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De Rivière

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first: 2006-04-28
most recent: 2023-12-30
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“France calls on Russia to respect its international commitments, cease hostilities, withdraw its armed forces from Ukraine and put an end to this unjustifiable and devastating war. Humanitarian access must be guaranteed, especially in the areas most affected by the fighting. In the face of the historic challenge of the return of war to Europe, the European Union has decided to grant Ukraine candidate status, because today the Ukrainian people are fighting to defend our values and those promoted in the Charter of the United Nations. France, which has already mobilized $2 billion in economic and humanitarian support, will continue to stand resolutely by the people of Ukraine, whose courage I would like to commend once again.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9080 (2022) · source
“We renew our call for cooperation with the International Criminal Court and other investigation mechanisms and will continue to apply pressure on the Russian authorities to compel them to end the war. This conflict affects the entire world. It risks pushing one fifth of the world’s population into poverty and food insecurity, and Russia bears full responsibility for that. Its use of hunger as a tool for political leverage is unacceptable. Let me remind Russia that, contrary to what it says, the sanctions that have been adopted against it are not aimed at food grains, agricultural goods or fertilizers. Russia must stop blocking Black Sea ports in Ukraine in order to enable the flow of food exports. France fully supports the Secretary-General’s efforts in that regard.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9080 (2022) · source
“Since the beginning of the war, Russia has chosen to target the civilian population, killing children, humanitarian workers and journalists. It continues to relentlessly destroy civilian infrastructure. That is a tactic of war aimed at terrorizing the Ukrainian people and weakening their morale. In doing so, Russia continues to violate the most basic principles of international humanitarian law and, as the International Court of Justice made clear on 16 March, it has flouted the Charter of the United Nations and its founding principles. Let me be clear: war criminals will be brought to justice. France will continue to support the work of international, regional and national jurisdictions and mechanisms to ensure that the acts committed in Ukraine, some of which could constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity, do not go unpunished.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9080 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Ms. DiCarlo for her briefing. I welcome President Zelenskyy’s participation in this meeting and assure him of France’s full solidarity with Ukraine. France condemns in the strongest possible terms yesterday’s Russian strike against a shopping centre in the city of Kremenchuk, which is reported to have killed at least 10 people. That unjustifiable attack is only the latest in a long series of others. In recent days, the Russian army has been deliberately shelling Ukrainian territory and targeting residential areas and civilian infrastructure, far from the combat zones. That is taking a heavy toll, with Russia’s missiles having killed several and injured dozens in Kharkiv, Lysychansk and the city centre of Kyiv.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9080 (2022) · source
“The Security Council must contribute to resolving the crisis by actively encouraging the resumption of an electoral process, which is crucial to lasting stabilization in Libya. We welcome the efforts of the Secretary-General to appoint a special representative as soon as possible and call on the members of the Council to cooperate to facilitate a meaningful renewal of the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya next month.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“In that regard, France welcomes the resumption of the work of the 5+5 Joint Military Commission. We remain ready to contribute to the implementation of a demobilization, disarmament and reintegration process, in conjunction with Libyan and regional actors. We recall the obligation of all Member States to respect the arms embargo. France remains concerned about the continuing oil blockade. We support the proposals to freeze oil revenues and stand ready to help the Libyans to enable the transparent and fair management of the country’s resources for the benefit of the entire population. France calls for the renewal of the Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Libya, whose work is crucial in the light of the alarming violations of human rights, specifically migrants’ rights and violations of international humanitarian law.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“France fully supports the efforts of the United Nations to reach an agreement between the two Houses on a constitutional basis. That dialogue is necessary to define a new road map for holding the elections as soon as possible. The progress achieved at the Cairo meetings is a start. We now encourage the two Speakers of the Houses to finalize the agreement on the constitutional basis at the meeting in Geneva on 28 and 29 June and to enable its entry into force as soon as possible. Such a dialogue is also needed to ease tensions and preserve stability in terms of security. That is necessary for the continued implementation of the ceasefire agreement, in particular the withdrawal of all foreign forces and mercenaries as soon as possible, with the aim of reuniting Libyan institutions, particularly military and security institutions.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Under-Secretary-General for her briefing. France is concerned about the evolution of the situation in Libya, which risks reversing the progress made in recent years. In a context marked by the coexistence of two rival Governments, the risk of destabilization, or even the partition of the country, must not be taken lightly. The status quo therefore cannot be an option. The priority must be to resolve the crisis in the executive branch so as to establish a unified Government capable of leading the electoral process throughout Libya. With the date of 22 June now behind us, it is essential that all Libyan actors respect the ceasefire ahead of the presidential and parliamentary elections, as requested by the Libyans, whose commitment remains unchanged.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“We remind Member States of their obligations in terms of differentiation and take note of the decision of certain Member States to bring themselves into line with European legislation on labelling.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9077 (2022) · source
