sudan as well as Egypt, Chad, the Central African Republic, South Sudan and Ethiopia. We also commend the vital work of the United Nations personnel and the humanitarian agencies on the ground. I wish to convey our appreciation for the adjustments Special Representative Perthes and UNITAMS have made since 15 April to implement the Mission’s mandate. As argued by the Secretary-General in his most recent report (S/2023/355), the Sudan’s rapid descent into deadly conflict is a terrible setback for the country. We believe another terrible setback would be the insistence on solving the current conflict through military means.”
2023-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9326 (2023) · source
“Let me start by thanking Special Representative Volker Perthes, Commissioner Bankole Adeoye, and Executive Secretary Workneh Gebeyehu for providing their essential briefings today. I welcome Ambassador Al-Harith Idriss Al-Harith Mohamed and the Sudan’s delegation to this meeting. I also commend the tireless work of the personnel of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan (UNITAMS), the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in a highly demanding situation. Brazil is concerned by the humanitarian challenges provoked by over a month of continuous armed conflict. We stand in solidarity with the people of the Sudan.”
2023-05-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9326 (2023) · source
“Bearing this in mind, Brazil, as a party to the Arms Trade Treaty, wishes to recall the importance of the Treaty as a milestone in efforts to regulate conventional arms transfers. We urge States parties to the Treaty to adopt measures to ensure compliance with its provisions and encourage other States to join it or, at least, consider applying its main guidelines. We believe that cooperation between Governments is the best way to regulate and monitor arms transfers. Let me conclude by reiterating our call for a cessation of hostilities and the opening of peace negotiations based on the principles of the United Nations Charter and on considering the security concerns of all parties.”
2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9325 (2023) · source
“It should come as no surprise if, in the near future, weapons directed to the war in Ukraine resurface elsewhere in the world and are employed for malicious purposes. We must also consider the aftermath of conflicts. There is no shortage of examples of strong paramilitary groups and militias retaining possession of weapons and capabilities originally intended for a State, leading to unforeseen and harmful consequences. We must not underestimate the historical precedents of these capabilities being turned against their original providers. History demonstrates that when it comes to the transfer of weapons, the probability of the situation spiralling out of control is anything but insignificant.”
2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9325 (2023) · source
“The increasing flow of weapons into the conflict in Ukraine will only fuel more violence and will not contribute to ending it. The presence of arms and ammunition in large quantities tends to become a destabilizing factor in the long run, compromising the chances of lasting peace in the region and beyond. Brazil shares concerns about the risks of the diversion of arms and ammunition. The choices we presently make must take into account the repercussions and long-term consequences. A significant worry arises with regard to the proper accounting of all dispatched weapons, particularly those that are lightweight, man- portable, and untraceable. There is abundant evidence that the uncontrolled supply of weapons in conflict areas can benefit criminal and terrorist groups, even after a ceasefire.”
2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9325 (2023) · source
“I thank Mr. Ebo for his informative briefing. In February 2022, when the Council first met to discuss the subject (see S/PV.8983), we noted that the increasing emphasis on arms transfers in our debates signalled, in fact, a dangerous escalation of the conflict. That observation remains valid. The right of States to self-defence is a fundamental principle of the Charter of the United Nations. However, it is now more than a year since the beginning of the conflict, and the necessary willingness to dialogue and the abandonment of the illusions of military victory are still not visible. Only a negotiated solution can bring about lasting peace. Massive transfers of highly lethal weapons to the battlefront can further undermine prospects for a peaceful outcome.”
2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9325 (2023) · source
“Brazil reiterates that there can be no legitimate right to self-defence exercised against the territory of any State unless it is in response to an actual armed attack attributable to that State. Finally, as highlighted in the Secretary-General’s most recent report on the implementation of resolution 2631 (2022) (S/2023/340), Brazil commends the governmental efforts to resolve outstanding issues in the relations between the federal Government and the Government of the Kurdistan region, including regarding the management of oil revenues. We underscore the importance of mutual understanding and cooperation among governmental entities, bearing in mind Iraq’s right to development and the permanent sovereignty of the Iraqi people over their natural resources.”
