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“This includes avoiding heated rhetoric that could further aggravate tensions and undermine the mutual trust necessary for the urgent resumption of dialogue with a view to a negotiated solution to the conflict. In conclusion, Brazil reaffirms its long-standing commitment to the two-State solution, with Palestine and Israel fully viable and living together in peace and security within mutually agreed and internationally recognized borders. Striving for stability in the Middle East is nothing short of an imperative for the Security Council. Let us therefore do our utmost to help the parties translate such a noble objective into a viable negotiating process, so as to achieve the future of peace that the region rightly deserves.”
2023-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9236 (2023) · source
“In the same vein, Brazil remains deeply committed to a just and sustainable solution to the question of Palestine. We have traditionally sought to act constructively to assist the parties in engaging in meaningful dialogue, with a view to building trust and achieving a fair and lasting peace. We must therefore oppose all actions that may lead to altering the historical status quo of the holy sites in Jerusalem, for such actions inevitably prevent the necessary culture of peace and violate a shared duty not only by the Security Council but also by the international community as a whole to foster stability, tolerance and mutual understanding in the Middle East. As we closely continue to monitor the situation on the ground, we urge both parties to exercise maximum restraint and avoid unilateral actions.”
2023-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9236 (2023) · source
“At the outset, we would like to thank Japan for scheduling this timely meeting upon the request of the United Arab Emirates and China. We also thank Assistant Secretary-General Khiari for his briefing. With great concern, Brazil followed the recent incursion by Israel’s Minister of National Security into Haram Al-Sharif in Jerusalem last Tuesday. This is a deeply alarming development, for it risks exacerbating tensions and escalating violence in an area already affected by a great deal of volatility. Brazil considers it to be of the utmost importance to respect the arrangements established under the Hashemite custody of the holy sites with regard to the administration of the Muslim holy places in Jerusalem, as provided for in the 1994 peace agreements between Israel and Jordan.”
2023-01-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9236 (2023) · source
“We emphasize the need for close and constant coordination and information-sharing between the regional force, MONUSCO and the Forces armées de la République démocratique du Congo. Peace missions do not and should not last indefinitely. However, their withdrawal should be done in a responsible and orderly way in order to prevent reversals of hard-won gains. We take note of the work of the joint working group on the transition plan. We hope that the presence of the regional force, continued diplomatic efforts and the general elections to be held next year will bring about progress in achieving the benchmarks set out in the plan.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9215 (2022) · source
“The situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo presents a disheartening picture of a long-running conflict whose impact on the lives of millions of civilians cannot be overstated. However, there are reasons to be encouraged. I have in mind in particular the tireless efforts of regional actors — both neighbouring countries and regional organizations — dedicated to the cause of bringing peace to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In that context, Brazil commends the diplomatic negotiations in the framework of the Luanda process, facilitated by President João Gonçalves Lourenço of Angola, and the Nairobi process, facilitated by former President Kenyatta. We take note of the deployment of troops of the regional force of the East Africa Community.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9215 (2022) · source
“Like other missions, MONUSCO has been actively reaching out to the local authorities, civil society and the general public to provide information and listen to local demands. What is unacceptable is violence that prevents it from fulfilling its mandate. We believe that MONUSCO’s emphasis on strategic communications is an important tool for dispelling misinformation and creating trust among the local population. We understand that the Mission has been doing its utmost in that area and that efforts to reinforce its communications capabilities are under way. Brazil will work actively to emphasize the issue in the current renewal talks on MONUSCO’s mandate. Brazil believes that a streamlined and clearer mandate would help prevent misunderstandings and unrealistic expectations.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9215 (2022) · source
“According to a number of reports, the violence against peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been fuelled by a deliberate misinformation campaign by actors who believe that they stand to benefit in one way or another from the increased tension, either because they want to scapegoat MONUSCO or because they could benefit from the Mission’s early departure. We should bear in mind that the host country has the responsibility to provide a safe operating environment for Blue Helmets and Blue Berets. We also want to point to the cooperation that has been agreed on between the authorities of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and MONUSCO in order to tackle such campaigns. That is not to say that United Nations missions should be immune from criticism.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9215 (2022) · source
