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De Rivière

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first: 2006-04-28
most recent: 2023-12-30
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“To that end, France will continue to support the Libyan 5+5 Joint Military Commission, which has demonstrated its determination to implement all the provisions of the ceasefire agreement, including the gradual and progressive withdrawal of all mercenaries, foreign fighters and foreign forces, as set out in its action plan. That is as essential to restoring Libyan sovereignty as the implementation of a disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process. France stands ready to work to that end together with the Libyans, the countries of the region and the regional organizations concerned. It is also incumbent on all Member States to ensure that the arms embargo is observed. The European Union Naval Force Mediterranean Operation IRINI represents a unique instrument for implementing it.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9047 (2022) · source
“Dialogue among all the Libyan parties, including but not limited to the two Chambers, is crucial to establishing a new road map for holding elections and is needed to reduce tensions as well as make progress on a constitutional foundation. We therefore encourage the United Nations to continue its efforts in that regard. The security gains that have been made must also be protected from the political deadlock. France calls on all Libyan actors to refrain from acts of violence, incitements to hatred and provocations and to uphold the ceasefire.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9047 (2022) · source
“It will be vital to form a united and inclusive Government capable of governing throughout the country if presidential and parliamentary elections are to be held and secured throughout Libya as soon as possible, in accordance with the appeals of the Secretary-General, the relevant Security Council resolutions and, above all, the expectations of the Libyan people. The postponement of the elections six months ago has resulted in a period of uncertainty that undermines our efforts to restore a united, stable and sovereign Libya. France fully supports mediation by the United Nations in establishing the constitutional basis for holding elections.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9047 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Under-Secretary-General and the Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya for their briefings. I welcome the presence of the Permanent Representative of Libya. Maintaining the status quo is not an option for Libya, and we need to resolve the crisis involving the executive authority urgently. France calls on Libyan stakeholders to engage in genuine dialogue aimed at reaching a viable political solution without delay.”
2022-05-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9047 (2022) · source
“France will continue to contribute to it, including by ensuring that Security Council resolutions take those challenges into account. Along with a group of 60 countries, we are promoting the establishment within the United Nations of a programme of action to increase the capacity of States to implement agreed standards in cyberspace and to strengthen the resilience of networks.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9039 (2022) · source
“In Mali, France recently thwarted an attempt to manipulate information by the mercenaries of the Wagner Group. That example shows the threat posed by hybrid strategies that seek to blur the line between State and non-State actors. Internet shutdowns violate human rights. We deplore the ongoing interruption of telecommunications in northern Ethiopia. It has made it difficult to gather evidence of human rights violations, which must not go unpunished. In the Middle East, Internet shutdowns are used to weaken protest movements, and some rights defenders are monitored and harassed on social networks. In the face of those increasing threats, Governments must respond through cooperation and law. That is my third point. The United Nations offers an irreplaceable framework for doing so.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9039 (2022) · source
“France and the European Union, as well as several partners, have condemned the cyberattacks conducted by Russia against a network of satellites one hour before the invasion of Ukraine, with the aim of facilitating its aggression. International law applies in its entirety to cyberspace. We also condemn North Korea’s malicious cyberactivities of stealing sensitive information and cryptocurrencies to aid their nuclear and ballistic programmes. We are also concerned about the increasing use of cryptocurrencies for terrorist financing. We condemn the increasing attacks on humanitarian actors and non-governmental organizations. Digital technologies also facilitate information warfare. We condemn the massive disinformation campaigns under way in the Central African Republic and Mali, as well as those supporting Russia’s war against Ukraine.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9039 (2022) · source
“In the Sudan, the United Nations Mission in the Sudan conducted an online consultation that allowed all of civil society to make their voices heard, including in the regions. By facilitating the flow of information, technologies also contribute to the fight against impunity, as illustrated by the media coverage and open-source intelligence in the context of the conflict in Ukraine. However, the malicious uses of technologies are proliferating and can constitute a threat to international peace and security. That is my second point. That is true for the development of cyberthreats, as illustrated once again by the conflict in Ukraine.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9039 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank Ms. DiCarlo, Ms. Nyabola and Mr. Druet for their briefings. I will focus on three points. First and foremost, digital technologies are an opportunity for international peace and security. Peacekeeping operations have been at the forefront of those efforts. The presidential statement adopted in August (S/PRST/2021/17) at the initiative of India took stock of the situation. These technologies contribute to the safety of peacekeepers and the performance of operations, particularly with a view to improving the protection of civilians. They are revolutionizing strategic peacekeeping communications. France will therefore continue to support all those innovations. Technology is also a lever for mobilizing and including civil society.”
