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De Rivière

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“Without resilient health-care systems that enable the improvement of effective access to quality health services and contribute to achieving universal health coverage, we will not be able to definitively end to the pandemic. Beyond COVID-19, France will continue to fully support the Gavi Alliance, which has made possible the vaccination of nearly 900 million children since 2000, and to support the work of WHO, including through Access to the COVID-19 Tools Accelerator, to strengthen health-care systems. We will also continue to increase our financial contributions to the humanitarian response. In addition to the humanitarian response in Ukraine, we must collectively remain poised to meet humanitarian needs throughout the world.”
2022-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9014 (2022) · source
“International humanitarian law must be respected by all. I am referring not only to full humanitarian access, but also to the protection of humanitarian and medical personnel. The third involves taking into account the most vulnerable people in national vaccination plans, in particular refugees and internally displaced persons. It is also important that vaccination campaigns incorporate the gender dimension, as women and girls are particularly affected by inequalities in access to vaccines. In that regard, we must ensure the participation of women in decision-making processes and the humanitarian response. It is also imperative to strengthen communication and awareness campaigns to counter misinformation and mistrust concerning vaccines. The fourth concerns strengthening health-care systems and responding to humanitarian needs.”
2022-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9014 (2022) · source
“We continue to fully support the COVID-19 Vaccine Global Access (COVAX) Facility, which has enabled the delivery of more than 1 billion doses to low- and middle-income countries. France has committed to donating 120 million doses by the summer of 2022, of which more than 86 million have already been delivered. More than 90 per cent of the vaccines we provide go through the COVAX facility, and more than half of them benefit African countries. Moreover, we are contributing to several multilateral and bilateral initiatives to strengthen long-term local production of health products, particularly vaccines, on the African continent. The second concerns the cessation of hostilities and a humanitarian pause, in accordance with resolution 2532 (2020). That is a necessary condition for facilitating vaccine campaigns.”
2022-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9014 (2022) · source
“The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates, for example, that two-thirds of the population on the African continent has been infected with COVID-19. The obstacles preventing vaccination are numerous: restrictions to humanitarian access and the effective delivery of doses on the ground, insecurity, weak health-care systems, disinformation and mistrust vis-à-vis vaccination and many other humanitarian priorities. We therefore have a collective responsibility to achieve herd immunity. That is why we must focus our efforts on four priorities. The first is equitable and affordable access to COVID-19 vaccines. The vaccine must be a global public good and accessible to all.”
2022-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9014 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. Chaiban, Ms. Martinez and Mr. Ojwang for their briefings. At the outset, I commend the outstanding work of the entire United Nations and of humanitarian and medical personnel in responding to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Despite some progress, vaccination rates remain extremely unequal from one country to another, particularly between the countries of the North and the countries of the South, especially in Africa. We are still far from the reaching global herd immunity. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Yemen and Haiti, the vaccination rate remains below 4 per cent of the population. The number of COVID-19 cases is widely underestimated, owing to low testing capacity.”
2022-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9014 (2022) · source
“France will continue to support all efforts to independently investigate international humanitarian law and human rights violations. Finally, we support the full implementation of the women and peace and security agenda in all its dimensions. We commend the bravery of the Ukrainian women on the front lines of the humanitarian, political and military response in defence of their country. We wish to recall that there can be no lasting solution to the conflict without the full participation of women. We will continue to support Ukrainian women and children for as long as necessary and will not relent in our efforts to bring about peace.”
2022-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9013 (2022) · source
“We call for an immediate cessation of hostilities, a complete withdrawal of Russian troops from all Ukrainian territory, as demanded by the International Court of Justice, and full humanitarian access. Nearly 500 tons of humanitarian supplies were sent by France. In addition, we announced an exceptional contribution of €100 million to the humanitarian response. We also set up a reception and support system in France for Ukrainian women and children. Nearly 10,000 Ukrainian children who arrived in France have already been able to attend school. The fight against impunity must be vigorously pursued. We already announced our support for the investigation and documentation work being carried out by the International Criminal Court, while respecting its independence. An exceptional contribution of €500,000 was also made to the dedicated fund.”
