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1. “I shall now make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Ecuador. I thank Special Coordinator Tor Wennesland and Major General Patrick Gauchat for their briefings today, and the Secretariat for the report on the implementation of resolution 2334 (2016). I reiterate my country’s support for the work of the United Nations, which is so valuable and selfless. In his report, the Secretary-General describes the past quarter as the deadliest period for Israelis and Palestinians in the history of the conflict and provides an account of the outbreak of the violence that began on 7 October with the reprehensible terrorist attacks perpetrated by Hamas, which has continued up until now, with very serious catastrophic consequences for civilians and for the humanitarian situation.”

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2. “I thank Major General Gauchat for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”

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3. “In conclusion, UNTSO continues to carry out its regional mandate. The Council can rest assured that UNTSO is a vibrant mission of women and men — national and international, military and civilian — who remain true to the concept of an unarmed military observer mission operating with the consent of the five parties. As the regional situation evolves, we will continue to contribute towards the comprehensive, just and peaceful resolution of the situation in the Middle East, consistent with the mandates conferred upon us by the Council.”

   2023-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9513 (2023) · source

4. “For instance, in the Blue Line area, officials of both Israel and Lebanon communicated to me their willingness to improve security and the implementation of resolution 1701 (2006). With regard to the Golan, both Israel and Syria mentioned to me their strong desire to keep the armistice in place. They also shared their concerns and expectations of the peacekeeping system. On that basis, I of course shared those messages with the parties and my relevant United Nations colleagues, as that contributes to the overall effort of the United Nations for peace in the region. During the exchanges, I systematically tried to diffuse potentially dangerous situations, clarify positions and assure my interlocutors that I would pass on their messages. That has always been well received by the parties.”

   2023-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9513 (2023) · source

5. “UNTSO’s regional liaison mandate allows the mission to analyse and address complex issues, especially those not covered by other missions operating in the region, whether they be peacekeeping or special political missions. It also allows us to be in direct contact with the five parties — which I want to stress is very good contact with all five parties — passing on messages and establishing tactical confidence-building measures. I have done that numerous times since 7 October. In each of the capitals of the five UNTSO host countries that I have visited, the authorities have shared their views on the regional situation, as well as on the ceasefires in which UNTSO is involved through OGL and OGG.”

   2023-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9513 (2023) · source

6. “As part of the wider work conducted by UNIFIL, that international presence encourages restraint by the parties in their kinetic activities. Our female military observers are key to connecting with local women and children across the area where UNTSO is deployed, given our exemplary percentage of female officers, which is 22 per cent in the mission. The everyday liaison functions of UNTSO’s military observers include engaging with the local population, local leaders and military commanders. In that regard, I want to add that their presence during the current tensions in southern Lebanon is reassuring for the local population. In parallel with the work of the military observers on the ceasefire lines, UNTSO maintains liaison offices in Cairo, Beirut and Damascus, as well as in Jerusalem for Jordan and Israel.”

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7. “Since 8 October, the military crossing points that UNTSO uses between Israel and Lebanon, as well as between the Israeli occupied Golan and the Syrian-controlled Golan, have been closed. Similarly, the access points to the closed observation posts, located just beyond the Israel Defense Forces technical fence on the Golan, were sealed, impeding rotations and logistical support. Through constructive dialogue with the parties, UNTSO was able to put in place the minimum required support and security for the deployed military observers. In southern Lebanon, where a clear escalatory pattern has been observed, UNTSO military observers in OGL still conduct Blue Line patrols every day, taking calculated risks.”

   2023-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9513 (2023) · source

8. “UNTSO’s military observers, who constitute Observer Group Lebanon (OGL) and Observer Group Golan (OGG), under the operational control of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, respectively, took appropriate and adapted security measures. They continue to fulfil the critical role of ensuring accurate military reporting, observation, investigations of ceasefire violations and inspections on the Golan. They also report to enable liaison with the parties, including for the purpose of de-escalating tensions. During the past few weeks, the adaptations mainly involved logistics, security and the rotation and deployment of personnel.”

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9. “In addition, UNTSO was tasked with assisting the parties in their application and observance, until the peaceful adjustment of the future situation of Palestine. That two-part mandate remains the basis for UNTSO’s presence to this day and is accomplished through, first, deploying expert military observers to maintain unconditional ceasefires and, secondly, maintaining a strong regional liaison with host nations. At the operational level, from 8 October, many ceasefire violations have occurred across the Blue Line, between Israel and Lebanon, and on the Golan between Israel and the Syrian Arab Republic.”

