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De Rivière

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“How could it lead to the lifting of sanctions, reconstruction or normalization? We oppose it. We will nonetheless continue to assume our responsibilities in terms of humanitarian response, which we are financing with our partners up to 92 per cent, despite the obstacles that the regime continues to impose on the delivery of aid and the work of the United Nations. Only a robust political settlement will make it possible to permanently extinguish the hotbed of terrorism that the country has become and to put an end to the human tragedy and instability in Syria. We stand ready to work with the Special Envoy and all Council members.”
2021-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8805 (2021) · source
“France fully supports the Special Envoy’s efforts to overcome the morass and re-establish a credible political process. We must return to the heart of resolution 2254 (2015), which paves the way for a political settlement and was adopted unanimously by the members of the Security Council. All its elements must be implemented without further delay. That means that there must be urgent progress on the issue of detainees in the hands of the regime and disappeared persons, which is a key demand of all sectors of Syrian society. It also requires progress on a sustainable and verifiable nationwide cessation of hostilities and preparations for elections. That is what all Syrians expect. The presidential election organized by the Syrian regime does not contribute in any way to the implementation of resolution 2254 (2015).”
2021-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8805 (2021) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Special Envoy and Ms. Abeer Hussain for their briefings. This is a serious time for the Security Council. We must decide in the coming days to restore a glimmer of hope to the millions of people who depend on the renewal of the cross-border humanitarian assistance mechanism to receive the aid they need. The Security Council cannot abandon them to the goodwill of the Syrian regime. It is high time to relaunch a real political process that will finally bring tangible results. After nearly two years, the Constitutional Committee has, regrettably, yielded no results. The regime continues to oppose good-faith and serious discussions. That has been demonstrated again in its refusal of the Special Envoy’s compromise proposal.”
2021-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8805 (2021) · source
“Finally, only a political solution in line with resolution 2254 (2015) can put an end of this humanitarian tragedy and ensure lasting stability throughout the country. Our priority today is to address the urgent situation and meet the humanitarian needs. We are contributing to that across the country. I recall that 92 per cent of the humanitarian funding pledged for 2021 comes from the European Union, its member States, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Japan and Norway. Until a credible political process is firmly under way, France and the European Union will not fund the reconstruction. Finally, those present know our positions on the lifting of sanctions and normalization, which remain unchanged. The use of the sanctions issue to conceal the regime’s overwhelming responsibility deceives no one.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8803 (2021) · source
“And yet the Syrian regime continues to politicize aid, hold the Syrian people hostage and interfere with the work of humanitarian personnel. A renewal of the cross-border mechanism for at least 12 months is therefore absolutely necessary, as requested by the Secretary-General, United Nations agencies and all other humanitarian actors. I therefore call on all members of the Council to show unity and responsibility and to take decisions based solely on humanitarian considerations. We have a moral duty: that of saving lives, countering the threat of famine and facilitating COVID-19 vaccination campaigns. That should lead us to authorize the use of the three crossing points: Bab al-Hawa and Bab al-Salam, in the north-west, and Al-Yarubiyah, in the north-east.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8803 (2021) · source
“The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has led to a sharp increase in the need for medical aid. All parties, in particular the Syrian regime, must guarantee full humanitarian access. The cross-border humanitarian assistance mechanism is more than ever necessary, both in the north-west and the north-east. Cross-line aid from Damascus is far from meeting current needs and in any event cannot replace cross- border aid. As made clear in the report of the Secretary-General (S/2021/583), only half of the authorizations requested by the United Nations are granted by the regime. The cross-border mechanism will be needed so long as humanitarian assistance is not reaching all people in need throughout the territory, on the basis of an objective needs assessment.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8803 (2021) · source
“Every effort must be made to establish a general ceasefire under the auspices of the United Nations as well as a humanitarian pause, in accordance with resolutions 2532 (2020) and 2254 (2015), as well as the appeal made by the Secretary-General. Respect for international humanitarian law remains an obligation for all. Protecting civilians remains an absolute priority. Humanitarian and medical needs have increased by 20 per cent in the country over the past year and by 38 per cent in the north-east. More than half of the Syrian population is facing food insecurity. There is a shortage of water in the north-east, and water may soon be in short supply throughout the remainder of the country. The economic crisis, which stems from corruption and disastrous management, also explains the situation.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8803 (2021) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Secretary-General and the Acting Under-Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs for their briefings. I also welcome the efforts made by CARE, Turkey, as presented by Ms. Ibrahim. France condemns the bombings that took place on 12 June against the city of Afrin and Al-Shifa Hospital, which led to a number of civilian victims, including medical staff. Once again we are looking at a war crime; all possible light must be shed on this issue, and justice must be done. Hostilities are ongoing in Syria, as we can see from the attacks regularly carried out by the regime against Idlib.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8803 (2021) · source