“In late November, for instance, military and police advisers from missions in New York were travelling in a MONUSCO convoy in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo when an angry crowd attacked it by throwing stones. As a result, the group had to continue their visit in an armoured vehicle. Such actions are lamentable, and all the more so because MONUSCO is present on the ground with the consent of the host country in order to fulfil a mandate whose number-one priority is the protection of civilians.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9215 (2022) · source
“Brazil is a proud contributor to the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) through its peacekeepers, including the Mission’s Force Commander, General Affonso da Costa, and a jungle-warfare training team. We have therefore followed with concern the resurgence of the Mouvement du 23 mars and the consequent deterioration of the security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. We are particularly worried by the incidents of violence against MONUSCO personnel and facilities that have resulted in the destruction and looting of equipment and the tragic deaths of peacekeepers and civilians alike. Although those acts of violence peaked during the riots in July, the hostility to the United Nations presence continues to this day.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9215 (2022) · source
“Let me start by thanking Special Representative of the Secretary- General Keita for her very informative briefing, and above all for her work on the ground. I thank the Deputy Permanent Representative of Gabon for her comprehensive briefing in her capacity as Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1533 (2004), concerning the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I also thank our other briefers, Mr. Mutuku Mathuki and Ms. Kabuo, for their contributions, and I welcome Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs Lutundula Apala Pen’apala of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the delegations of Rwanda and Burundi to this meeting.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9215 (2022) · source
“Furthermore, the resolution is in line with recent developments in international jurisprudence. The International Court of Justice recently made the case for the need to safeguard humanitarian needs even in circumstances when sanctions are in place. I also note that the resolution takes into account legitimate security concerns that Member States voiced during the negotiations. It strikes a fine balance between the need for sanctions to be put in force to prevent and combat threats, on the one hand, and on the other, the duty of the international community to protect civilians whose well-being should be the ultimate goal of the Security Council in discharging its mandate to maintain international peace and security.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9214 (2022) · source
“We have also witnessed how they can spare those whom they were originally intended to target, while unintentionally punishing those who should be protected — innocent civilians, women and children in the throes of conflict. It was high time to improve the way in which the Security Council makes use of its coercive power to address threats to international peace and security. Brazil is proud to be a member of the Security Council at this moment when it decides to take action to help those in need. The resolution will enable humanitarian providers to carry out their essential activities in more predictable conditions. Above all, it will benefit millions of civilians who have had the misfortune to live under sanctions regimes, twice punished by them and by the action of the designated entities and individuals.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9214 (2022) · source
“I would like to thank Ireland and the United States for this important initiative, which we were glad to sponsor. Brazil’s vote in favour of resolution 2664 (2022) is an expression of its recognition that today we adopted a resolution that may contribute substantially to the work of the Security Council. We have come a long way since 1966, when the Security Council started establishing sanctions regimes. Along the way, some mistakes were made. We have seen how ill-devised sanctions can disproportionately affect vulnerable populations, worsen food insecurity, increase inflation and hinder neutral, impartial, independent and humane humanitarian assistance. Although sanctions may be an important tool for the maintenance of international peace and security, we have noticed how their misuse can stoke tensions rather than defuse them.”
2022-12-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9214 (2022) · source
“There are important examples of the resilience of democratic institutions in Central Africa that demonstrate what can be achieved with the commitment of States and regional organizations. The Council must continue to support those efforts and remain actively engaged with the evolving scenarios in the region.”