2022-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9013 (2022) · source
“In that regard, we condemn the destruction of health facilities and its impact on access to sexual and reproductive health. Attacks on hospitals may also represent war crimes. As we have heard, the war is also disrupting the lives of Ukrainian children. The killing and maiming of children will remain permanent stains on the perpetrators, as will the attacks on schools. We call on the Secretary-General to make use of the tools put in place by the Council to protect children from grave violations against them. Furthermore, civilian populations are particularly at risk in the context of forced displacement. We support the efforts of the United Nations to prevent the threat of trafficking. Given such aggression, with intolerable consequences for the women and children of Ukraine, France remains fully mobilized.”
2022-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9013 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Ms. Bahous, Mr. Fontaine and Ms. Cherepakha for their briefings. They confirm the deep concern that we have expressed since the beginning of the Russian aggression. We are still shocked by the abominable attack on the Kramatorsk railway station on Friday, which could constitute a crime against humanity, as Minister Le Drian stressed. Indiscriminate attacks must stop. France is gravely concerned about the increasing number of allegations of sexual violence. Council resolutions on sexual violence in conflict are binding on all. We therefore support United Nations work on the ground to establish the facts and responsibilities. Such abject violence cannot go unpunished. Moreover, France calls for increased support for survivors of sexual violence.”
2022-04-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9013 (2022) · source
“In order to achieve those three objectives, MINUSMA remains necessary. More than 30 troop- and police-contributing countries are participating under extremely difficult conditions. We pay tribute to them. We are counting on the members of the Council to renew the Mission’s mandate for three months. For its part, France has decided to end its military commitment in Mali. That is a decision we took in consultation with the Sahel countries and their neighbours, as well as with international partners. However, we intend to maintain our support for MINUSMA. We will also continue to provide humanitarian and development aid for the direct benefit of the Malian population. We will also remain committed to the fight against terrorism in the Sahel region and are considering strengthening our support to the countries of the Gulf of Guinea.”
2022-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9012 (2022) · source
“As a member of the international mediation, we consider that this is still the appropriate response to ease tensions between the armed groups that signed the Agreement and the authorities in Bamako in a sustainable manner. However, no progress has been made for several months. A new start is needed. The second objective is to propose a concrete strategy to deal with the crisis in the centre and protect civilians. In that regard again, results are expected. The third objective is the finalization of the political transition and the return to constitutional order. We hope for a rapid agreement between Mali and ECOWAS to organize elections as soon as possible. We support the efforts of ECOWAS, and we condemn the infringement of civil liberties, which serves only to further strain the political climate.”
2022-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9012 (2022) · source
“The fight against terrorism can succeed only if it is supported by the people. It can never justify indiscriminate violence against civilians, which only strengthens the terrorist groups. In that respect, we note with concern the offensive carried out since the beginning of the year by the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara in the tri-border area. This deterioration in the security situation comes at a time when the war waged by Russia in Ukraine is aggravating an already critical food situation. We reaffirm our solidarity with the Malian people and those of the Sahel. The coming months will be crucial for Mali. We call on the transitional authorities to focus on three political objectives. The first is the implementation of the Algiers Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali.”
2022-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9012 (2022) · source
“France extends its condolences to the families of the victims and calls for national and international investigations to be opened rapidly. That will make it possible to prosecute the perpetrators of those acts, some of which could constitute war crimes. We take note of the opening of an investigation by the prosecutor in Mopti and look forward to the follow-up. It is essential that the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) also be able to conduct its own investigation, without hindrance and with total independence, in order to establish the facts and report back to the Council. In addition, it is essential that MINUSMA use all the means at its disposal to protect civilians. We call on the Malian authorities to guarantee the Mission’s freedom of movement.”
2022-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9012 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Ms. Samaké for their briefings. France is very concerned about the situation in Mali — the increase in violence against civilians in the centre of the country since the beginning of the year, with total impunity, and reports of human rights violations by elements of the Malian armed forces, accompanied by Russian mercenaries from the Wagner Group. France, the European Union and the countries of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) expressed their concerns in December, when the Wagner Group was deployed. I refer in particular to the abuses that caused the deaths of hundreds of civilians in the village of Moura.”