2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9324 (2023) · source
“We take a positive view of the proposal for an assessment of the current threats to Iraq’s peace and security, which can provide recommendations for UNAMI’s mandate. Achieving stability and sustainable peace in Iraq will be possible only if the root causes of violence, including violent extremism, are addressed. The promotion of the economic development and welfare of the people in Iraq should be emphasized as a key instrument in countering terrorism. The threat posed by Da’esh in Iraq cannot be eradicated through sanctions and individual accountability mechanisms alone. Socioeconomic factors, including the sentiments of injustice felt by marginalized populations, must be taken into account. Countering terrorism in Iraq also requires cooperation among States.”
2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9324 (2023) · source
“And on top of that, it provides the answers for the needs and priorities that the United Nations should be supporting, as identified by the requesting State. Ultimately, in keeping with the Council’s authority under the Charter of the United Nations, the continuing presence of the United Nations in Iraq should be aimed at ensuring the complete devolution to Iraqis of control over all aspects of their country’s life. That will bring Iraq closer to realizing its full potential as a sovereign and independent nation. In our view, that objective is better served by a focus on measures that can actively support political dialogue, national reconciliation and security- sector reform, as well as the Iraqi people’s ownership of their political system and institutions.”
2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9324 (2023) · source
“A mere five months after the invasion, we lost Sérgio Vieira de Mello and 21 members of his team in a heinous bomb attack on United Nations headquarters in Baghdad. For the past 20 years, to the best of its ability, the United Nations presence in Iraq has attempted to restore peace and stability there in the wake of the collapse of the country’s institutions brought about in 2003. We believe it is now time for a realistic assessment of what still has to be accomplished. In the negotiations on the renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), we should not lose sight of the fact that an indispensable condition for our ability to provide support to Iraq is a request from the host country.”
2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9324 (2023) · source
“We rightly pointed out that the situation had acquired a dimension that would go beyond the conflict itself and could have adverse and long-standing effects on the work of the United Nations. And so it has — with all its profound legal and political implications. It is worth noting that it happened at a time when the international community was filled with hope and trust in a new order, with a strong and vibrant United Nations. But in fact, 2003 will go down as a very low point in our collective history. The situation in Iraq was such that the United Nations could not avoid going into the country to provide assistance to the population and help organize elections in the shortest possible time frame. Unfortunately, by doing that, the United Nations was perceived as supporting the military operation and itself became a target.”
2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9324 (2023) · source
“I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for her informative briefing. I welcome the Iraqi delegation to today’s meeting and thank the representative of civil society for her briefing. Twenty years ago, the Council convened at the request of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries to discuss the situation in Iraq in the aftermath of the invasion. That was a meeting in which Brazil participated. On that occasion, the Brazilian delegation deplored the fact that a peaceful solution to the situation in Iraq had not been given a chance (see S/PV.4726). We also warned about the risks to the Council’s authority caused by a departure from the rules of our United Nations collective security system.”
2023-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9324 (2023) · source
“Initiatives that empower the people of Yemen, especially women and youth, including through education and employment opportunities, are decisive. A strong Yemeni society, with resilient institutions and a functioning economy, is key for sustaining peace in the country. As we continue to strive for a peaceful, stable and prosperous Yemen, Brazil fully supports the promotion of dialogue and cooperation. In navigating this path together, we are confident that, with our collective efforts, we can help Yemen overcome its difficult challenges and achieve peace, development and prosperity.”
2023-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9323 (2023) · source
“Millions of men, women and children depend on urgent and vital assistance, and we must ensure that all the necessary aid reaches them without hindrance. We also take this opportunity to address the urgent task of salvaging the FSO SAFER oil tanker. Brazil commends the dedication shown by the United Nations and all donors in bringing this operation closer to fruition. This initiative is not just about preventing an environmental catastrophe; it is about averting a crisis that could compound the already severe humanitarian crisis in Yemen. Lastly, in our discussions about peace and stability in Yemen, the goal of spurring development must not be lost. Sustainable peace requires a thriving economy and opportunities for all.”
2023-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9323 (2023) · source
“Additionally, the opening of key roads in Taiz and other governorates is vital to facilitating the free movement of goods and people, fostering economic revival and social cohesion. Such developments are essential — not only for easing the current humanitarian crisis, but also for paving the path to long-lasting stability. Even in the absence of large-scale hostilities, the situation in Yemen remains one of the largest humanitarian crises in the world, with two-thirds of the Yemeni population in need of assistance. We urge all relevant authorities to ensure freedom of movement and access to all humanitarian agents on the ground. It is not just a question of safeguarding the delivery of humanitarian aid, but also a matter of upholding the principles of human rights and dignity.”