“The road map drawn up by Angola and Rwanda calls for dialogue with all political groups and for a resumption of the peace process with the armed groups. Lastly, France encourages the authorities of the Central African Republic to fully commit to this path — the only way to bring reconciliation, peace and stability to the region.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source
“That was the message conveyed by the United Nations, the African Union, the Economic Community of Central African States and the European Union during their recent visit to Bangui. We noted the efforts of Prime Minister Dondra to meet with the political opposition as soon as he was appointed. It is an encouraging first step. We hope that it will be followed by the appointment of an inclusive Government and harmonious cooperation with the international partners of the Central African Republic. I welcome the President of the Republic of Angola to today’s meeting and laud his personal commitment. I also laud the participation of representatives of the region. France fully supports regional mediation.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source
“Violence must not go unpunished. I welcome President Touadera’s commitment to prosecuting those responsible for the violence and those who issue threats against the United Nations. I also welcome his decision to establish a commission of inquiry into abuses committed in the Central African Republic. France calls for the commission to work closely with the United Nations and the African Union and for its conclusions to be followed by effective prosecutions. The Special Criminal Court will play an important role. It has strong international support, including from France. Some abuses could be prosecuted at the International Criminal Court. Thirdly, reconciliation alone will bring about peace.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source
“France is also concerned about the attack on a Chadian post on the border with the Central African Republic that left several people dead last month. We commend the authorities of the Central African Republic and Chad for their willingness to shed light on that incident. Given the situation and the risk of destabilization in the region, it is clear that the spread of weapons is part of the problem and that the complete lifting of sanctions cannot be the solution. As we have already stated here in the Council, it is clear that changes in the sanctions regime must be part of an overall strategy that takes into account the progress made on the political front in the Central African Republic, regional efforts and inroads made in achieving arms-control objectives set by the Council. Our second priority must be justice.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source
“Our priority must be to protect civilians. That is the principle underlying the reinforcement of MINUSCA, which was decided by the Council and will begin this summer. France calls on all parties to guarantee safe and unhindered humanitarian access. France condemns the increasing use of explosive devices and calls on the Central African Republic to ratify without delay the Ottawa Convention on Anti-Personnel Mines. France calls on the authorities of the Central African Republic and bilateral forces on the ground to comply fully with their obligations by fully respecting the status of forces agreement. Finally, it calls on Member States with influence to do everything in their power to achieve de-escalation.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source
“The reports of the Panel of Experts on the Central African Republic (S/2021/87) and the Secretary-General (S/2021/571) point to the responsibility of a new mysterious actor that is operating alongside the armed forces of the Central African Republic. Some will try to deny the presence of the Wagner Group, but who are those men involved in the fighting, in what capacity are they present in the Central African Republic and to whom are they accountable for their actions? It is important that the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) provide us as soon as possible with more details about what is really happening on the ground. It is also imperative that the smear campaigns against MINUSCA and other representatives of the international community stop.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source
“France condemns the violations of human rights law and international humanitarian law committed in the Central African Republic, as well as the law of silence that has been imposed on the victims. The Central African Republic has become one of the most dangerous countries in the world for humanitarian and medical personnel, with more than 220 incidents since the beginning of the year. Almost 600,000 people are at risk of starvation, owing to insecurity and the increasing restrictions on humanitarian access. Let us be clear. The armed groups of the Central African Republic no longer pose the only threat to the people of the Central African Republic.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): The situation in the Central African Republic surpasses the most pessimistic scenarios that we imagined a few months ago. I will stress three critical issues — the urgency of the situation, justice and reconciliation. First, with regard to the urgency of acting to end the violence, the situation in the Central African Republic is abhorrent — extrajudicial executions, gang rapes, torture and the military occupation of schools. The violence is targeting Muslim communities in particular, as illustrated by the assassination of a traditional leader a few days ago. We are not talking about rumours but well-documented facts. People are kept in fear and living in inhumane conditions.”