2022-04-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9012 (2022) · source
“We call upon the relevant private and public stakeholders to support this initiative, which should also be included in the efforts of the Secretary-General. Urgent action is needed. France commends the courage demonstrated by the people of Ukraine at the United Nations and in all other forums. We will continue to work with its partners to support Ukraine and the Ukrainian people. We will spare no effort to ensure that full light is shed on the allegations of crimes which, if found to be so, must not go unpunished.”
2022-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9008 (2022) · source
“Those sanctions do not target Russia’s agricultural sector. In the light of the global food insecurity, the most effective response is the immediate cessation of Russian aggression. It is also important to strengthen international cooperation to that end. France fully supports the initiative launched by the Secretary- General, through the United Nations Global Crisis Response Group on Food, Energy and Finance. France, in its capacity as President of the European Union, has launched an initiative called FARM, or the Food and Agriculture Resilience Mission. The goal of the initiative is to reduce tensions on the global food market and ensure the free movement of food. It should also enable rapid access to agricultural products for those countries where needs are most pressing and ensure rural development and food production in Africa.”
2022-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9008 (2022) · source
“Russia’s aggression against Ukraine increases the risk of famine around the world. The populations of developing countries are the first to be affected. No doubt, Russia will attempt to make us believe that it is the sanctions adopted against it that are affecting global food security. Let us be very clear: Russia alone is responsible. The unjustified and unjustifiable war that it unleashed on Ukraine is preventing Ukraine from exporting its grain. That, in turn, is disrupting global supply chains, leading to an increase in prices and jeopardizing access to food for the most vulnerable. It is the ongoing fighting that threatens agricultural activity in Ukraine and forthcoming harvests. The European Union and its partners have adopted sanctions to compel Russia to fall in line with the Charter of the United Nations.”
2022-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9008 (2022) · source
“Resolution ES-11/2, proposed by France and Mexico, should make it possible to support the efforts of the Secretary-General and humanitarian actors working on the ground to assist civilians and provide them with vital assistance. Nonetheless, the Security Council must also continue to fully assume its responsibilities in the light of the humanitarian tragedy unfolding before our eyes. It is imperative that Russia respect the Geneva Conventions. Civilians, including children, persons with disabilities and medical and humanitarian personnel, as well as civilian infrastructure, must be protected. Full humanitarian access should be guaranteed. Civilians, in Mariupol and all other cities under attack, should be able to leave combat areas safely and freely, should they wish to do so. The siege of Mariupol must be lifted.”
2022-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9008 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Ms. Msuya and Mr. Beasley for their briefings. I would especially like to express my gratitude for the substantial mobilization on the part of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the World Food Programme and all other humanitarian agencies. They can count on our support. The humanitarian situation in Ukraine is deteriorating day by day. All indicators point to red. Last week, the overwhelming majority of the members of the General Assembly demanded the immediate cessation of hostilities perpetrated by Russia against Ukraine and full respect for international humanitarian law.”
2022-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9008 (2022) · source
“United Nations agencies, funds and programmes must be ready to take over and begin immediately to invest in Tanganyika, from which MONUSCO will withdraw in June. France will support the Democratic Republic of the Congo in its transition. The French Development Agency will mobilize half a billion euros between now and 2025 to support health, agriculture and the empowerment of women, which is a major investment. The European Union will allocate €44 million this year to meet the needs of the most vulnerable in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Great Lakes region. It will contribute to care for survivors of sexual violence, as well as promote access to water and education. On the road to peace, the Democratic Republic of Congo is not alone. Let us continue to accompany it.”
2022-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9007 (2022) · source
“The fight against impunity must be strengthened, both for armed groups and for certain members of the security forces. In that sense, France welcomes the conviction of 24 members of the Coopérative pour le développement du Congo in Ituri for crimes against humanity. The traceability of natural resources must be ensured so that they do not fall into the hands of armed groups. It is up to the Security Council to sanction those who plunder the resources of the Congolese people. Finally, the Congolese must continue to count on the support of their partners. The indicators in MONUSCO’s transition plan are now being regularly monitored and will help regulate the gradual withdrawal of the Mission.”
