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“There can be no protection of children with impunity for crimes committed against them, and domestic and international jurisdiction must be complementary in the realization of justice. Greater attention must be paid to children who have been forcibly displaced, regardless of their legal status. Stateless, refugee, migrant and internally displaced children are at a higher risk of facing grave violations and other serious abuses, including recruitment and use by parties to conflict, sexual exploitation, trafficking and detention. Experience of physical and psychological trauma and the lack of access to services to fulfil children`s basic needs can have lasting consequences for them and their families. Secondly, there can be no dignity for children without social and economic development.”
2023-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9258 (2023) · source
“While we have recently seen deep divisions between members of the Council on a range of issues, protecting children from war should be a unifying force capable of bringing Member States to common ethical and political grounds. I would like to share some key ideas on the prevention of grave violations against children in armed conflicts. First, a crucial part of prevention is ensuring accountability at the earliest stages possible. Impunity stimulates further violations. Accountability plays an essential role in curbing impunity and, therefore, preventing violations. Brazil not only calls for the adoption of national accountability measures, but also urges relevant international mechanisms, including the International Criminal Court, to complement domestic efforts.”
2023-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9258 (2023) · source
“A world that abandons its children has no future. It is a world that inspires neither confidence nor hope. Children brutalized by armed conflicts lose their right to a future and the project of life, and they may lose faith in peace. Let us not lose sight of our intergenerational responsibilities, and let us not forget the temporal dimension of human existence. Despite our efforts to date, there is still a long road ahead of us. In many contexts, children remain subject to six grave violations as a result of failures of compliance with international humanitarian law, international human rights law and international refugee law. Brazil believes that children could bring the members of the United Nations together.”
2023-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9258 (2023) · source
“Brazil would like to congratulate Malta for organizing this briefing on such an important matter. Brazil is fully engaged in the children and armed conflict agenda. We, too, hosted a signature event on children and armed conflict during our presidency of the Council, in July 2022 (see S/PV.9096), at which we discussed the most recent annual report (S/2022/493) of the Secretary-General on the subject. Let me thank Ms. Virginia Gamba de Potgieter, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, and Ms. Najat Maalla M’jid, Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence against Children, for their commitment and continued efforts in engaging with parties in conflict-affected countries to protect children. I would also like to thank Ms. Divina for her moving and inspirational testimony.”
2023-02-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9258 (2023) · source
“As guiding principles of our foreign policy, our Constitution enshrines the repudiation of terrorism, the prevalence of human rights, peoples’ right to self-determination, equality among States and the principle of non-interference. There is no real alternative to pursuing the objectives of ridding the world of terrorism other than by respecting international law, including international human rights law, international humanitarian law and international refugee law, strengthening international cooperation, and promoting economic development and social justice.”
2023-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9257 (2023) · source
“A treaty- based definition of terrorism, with general acceptance, would be necessary to avoid any politicization of the subject, as well as to quell the criticism that double standards are applied in international efforts to counter the terrorism threat. We hope that the upcoming eighth review of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy will provide an opportunity for the General Assembly, with its broader scope and membership, to advance those discussions. Brazil is adamant about condemning terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, and we remain concerned about the continued threat posed by Da’esh to international peace and security.”
2023-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9257 (2023) · source
“We emphasize that listing requests should be submitted to the appropriate sanctions committee, accompanied by the evidence supporting the request, so that all committee members are in a position to judge the request on its own merits. The Secretary-General’s report contains several references to the possible connections between terrorism and transnational organized crime. As the Security Council has already recognized, the nature and scope of the possible linkages between terrorism and transnational organized crime vary considerably, depending on their geographic, social and political contexts. We reiterate that there is no automatic nexus between the two — they demand different remedies and must be addressed in their respective forums.”
2023-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9257 (2023) · source
“Peacebuilding and financing for development must be an integral part of any comprehensive counter- terrorism strategy under the auspices of the United Nations, which must necessarily involve the competent United Nations bodies. Another issue mentioned in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2023/76) relates to the relative weakness of the ties of association between Da’esh and certain groups or individuals pledging allegiance to that organization. We should reflect upon the standards currently applied by the Security Council to include entities or individuals in the sanctions regime established to deal with the threat posed by Da’esh. Brazil reiterates that decisions to add individuals to sanctions lists must always be evidence-based.”