“We reaffirm that justice must be done regarding the assassination of Nizar Banat. France also urges a transparent investigation into the circumstances of the death of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. My country will continue to defend the civic and humanitarian space, in particular through its continued support for the six non-governmental organizations recently condemned by the Israeli authorities. At the same time, we echo the calls of the United Nations for the rapid organization of Palestinian legislative and presidential elections, which have been postponed for more than a year. France will not recognize any changes to the 1967 lines other than those agreed by the parties.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9077 (2022) · source
“Those economic opportunities will not address the issue of respect for international humanitarian law and human rights or prevent an escalation similar to that of May 2021 while the political root causes of the conflict remain. That is why France is determined to act to recreate a political horizon. France remains mobilized to that end alongside its partners, notably Jordan and Egypt. Finally, France will continue to support humanitarian actors and civil society. That is why it has increased its contributions to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East to a historic level this year, reaching $35 million. France reiterates its concern about the deteriorating human rights situation in the territories controlled by the Palestinian Authority.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9077 (2022) · source
“France condemns the advancement of settlement plans that threaten the viability of a future Palestinian State and calls on Israel to halt ongoing procedures to expand or create new settlements, in particular the plans to expand Area E-1. We are concerned about the first demolitions in Masafer Yatta, in violation of the Fourth Geneva Convention, and call on Israel to definitively suspend the evictions of Palestinian families, as well as demolitions. Those measures fuel despair and play into the hands of extremes on all sides. This deleterious context makes it urgent to relaunch a political process. France welcomes the decisions taken by the Bennett Government to increase the number of work permits for Palestinians, especially from Gaza. However, more must be done to improve the lives of Palestinians.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9077 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank Special Coordinator Wennesland for his briefing on the implementation of resolution 2334 (2016). France is concerned about the trends on the ground that threaten the viability of the two-State solution. We continue to consistently defend the two-State solution, both with Jerusalem as their capital, as defined by the agreed parameters, the resolutions of the Council and international law. In the absence of viable alternatives accepted by the parties, this is the only just and lasting solution that meets the legitimate aspirations of both peoples and ensures Israel’s long-term security interests and the stability of the region. France will never compromise with Israel’s security.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9077 (2022) · source
“Only inclusive consultations and consensus surrounding the rules of the democratic process will enable the Central African Republic to advance towards peace and reconciliation. France calls on all political and security actors in the Central African Republic to set their differences aside in order to address the suffering of the population, which faces an unprecedented humanitarian crisis that has been aggravated by fuel shortages and price increases caused by the war in Ukraine.”
2022-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9074 (2022) · source
“I wish to recall, first and foremost, that the Central African authorities can legally obtain the equipment they need, and that no notification or request for authorization has ever been refused by the Council. The regime in place is one of control, not prohibition. We encourage the progress made by the Central African Republic; however, we believe that it has not yet been able to provide sufficient guarantees in terms of the peace process, arms control and the professionalism of its armed forces, as highlighted in the report of the Secretary-General regarding the application of benchmarks (S/2022/489). Finally, with regard to the political situation, France has taken note of the holding of a republican dialogue, in which some of the country’s active forces were not able to participate.”
2022-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9074 (2022) · source
“France calls on decision-makers in the Central African Republic to ensure respect for international humanitarian law and human rights, which constitutes an essential condition for MINUSCA’s joint operations with Central African forces, as well as their continued logistical support. The Security Council will follow up that point with extreme vigilance. France is concerned by the alarming reports regarding the conduct of the Central African forces. It is clear that Wagner Group mercenaries are not only applying brutal methods, which have been widely documented, but are also instilling them in their Central African partners. Any changes to the arms embargo must therefore be considered against that backdrop.”