2023-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9323 (2023) · source
“Coupled with the Saudi-Houthi talks facilitated by Oman, they exemplify the power of diplomacy as a catalyst for better days. They also serve as a reminder that even in the most challenging of circumstances, fostering dialogue and mutual understanding can pave the way towards peace. We must continue to support those efforts. Brazil echoes the call made by Special Envoy Grundberg during his recent visit to Sana’a. Any ceasefire agreement must not be merely a document but should translate into tangible benefits for all Yemenis. That includes ensuring more destinations and flights to and from Sana’a airport, a critical lifeline for a nation in dire need. It also means the resumption of the country’s oil exports, an essential component of Yemen’s economy and a key factor in its recovery.”
2023-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9323 (2023) · source
“I would like to begin by expressing our gratitude to Mr. Grundberg for his insightful remarks and his tireless efforts in favour of the future of Yemen on behalf of the international community. His commitment and dedication to fostering peace, stability and development in a nation grappling with multifaceted crises is truly commendable. I also thank Ms. Wosornu for her informative briefing, as well as the work that her and her Office have done in Yemen. I welcome the delegation of Yemen to today’s meeting, and my delegation takes note of the briefing by the civil society representative. Yemen is at a pivotal moment. The ongoing conversations with the parties involved, spearheaded by Special Envoy Grundberg, hold significant promise.”
2023-05-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9323 (2023) · source
“14), a recent United Nations Development Programme report on extremism in Africa shows that economic incentives are important drivers that pull individuals towards terrorist activities. The report makes it clear that we must move away from exclusively security-driven responses and adopt development-based approaches. In that regard and in conclusion, we look forward to the recommendations that will be included in the independent strategic assessments currently being prepared by the Independent High-Level Panel on Security and Development in the Sahel.”
2023-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9322 (2023) · source
“Democratic and inclusive institutions, with regular, free and fair elections, as well as respect for minorities, are necessary to create stable societies. In that vein, Brazil encourages the transitional authorities in the region to implement the respective transition plans without delay in order to allow for the complete return to constitutional normality. We must also address the dire humanitarian situation in the region. Food insecurity, forced displacements and a lack of economic prospects are aggravated by the actions of terrorist and other illegal armed groups. Desperate individuals are easy prey for such organizations. As mentioned by Brazil in March (see S/PV.9296, p.”
2023-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9322 (2023) · source
“The transnational nature of the security challenges in the Sahel demand regionally based responses. In that context, Brazil is encouraged by the many regional initiatives, based on diplomacy and cooperation, that have been promoting coordinated responses to the security issues that are affecting West Africa, especially the continuous rise of terrorist activities. I highlight, in particular, the creation of the Joint Military Staff Committee of the Sahel Region, the establishment of the Multinational Joint Task Force of the Accra Initiative, as well as the standby force of the Economic Community of West African States. There can be no lasting peace and stability in the Sahel if the root causes of conflict are not addressed. It is a well-established fact that armed groups take root in areas with little or non-existent State presence.”
2023-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9322 (2023) · source
“I thank Ms. Martha Pobee and Mr. Eric Tiaré for their informative briefings. We listened attentively to Ms. Diouf. While recognizing the challenges faced by the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel), we should highlight the remarkable resilience it has shown. In the past few months, we witnessed the first Summit of Heads of State of the G-5 Sahel since 2021, which underscores the determination of the four remaining countries to continue to engage in order to tackle common problems. However, as the Secretary-General pointed out in his most recent report (S/2023/328), the process of reform of the G-5 Sahel Joint Force has brought about the cessation of military operations. That development is one more instance of how political factors can hamper efforts to combat violence and terrorism.”
2023-05-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9322 (2023) · source
“We also believe that all victims of serious crimes deserve equal treatment, regardless of the situation under investigation. Although there has not been any judgment in the Libyan situation thus far, we welcome the efforts made by the Office of the Prosecutor to collect evidence and its prioritization of situations referred by the Security Council. Brazil appreciates the progress made in the investigations and urges the Prosecutor to unseal existing arrest warrants in the interest of transparency. In conclusion, Brazil would like to renew its support to 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 and the Libyan authorities will foster a culture of justice and accountability.”
2023-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9320 (2023) · source
“We note with appreciation the progress made in the policy of cooperation with third States, as reflected in the report, on the basis of that resolution, adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. In our efforts to promote accountability for the most serious crimes under international law, we should not be guided by political polarization, but by the purpose of providing justice to victims. In that context, Brazil welcomes the efforts to empower victims, witnesses and affected communities both inside and outside Libya. We encourage the Prosecutor to further engage with victims and their representatives. Brazil believes that international criminal accountability may be a means to provide reparations, including collective reparations.”