2022-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9213 (2022) · source
“In Chad, while there has been some progress in the political transition, the violence reported on 20 October is very worrying. Partners in the region and the international community must remain vigilant in order to prevent further instability. We extend our full support to the Economic Community of Central African States and its leader, President Tshisekedi Tshilombo, as a facilitator. In Sao Tome and Principe, the peaceful transfer of power in October 2021 and the orderly legislative and local elections in September were very positive steps, widely praised by international observers. In that overall positive context, the recent attack on the headquarters of the armed forces is a worrisome development. Brazil is attentively following the situation in that sister nation, with which we have close linguistic and historical ties.”
2022-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9213 (2022) · source
“Brazil is a member of the Group of Friends of the Gulf of Guinea, and we stand ready to continue supporting the countries of the region through cooperation and joint naval operations such as Operation Guinex, Obangame Express and Grand African NEMO. While there are positive developments, many challenges remain for Central Africa. Long-running conflicts have been exacerbated by the hardships caused by such issues as the coronavirus disease pandemic, terrorism, humanitarian needs, food insecurity and a lack of financial support. The crisis in Cameroon, though it seldom makes international headlines, is particularly troubling. Brazil condemns in the strongest terms any attacks on schools or acts of violence against teachers and students.”
2022-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9213 (2022) · source
“We call on the relevant national judicial authorities and political forces to address those questions in accordance with their constitutional and electoral rules. We remain encouraged by the fact that most of the elections were peaceful and orderly. Maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea is another area where we can underscore positive results. It is above all an achievement of the States of the Gulf of Guinea, particularly as a result of their ongoing efforts in the context of the Yaoundé Architecture, which is just one example of a successful cooperation initiative that brings together regional and international organizations. In the context, I commend the continued cooperation of the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa with the Economic Community of Central African States.”
2022-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9213 (2022) · source
“I would like to thank Special Representative of the Secretary- General Abarry for his highly informative briefing. I congratulate Ambassador Abarry on his new functions and extend to him the full support of the Brazilian delegation. I also thank Mr. Da Piedade Veríssimo for his comprehensive and detailed briefing. I would like to highlight the successful completion of electoral processes in several countries in the region. In particular, I want to mention the elections held in the Republic of the Congo on 21 July, in Angola on 24 August, in Sao Tome and Principe on 24 September and in Equatorial Guinea on 20 November. Brazil is aware that opposition parties in some of those countries have raised concerns about voting procedures, including electoral calendars and voting lists.”
2022-12-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9213 (2022) · source
“We commend the critical facilitation efforts made by the United Nations Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan, the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development to bring the political deadlock in the Sudan to an end.”
2022-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9211 (2022) · source
“Mobilizing support from international partners is urgent if financial assistance to the Sudan is to be resumed in order to ensure the provision of basic services and generate new economic opportunities. Tackling socioeconomic constraints and reducing poverty are fundamental steps towards sustainable peace. Another key step in that direction would be the implementation of the Juba Peace Agreement without further delay. We encourage the Sudanese authorities to work towards a bolder and speedier implementation of the Agreement. In conclusion, I want to emphasize my delegation’s support for the trilateral mechanism’s crucial work, as stated in previous meetings of the Council.”
2022-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9211 (2022) · source
“We appreciate the active participation of several civil-society representatives in the Bar Association’s drafting committee and hope it can lead to a truly inclusive and nationally owned dialogue. Despite recent positive developments, we remain concerned about the recurring intercommunal violence in both West Kordofan and the Blue Nile region, which has led to hundreds of deaths and the displacement of thousands of women, men and children. While we are aware of the limited resources available, we call on the Sudan’s authorities to increase their efforts to protect civilians in those areas, enhance accountability and guarantee conditions conducive to the safe return of displaced persons. The recurring violence highlights the importance of addressing the root causes of conflict in the Darfur, Kordofan and Blue Nile regions.”