2022-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9074 (2022) · source
“There needs to be a ceasefire respected by all parties, a dialogue between the Government and armed groups, and a unique disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process conducted in full transparency jointly with the region and MINUSCA. France resolutely encourages the authorities of the Central African Republic to put an end to the exclusively military option and return to the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic of 6 February 2019 by taking full ownership of the measures provided for in that road map. The second priority is the rule of law. I welcome the adoption, on 27 May, by the parliamentarians of the Central African Republic of a law abolishing the death penalty.”
2022-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9074 (2022) · source
“Here I wish to convey my condolences to Morocco following the deaths last week of two of its Blue Helmets. At the same time, some conditions need to be met in order to enable the Central African Republic to be stabilized. First, concerning the peace process, the second follow-up meeting on the Luanda road map, held on 4 June in Bangui, was an important step, with the participation of the President of the Central African Republic and the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the Central African Republic, Angola and Rwanda. That mobilization must continue and be translated into the progress stipulated by the road map.”
2022-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9074 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary- General and Ms. Lina Ekomo for their briefings. We wish to congratulate the Special Representative on her appointment and to wish her every success at the head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). She can count on the full support of France. I welcome in particular her approach aimed at shoring up MINUSCA’s territorial coverage to assist the Central African Republic forces and to push back armed groups, which continue to commit crimes, in particular against women, children and medical and humanitarian staff. That robust posture is part of the mandate of MINUSCA. I would like to thank its troops and staff, who often risk their lives.”
2022-06-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9074 (2022) · source
“France therefore expects all members of the Council to support the draft resolution we will circulate at the end of today’s meeting. We are convinced that the unanimous agreement of the Council is again possible this year, and we intend to work with all Council members to that end.”
2022-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9061 (2022) · source
“In northern Mali in particular, MINUSMA’s presence plays an important role in assisting in the redeployment of the Malian State. Its presence is made possible by French air support. In the context of Operation Barkhane’s departure from Mali, France remains ready to provide that support from outside, within a clear legal framework that is accepted by Mali. Lastly, we must not forget that the situation in Mali is part of a broader framework. At the level of the Sahel, the appropriate means must be found to enable African armed forces to unite in an effective fight against terrorism. Issues related to security, governance and development must be addressed simultaneously. That is precisely the purpose of the work of the Coalition for the Sahel.”
2022-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9061 (2022) · source
“We would also like to keep at the core of the mandate support for the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, resulting from the Algiers process. That agreement, we must not forget, is accepted by all parties and recognized by the international community. It therefore remains key to the stabilization of Mali. We remain convinced that it provides the appropriate framework for bringing about calm and lasting relations between the north and south of the country. France will also propose to continue providing air support to MINUSMA under the new mandate. As the Secretary-General and troop-contributing countries have recalled, such support is necessary for MINUSMA and for the safety of the Blue Helmets.”
2022-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9061 (2022) · source
“MINUSMA must be granted access to the areas concerned so that it may conduct its investigations and publish its reports in a timely manner. At the same time, we hear Mali’s calls for MINUSMA to be more effective and to support efforts to resume State and public services. Such demands are legitimate. MINUSMA must do better. In particular, it must provide more effective protection for civilians, and that requires reimagining the future. That is why we intend to propose, within the mandate renewal, to support the internal review envisaged by the Secretary- General, the objectives of which are to clarify relations with the host State and determine possible changes to the configuration of the Mission.”
2022-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9061 (2022) · source
“In that challenging context, Mali still needs MINUSMA. France therefore intends to play its role and propose that the Security Council renew the Mission’s mandate for an additional year. However, for MINUSMA to deliver on its mandate, the Malian transitional authorities must also assume their responsibilities. The obstacles to MINUSMA’s activities and troop rotations must stop. The authorities must also continue their dialogue with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), whose efforts we support. The objective is to agree on a mutually acceptable timetable and specific commitments for a return to constitutional order, which is in the interests of the Malian people. Violations of human rights and international humanitarian law must stop, and those responsible for such violations must be brought to justice.”