2023-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9320 (2023) · source
“We believe that the establishment of a liaison office in Tripoli could enhance the cooperation and complementary activities of the Office. For a treaty-based tribunal such as the International Criminal Court, cooperation among States parties is crucial to enabling the Court to exercise its functions in Libya, considering that it does not have its own enforcement body. Furthermore, resolution 1970 (2011), while recognizing that States not party to the Rome Statute have no obligations under it, urges all States and regional and other international organizations to cooperate fully with the Court and the Prosecutor regarding the situation in Libya.”
2023-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9320 (2023) · source
“I thank the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court for his briefing on the Court’s 25th report on the situation in Libya. I also welcome the Permanent Representative of Libya to today’s meeting. At the outset, allow me to reiterate Brazil’s long- standing participation in the Rome Statute system. We also want to reaffirm our strong commitment to Libya’s peace and stability. Brazil reiterates the importance of a permanent international tribunal in fighting impunity for the most serious crimes under international law. Complementarity is one of the cornerstones of the Rome Statute system, as it is the primary duty of States to exercise their criminal jurisdiction over those responsible for serious crimes. Brazil therefore thanks the Office of the Prosecutor for strengthening cooperation with the Libyan national authorities.”
2023-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9320 (2023) · source
“We condemn violations of minority rights in both entities, as well as any glorification of violence or denial of crimes committed during the war. We are aware of the frustrations regarding the implementation of the Dayton Accords. We believe, however, that the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina still offers the best prospects for preserving peace and stability. Brazil reiterates its support for the full implementation of the 5+2 agenda, allowing Bosnia and Herzegovina to finally complete its transition from international oversight.”
2023-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9319 (2023) · source
“We urge local leaders to express their firm rejection of secessionist attempts, which brought so much suffering to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the not-so-distant past. At the national level, we take note of the High Representative’s concern over disagreements between members of the presidency. We trust the ability of Bosnian leaders to prevent the existence of opposing points of view — to be expected in a democratic political environment — from undermining efforts to strengthen the rule of law and regional integration. Brazil supports the undertaking of trust-building measures between communities in order to prevent further episodes of ethnically based violence and create conditions conducive to the safe return of refugees.”
2023-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9319 (2023) · source
“In order to prevent the erosion of public trust in the political system in place, we encourage local forces to act with restraint and to keep in mind the importance of putting the safety and well-being of the population above short-term political interests. In that sense, we welcome the ultimately peaceful transition to the new Federation Government, on 28 April. Brazil views with even greater concern the separatist rhetoric adopted by some local leaders, particularly in the light of reports of the recurrence of ethnically based hate speech. In this and other files, our position has been clear and consistent — Brazil respects the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States and condemns attempts to relativize that fundamental principle of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2023-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9319 (2023) · source
“I thank High Representative Christian Schmidt for his briefing and clarifications. I welcome to this meeting the President of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as the delegations of Serbia and Croatia. The formation of the new Government is a welcome development that ensures respect for the will of the majority, as expressed in the democratic elections. We also hail the constitutional amendment by the Office of the High Representative on the support of the presidency for a new Government. Preserving the stability achieved over the years requires measures to avoid new impasses in future. On the other hand, we are concerned about recourse to the so-called Bonn powers, as, in our view, it feeds narratives about the alleged imposition of solutions from the outside.”
2023-05-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9319 (2023) · source
“Even if today’s most pressing issues for the Sudan and South Sudan lie elsewhere, security in Abyei depends on the peacekeeping mission’s activities. The proper implementation of the mission’s mandate benefits both parties. In conclusion, we strongly encourage the Sudan and South Sudan to seize the essential support provided by the United Nations, through UNISFA, redouble their goodwill vis-à-vis the mission’s personnel and solve the outstanding issues that affect UNISFA’s activities.”
2023-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9318 (2023) · source
“We also believe that UNISFA’s one-year mandate, established by resolution 2660 (2022), has been an improvement. It enhances the mission’s ability to properly implement its fundamental tenets and responsibilities. A more extended authorization entails the mission’s leadership and peacekeepers establishing deeper networks with local communities and stakeholders. However, we are concerned that UNISFA will probably face even more stern tests ahead. Fighting and displacement in the Sudan may cause unpredictable effects in Abyei. Long-standing hindrances to UNISFA’s activities, such as visa processing, remain unresolved. Those unnecessary tribulations impair the mission’s pivot to additional peacebuilding, police and justice tasks. We reiterate our full support for UNISFA.”