2022-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9211 (2022) · source
“Let me begin by thanking Mr. Perthes for his informative briefing, and of course for his work on the ground. I welcome the delegation of the Sudan to this meeting. I would like to start by commending Sudan for the latest developments on the political front. We welcome the Sudanese Bar Association’s draft transitional Constitution and hope that the current discussions among civilian political forces in that regard will help to form the basis for a broader political settlement. We also hope that the signing on 5 December of a political framework agreement between the civilian and military components will open an avenue for closer and more fruitful cooperation.”
2022-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9211 (2022) · source
“Finally, Brazil commends UNITAD’s efforts to increase the representation of Iraqi nationals in its staff, as well as the gender balance achieved, including in senior positions. We encourage further efforts to ensure geographical balance as well, without losing sight of the fact that UNITAD remains a temporary arrangement that is mandated to support Iraq authorities in pursuing accountability for crimes that fall primarily within Iraq’s own national jurisdiction.”
2022-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9206 (2022) · source
“We have taken note of UNITAD’s efforts, including through the negotiation of a memorandum of understanding with Iraq, aimed at supporting Iraqi authorities in the preparation of listing requests to the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015). Brazil welcomes those efforts, which should contribute to expediting UNITAD’s sharing of evidence with the host country. At the same time, we caution against the setting of arbitrary conditions for the sharing of information with Iraq. Endeavours to build and strengthen capacities in Iraq are an important means of supporting local authorities in delivering justice for Da’esh crimes and bringing UNITAD closer to fulfilling its mandate. Brazil welcomes those endeavours and notes Iraq’s appreciation for its partnership with UNITAD.”
2022-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9206 (2022) · source
“Nevertheless, we observe that after, more than four years of UNITAD operations, such progress has yet to lead to concrete results, at least in terms of prosecutions by the Iraqi judiciary — the primary intended beneficiary of UNITAD’s activities. The persistence of that situation should not be taken, however, to justify a departure from UNITAD’s mandate. Specifically, the sharing with third countries of evidence obtained in Iraq for the purposes of prosecution elsewhere should not be deemed a substitute for, or take precedence over, UNITAD’s mission to support accountability in Iraq. That is not to mention, of course, that any sharing of evidence outside Iraq requires the consent of the competent Iraq authorities.”
2022-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9206 (2022) · source
“We commend UNITAD’s constructive cooperation with the Iraqi judicial authorities, while always recalling the key importance of respect for Iraq’s sovereignty as a guiding principle in the Team’s relations with the host country. Evidence collected within Iraq, for example, must be shared with the competent local authorities. UNITAD was established under resolution 2379 (2017) primarily to assist Iraq in exercising its right to prosecute Da’esh members for crimes falling within its territorial jurisdiction. That resolution was adopted under Chapter VI of the Charter of the United Nations at the request of the Government of Iraq. Brazil welcomes the continuing progress in all lines of investigation conducted by UNITAD.”
2022-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9206 (2022) · source
“Let me start by congratulating Ghana on its successful presidency of the Security Council during the month of November. I also want to wish you, Madam, as well as your team, all the best during the month of December. We know that we are in good and firm hands. I also welcome the Permanent Representative of Iraq to today’s meeting. We thank Special Adviser Christian Ritscher for his informative and comprehensive briefing. In September, Brazil voted in favour of extending the mandate of the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (UNITAD) for another year (see S/PV.9131), at the request of the Government of Iraq, because we understand the importance of supporting Iraqi efforts to hold Da’esh members accountable for international crimes committed in Iraq.”
2022-12-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9206 (2022) · source
“Soon the Security Council will once more have to take action related to the expiration of the authorization of cross-border humanitarian assistance. Brazil will continue to support the need for humanitarian assistance across Syria through all modalities, and we sincerely hope that the Council can find common ground through a process that is as smooth as possible. We look forward to the upcoming report of the Secretary-General and to any additional information on how we can work to alleviate the impact of sanctions for the benefit of the Syrian people.”