2023-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9257 (2023) · source
“The deep sense of injustice felt by marginalized populations certainly does not justify terrorism-related violence — or for that matter, any type of violence — but it does contribute to the appeal that radical ideologies can have for people who are disenchanted with their prevailing socioeconomic conditions. Moreover, expressions of xenophobia, discrimination and prejudice not only contribute to social exclusion but also fuel extremist narratives that are conducive to terrorism. Building more just and equal societies under the rule of law should be at the forefront of our efforts to contain the spread of the threat posed by Da’esh, in particular beyond its core area.”
2023-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9257 (2023) · source
“We thank Under- Secretary-General Voronkov and the Acting Executive Director of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate, Mr. Weixiong Chen, for their briefings. I also thank Ms. Praxl for her contribution. Brazil shares the Secretary-General’s concern about the threat posed by Da’esh and its affiliates to international peace and security, in particular its regional spillover and the use of new and emerging technologies for terrorist purposes. Poverty, inequality and social exclusion, especially in countries already affected by armed conflict or civil unrest, are some of the key drivers of recruitment and pledges of association in favour of Da’esh.”
2023-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9257 (2023) · source
“Furthermore, we expect the Syrian authorities and the OPCW to engage in effective cooperation in order to clarify the episodes of the use of chemical weapons and to address the outstanding questions regarding Syria’s declared chemical-weapon arsenal and its destruction. We believe that those are necessary steps to close the so-called Syrian chemical file and prevent any future occurrence of the use of those abominable weapons.”
2023-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9255 (2023) · source
“Arias when he says that the use of chemical weapons anywhere is unacceptable and a breach of international law. That is in line with Brazil’s long-standing position regarding the incompatibility with international humanitarian law of the threat or use of any weapons of mass destruction. We hereby reaffirm that Brazil strongly condemns the use of any chemical weapons anywhere, by anyone, in any circumstances. Any use of such weapons represents a serious threat to international peace and security in direct violation of the Chemical Weapons Convention. In the Syrian case, we hope that the investigations conducted so far will provide a basis for proper accountability for the perpetrators of illegal acts.”
2023-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9255 (2023) · source
“As with previous IIT reports, the document has been submitted to Brazil’s national authority, which will carry out a strict technical assessment of its content. Given the seriousness of the conclusions, we are of course committed to giving the report its due consideration. From Brazil’s standpoint. the events described in the IIT report must be addressed with transparency and subject to thorough and impartial analysis in accordance with the Chemical Weapons Convention. Furthermore, in cases like this it is important to highlight the need for close cooperation between the OPCW and the United Nations — especially the Security Council, recalling that the ultimate responsibility for attribution rests with this organ, according to the Charter of the United Nations. We are in full agreement with Mr.”
2023-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9255 (2023) · source
“Like others. first and foremost, I would like to express Brazil’s solidarity and most sincere condolences to the peoples of Syria and Türkiye for the losses they have suffered in the devastating earthquake that has hit both countries. I would like to thank the Director-General of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), Ambassador Fernando Arias, for being with us today and for his detailed briefing. I also thank High Representative Nakamitsu for her briefing and Mr. Oñate-Laborde for his additional remarks. And I welcome the delegations of Syria, the Islamic Republic of Iran and Türkiye to this meeting. We have taken note of the latest report by the Investigation and Identification Team (IIT), released on 27 January, regarding the use of chemical weapons in Douma in April 2018.”
2023-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9255 (2023) · source
“Brazil commends the continued efforts of the tripartite mechanism, under the auspices of the International Committee of the Red Cross, in the search for missing Kuwaiti and third-country nationals. We also note the resolve of the Iraqi Government to continue searching for missing property, which we hope will bear fruit as soon as possible. Let me end by congratulating Iraq on successfully hosting and winning the Gulf Cup in January. Well done to the Iraqi national football team, the Lions of Mesopotamia, for their remarkable triumph.”