2023-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9318 (2023) · source
“Aside from acknowledging the crucial stabilizing factor played by neighbouring countries thus far, we commend the manner in which regional and subregional arrangements have stimulated convergence between the two countries. We particularly support South Sudan’s leadership role, alongside Djibouti and Kenya, in their ongoing IGAD engagements with the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. If South Sudan and the Sudan become more prominent stakeholders in each other’s peace, the chances of reaching a deal on their shared border issues will increase. UNISFA has dealt remarkably well with the challenge of troop reconfiguration. It has largely succeeded in the delicate transition from being a single troop-contributing country mission to a multinational one.”
2023-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9318 (2023) · source
“We commend the active role played by the United Nations, the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the Arab League, the United States, the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia and all partners of the Sudan that have pushed for a negotiated resolution to the ongoing conflict. Dialogue is also vital to the dynamics in Abyei and the bilateral links between the Sudan and South Sudan. The January summit in Juba was a timely development, given the increasing need to revitalize the Abyei political process. We sincerely hope that trust between the Sudan and South Sudan will continue to grow. Their commitment to shared understanding and a fair implementation of agreed measures underpins any viable and sustainable solution to the status of Abyei.”
2023-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9318 (2023) · source
“Brazil echoes the concerns of the Secretary- General in his most recent report (S/2023/305) about the impact of the military clashes in the Sudan on issues relevant to the Abyei situation. Displaced Sudanese civilians, who fled to Abyei in recent weeks, have dealt with spiking food prices affecting the local population since clashes began on 15 April. The fragile security situation in and around the box may deteriorate even more under the new, evolving circumstances. We urge the parties to the conflict in the Sudan to resolve their differences through dialogue.”
2023-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9318 (2023) · source
“I thank Assistant Secretary-General Pobee and Special Envoy Tetteh for their valuable briefings. I would also like to welcome the delegations of the Sudan and South Sudan to today’s meeting. Brazil is proud to contribute to the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). It would be remiss of us not to commend UNISFA for its work and show our gratitude to all troop- and police-contributing countries that enable vital activities to be carried out on the border between the Sudan and South Sudan under these dire circumstances. We sincerely appreciate the tireless efforts to protect civilians and sustain the delivery of humanitarian assistance in Abyei.”
2023-05-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9318 (2023) · source
“We note with appreciation that the Special Envoy continues to promote Syrian-Syrian dialogue through the Women’s Advisory Board and the Syrian Civil Society Support Room. In his most recent report (S/2023/284), the Secretary-General expresses the hope that the support and attention in the aftermath of the earthquakes be channelled into renewed energy and meaningful progress on the political track to address the fundamental issues driving the conflict. That is also our hope. Brazil believes that the collaboration seen in the aftermath of the earthquakes, including within the regional arena, demonstrates that a way forward is possible. We expect that the current dynamics in the region will contribute positively to Syria’s stability.”
2023-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9313 (2023) · source
“Resolution 2254 (2015) provides a road map that could pave the way to sustainable peace, restoring Syria’s unity and sovereignty. We thank the Special Envoy for the efforts put forward to promote the implementation of its provisions, including the continuous engagement with key stakeholders. Re-establishing the path for genuine dialogue among the parties is key and that includes reconvening the small body of the Constitutional Committee. Brazil, nonetheless, agrees with Mr. Pedersen’s assessment that counting formal meetings is not enough. We need renewed political will. If the small body resumes its activities it should be to genuinely engage in bridging differences and working towards results conducive to peace, stability and reconciliation. Concrete outcomes are long awaited.”
2023-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9313 (2023) · source
“Brazil echoes the Secretary-General’s calls on parties to exercise maximum restraint, respect Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and maintain the agreed-upon ceasefires. All attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure must immediately cease in accordance with international humanitarian law. As the Secretary-General points out in his most recent report, the situation in Al-Hol and other camps in the north-east of Syria remain tragic. We echo, in that regard, the Secretary-General’s call to support the voluntary return of residents of those camps to areas of their choosing in safety and dignity. Brazil firmly believes that only a Syrian-led and Syrian-owned process will lead to a lasting political resolution to this long-lasting conflict.”