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10. “On 29 May 1948, the Council called for a cessation of hostilities in Palestine, under resolution 50 (1948). That truce was to be supervised by a United Nations mediator, assisted by a group of military observers, that would become known as the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization, the first peacekeeping mission in the history of the United Nations. In 1949, with the signing of the four armistice agreements — one between Israel and each of its Arab neighbours, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and the Syrian Arab Republic — the Council declared the role of the mediator complete and transferred the role of supervising the implementation of the armistice agreements to the Chief of Staff of UNTSO.”

    2023-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9513 (2023) · source

11. “I thank Mr. Wennesland for his briefing. I now give the floor to Major General Gauchat. Major General Gauchat: I am grateful for the opportunity to address the Security Council to share the perspective of the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization (UNTSO) on the situation in the Middle East. The events of Saturday, 7 October surprised, shocked and appalled everyone, and the conflict they triggered continues to reverberate in the region. Since UNTSO does not have a presence in or around Gaza or southern Israel, UNTSO personnel were not in a position to directly observe the events on 7 October or the developments since. But those events have assuredly affected our operations and regional dynamics. The history of UNTSO goes back 75 years.”

    2023-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9513 (2023) · source

12. “In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the following briefers to participate in this meeting: Mr. Tor Wennesland, Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process; and Major General Patrick Gauchat, Head of Mission and Chief of Staff of the United Nations Truce Supervision Organization. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I give the floor to Mr. Wennesland.”

    2023-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9513 (2023) · source

13. “There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. I now invite Council members to informal consultations to continue our discussion on the subject. The meeting rose at 11.45 a.m.”

    2023-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9507 (2023) · source

14. “In addition, it is imperative to preserve civic space, promote dialogue and avoid restrictions on the freedom of opinion and expression. In conclusion, we commend UNMISS on its work and deployment of troops throughout the country, and we recognize its commitment to support and safeguard peace dialogue processes in South Sudan. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. I give the floor to the representative of South Sudan.”

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15. “In the political arena, we note the limited progress on the development of the legal framework for holding elections. Delay in achieving the goals set out in the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan could lead to further political instability and an upsurge in violence. We urge the Government to promote progress on national legislation related to the electoral process, and we reiterate that that process requires not only financial resources, but also political will. On the other hand, we welcome the appointment of women to certain high-level positions and the approval of legislation that incorporates provisions promoting their inclusion. For Ecuador, women’s participation is key in electoral processes and the transition process towards peace.”

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16. “On the security front, we are alarmed by the report by the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights of attacks on civilians in the Greater Upper Nile region, with hundreds of deaths, kidnappings, acts of sexual violence and the recruitment of children. Violence against civilians is unacceptable, and it is urgent that the Government of South Sudan and community leaders prioritize civilian safety and protection and take concrete actions to reduce rising intercommunal tensions. In that regard, and despite the delays, we welcome the deployment of the necessary unified forces in Upper Nile State and hope that they will fulfil their mandate to protect the civilian population.”

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17. “That is in addition to the displacement of approximately 330,000 refugees from the Sudan and the more than 2 million internally displaced persons. Humanitarian agencies play a key role in alleviating this situation. However, their capacity for action has been affected by attacks against their workers and a lack of funding. We urge the Government of South Sudan to take measures to address the basic needs of its people and of those who have sought protection within its borders, in addition to ensuring the safety of humanitarian personnel.”

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18. “I shall now deliver a statement in my capacity as the representative of Ecuador. I thank Mr. Nicholas Haysom for his briefing and welcome the presence of the representative of South Sudan at this meeting. I would also like to thank Ambassador Michel Biang of Gabon for his report on this matter. My delegation’s statement will focus on the humanitarian, security and political situations in South Sudan. With regard to the humanitarian situation, we are concerned that, according to the South Sudan humanitarian response plan of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, three out of four South Sudanese — totalling 9.4 million people, most of them women and children — are in need of humanitarian assistance.”

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19. “I thank Ambassador Biang for his briefing. I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”

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20. “At this meeting, the Council will hear briefings by Mr. Haysom and Ambassador Michel Xavier Biang, Permanent Representative of Gabon, in his capacity as Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2206 (2015) concerning South Sudan. I now give the floor to Mr. Haysom.”

    2023-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9507 (2023) · source

21. “In accordance with rule 37 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of South Sudan to participate in this meeting. In accordance with rule 39 of the Council’s provisional rules of procedure, I invite Mr. Nicholas Haysom, Special Representative of the Secretary- General for South Sudan and Head of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. I wish to draw the attention of Council members to document S/2023/784, which contains the report of the Secretary-General pursuant to paragraph 31 of resolution 2677 (2023), and document S/2023/955, which contains a letter dated 4 December 2023 from the Secretary-General addressed to the President of the Security Council.”

    2023-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9507 (2023) · source