2022-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9039 (2022) · source
“In the absence of a credible political settlement, France and its partners will remain consistent in their position on reconstruction, normalization and sanctions.”
2022-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9038 (2022) · source
“Progress in cross-line access must continue. But as the Secretary General has pointed out, even if cross-line convoys were deployed regularly they could not replace cross- border operations. In the north-east, 2.1 million people need humanitarian aid, 16 per cent more than last year. The cross-line convoys, which depend on the goodwill as well as the whims of the Syrian regime, have never been able to compensate for the closure of the Al-Yarubiyah crossing point. France reiterates its call for safe and unhindered humanitarian access to be guaranteed throughout Syria. Only a credible, lasting and inclusive political solution, based on resolution 2254 (2015), will put an end to this war and finally pave the way for a safe, dignified and voluntary return for refugees.”
2022-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9038 (2022) · source
“The international community once again showed up for the sixth Brussels Conference. The European Union (EU) and its member States have provided more than €27 billion in humanitarian aid since 2011. The pledges from the EU and its member States at the Conference accounted for three quarters of total pledges, of which France’s announced contribution was €373 million in aid. We should make it clear that the renewal of the cross-border humanitarian aid mechanism has never been more crucial. The Secretary-General has said unequivocally that it is a moral and humanitarian imperative. The number of people in the north-west in need of assistance has now reached 4.1 million, an increase of more than 20 per cent since last year. The cross-border mechanism sends close to 800 aid trucks to around 2.4 million people every month.”
2022-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9038 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. Martin Griffiths and Ms. Almouslem for their briefings. I would also like to commend the United Nations and the non-governmental organizations on the ground for their remarkable work. The Syrian population continues to pay the price of this war. Hostilities continue daily. The air strikes in the north-west intensified in late April. The protection of civilians is still the top priority. After 11 years of conflict, the humanitarian needs have never been higher. The Russian war of aggression against Ukraine is exacerbating food insecurity throughout the world. Syria is bearing the brunt of the consequences. Nearly 10 million Syrian children need humanitarian aid, a grim record, and many of them have known nothing but war.”
2022-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9038 (2022) · source
“The participation of civil society in our meetings has also increased significantly, and we value its contribution to our work. The Security Council remains above all a decision-making body. We must never lose sight of that. In 2021, we adopted 24 presidential statements and 57 resolutions, most of them unanimously. Needless to say, there are important areas of disagreement among Council members. That was the case last year, and it clearly remains the case today. But our collective responsibility is to show a spirit of compromise and to scrupulously respect the letter and the spirit of the Charter. I hope that spirit of compromise will prevail, because the stakes in terms of peace and security are enormous.”
2022-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9037 (2022) · source
“It is essential to maintain contact with realities on the ground, and I hope that other field missions can be organized in the coming months. Also with regard to our working methods, I would like to point to the importance of multilingualism, which has suffered greatly during the pandemic. It is essential to ensure that all the work of the Council, including its subsidiary bodies and Arria Formula meetings, benefits from interpretation into the six official languages of the United Nations. We will continue to be vigilant about that. In 2021, the Security Council once again fulfilled its mandate to maintain international peace and security by seeking to be ever more inclusive and productive. I am pleased that we have seen increasing numbers of women addressing the Security Council, but there is still a long way to go to achieve parity.”