2022-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9204 (2022) · source
“According to OCHA, 6 million people are in need of winter assistance. Significant funding gaps persist, and the precarious humanitarian situation clearly exacerbates security problems, as we have seen in Al-Hol camp, for instance. Let me assure the Council that Brazil remains committed to a Syrian-led and Syrian-owned process as a means to ensure a political resolution of the conflict. Our credentials for playing a constructive role in that regard are reinforced by the historical ties that bind Brazilians and Syrians through our humanitarian cooperation, including our national policy on Syrian refugees, as well as by our continuing diplomatic presence in Damascus during even the most acute phases of the conflict.”
2022-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9204 (2022) · source
“And after long years of conflict, countries have obviously become more vulnerable to disease outbreaks, including those that can be prevented by ensuring access to clean water, basic sanitation and appropriate housing. In Syria we are now seeing outbreaks of cholera and leishmaniasis. We hope that the ongoing early-recovery actions, together with the tireless work being done by the Office for the Coordination for Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), the World Health Organization and other United Nations agencies on the ground, can help alleviate the suffering of people in Syria. As the challenges and crises mount, humanitarian funds grow increasingly scarce. With the arrival of winter, we are once again faced with the precarious situation of people, most of them women and children, living in makeshift tents.”
2022-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9204 (2022) · source
“We thank the Special Envoy for his commitment to the implementation of all the applicable Security Council resolutions and for his continuing engagement with a wide array of stakeholders, working to foster confidence among the parties while dealing with crucial issues such as that of missing persons. The Constitutional Committee must resume its work so that we can move forward. And we agree with Mr. Pedersen that a decision on the venue will lead nowhere if the parties do not agree to return to the negotiation table with a renewed commitment to concrete results. According to the World Food Programme, conflict, food, energy prices and drought-constrained agriculture are crippling people’s ability to counter food insecurity, not only in Syria but in many countries of the region.”
2022-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9204 (2022) · source
“International humanitarian law must be upheld, and that applies to counter-terrorism activities as well. We join the Secretary-General in his repeated calls to all the parties to exercise maximum restraint, maintain the ceasefires agreed on and respect Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Brazil welcomes the conclusion of the nineteenth round of Astana talks in Kazakhstan, which reaffirmed commitments to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Syria, as well as to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, which should be universally respected and complied with. Resolution 2254 (2015) established a basis for the political process aimed at solving the Syrian conflict by peaceful means and negotiations.”
2022-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9204 (2022) · source
“Let me start by thanking Mr. Pedersen and Mr. Griffiths for their comprehensive and informative briefings, which reveal even more clearly the serious situation facing Syria and the Syrian people. I also welcome the delegations of the Syrian Arab Republic, the Islamic Republic of Iran and Türkiye to this meeting. Brazil is alarmed by the upsurge in fighting and violence in Syria. We condemn the attacks that are affecting densely populated camps for internally displaced persons such as those in rural Idlib in north- western Syria, and which have caused further deaths, injuries and displacement. Once again, civilians are suffering as a result of the tragic consequences of continuing hostilities. All attacks on civilians must cease immediately.”