2022-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9061 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Special Representative and Ms. Touré for their briefings, and I welcome the presence of Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop. I also welcome the presence in the Chamber of Mr. Djimé Adoum, High Representative of the Coalition for the Sahel. As we prepare to renew the mandate of United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), we must be clear- eyed: the situation in Mali remains dire. Nearly 2 million people need food assistance, and one third of the population depends on humanitarian assistance. Terrorist groups continue their deadly operations. Violence against civilians is reaching unprecedented levels. In that connection, I would like to pay tribute to the three Blue Helmets and three humanitarian workers who lost their lives earlier this month.”
2022-06-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9061 (2022) · source
“We will spare no effort in working to restore peace. We continue to call for the full withdrawal of Russian troops, in line with the ruling of the International Court of Justice and full respect for international humanitarian law. Lastly, France reiterates its support for all Ukrainian women. There can be no lasting peace without the full participation of women.”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“They must be able to tell their stories without being stigmatized. France supports United Nations actions on the ground to establish the facts. Those responsible for acts of violence must be prosecuted and punished. It is for that reason that France has made available to Ukraine expertise in collecting evidence and establishing accountability. We are concerned about the risks faced by displaced persons. France fully supports United Nations action that seeks to prevent the trafficking and smuggling of human beings. In that regard, we applaud the efforts of the United Nations Population Fund. The victims of violence must be protected. France calls for that protection to be strengthened. In the light of the aggression, which has tragic consequences for the civilian population, France remains fully engaged.”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“Assistance has been provided at all levels — for budgetary and humanitarian purposes as well as for the fight against impunity, in particular through the establishment of joint investigative teams, coordinated by the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation. The sanctions adopted by the European Union have but one objective — to restore Russia’s respect for the Charter of the United Nations. Such efforts are essential because, for more than 100 days, the Russian army has waged a war of aggression, whose effects on civilians are worsening daily. France is appalled at the numerous allegations of sexual violence. If proved to be true, they would constitute crimes. We must all enforce Security Council resolutions on sexual violence. We have the responsibility to provide support to victims.”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for her commitment since the start of the Russian aggression. I welcome the signing of a framework of cooperation between the United Nations and Ukraine. I thank Ms. Karbowska and Ms. Rollins Westin for their remarks, and I pay tribute to all civil society members working to defend the rights of Ukrainian women. I also welcome the President of the European Council to today’s meeting, which demonstrates the European Union’s unshakable support for Ukraine. Since the start of the Russian aggression, the European Union has mobilized more than €4.6 billion to help Ukrainians.”
2022-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9056 (2022) · source
“The Security Council must show responsibility and remain united in order to help, in accordance with its prerogatives, the authorities and the people of the Sudan to overcome the political, security and economic impasse in which their country has found itself since the coup d’état of 25 October 2021. France therefore calls on the Sudanese authorities to seize the potential of the United Nations offer of assistance through UNITAMS.”
2022-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9054 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): France voted in favour of renewing the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan (UNITAMS) (resolution 2636 (2022)). This Mission plays an essential role alongside the African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development in facilitating dialogue between the Sudanese parties, and it continues to support the peace process within the framework of the Juba Peace Agreement. Along with its European Union partners, France will continue to support UNITAMS and Special Representative of the Secretary-General Volker Perthes.”
2022-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9054 (2022) · source
“His death is deeply shocking, and France demands that a transparent investigation be conducted as soon as possible to shed light on the circumstances surrounding his death. Council members may rest assured that France will relentlessly pursue its fight against impunity and in favour of the full respect of international law. The defence of the Charter of the United Nations and our values demands that we do so. We owe it to the victims and their families. In that spirit, France, together with Mexico, will continue to promote the initiative on the suspension of the use of the veto in cases of mass atrocities.”
2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052 (2022) · source
“International criminal justice and the fight against impunity are neither a fantasy nor an illusion. They function and achieve results: how can we not commend the efficiency and speed of Senegalese justice and the Extraordinary African Chambers in the trial of Hissène Habré or the progress made by courts and tribunals for Cambodia, Sierra Leone, Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia, to name just a few examples? Yet many challenges remain. We will continue to fight against impunity, especially for those who commit sexual violence, use hunger as a weapon of war or target journalists. Two days ago, French journalist Frédéric Leclerc-Imhoff was killed while covering an evacuation operation near Severodonetsk.”