2022-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9037 (2022) · source
“The drafting of the annual report is not only a mandatory task enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, but it is above all an important document for reviewing the activities of the Security Council during the previous year and opening a discussion with all Member States on how the Council has implemented its mandate. That discussion will take place as soon as next month in the General Assembly. As the annual report shows, 2021 was marked by the coronavirus disease pandemic, first as reflected in the crises on the Council’s agenda but also in terms of our working methods, which remained hybrid, with many meetings held by vide-teleconference. In the circumstances, I am pleased that the Council was able to conduct a mission to the Sahel in the autumn.”
2022-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9037 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): As President of the Security Council during the month of July 2021, France drafted the introduction to this year’s annual report on the activities of the Council in 2021. Thanks to the constructive commitment of all of us, the text was agreed by the January deadline. I would especially like to thank the elected members of the Council who were involved in the preparation of this report but whose mandate ended in December 2021. I also want to thank the Secretariat for its support, particularly regarding the numerous statistics provided by the Security Council Affairs Division on the activities of the Council.”
2022-05-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9037 (2022) · source
“We call on all interested public and private stakeholders to join the initiative. France continues to increase its financial contribution to food aid, which this year has amounted to €114 million and represents a 241 per cent increase since 2018. Through its contributions to international organizations, France is also supporting projects led by civil society and the activities of the French Development Agency. France will continue to act to counter the negative repercussions of Russia’s war against Ukraine on global food security.”
2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036 (2022) · source
“France supports the efforts of the Secretary- General to allow the export of such goods, as well as the initiatives of the European Union to allow their transport by land. International cooperation must be strengthened in order to counter the risks of famine and prevent the disastrous effects of this war. That is why France fully supports the initiative launched by the Secretary- General through the United Nations Global Crisis Response Group on Food, Energy and Finance. That is also why, in its capacity as President of the Council of the European Union, France launched the Food and Agriculture Resilience Mission initiative, endorsed by the European Council. It aims to better regulate markets, guarantee the delivery of aid to the most vulnerable countries and promote sustainable food systems.”
2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036 (2022) · source
“It is Russia’s unjustified and unjustifiable war that is preventing Ukraine from exporting its agricultural output, disrupting global supply chains and driving up prices, jeopardizing the accessibility of agricultural products for the most vulnerable. It is the continuation of the fighting that threatens farming in Ukraine and the upcoming harvests. The most urgent and effective response to the global food crisis is an immediate cessation of hostilities and of the Russian aggression, as well as the withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukrainian territory. Food exports by sea must resume from Ukrainian ports, which are today blocked due to the war. We call on Russia to provide the necessary guarantees to that effect.”
2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Secretary-General, Mr. Beasley, Mr. Qu Dongyu and Ms. Menker for their briefings. The figures speak for themselves: the year 2022 will mark a dark record in terms of the number of people who are food insecure due to conflict, the coronavirus disease pandemic and climate change. The Sahel and Lake Chad regions, South Sudan, the Horn of Africa, Yemen, Syria and Afghanistan are the most affected. However, Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine is also a war against global food security. It is contributing to the increased risk of famine in the world. Russia tries to make us believe, again just now, that it is the sanctions adopted against it that are destabilizing global food security. But let us be clear: there are no sanctions against the food sector. Russia is solely responsible.”
2022-05-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9036 (2022) · source
“Several consultations have taken place with these countries, which have already expressed specific needs. We are discussing how to respond with our partners, particularly those in Europe. This could include assistance in training and education, the supply of equipment, or even support for operations against terrorism. The G-5 Sahel and the Accra Initiative could be part of our frames of reference if our partners in the region so wish. We will put civilians and prevention more at the heart of our strategy. The Sahel Alliance, whose financial commitments amount to €26 billion, is an essential tool, and its activities must continue. The United Nations, through its integrated strategy for the Sahel, must play its full part in this effort.”