2022-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9007 (2022) · source
“Armed groups continue their abuses. France condemns the cowardly and unjustifiable attacks on camps for displaced persons. Those camps shelter the most vulnerable populations, including women and children. MONUSCO and the Congolese armed forces must continue to protect them. The results of operations on the ground must be visible. The Force Intervention Brigade has been reconfigured for that purpose. Coordination between the Congolese and Ugandan armed forces and MONUSCO must continue. The protection of civilians will be ensured only if there is full respect for human rights and international humanitarian law. In order to address the root causes of the conflicts, the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration strategy must be operationalized without delay.”
2022-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9007 (2022) · source
“Parliament’s revision of the electoral law should strengthen confidence in the country’s institutions and the democratic process. At the regional level, the Addis Ababa Framework Agreement follow-up summit confirmed the will for dialogue. The commitments made must be implemented. Here, I refer to the many bilateral agreements reached in recent months to strengthen good-neighbourly relations. Cooperation must be further strengthened in order to fight against armed groups and crime. We have taken note of the concerted actions of the Ugandan and Congolese armed forces against the Allied Democratic Forces, as well as the agreements reached between the Rwandan and Congolese police. Depending on progress on arms control, the framework for military assistance could be made more flexible by the Council. Secondly, we must disable negative forces.”
2022-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9007 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank Ms. Keita for her briefing. We have just learned that a United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) helicopter disappeared today in the Rutshuru area. I pay tribute to all of the Mission’s personnel who dedicate themselves each day to achieving peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I would like to highlight three points. First, progress at the political level and in the region must be accompanied and supported. France welcomes the progress made in preparing for the presidential and legislative elections in 2023. Work must continue in accordance with the road map of the Independent National Electoral Commission.”
2022-03-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9007 (2022) · source
“We should therefore update the sanctions regime, including in new areas, such as on cyber issues, which allows North Korea to obtain information and currency on the order of hundreds of millions of euros. That must be stopped. France urges North Korea to commit to a process of complete, verifiable and irreversible dismantling of its weapons of mass destruction programmes. We also call for a resumption of dialogue. All actors in the region should invest in this. North Korea must seize the proposals made in this regard. In conclusion, I stress our concern about the humanitarian situation in North Korea. We regret that the North Korean regime continues to use the bulk of its limited resources to develop its proliferation programmes instead of meeting the basic needs of its people.”
2022-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9004 (2022) · source
“Doing nothing would pose a major risk to regional stability and the international non-proliferation architecture. Since the adoption of resolution 1718 (2006) in 2006, North Korea has steadily updated its ballistic arsenal. At the same time, it has strengthened its nuclear programme. We must recall that North Korea has already conducted six nuclear tests and has announced its intention to develop tactical nuclear weapons. We are very concerned about reports of construction activities at the Punggye-ri nuclear testing site. In the face of these repeated provocations, it would not make sense to ease sanctions. What is needed is to put in place a sanctions regime that is stronger and more effective. Currently, North Korea is circumventing these sanctions. It is finding ways to finance its weapons programmes.”
2022-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9004 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank Ms. DiCarlo for her briefing. France condemns in the strongest terms the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile by North Korea on 24 March. This launch represents a threat to international peace and security. It is a new violation of the Council’s resolutions. This provocation is the most serious in nearly five years. It is the twelfth series of launches since the beginning of the year. By ending the moratorium on long-range missiles, the North Korean regime has clearly chosen escalation. It is essential that the Council unanimously condemn this provocation. North Korea has just tested a new intercontinental ballistic missile that is probably more powerful than those tested in 2017. The Council must act. We cannot allow a violation of this magnitude to go unanswered.”
2022-03-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9004 (2022) · source
“Without a political solution, the French — and European — position on the lifting of sanctions, normalization and reconstruction remain unchanged.”