2023-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9253 (2023) · source
“As a Chapter VI Mission, UNAMI was established to assist Iraq in realizing its full potential as a sovereign and independent country, following the progressive devolution to Iraqis of control over all aspects of the country’s life after the collapse of its institutions in 2003. In our view, that objective is better served by a focus on measures that can actively support political dialogue and national reconciliation, as well as the Iraqi people’s ownership of their political system and institutions. We therefore encourage UNAMI to continue working constructively with the Iraqi Government within the limits of the Mission’s mandate, in a manner that contributes to building capacities in Iraqi society and accelerates the transfer to the Iraqi Government of all remaining public services currently provided by humanitarian organizations.”
2023-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9253 (2023) · source
“Regrettably, where Iraqi territory is concerned we have been witnessing a number of actions that are in disregard of the most fundamental tenets of the Charter of the United Nations. Brazil reiterates that there can be no legitimate right to self-defence against any State unless it is in response to an actual armed attack attributable to that State. Furthermore, there is no right to preventive self-defence. Attempts to justify violations of the prohibition on the use of force on those grounds have no place under Article 51 of the Charter or in customary international law. In terms of progress in the implementation of the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI), Brazil would like to point out that the Mission’s existence has hinged on the consent of the Iraqi Government for many years already.”
2023-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9253 (2023) · source
“Promoting the economic development and well- being of the population should also be considered a key instrument in countering terrorism. The threat posed by Da’esh in Iraq, and in other countries as well, cannot be eradicated through sanctions and individual accountability mechanisms alone. It is essential to address the root causes of violent extremism, one of which can be the sense of injustice felt by marginalized populations, including economic injustice arising from poverty, inequality, income disparities and lack of opportunities, locally and at the global level. Countering the global threat of terrorism in Iraq also requires cooperation among States, particularly neighbouring countries.”
2023-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9253 (2023) · source
“It is our belief that mutual understanding and cooperation, with a unity of duty and purpose, will strengthen the capacity of all governmental entities to pursue Iraq’s right to development in a manner that is consistent with the permanent sovereignty of the Iraqi people over their country’s natural wealth and resources. Brazil acknowledges Iraq’s efforts to repatriate its citizens from refugee camps in northern Syria and reintegrate them into Iraqi society. We commend the partnership established with the United Nations and other humanitarian organizations in that endeavour, as well as the priority given to the care and protection of children, who are otherwise prone to recruitment by armed militias and terrorist groups when they return.”
2023-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9253 (2023) · source
“We hope that the new Government can contribute to an environment that enables the meaningful participation of women in politics and society, in general, without discrimination based on gender. The adoption of the anti-domestic violence law would contribute to that end. Brazil also commends Government efforts, in accordance with the constitutional framework of Iraq, to resolve outstanding issues in the relations between the federal Government and the Kurdistan Regional Government, including regarding the management of oil revenues. We underscore the importance of sustained dialogue among all the relevant authorities, bearing in mind their shared responsibility towards the Iraqi people.”
2023-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9253 (2023) · source
“We note that the Government of Iraq has set out a comprehensive list of priorities, including important reforms aimed at meeting the aspirations of the Iraqi people. We encourage all political actors to support the Government plan in all the areas that the country — through its own domestic political processes — has determined to be a priority, in the exercise of its right to determine its own destiny without foreign interference. The inclusion of Iraqi women in high-ranking positions in the new Government also deserves praise, particularly in the light of women candidates’ performance during the 2021 elections, including beyond the quota system. The appointment of women to senior Government positions signals an effort to translate the will of the Iraqi people for inclusive representation.”
2023-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9253 (2023) · source
“Let me start by congratulating Japan for its efficient and successful presidency during the month of January. We congratulate you, Madam President, on Malta’s accession to the presidency of the Security Council. Malta’s presidency can count on the full support of the delegation of Brazil during the month of February. I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary- General for her briefing and for remembering Sergio Vieira de Mello, whose commitment to the cause of peace and human rights makes us proud and inspired. I thank Mr. Ahmed for the information he provided, and I welcome the Iraqi delegation to today’s meeting. Last October, Brazil was pleased with the formation of the new Iraqi Government.”