2022-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9035 (2022) · source
“In this regard, I reiterate France’s deep concern about the serious allegations of human rights violations by Malian armed forces and Wagner Group mercenaries. It is essential that national and international investigations be conducted — without hindrance and in complete independence — to establish the facts. MINUSMA must be allowed to conduct its own investigations and report the results without further delay. We are surprised that the latest quarterly report from MINUSMA’s human rights division has not yet been published. We call on the United Nations to do so as soon as possible. The Barkhane force continues its withdrawal from Mali. But France intends to continue to support those Sahelian countries that so wish it and to strengthen its support for those in the Gulf of Guinea in the face of the expansion of terrorism from the Sahel.”
2022-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9035 (2022) · source
“The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) is providing support to the battalions of the G-5 Sahel Joint Force through the tripartite mechanism financed by the European Union. Clearly, Mali’s withdrawal from the G-5 Sahel will lead to the suspension of support for Malian battalions, since they no longer participate in the Force’s operations. We regret that the Security Council did not reach an agreement on the creation of a support office for the Joint Force financed by mandatory contributions. This would have avoided the difficulties we are seeing today. We remain convinced that increased support from the Council and Member States for robust African operations is vital. Without it, we risk seeing more African countries turn to harmful solutions, such as the use of mercenaries.”
2022-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9035 (2022) · source
“We can only deplore the decision of Mali’s transitional authorities to leave the G-5, in which Mali has played a dynamic role since 2014. That withdrawal weakens the regional security architecture. However, we should not reach hasty conclusions about the future of the G-5 Sahel. It is up to the members of that body to decide on that. Despite those difficulties, the Joint Force of the G-5 Sahel conducted operations during the past six months. In the face of a cross-border terrorist threat, regional cooperation is indispensable, and support for States so that they can continue to conduct cross-border operations is vital. We commend the support provided by partners, particularly the European Union.”
2022-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9035 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank Ms. Akyaa Pobee, Mr. Tiaré and Ms. Bandiaky-Badji for their briefings. The situation in the Sahel remains very alarming. Millions of people are suffering from food insecurity. Terrorist groups exact a heavy toll from civilian populations and local forces. Those groups extend their threat as far as eastern Senegal and the northern parts of the Gulf of Guinea countries, such as Togo, which fell victim to a terrorist attack last week. Given that situation, resolute action on the part of the international community is indispensable. France commends the efforts of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-5 Sahel) to promote development and security in recent years.”
2022-05-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9035 (2022) · source
“In 2011, it accused Georgia of developing a biological weapons programme, without any proof. For years, it has been conducting a smear campaign against the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons. It has done so primarily to protect its Syrian ally but also to cover up its own chemical attacks on European soil. France is very concerned that this disinformation campaign may be a prelude to the use of a chemical or biological weapon in Ukraine. No one should be fooled about Russia’s objective today. The Russian rhetoric is dangerous and particularly worrisome because it comes from a State party to the Biological Weapons Convention, which provides for a consultation procedure for States parties. We must focus all our efforts on safeguarding and implementing the Convention so that these shocking weapons are never used in future.”
2022-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9033 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. Markram for his briefing. We deplore the fact that Russia is once again using the Security Council as a propaganda platform. To justify its unjustifiable war against Ukraine, Russia is making unfounded accusations. It repeats that there are offensive biological programmes in Ukraine. Let us be serious and get back to the facts. The United Nations has made it clear on several occasions. including today, that it has no information on this subject — none. The repeated dissemination of false information about biological weapons will not turn those allegations into reality. This is not the first time that Russia has spread lies to stir up confusion, sow fear and, above all, cover up its own responsibility.”