2022-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9003 (2022) · source
“Progress on cross-line access must continue, but let us be clear — it cannot replace the cross-border mechanism. Only a political solution will make it possible to establish a lasting peace. The Security Council unanimously adopted resolution 2254 (2015). It remains the only way for the Security Council to reach a political solution to the conflict together. No single actor holds the key to ending this conflict. We reiterate our support for the efforts of the Special Envoy to advance the implementation of the road map. Progress must finally be made in political process and every actor must assume its responsibilities, first and foremost the Syrian regime and its Russian ally. The Constitutional Committee was created in September 2019. After more than two years, it must produce concrete results.”
2022-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9003 (2022) · source
“The humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate; 14.6 million people are now in need of assistance. Europeans have always answered calls for help and have been by far the largest providers of aid in Syria since 2011. Food insecurity is increasing and the loss of supplies from Ukraine will exacerbate this situation. International humanitarian law is not an option; it is an obligation upon us all. The protection of civilians remains an absolute priority. It is also essential to guarantee full humanitarian access. The cross-border mechanism continues to save lives. It will be needed so long as assistance does not reach all people in need. The Secretary-General has been clear that preserving this mechanism is a moral and operational imperative.”
2022-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9003 (2022) · source
“Their conclusions are clear — sexual violence is a systemic practice of the regime. Bashar Al-Assad is guilty of war crimes. To ignore these crimes is to jeopardize the possibility of a lasting peace. That is why we oppose efforts to normalize the situation. The reintegration of Syria into the League of Arab States will not put an end to foreign interference or to regional instability. France will continue its fight against impunity. Those responsible for all crimes must be held accountable for their actions. The Syrian people continue to pay the highest price for this conflict. Since 2001, more than 350,000 civilians have lost their lives. Nearly 14 million people have been forced to flee. They are still unable to return to their homes without fear of violence, arbitrary arrest and torture.”
2022-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9003 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. Pedersen, Mr. Griffiths and Mr. Zaki for their briefings. The war in Syria has been going on for 11 years. The date 15 March marked a sad anniversary — the eleventh anniversary of the peaceful uprising of the Syrian people, who demonstrated for freedom, political reforms and a Government that respected human rights. The regime responded with staggering brutality and repressed the protests with bloodshed. Yesterday, the Syrian women’s movement organized a meeting on justice, on the sidelines of the sixty-sixth session of the Commission on the Status of Women. These women collected the testimonies of victims of sexual violence in Syria. These testimonies complement the studies conducted by the United Nations.”
2022-03-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9003 (2022) · source
“That manoeuvre is fooling no one. The result of the vote indicates very clearly that the members of the Security Council will not tolerate Russia’s attempt to instrumentalize the United Nations and international humanitarian law. France and Mexico negotiated, in good faith, a draft resolution in the Security Council with the objective of obtaining an immediate cessation of hostilities and to provide a concrete response to the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Ukraine. Given the reality of Russian obstruction, together we decided to take that initiative to the General Assembly, where a transregional group has developed a draft resolution. The General Assembly must play its role and call for an immediate cessation of hostilities, which is vital in order to protect the civilian population.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9002 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): France did not vote in favour of draft resolution S/2022/231, submitted by the Russian Federation, as the text is a tactic by Moscow to legitimate its aggression against Ukraine. Russia claims to be concerned about the humanitarian situation in Ukraine, but each day it tramples underfoot the Geneva Conventions and international humanitarian law. Not satisfied with dragging its people — and the Russian economy — into a war they did not want, Russia seeks to impose an alternative reality and instrumentalize the Council. Let us be clear. If Russia is so concerned about the civilian population, all it has to do is stop its offensive and withdraw its troops from Ukraine. Instead, Russia hopes to obtain carte blanche from the Security Council permission to pursue its war.”
2022-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9002 (2022) · source
“The precariousness of the situation in the Palestinian territories shows once again the importance of the Council remaining ready to act. We encourage Council members to play an active role in supporting the relaunch of the peace process and the implementation of the Council’s resolutions. Our credibility depends on it. France will remain firm in upholding the principles of international law that it has consistently promoted. That is the reason for Minister Le Drian’s ongoing commitment to supporting the two-State solution, with Jerusalem as the capital of both States.”