2023-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9313 (2023) · source
“Brazil thanks Special Envoy Pedersen and Director of Humanitarian Financing and Resource Mobilization Division of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Ms. Lisa Doughten for their informative briefings and updates. On the humanitarian file, Brazil aligns itself with the intervention delivered by the representative of Switzerland in the name of the co-penholders. I will now speak in my national capacity regarding the political aspects of the conflict. Brazil remains deeply concerned about the overall situation in Syria. We are appalled by the fact that hostilities continue, especially in the north- east, causing suffering to civilians, exposing them to death and injury and further displacement even in the immediate aftermath of the earthquake.”
2023-04-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9313 (2023) · source
“We appeal to the international community to strengthen efforts to foster economic and social development, thereby preventing Haiti from relapsing into violence. In conclusion, we urge all Haitian political actors to deepen their dialogue and to work towards organizing safe and fair elections. Haitian-led solutions can materialize only if Haitian stakeholders engage in good faith and in a spirit of compromise. Brazil has historically contributed to the promotion of peace and stability in Haiti and remains committed to supporting the country, particularly in these challenging times.”
2023-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9311 (2023) · source
“We remain hopeful that the sanctions regime adopted last October, by helping to break the link between the political and economic power and the Haitian gangs, will facilitate a peaceful political understanding among key actors in the country and eventually lead to a solution to this vicious cycle. We call upon the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2653 (2022) concerning Haiti to expeditiously initiate its deliberations to impose sanctions with the full backing of the international community. Brazil firmly believes that Haiti’s path to change extends beyond controlling criminal activities. Socioeconomic progress is vital for effectively and sustainably addressing the crisis. Haiti remains a priority for Brazilian international cooperation.”
2023-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9311 (2023) · source
“We encourage intensified efforts to ensure a broad and inclusive national political dialogue in order to forge a wider consensus, so that institutional normalcy can be re-established and elections organized. Brazil is deeply concerned about the fact that incipient advances in the political process can be jeopardized if the deterioration of the security situation is not curbed. The control of gang activities is necessary for creating conditions that enable the organization of credible elections. Brazil stands ready to engage with Council members and other stakeholders to discuss how to respond to those challenges. We must also ensure that political and economic groups do not exploit the humanitarian crisis for their petty interests in Haiti.”
2023-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9311 (2023) · source
“Failing to address that legitimacy vacuum could potentially plunge the nation into a more severe crisis with unpredictable consequences. As we stated at our meeting in January (see S/PV.9247), we took positive note of the initiative launched on 21 December to build a national consensus for an inclusive transition and transparent elections. We also expressed hope that it would represent the beginning of a comprehensive process of national unity. Since then, some positive steps have been taken to implement the agreement, such as the investiture of the High Transitional Council and the recent appointment of judges to fill vacant seats in the Court de Cassation. Restoring the rule of law is of utmost importance to enable the Haitian people to fully exercise their political and civil rights.”
2023-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9311 (2023) · source
“The police face daunting odds as they attempt to combat gangs that are targeting police infrastructure and recruiting minors. It is appalling that the gangs are extending their control to a large part of Port-au-Prince, significantly worsening the dire multidimensional crisis affecting the country. As a result, Haiti is grappling with high levels of internal displacement, a sharp increase in food insecurity and limited access to essential services, such as education and health care. The prevailing political stalemate, coupled with the humanitarian and security crises, has created a vicious cycle in Haiti in which one crisis reinforces the other. A breakthrough in the political dialogue between the Government and the opposition is therefore essential. At present, Haiti lacks any democratically elected Government representatives.”
2023-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9311 (2023) · source
“I would like to extend a warm welcome to Special Representative of the Secretary-General María Isabel Salvador on her first briefing to the Security Council and express our appreciation for her work and thank for her comprehensive report. I also thank Ms. Waly, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. I welcome the presence of the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of Haiti, Jean Généus, and of the Dominican Republic, Roberto Álvarez Gil. I also welcome the participation in this meeting of the Permanent Representative of Canada. The security landscape in Haiti remains fraught with challenges. The escalation of gang violence has become increasingly alarming, with State authorities mostly failing to mount an adequate response.”
2023-04-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9311 (2023) · source
“We appreciate the support provided by the United Nations and other countries to that end. It is our great hope that the Sudanese people, including those who have had to leave their country, also enjoy peace and safety in their homes.”
2023-04-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9310 (2023) · source