2022-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9033 (2022) · source
“We reiterate our call on Russia to lift the blockade of Ukrainian ports in the Black Sea in order to enable the exportation of food. France will continue to intensify our efforts to counter the negative impact of this war on the most vulnerable countries, in particular through the Food and Agriculture Resilience Mission initiative. France and its partners will remain fully mobilized in support of Ukraine and the Ukrainian people. France will also continue to do its part, with aid amounting to $2 billion, as announced by Emmanuel Macron, President of the Republic, at the Warsaw donors’ conference on 5 May. Having just commemorated the end of the Second World War, we are determined to continue to mobilize for freedom and peace in Ukraine and on the entire European continent.”
2022-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9032 (2022) · source
“France calls on the parties to cooperate with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Human Rights Council’s Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine. France commends the efforts of the Secretary- General, United Nations agencies and the International Committee of the Red Cross, which have enabled the evacuation of several hundred civilians from Mariupol. It is essential that the evacuation of civilians and all the wounded continue, allowing the evacuees to choose their destination. We also commend the work of UNICEF and UNESCO to ensure that displaced children have access to education, including distance learning. The whole world is affected by this war, which increases the threat of a major global food crisis on a daily basis.”
2022-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9032 (2022) · source
“France will continue to support investigations to combat impunity, while lending its full support to the Ukrainian justice system and to international jurisdictions, including the International Criminal Court. There is an urgent need for action. We call on Russia to respect the order of the International Court of Justice to end this unjustifiable and devastating war and to withdraw its troops from Ukrainian territory. The protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure is a priority. We therefore reiterate our call for an immediate cessation of hostilities. Respect for international humanitarian law and human rights is non-negotiable. Humanitarian access must be guaranteed.”
2022-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9032 (2022) · source
“In addition, more than 200 medical facilities have been attacked or destroyed, according to the World Health Organization. Attacks on schools and hospitals, as well as the killing and mutilation of children, are serious violations of international humanitarian law and the rights of children in wartime. We call on the Secretary-General to use all the tools established by the Security Council to verify facts and attribute responsibility, including the Secretary-General’s annual report and his list of infamy of parties who have committed grave violations against children. Those who kill children and attack schools belong on that list. Those crimes will not go unpunished.”
2022-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9032 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank Ms. Msuya and Mr. Abdi for their briefings. The Russian aggression continues inexorably. The Russian army continues to kill civilians, including children, and to destroy civilian infrastructure. We all know that the number of civilian victims is much higher than the figures reported. The head of the human rights monitoring mission in Ukraine recently spoke of thousands more deaths, including in Mariupol, that black hole that is so difficult to access. The cost of the war for children is terrible. Two thirds of Ukrainian children have been displaced, and the majority of them are unable to attend school. France condemns all attacks against schools, including the one in Bilohorivka.”
2022-05-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9032 (2022) · source
“However, we also recall that there are exemptions that function perfectly within a sanctions regime. We deeply deplore the fact that the North Korean regime continues to develop its proliferation programmes to the detriment of its own people.”
2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9030 (2022) · source
“In the light of those repeated provocations, we support efforts to ensure that the Council responds in unison. Some call for the easing of sanctions, which would make no sense in the current context. Instead, we must impose stricter sanctions and update the sanctions regime, including in new areas such as the cyber domain, which enable North Korea to fund its programmes. France urges North Korea to begin the process for the full, verifiable and irreversible dismantling of its weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programmes. We also call for a resumption of dialogue. All actors in the region must be involved. North Korea must accept the proposals offered to it in that regard. Lastly, France expresses its concern about the humanitarian situation.”
2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9030 (2022) · source
“North Korea ended its moratorium by launching an intercontinental ballistic missile on 24 March. Since then, it has conducted three additional ballistic-missile tests, in particular a test on 16 April that sought to develop its tactical nuclear capacity. Only a few days ago, the North Korean leader announced that nuclear weapons would no longer merely be a deterrent but could serve a second purpose if its key interests were threatened. At the same time, activities at the Punggye-ri test site continue, and there is every reason to believe that North Korea could conduct another nuclear test within weeks or even days. The situation is very worrisome. The Council must act and unanimously condemn that new provocation. Doing nothing would pose a major risk to regional stability and the international non-proliferation architecture.”