2022-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9000 (2022) · source
“France will continue to robustly support Palestinian civil society and the strengthening of the rule of law. It will remain vigilant with regard to the continued deterioration of the human rights situation in the territories controlled by the Palestinian Authority. In particular, it calls for all light to be shed on the death of Nizar Banat and for appropriate measures to be taken to ensure that such incidents do not reoccur. Furthermore, the designation of six Palestinian non-governmental organizations as terrorist organizations by Israel is very worrisome. France intends to continue to support them. It will continue to work to preserve the humanitarian space, particularly in Gaza. In that regard, we reiterate our full support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.”
2022-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9000 (2022) · source
“At the same time, we must work to recreate a political horizon to restore hope to the people and prevent violence from becoming their only alternative. To that end, we are counting on the United Nations. The two- State solution, with Jerusalem as the capital of both, is indeed the only one that will allow for a just and lasting peace in the region by responding to the legitimate aspirations of the Israeli and Palestinian peoples. France will not recognize any change to the 1967 lines other than those agreed by the parties. France recalls the obligation of all States to distinguish between the territory of Israel and the occupied territories with regard to trade, in accordance with resolution 2334 (2016). France implements that policy of differentiation through concrete measures that have been taken at the European level.”
2022-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9000 (2022) · source
“After several months of the de facto freeze, the resumption of planning and expansion projects since October 2021 has been worrisome. France will never waver in its commitment to Israel’s security and firmly condemns all rocket fire against civilian populations and infrastructure. France calls for the immediate implementation of all provisions of resolution 2334 (2016). There is an urgent need to reverse the negative trends and to create the conditions necessary for the resumption of negotiations between the parties. France calls for increased cooperation between Israel and the Palestinian Authority that will enable the implementation of confidence-building measures for the benefit of the people.”
2022-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9000 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Special Coordinator for his briefing. France is very concerned about the high tensions in the occupied Palestinian territories. The approach of the religious holidays is leading to fears of a sharp deterioration in the situation and an escalation similar to that of last May. France echoes the Special Coordinator’s call for restraint and avoidance of any incitement to violence. The measures taken by Israel to reduce tensions are welcome, but must be considerably expanded to prevent a new cycle of violence. That includes a permanent end to demolitions and evictions, in particular in East Jerusalem. It also requires strict respect for the status quo of the holy sites and the proportionate use of force by the Israeli forces. It ultimately requires an end to the expansion of settlements.”
2022-03-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9000 (2022) · source
“The French Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Yves Le Drian, has stated unambiguously that such attacks would lead to even more severe economic sanctions in response. Finally, I regret that the Security Council is being used by one of its permanent members as a propaganda platform.”
2022-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8999 (2022) · source
“Russia, on the other hand, has used chemical weapons repeatedly in recent years. It has supported the Syrian regime and has itself used such weapons in the United Kingdom and on its own territory in targeted assassination attempts. By inventing an alternative reality, Russia seeks to hide its responsibility and cover up its own crimes. France is very concerned that the disinformation campaign may be a prelude to the use of a chemical or biological weapon in Ukraine. If such attacks were to take place, there would be only one party responsible, namely Russia. The use of such weapons, prohibited under international law, would constitute an intolerable escalation of the conflict.”
2022-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8999 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I would like to extend my condolences to the Irish Mission and to the family of Jim Kelly, who was an exceptional colleague. The French delegation wishes to express its solidarity with its Irish friends. I thank Mrs. Nakamitsu for her intervention. I will be very brief, given that everything has already been said last week. Indeed, I have heard no new information this morning — at least, no credible new information. Russia is indeed mounting a disinformation campaign. Today’s meeting is not based on any facts. Ukraine does not possess any biological weapons programmes. It complies with its obligations under the Biological Weapons Convention. The United Nations made it clear last week and again this morning that it has no knowledge of the existence of such programmes.”
2022-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8999 (2022) · source
“Despite the destruction and suffering, the war in Ukraine has revealed another reality — the Ukrainian people are showing admirable resistance. We salute their courage and that of the Ukrainian authorities. The international community is united in its condemnation of this aggression. Many countries, including France, immediately took measures aimed at the Russian authorities and the economic circles close to power in order to deprive them of resources and prevent them from continuing this war. Those sanctions have already proved effective and will continue to be reinforced so as to increase the cost of the war until the Russian authorities renounce violence.”