2023-02-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9253 (2023) · source
“However, as an ECOWAS official rightly pointed out recently, the transition plan means little without the peace agreement. Therefore, we encourage the Malian political forces to remain engaged in dialogue and redouble their efforts towards the full implementation of all provisions of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali. In concluding, and in view of the humanitarian situation and the socioeconomic assessment contained in the Secretary-General’s report (S/2023/21), my delegation would like to underscore once again the need to address the root causes of conflict. In that sense, we can certainly draw valuable lessons from the engagement of the Peacebuilding Commission and the Peacebuilding Fund with the Sahel. We wish all the best to Mali and the Malian people in overcoming this moment of challenge.”
2023-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9251 (2023) · source
“In that regard, Brazil fully supports the decision of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), taken at the Summit of the Heads of State and Government last month, to continue the dialogue with Malian authorities on collaboration in order to develop and implement a transition plan that is conducive to the restoration of constitutional order. Brazil supports confidence-building measures among the Malian political forces. The return to democratic normality, including the drafting of a new constitution, is a collective endeavour that must include women, young people, and ethnic and religious minorities. It is encouraging to see the renewed engagement with the transition process and the lead-up to elections.”
2023-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9251 (2023) · source
“In the light of the magnitude of the threats in the security field and the key contribution that cooperation may provide to the Malian armed forces, we not only encourage improvements in collaboration with MINUSMA but also urge further consideration to be given to re-establishing or increasing coordination with the Group of Five for the Sahel. Cross-border problems often require regional responses. We believe that regional cooperation can be equally beneficial to Mali at the political level.”
2023-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9251 (2023) · source
“We count on other Council members to pursue that objective collectively when the Mission’s mandate and tasks are reviewed. The safety and security of peacekeepers should be a top priority. At the same time, we welcome the final settlement reached between Mali and Côte d’Ivoire on the liberation of the Ivorian troops who had been detained in Malian territory for several months. We hope the transition authorities will, in future, handle the issue of the rotation of contingents more promptly and in a manner that is more compatible with our common aim to make MINUSMA’s work safer and more effective.”
2023-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9251 (2023) · source
“There is no justification for such acts. We support the efforts of the Malian armed forces to fight terrorism, which remains a major challenge to the restoration of State authority in the centre and the north of Mali. While MINUSMA remains committed to assisting the Malian authorities in that crucial task, it is our duty in the Council to seek safer conditions for peacekeepers and civil personnel alike as they perform their tasks. In that regard, we note with concern the persistence of incidents involving protests of the local population against the Mission and acts that seek to prevent peacekeepers from discharging their core duties. Taking into account that such episodes primarily result from disinformation, we take this opportunity to underscore the need to develop the strategic communications component of MINUSMA.”
2023-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9251 (2023) · source
“Let me start by thanking Mr. Wane, Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Mali and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), for his detailed and comprehensive briefing. Brazil welcomes His Excellency Mr. Diop, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Mali, to this meeting. We listened carefully to the briefing by the representative of civil society. We received with dismay the news of the terrorist attacks against MINUSMA in Timbuktu on 16 December. We regret the deaths of two peacekeepers from Nigeria and offer our sincere condolences and solidarity to the Government of that country, the families of the victims and MINUSMA. Brazil reiterates its firm condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.”
2023-01-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9251 (2023) · source
“Without proper peacebuilding-oriented inputs, the Security Council will struggle to make significant progress in conflict prevention and resolution and in managing successful transitions to peacebuilding. In our perspective, the PBC should be empowered by the Council to take a prominent role in transition settings. In conclusion, having indicated some avenues to explore in reviewing the Security Council’s work on peacebuilding, in particular its cooperation with the PBC, I would like to underline the crucial need to foster trust. However, the collaboration can prosper only if the Council regards the Commission as a valuable partner, alongside which it works transparently.”