2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052 (2022) · source
“France also fully supports the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes Committed by Da’esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, which is charged with holding Da’esh accountable for its crimes in Iraq, and assists the United Nations mechanisms charged with collecting and preserving the evidence of crimes committed in Syria, including the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism to Assist in the Investigation and Prosecution of Persons Responsible for the Most Serious Crimes under International Law Committed in the Syrian Arab Republic since March 2011. We launched and presided over the International Partnership against Impunity for the Use of Chemical Weapons, which today comprises 40 States and the European Union.”
2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052 (2022) · source
“It demands that Russia suspend the military operations that began on 24 February, and Russia is legally bound to comply. France is firmly committed to working with Ukraine and with international and regional courts and mechanisms to ensure that violations of international law and possible war crimes and crimes against humanity do not go unpunished.”
2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052 (2022) · source
“That support has been demonstrated once again in the framework of the investigation on the situation in Ukraine, which was opened on 2 March. We fully respect the Court’s independence. In addition to supporting the International Criminal Court, France is fully mobilized to provide specific support for the efforts made by the Ukrainian authorities in the framework of the investigations they have launched. A technical team responsible for helping the Ukrainian authorities identify and collect evidence was deployed by France on Ukrainian territory on 11 April. That team is also helping the investigations of the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. With regard to the war being waged by Russia in Ukraine, the important order issued on 16 March by the International Court of Justice could not be clearer.”
2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052 (2022) · source
“We are certain that the world will never have peace without justice. That is why France has created a national counter-terrorism prosecutor’s office to prosecute war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide, torture and forced disappearances. For those same reasons, France has actively participated in the creation of such international tribunals and mechanisms dedicated to the fight against impunity as the International Criminal Tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and for Rwanda and the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals. Based on that firm conviction, France provides steadfast support to the International Criminal Court, the only permanent international criminal court with a universal vocation, whose action is essential in the fight against impunity.”
2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank the President of the International Court of Justice, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and Professor Dapo Akande for their briefings. I take this opportunity to reiterate France’s support for the remarkable work and action of the International Court of Justice and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. In too many countries, serious violations of human rights and international humanitarian law are committed, some of which may constitute war crimes or crimes against humanity. Their perpetrators must be held accountable. France’s commitment to the fight against impunity is unwavering. That commitment is a priority anchored in its international action, including in the Security Council.”
2022-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9052 (2022) · source
“I am referring in particular to its United for Gender Equality programme, which will provide €20 million to continue the fight against sexual violence. The Democratic Republic of the Congo and its neighbours hold the future of the Great Lakes in their hands. France will support the choice of peace.”
2022-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9051 (2022) · source
“Their work to help the population must be protected, and the United Nations agencies, funds and programmes must also speed up their deployment to the provinces where MONUSCO is no longer present to protect the gains that have been made. France will strengthen its commitment. Between now and 2025, our development agency will mobilize half a billion euros in support of the health of the Congolese people, their agriculture and women’s empowerment. We will continue to strengthen the Congolese security forces through our support to the Kinshasa War School and the training we provide to Congolese battalions. The European Union will also remain mobilized, providing €400 million to support the Democratic Republic of the Congo between 2021 and 2024.”
2022-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9051 (2022) · source
“A regional framework for judicial cooperation must be developed in order to combat the criminal groups that are fuelling instability, and a national strategy for transitional justice must finally be operationalized in order to combat impunity and promote reconciliation. My third and final point is that France and the European Union will continue to support the region on its path to peace. More than a year after the eruption of Mount Nyiragongo, the humanitarian emergency continues. Insecurity is exacerbating the people’s needs. The response from the country’s partners is being hindered by attacks on humanitarian personnel.”