2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9030 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. Khiari for his briefing. France condemns, in the strongest terms, the ballistic missile launched into the sea by North Korea on 7 May. That test, the fifteenth since the start of the year, poses a threat to international peace and security. It is yet another unacceptable violation of Security Council resolutions. The ballistic missile test is very worrisome. Regrettably, it is in line with the stated ambitions of the North Korean regime over the past several months. We know that North Korea seeks to acquire a credible ocean component and achieve a second-strike capability. To that end, it is developing more modern submarines, conducting research on nuclear propulsion and diversifying its means of delivery. The escalation continues.”
2022-05-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9030 (2022) · source
“Beyond Ukraine, the whole world is affected by this war, which risks pushing a fifth of the world’s population into poverty and food insecurity. Russia must lift the blockade of Ukrainian ports in the Black Sea in order to allow for food exports. I state this emphatically: war criminals will be brought to justice. In that regard, France supports the prompt deployment of accountability mechanisms. We will remain resolutely engaged alongside the people of Ukraine and international jurisdictions and mechanisms, including in particular the International Criminal Court. Lastly, I wish to reiterate that France will continue to stand firmly by the side of Ukraine and its people, to whom I wish to pay tribute for their courage and their staunch resistance.”
2022-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9027 (2022) · source
“Russia is indiscriminately dropping bombs, hitting water infrastructure and laying mines in fields, so as to deprive the Ukrainian population of the goods necessary for their survival. The priority is an immediate cessation of hostilities and full respect for international humanitarian law and human rights. Access must be urgently guaranteed in Mariupol and in all besieged cities, while more than 15 million people are in need of aid. France will continue to play its full part. It has delivered over 815 tons of aid in response to the crisis. And more than 22,000 tons of emergency aid has been delivered by the European Union. Our overall support will increase to $2 billion, as President Macron announced today at the donor conference hosted by Poland and Sweden.”
2022-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9027 (2022) · source
“France condemns the resumption of the offensive by Russia and the maintenance of the siege of the city in defiance of international humanitarian law. It also condemns the indiscriminate strikes that hit Kyiv during the Secretary-General’s visit. These strikes reflect the low esteem in which Russia, which has constantly trampled on the Charter and its founding principles since the beginning of this war, holds the United Nations. For more than two months, the Russian army has been killing civilians, including children, humanitarian workers and journalists. More than a quarter of the Ukrainian population has been forced to flee, and the number is growing. Civilians can no longer find respite in schools and hospitals.”
2022-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9027 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Secretary-General, Ms. Bachelet, Mr. Griffiths and Ms. Luzan for their briefings. Let me commend the outstanding work of the United Nations agencies and humanitarian actors. We have just heard that the Secretary-General’s visit to Kyiv and Moscow has enabled the evacuation of hundreds of civilians. I thank him for that. But how many people are still there, holed up in the tunnels of the Azovstal steel plant or blocked in the hidden recesses of Mariupol, being shelled by the Russian army? It is essential that the evacuation of civilians continues in complete safety and on a voluntary basis, leaving the choice of destination to the evacuees.”
2022-05-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9027 (2022) · source
“The whole world is affected by this war, which risks driving up to 1.7 billion people, more than a fifth of the world’s population, into poverty and food insecurity. There is an urgent need to act. As we commemorate in the coming days the opening of the San Francisco Conference 77 years ago, France will continue to work with its partners to ensure respect for the Charter of the United Nations and to support Ukraine and the Ukrainian people.”
2022-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9018 (2022) · source
“Following the terrible abuses committed in Bucha, France deployed a technical team to provide expertise in identification and the collection of evidence. We support the commission of inquiry set up by the Human Rights Council to establish the facts. We call on Russia to respect the order issued by the International Court of Justice and to stop its war of aggression against Ukraine. The priority remains an immediate cessation of hostilities and full respect for international humanitarian law. The protection of civilians is an absolute imperative. Humanitarian access must be ensured. In that regard, we fully support the Secretary-General’s call for a four-day humanitarian pause, starting this Thursday.”