2023-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9250 (2023) · source
“Allow me to list a few practical suggestions for more meaningful collaboration between the two bodies: first, consultations on issues relating to peacebuilding and sustaining peace ahead of the formation, review, drawdown and transition of peacekeeping operations and special political missions; secondly, the regular submission of written advice by the Peacebuilding Commission on issues on the agenda of both bodies; thirdly, further alignment of the Security Council and the PBC work programmes; fourthly, greater interaction between the Commission and the Council penholders; fifthly, enhancing the Council’s working methods regarding interaction with the PBC; and, sixthly, at least one yearly joint session, following the current practice between the PBC and the Economic and Social Council.”
2023-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9250 (2023) · source
“Nevertheless, if we wish to increase the impact of the PBC’s contribution, we must strengthen its advisory role by improving the coherence of agendas, aside from the timeliness and the quality of the advice that the Commission provides to the Council.”
2023-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9250 (2023) · source
“That particular issue has a priority status for most PBC members, and that is the reason that the PBC’s relationship with other bodies was included in its 2022 programme of work. We look forward to constructive engagement by the Council in that regard. The PBC can mobilize regional organizations and international financial institutions and can foster South-South and triangular cooperation arrangements in support of national peacebuilding initiatives. The Commission can also support the implementation of peacebuilding activities by peacekeeping operations and special political missions, as well as help to mobilize political support to promote reconciliation, the women and peace and security agenda, institution-building and other nationally defined peacebuilding priorities.”
2023-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9250 (2023) · source
“As Brazil underscored in previous meetings last year, such exchanges between the two bodies are very welcome, and they could in fact happen more often. Furthermore, that cooperation is necessary in order to achieve sustainable peace vis-à-vis the complexity of the challenges before us. We therefore believe that it is a key element to be included in the New Agenda for Peace, which we hope will be drafted in a transparent and Member-driven manner. The relations of the Peacebuilding Commission with the Economic and Social Council, the General Assembly and, in particular, the Security Council remain yet to be fully explored. The New Agenda for Peace should highlight the potential benefit of deepening those relations.”
2023-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9250 (2023) · source
“It is our view that the PBC is uniquely positioned to bridge discussions across the various United Nations pillars and garner international support to tackle the root causes of conflict. Sustainable development and security are closely interlinked, mutually reinforcing and key to building sustainable peace, in line with what was said by Deputy Secretary- General Amina Mohammed so eloquently today. The Security Council must therefore adopt a comprehensive approach to conflict by taking into account the relevant political, economic and social dimensions of the crises on its agenda. Our debate today provides another opportunity for further reflection on peacebuilding and the collaboration between the Security Council and the Peacebuilding Commission.”
2023-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9250 (2023) · source
“Let me start by welcoming Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, Ambassador Muhammad Muhith, Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission, and Ms. Diago Ndiaye, President of the Network on Peace and Security for Women in the ECOWAS Region. I thank them for their insightful briefings. I am also grateful to your delegation, Mr. President, for the attention given to peacebuilding throughout this month, beginning with requests for the advice of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) on West Africa and Colombia and culminating in this meeting. We agree with the proponents of this debate that the importance of peacebuilding is greater than ever, given the complex challenges threatening international peace and security.”
2023-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9250 (2023) · source
“As Special Representative Perthes pointed out recently, resolving the crisis would mean that the Sudanese people would soon form a civilian- led Government. We hope such a milestone will enable the Sudan, its leaders and the Sudanese people to work together further, appreciate the legitimacy of the institutions they are building and address the remaining challenges in Darfur. Finally, as a proud founding member of the ICC, Brazil has an absolute commitment to international law and international justice. As a permanent, treaty- based tribunal, the ICC represented a breakthrough for ensuring accountability for the most serious crimes under international law. The international community must offer its support for and cooperation with the Court to be able to fulfil its crucial responsibilities.”
2023-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9249 (2023) · source
“We fully endorse the vital facilitation work done by the trilateral mechanism composed of representatives of the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and the United Nations. Brazil trusts that the signatories of the Agreement will agree on achievable, realistic and, above all, inclusive road maps sooner rather than later. We are confident that the signatories will keep engaging in inclusive workshops to address complex yet critical challenges, such as accountability and transitional justice. We concur with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Sudan with regard to the hopes of a fair political solution to the long-standing crisis in Khartoum.”