2022-11-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9204 (2022) · source
“However, we are aware that the maintenance of international peace and security needs more than sanctions. Although sanctions are important tools, the fight against terrorism and violent extremism conducive to terrorism can succeed only if the international community tackles its drivers. In our struggle for a safer world, we must therefore not neglect the importance of advocating for economic development and opportunities for youth; of adopting balanced multilateral sanctions regimes that do not exacerbate social exclusion, food insecurity and the situation of vulnerable populations; and of combating racism, xenophobia and other forms of intolerance, which fuel resentment and radicalization.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“In that regard, we commend the initiative of the United States and Ireland to uphold the right to humanitarian assistance by promoting negotiations on a future Security Council draft resolution concerning a much-needed cross-cutting humanitarian carveout. It has the potential to bring forth a more predictable legal environment for neutral, impartial and independent humanitarian providers to undertake their essential activities under all circumstances, including in areas where designated terrorist individuals and entities operate. Brazil has enshrined in its Constitution the repudiation of terrorism as a guiding principle for the conduction of its internal relations, and in its legislation, the direct and immediate applicability of Security Council sanctions.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“Member States must bear in mind that, in order to be truly effective, the implementation of sanctions and counter-terrorism measures must be consistent with international law, including the Charter of the United Nations, international humanitarian law, international human rights law and international refugee law. Brazil encourages the Council to continue its work to adjust the sanctions framework so that they effectively minimize the suffering of the civilian population. Sanctions can be legitimate and effective when they are multilaterally agreed, strategically targeted and designed to have a minimal impact on the civilian population.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“Through a sui generis cooperative approach, it assists States in preventing the acquisition of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery by non-State actors, while preserving international cooperation in materials, equipment and technology for peaceful purposes. Brazil recognizes Mexico’s crucial role in chairing the 1540 Committee during its comprehensive review process and supports the renewal of its mandate. Brazil is working closely with the Chair and other Committee members to adopt a substantive draft resolution that strengthens the role of the Committee in addressing old and new challenges.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“The country visits and assessments by CTED and the implementation of demand-driven technical assistance by the Office of Counter-Terrorism and other bodies of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact bring a significant contribution to the strengthening of national institutions, which are the mainstay for resilience against terrorism. Brazil also reiterates its view that the lack of an internationally agreed definition of international terrorism affects our ability to counter it in a coherent manner, and it may lead to the perception of double standards when the Security Council sets its priorities and takes actions against it. The 1540 Committee remains a relevant mechanism for the international disarmament and non-proliferation architecture.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“That process should not be decoupled from the lessons to be learned during the eighth review of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy in mid-2023. Without prejudice to the broad scope of resolution 2617 (1999) and other Security Council resolutions, the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy is, and should remain, the main guidance for the international community in its fight against terrorism. The Strategy emanates from the most representative organ of the United Nations, the General Assembly, thereby encompassing a wider range of views and needs. Capacity-building features prominently in the Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy and must be a priority for the United Nations in its support to Member States.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“Given the persistence of due process concerns relating to the delisting process, the Ombudsperson should not take for granted previous allegations, statements or narratives associated with existing listings simply because the Committee had previously approved the respective entries. The Counter-Terrorism Committee was established to ensure the implementation by Member States of Security Council resolutions on the matter. The establishment of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) in 2004 and the renewal of its mandate last year were important steps taken to provide the CTC with the means to fulfil its mandate. The discussions on CTED’s interim review by the end of next year will give us an opportunity to further streamline its work.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“As we continue to discuss ways to improve our working methods, Brazil reiterates that listing requests should be submitted together with the evidence that supports them so that all Committee members are in a position to judge every request on its own merit. That would also help to prevent the politization of listing requests. We also emphasize the importance of aligning listing standards with those applied by the Ombudsperson for the purposes of the listing. It is our view that the Ombudsperson should recommend the retention of listings only in the case that there is proper evidence to substantiate allegations of association with Da’esh or Al-Qaida.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“The 1267 sanctions regime can target individuals or groups anywhere in the world. Listing criteria are necessary to limit an otherwise entirely discretionary power. It is of the utmost importance that we ensure that those criteria are applied using evidence-based standards. When listing requests are submitted to the 1267 Committee, they are presented only with allegations that any given individual or entity fulfils the criteria of association with Da’esh or Al-Qaida, not with proper evidence. Except for the backchannel of bilateral interagency communications between select partners, there is no sharing with the Committee of the actual evidence justifying or supporting the allegations.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“Let me start by emphatically thanking the Chairs of the Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015), concerning Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (Da’esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities; the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001), concerning counter- terrorism; and the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1540 (2004) for their comprehensive and informative briefings. We commend the ongoing cooperation among those Committees, which play an important role in the broad counter-terrorism efforts of the United Nations. I also congratulate India on the successful organization of the special meeting of the Counter-Terrorism Committee (CTC) on the pressing topic of the use of new and emerging technologies for terrorist purposes.”