2022-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9018 (2022) · source
“The Russian army has been killing civilians, including children, humanitarian and medical personnel and journalists, for almost two months. Schools and water facilities have been destroyed. Some 1.4 million people no longer have access to water in eastern Ukraine. Hospitals are also being targeted. The World Health Organization has confirmed 136 attacks on medical facilities. I recall that the killing and maiming of children, as well as attacks on schools and hospitals, are among the grave violations of children’s rights in times of war. Those crimes will not go unpunished. France is firmly committed to working with Ukraine and national and international courts, in particular the International Criminal Court, to that end.”
2022-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9018 (2022) · source
“France welcomes the solidarity shown by the European Union (EU), its member States and other European States, such as Moldova. The activation of the EU Temporary Protection Directive has enabled rapid and effective assistance to be provided to those fleeing the war. As a result, refugees within the EU have access to education, medical care and the labour market. We also welcome the actions of the International Organization for Migration in providing assistance and in organizing the return of third-country nationals, including from African States. It is essential to step up efforts to that end. We must also increase our efforts to combat human trafficking. Ninety per cent of displaced persons are women and children, thousands of whom are unaccompanied and vulnerable.”
2022-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9018 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Ms. Clements and Mr. António Vitorino for their briefings and to applaud the remarkable work of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, the International Organization for Migration, the United Nations agencies and all the humanitarian actors in Ukraine and its neighbours. They can continue to count on our full support. We must do everything to assist and welcome refugees, without any distinction or discrimination. More than a quarter of the Ukrainian population has been forced to flee. Almost 5 million people have had to seek refuge in neighbouring countries. Russia’s ongoing aggression will inevitably continue to have an impact on the displacement of people.”
2022-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9018 (2022) · source
“France encourages all Yemeni and regional stakeholders to fully cooperate with the Special Envoy in order to achieve a lasting solution. We commend his efforts to foster dialogue between the parties, and we reiterate our full support to him. I wish also to recall that Yemeni women must be able to be fully involved in that historic stage of the political life of their country.”
2022-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9017 (2022) · source
“France is deeply concerned about the recent abduction of five United Nations staff members in the south and calls for their immediate and unconditional release. The protection of civilians remains an obligation for all. Full access to all persons in need must be guaranteed. Regarding the FSO SAFER oil tanker, France supports the United Nations coordinated response plan and wishes to see its implementation. France will step up to the plate during the donors conference planned for May in that respect. We also reiterated our commitment to supporting the Yemeni people on 16 March by announcing a contribution to the humanitarian response plan of $16 million. Yemen is now in a crucial phase. Conditions are in place to transform that truce into a long-lasting ceasefire coupled with a peace plan.”
2022-04-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9017 (2022) · source
“France welcomes the efforts of the Gulf Cooperation Council and in particular those of Saudi Arabia, which have made it possible to establish a Presidential Leadership Council bringing together a large number of Yemeni stakeholders. That is an important stage in the restoration of a State that is at the service of all Yemenis and committed to the political process. The Special Envoy’s visit to Sana’a is also encouraging. France calls on the Houthis to also contribute constructively to the peace process. However, despite those positive developments, the humanitarian situation remains critical, and serious human rights violations continue. The threat of famine is worsening, and the international context is contributing thereto.”
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“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Mr. Hans Grundberg and Mr. Martin Griffiths for their briefings. As the Special Envoy noted, there have been encouraging developments in Yemen over the past two weeks. In the area of security, France commends the announcement of a two-month-long truce. That is an important initial step to reduce the level of violence, alleviate the suffering of the people and lay the foundation for trust between the parties. We welcome the progress made since 2 April, in particular regarding the easing of the restrictions to access the Al-Hudaydah port and Sana’a airport. At the political level, important steps have been taken.”
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