2023-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9249 (2023) · source
“Brazil urges the Sudanese authorities to fully cooperate with the ICC in order to provide unimpeded access to documentation relevant to investigations and to enhance the field presence of the Office of the Prosecutor in Khartoum, in accordance with its obligations set forth in resolution 1593 (2005). Brazil deeply appreciates Mr. Khan’s visits to Darfur and his meetings with internally displaced persons. We welcome the first thematic round table with civil society, dedicated to crimes against children, and express our support to the Office of the Prosecutor’s initiatives to empower victims, witnesses and affected communities. I would also like to reiterate our support for the 5 December political framework agreement, its ongoing phase of political talks and the restoration of a civilian-led transition to democracy in the Sudan.”
2023-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9249 (2023) · source
“We recognize the primary role to be played by the Sudanese authorities in effectively investigating the terrible crimes committed against the Darfurian population and bringing the perpetrators to justice. In the absence of such proceedings, it is even more important to support the ICC in its efforts to fulfil its mandated institutional role under the Rome Statute. In that context, Brazil commends the efforts made by the Office of the Prosecutor towards the establishment of a field office in Khartoum, which will bring the Court closer to the victims and witnesses and reinforce its ability to collect evidence.”
2023-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9249 (2023) · source
“This landmark trial is not only the first related to the situation in Darfur, but it is also the very first case before the Court that results from a Security Council referral. More than two decades later, justice is finally being served. The hearings before the Court brought to the fore the human suffering of people who lost their families and who could not even pay tribute to their loved ones with proper funeral services. As the first permanent impartial international criminal court, the ICC should not be an instrument of political pressure on developing countries, but a means to the realization of justice for the benefit of victims. Brazil reaffirms their right to reparations, including collective reparations. Justice delayed is justice denied.”
2023-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9249 (2023) · source
“I reiterate Brazil’s unwavering support for the ICC as a fundamental tool for providing accountability for the most serious crimes under international law. Brazil welcomes the Prosecutor’s prioritization of Security Council referrals, including by allocating additional resources, as outlined in the report. In this regard, while reaffirming its commitment to the universalization of the Court’s jurisdiction, Brazil reiterates the need for expenses incurred due to Security Council referrals to be borne not solely by States Parties to the Rome Statute, but also by the United Nations. I would like to congratulate Mr. Khan’s team for the progress made in the Abd-Al-Rahman case.”
2023-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9249 (2023) · source
“I would like to thank Prosecutor Karim Khan of the International Criminal Court (ICC) for his thirty-sixth report to the Security Council pursuant to resolution 1593 (2005). The resolution is certainly a landmark in the history of international criminal justice. It was the first time that the Security Council availed itself of its power to refer a situation to the Court, although it had allowed for selective immunities. I also welcome the delegation of the Sudan to this meeting. These briefings are welcome opportunities for the Council to discuss the implementation of resolution 1593 (2005) and express the Council’s support for the work of the International Criminal Court. There is no sustainable peace without justice.”
2023-01-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9249 (2023) · source
“9243), the representative of the United Arab Emirates recalled that, since February 2022, the Council has met more than 40 times to discuss the conflict in Ukraine. Nevertheless, as Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo noted in her briefing at that meeting, there does not appear to be willingness on either side for a ceasefire in the near future. That regrettable conclusion should in itself encourage reflection on our collective response to the crisis. On many occasions, the General Assembly has expressed its firm condemnation of the violation of Ukraine’s territorial integrity. It is necessary to go further. The Council must live up to the responsibilities assigned to it by Article 33 of the Charter of the United Nations and explore, with both parties, ways to end the conflict without delay.”