2021-06-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8802 (2021) · source
“We spend too much time successively presenting our national positions and too little time working on compromises and joint actions. Public meetings are important but they tend to polarize positions. We need to find a better balance. We are still quite far from that. We are counting on the chairmanship of the Informal Working Group and subsequent presidencies of the Security Council to align our efforts in that direction. We will strive for that during our presidency of the Security Council in July.”
2021-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8798 (2021) · source
“We are working with the Niger to ensure that the Security Council supports the countries of the Sahel in their fight against terrorism, which results in many civilian victims, as was also recently the case in Burkina Faso. We continue to work with Tunisia on the implementation of resolution 2532 (2020), on the coronavirus disease. Apart from our working methods, our priority must be to ensure the effectiveness of the Council on a daily basis. We support convening interactive dialogues and meetings in Arria Formula format. They help to inform the Council on important issues. However, such meetings should not add to the work programme at the expense of the time needed to deal with crises. Moreover, they must remain informal. In the same spirit, we must avoid an excess of public meetings to the detriment of decision-making.”
2021-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8798 (2021) · source
“France is working on that with all its partners in the Council. With my colleagues from the European Union, Estonia and Ireland, we established common working methods for our Security Council presidencies. We are also committed to involving the countries concerned in our initiatives. We raised the issue of condemning the coup d’état in Mali with the three African members of the Security Council — the Niger, South Africa and Tunisia — as well as Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (A3+1). Yesterday, elements of the press were adopted at the initiative of the A3+1 and France on the humanitarian situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo.”
2021-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8798 (2021) · source
“We are ready to supplement the note by the President of the Security Council S/2017507 to achieve greater efficiency, transparency and inclusiveness. The proposals of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines will help to move in that direction. However, our work on consolidation and clarification must not be at the expense of flexibility. In particular, the freedom of any State member of the Council to submit a draft text at any time on any topic must be preserved. France is not opposed in principle to the chairing of subsidiary bodies by permanent members. In fact, we chaired the Working Group on Children in Armed Conflict for four years. But assigning subsidiary body chairpersonships to elected members allows for a regular rotation, which is useful to prevent blocks and to generate ideas. We must implement the recommendations already agreed.”
2021-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8798 (2021) · source
“The return to normality can be only gradual in the current health context. France shares the desire to reform the Security Council and its working methods, which the elected members just expressed. We are committed to reforming the Council in order to strengthen its legitimacy and effectiveness. Furthermore, together with Mexico, we proposed the voluntary and collective suspension of the use of the veto in cases of mass atrocities. We are pleased that the five new members elected last Friday support that initiative. We call on all other members, in particular the permanent members, to join it. We worked with all our partners to ensure a transparent and predictable selection procedure for the Secretary-General.”
2021-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8798 (2021) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank the representative of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines for her work in leading the Informal Working Group on Documentation and Other Procedural Questions. I would also like to thank Ms. Sievers and Ms. Landgren for their insights and proposals. The Security Council has adapted to the health crisis, but that adaptation has come at a cost: we have departed from our rules of procedure and undermined multilingualism, which is a fundamental value of the Organization. I am therefore pleased that, with the return to the Chamber, the Council is now holding its public meetings and consultations in all the official languages. We must now return to our usual working methods. That means in particular putting an end to virtual meetings.”
2021-06-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8798 (2021) · source
“We believe that increased and predictable United Nations support for the Joint Force is crucial. That would involve the establishment a support office financed by obligatory assessed contributions. Such a solution does not require placing the Joint Force under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations. France intends to support the efforts of African countries to reach that goal within the framework of a conversation that we hope to see concluded as soon as possible. Lastly, I would like to mention the announcement made on 10 June by the President of the Republic concerning the transformation of France’s military presence in the Sahel. The transformation had already been discussed at the N’Djamena summit held in February. In terms of an approach, we are currently holding consultations with our Sahelian and international partners.”