2022-11-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9201 (2022) · source
“Brazil remains committed in its support for the activities of the United Nations Mission to support the Hodeidah Agreement and the United Nations Verification and Inspection Mechanism, both of which have been instrumental in helping to sustain a lifeline for the Yemeni population. Furthermore, we echo the calls for the reduction of movement restrictions and bureaucratic hindrances affecting the crucial humanitarian work performed by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and other United Nations agencies. Yemen deserves a safer and brighter future in peace and stability. Yemen deserves to harness its full potential for growth and development. Let us seek further unity in the Security Council and beyond to secure the political settlement we hope for by building upon the gains achieved so far.”
2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9199 (2022) · source
“Almost a decade of civil war has plunged Yemen into an unparalleled humanitarian crisis. The Yemeni people have borne the brunt of the many hardships befalling the country, from the collapse of public services to widespread unemployment and inflation, from malnutrition and famine to human rights violations. The issue of land mines and unexploded remnants of war is of particular concern, as the lower intensity of the conflict prompts greater movement of civilians, with the most vulnerable, namely, women and children, being further exposed to the risk of such devices. I therefore urge the relevant authorities to undertake all efforts to enable the full resumption of mine-clearance activities throughout the country, such as the importation of field-clearing equipment and the facilitation of visas for specialized personnel.”
2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9199 (2022) · source
“The fact that some of the effects of the truce endure even if it is no longer in place benefits all Yemenis, for example, the maintenance of flights to and from Sana’a, the flow of essential shipments and the progress of the FSO SAFER salvage operation. Rather than be discouraged, let us build upon this foundation to further improve and stabilize the country while we hope that the truce agreement will be restored at the earliest opportunity, bearing in mind the current efforts by Special Envoy Grundberg in this regard. Brazil also notes the Special Envoy’s recent visits to Muscat and Riyadh and reaffirms its strong support for his work in favour of a lasting solution to the crisis in Yemen. Unfortunately, the dire situation in Yemen lingers on, and the prospect of peace appears to be distant.”
2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9199 (2022) · source
“Let me start by thanking both our briefers for their informative briefings. I also welcome the delegations of Saudi Arabia and Yemen to today’s meeting. As we gather for our second Security Council meeting after the end of the truce, the situation in Yemen remains largely unaltered. Although the truce was broken, there has been no significant movement of troops or rise in hostilities. Despite incidents of drone attacks, one of which the Council firmly condemned in a press statement in October, the overall scenario remains relatively stable, with no increase in casualties. In this context, we commend the Government of Yemen for the restraint it has displayed.”
2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9199 (2022) · source
“It is therefore important that the Gulf of Guinea States continue their efforts to ensure that their domestic and regional legal frameworks are in line with UNCLOS.”
2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9198 (2022) · source
“With regard to references to climate change, Brazil would like to stress that increasing the means of implementation are of the utmost importance, including in the context of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. To conclude, as this year has marked the fortieth anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), Brazil would like to reaffirm its full commitment to the objectives, purposes and principles enshrined in the Convention. It is clear to us that UNCLOS sets out the legal framework within which all activities in the oceans and seas must be carried out, including countering piracy and armed robbery at sea.”
2022-11-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9198 (2022) · source
“We concur with the report’s findings that there are multidimensional factors that contribute to piracy and armed robbery, such as widespread poverty and high underemployment and unemployment rates. We also acknowledge that those underlying causes may become part of a vicious cycle, as the effects of piracy and armed robbery in the Gulf of Guinea have caused significant financial hardship to the whole region, mainly due to disruptions to shipping, trade, transportation and Government revenues. The costs of piracy and armed robbery at sea in the Gulf of Guinea steal resources that could otherwise be used for the development of the region.”
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