2023-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9245 (2023) · source
“Religious differences must not be exploited to fuel intercommunal tensions. It is not clear, at this stage, that that is the case in Ukraine. Brazil expects that the Ukrainian State will act with moderation and discernment, while refraining from attitudes that could be characterized, in any way, as religious persecution. In March 2020, leaders of the three Abrahamic faiths gathered in Jerusalem to pray together for an end to the coronavirus disease pandemic. In our view, that scene illustrated the potential of religion to unite peoples, overcome differences and promote peace. We support the efforts of religious leaders to facilitate dialogue and encourage the parties to heed the pleas of the majority of the Members of the Organization in favour of a diplomatic solution to the conflict. At last Friday’s meeting (see S/PV.”
2023-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9245 (2023) · source
“Let me start by thanking our briefers for their participation and for their detailed and informative interventions. Freedom of religion is a fundamental human right enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and in numerous multilateral instruments, such as the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Intolerance and of Discrimination Based on Religion or Belief, adopted by the General Assembly in 1981. Religion is part of the development of the individual and of the cultural identity of peoples. The Brazilian Constitution guarantees respect for the freedom of worship for nationals and foreigners alike, regardless of their origin. We are proud of our religious diversity and the respect and tolerance that characterize the relationships among our communities.”
2023-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9245 (2023) · source
“The number of displaced people, closed schools and empty hospitals has increased. Successfully tackling that situation requires the combined efforts of the countries of the region and of the international community. In that context, Brazil praises the efforts of the leadership and of all the personnel of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), who have provided an invaluable service — be it providing good offices or facilitating delicate dialogues or providing much-needed technical assistance and expertise to regional initiatives. In particular, I would like to express gratitude towards His Excellency Mr. Mahamat Saleh Annadif for his work at the head of UNOWAS, and I wish him success in his new functions as Minister for Foreign Affairs of Chad.”
2023-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9238 (2023) · source
“We are encouraged, however, by the increased regional efforts to fight this scourge, be it in bilateral agreements or in the framework of the Accra Initiative. We take note of the setting up of the Multinational Joint Task Force of the Accra Initiative. Brazil is also encouraged by the improvement of maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea. That is an achievement, above all, of the countries of the region, which have joined their efforts in the framework of the Yaoundé Architecture. Brazil has proudly contributed to those efforts. As a member of the Group of Friends of the Gulf of Guinea, we have provided cooperation and taken part in naval operations such as Operation Guinex, Obangame Express and Grand African NEMO. The humanitarian situation in West Africa and the Sahel, particularly in the latter, shows no signs of improving.”
2023-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9238 (2023) · source
“The Council already noted with concern the overthrow of the transitional Government in Burkina Faso on 30 September 2022, in what amounts to the second coup d’état in that country in 2022. We urge the new President of the transition to abide by the transition timeline approved by the national conference held in October 2022. In Mali, the decision of the authorities to withdraw from the Group of Five for the Sahel created additional difficulties for the Joint Force in fulfilling its duties in the fight against terrorism. We are encouraged by the agreement with the Economic Community of West African States, which made it possible to lift sanctions on the country. It is with great concern that we note the expansion of terrorist activities from the central Sahel to coastal countries, such as Benin and Togo.”
2023-01-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9238 (2023) · source
“In that context, I would like to highlight the peaceful legislative elections that took place in Senegal last July. I also recall the preparations for the general elections that will take place in Nigeria in February and March. The National Peace Accord, signed by party leaders on 29 September, bodes well for the successful and orderly conclusion of the electoral process. In Guinea-Bissau, a country to which Brazil is linked by close linguistic and historical ties, President Úmaro Sissoco Embaló set the date for the elections as 4 June 2023. We hope that the postponement of the original proposed date will allow for the completion of the process in an orderly and peaceful manner. It is in the Sahel that the link between political instability and security and humanitarian crisis is most clear.”
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“I would like to thank Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary- General Biha and President Omar Touray for their informative briefings. The region of West Africa and the Sahel presents problems and challenges as varied as the countries of which the region is composed. However, there is a common thread that pervades many of the conflicts in the region, namely, the link between the humanitarian, political and security crises there. We often see that difficult humanitarian situations are fertile ground for political instability, which is often expressed through violent means. Violence and security, in turn, increase economic hardship and aggravate the humanitarian situation. The proper functioning of democratic institutions is essential to breaking this cycle and preventing it from taking place.”
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