2022-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8998 (2022) · source
“France reiterates its condemnation of the Belarusian regime’s support for this deadly war. We also condemn Russia’s use of mercenaries, particularly Syrian ones. That cannot absolve Russia of its responsibility in that regard. Russia will be held accountable for its crimes. In that respect, we welcome the opening of an investigation by the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. Finally, France denounces the cynicism of Russia, which claims in New York to be concerned about the humanitarian situation in Ukraine, when Russia is entirely responsible for it. No one is fooled by the Russian draft resolution. It should not be supported, for to support it is to give Russia a blank cheque to continue the war.”
2022-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8998 (2022) · source
“With its European partners, France will continue to mobilize to welcome those refugees. It will continue to support the Ukrainians and has released €100 million for that purpose. France calls on Russia to immediately stop its bloody war and to comply with the order of the International Court of Justice, issued yesterday. France condemns in the strongest terms the siege of several Ukrainian cities and the indiscriminate bombing of civilian populations. We call on Russia to comply with international humanitarian law, to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure and to allow the delivery of aid. Attacks on hospitals are war crimes. France also condemns actions that have targeted journalists and recall the obligation of armed forces to protect them. We are particularly concerned about reports of the use of cluster bombs by Russia.”
2022-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8998 (2022) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, the Assistant High Commissioner for Operations of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the Director-General of the World Health Organization for their briefings. Their presentations demonstrate, with the impartiality and rigour that characterize the work of the United Nations, the reality of the war waged by Russia over the past three weeks. That reality is the death of innocent civilians, as well as journalists and medical personnel. It is the chaos created throughout the country and well beyond, with heightened food insecurity around the world. It is the millions of shattered lives of all those who are forced to flee their homes and who find no respite in hospitals or schools.”
2022-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8998 (2022) · source
“This process must be led and directed by the Libyans with the help of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and in coordination with the countries of the region. France calls for the United Nations to step up its contribution in this area. We will also remain vigilant with regard to the full implementation of the arms embargo. In the current context for Libya’s direction, France calls on all actors to preserve the gains made over the past year and complete the transition process. We call on international actors to work together to this end and ensure that the United Nations has all the necessary tools to support the intra-Libyan transition process, particularly with a view to renewing UNSMIL’s mandate at the end of April and appointing a Special Envoy.”
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“The current political crisis can only be resolved through dialogue between Libyans, their political leaders and their institutions — a dialogue that must necessarily lead to the presence in Tripoli of a single Executive capable of governing the entire country and fulfilling the promise of democracy made to Libyans. Preserving the independence and integrity of the National Oil Corporation and ensuring a transparent and equitable distribution of oil revenues throughout the country are necessary to stabilize the country. The Libyan authorities and the Libyan Central Bank have a responsibility to ensure transparent management of public funds. Finally, France remains committed to the withdrawal of foreign mercenaries, fighters and forces.”
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“The holding of free, transparent and inclusive presidential and parliamentary elections, with the full participation of women throughout the country, should make it possible to complete the transition process, reunite political, economic, security and military institutions, and fight against impunity for human rights violations in Libya. The population’s expectations after a decade of conflict are high, as shown by the record rates of voter registration and the mobilization of citizens in favour of their being held. France encourages all Libyan actors to work towards the implementation of a credible road map for the elections. We support the efforts of the United Nations in this regard.”
2022-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8996 (2022) · source
“France is concerned about the threats of force, calls for violence, acts of intimidation and obstacles to freedom of movement that have increased in recent weeks. We reiterate the importance of maintaining the freedom of movement throughout Libya in order to preserve the unity of the country, including in the airspace. Any individual who or entity that threatens peace, stability and security or hinders the progress of the transition in Libya is likely to be sanctioned by the Security Council. The holding of legislative and presidential elections is the precondition for stabilizing the country. France would like to see simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections. We support the Secretary- General’s call for them to be held as soon as possible.”
2022-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8996 (2022) · source