2022-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9051 (2022) · source
“As the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda have requested, it is vital to ensure that the Expanded Joint Verification Mechanism of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region can shed light on the recent cross- border bombings. Cooperation should be front and centre in the fight to stop the looting of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s natural resources. Efforts must be redoubled in order to ensure that minerals are certified and supply chains transparent. Only fair and sustainable exploitation of the resources of the Democratic Republic of the Congo will benefit its people. The same spirit of dialogue should be applied in order to accelerate the implementation of the Nairobi Declaration on Justice and Good Governance.”
2022-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9051 (2022) · source
“Any potential regional force that may be established must act coherently and in coordination with the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO). There are already many actors on the ground. All States must act together to fight the destructive forces in full respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Secondly, France calls on all States in the region to continue a dialogue in order to build confidence. The most recent summit of the Regional Monitoring Mechanism of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region, held in Kinshasa, reaffirmed that objective. In acting to reduce tensions, States must be guided by the letter and spirit of the Addis Ababa Framework Agreement.”
2022-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9051 (2022) · source
“The Allied Democratic Forces continues to pose a major threat in the area, and as always, its primary victims are civilians. France therefore calls on all the armed groups to stop the fighting, and for eligible groups to participate in the discussions initiated in Nairobi, without conditions. Operationalizing the new Disarmament, Demobilization, Community Recovery and Stabilization programme is essential if that process is to move forward. It must be adapted at the provincial level to reintegrate combatants who have chosen peace into their communities. France therefore calls on international partners, in particular the World Bank, to support its implementation as soon as possible. At the same time, efforts must also be made to combat the re-emergence of hate speech.”
2022-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9051 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank all the briefers and to welcome the participation in this meeting of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, as well as the representatives of Rwanda and Uganda. I want to highlight three points. First, in the context of ongoing developments that are a threat to the entire region, the Nairobi process is an initiative that gives reason to hope. The situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is worrying. The armed groups are committing more frequent attacks. The Mouvement du 23 mars is resurgent, and its violent attacks are threatening the stability of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2022-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9051 (2022) · source
“Today we deeply deplore the result of the voting, which shows how the Council is divided. The use of the veto amounts to protecting the North Korean regime and giving it a blank cheque to launch even more weapons. The Council was not up to the challenge of this major proliferation crisis today. France will continue its efforts to ensure that the Council is able to act and can regain the unity it has had on this issue since the adoption of resolution 1718 (2006), more than 15 years ago. At the same time, the relaunch of a genuine political process is more urgent than ever. Continuing to do nothing will pose a major risk to regional stability and to the international non-proliferation architecture.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9048 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): On 24 May North Korea once again fired three ballistic missiles, and there is every indication that it is preparing for another nuclear test. The speed and gravity of North Korea’s provocations since the beginning of the year are unprecedented. In the face of that escalation, we have spared no effort to ensure that the Security Council speaks with one voice, because we cannot allow North Korea to pursue the development of its nuclear and ballistic programmes with impunity and to violate all of the Security Council’s unanimously adopted resolutions. France believes firmly that the sanctions regime must be strengthened and updated in new areas. That was the objective of draft resolution S/2022/431, presented today, which we supported unhesitatingly.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9048 (2022) · source
“I call on all Council members to rise to the challenges confronting the establishment of peace and security in Libya and throughout the region.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9047 (2022) · source
“France remains concerned about the increase in human rights violations and violations of international humanitarian law, particularly against refugees, migrants, human rights defenders in particular, and women. France would like to emphasize the importance of extending the mandate of the Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Libya in June and of the cooperation of all parties with the International Criminal Court. The fight against impunity is essential to guaranteeing lasting peace. The Council’s priority today must be to preserve the political and security gains made in the past few years and to relaunch an electoral process without further delay, because that is essential to ensuring lasting stability in Libya.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9047 (2022) · source
“France thanks Libya for its cooperation and calls on Council members to facilitate renewing the authorization for IRINI’s operations by 3 June. France remains concerned about the continuing oil blockade. We are following with interest the recommendations for a freeze on oil revenues and the establishment of a mechanism for their transparent and equitable management. It should be accepted by all Libyan stakeholders and, if necessary, should enable the blockade of wells to be lifted rapidly. France also recalls the efforts of the Special Adviser of the Secretary-General to achieve genuine unification of the Central Bank of Libya, which has yet to be realized.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9047 (2022) · source