2021-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8794 (2021) · source
“That priority was conferred upon MINUSMA in 2019 without providing it with the needed additional resources. The Mission has only 2,000 peacekeepers and three helicopters at its disposal every two weeks in the area. We therefore would like to seriously propose an increase in resources and the troop ceiling, which would enable the Mission to protect civilians more effectively and promote reconciliation among communities without jeopardizing its operations in the rest of the country. Such reinforcement would complement the implementation of the adaptation plan, which we support and call for the full implementation of. Although the support mechanism for the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel in coordination with MINUSMA is very useful, it is not enough.”
2021-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8794 (2021) · source
“Nonetheless, the task of addressing those issues will remain incomplete so long as the Malians lack a clear political strategy and fail to take resolute action in dealing with all dimensions of the crisis, including in particular the political dimension related to the requirements set forth to conclude the transition and the security dimension, as well as the humanitarian, human rights and sustainable development dimensions. We will call for the mandate to take into account those aspects, as well as the crucial issues that concern the full participation of women and young people in political life and the effects of climate change, which are one of the causes of the crisis in the Sahel. We note that MINUSMA’s resources remain limited in terms of addressing the situation in central Mali.”
2021-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8794 (2021) · source
“With regard to the renewal of its mandate, we propose that it maintain its two strategic priorities: first, support for the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, which remains a central issue for the stabilization of Mali; and, secondly, its support for the stabilization of the central part of the country. We will also recommend that it continue its work on the protection of civilians, as intercommunal violence persists.”
2021-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8794 (2021) · source
“As a temporary precautionary measure, France has suspended its joint military operations with the Malian armed forces pending clarification. ECOWAS mediation efforts have seen some progress, in particular the appointment of a civilian Prime Minister and the formation of a Government. We will closely follow the outcome of the ECOWAS summit to be held on 19 June. Given the precariousness of the situation, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) remains an essential tool.”
2021-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8794 (2021) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank Mr. Wane and Ms. Maiga for their briefings. This is a particularly critical time for Mali. France strongly condemned the coup d’état that led to the forced resignation of the President and the Prime Minister of the transitional Government. We have taken note of Mali’s suspension from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union. We support the efforts of ECOWAS and the demands that it has made. As it indicated in its press statement on 26 May (SC/14532), the Security Council will continue to follow events closely. Highest priority must be accorded to the holding of presidential elections on 27 February 2022, in which the authorities responsible for the transition will not be allowed to participate.”
2021-06-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8794 (2021) · source
“The European Union and its member States are committed to implementing the relevant Security Council resolutions, in particular on the women and peace and security, the youth and peace and security and the children and armed conflict agendas. The Security Council can count on the strong commitment of the European Union and its member States to working with the United Nations, within the framework of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations, in all crisis areas and to contributing to building a strong and vibrant multilateralism.”
2021-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8792 (2021) · source
“On the European continent, the hijacking of a flight by the Belarusian authorities was a blatant reminder that repeated human rights violations also have direct consequences for security in Europe. The European Union responded firmly. In Ukraine, the European Union mobilized to respond to the renewed tension on the eastern border and in Crimea between March and April. Within the Normandy format, France and Germany are making every effort to relaunch the political process. We also hope that the European Union can continue to be involved in the intra-Cypriot talks conducted under the aegis of the United Nations. Lastly, the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms are joint priorities, as is the protection of civilians.”
2021-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8792 (2021) · source
“In Libya, the European Union is fully committed to ending the crisis. It is deploying the European Union Naval Force Mediterranean Operation IRINI, whose priority is the implementation of the United Nations arms embargo on Libya. The EU can contribute to the implementation of the ceasefire agreement, under the aegis of the United Nations, in full agreement with the Libyan parties. The United Nations should deploy the ceasefire-monitoring mechanism as soon as possible. Finally, in Afghanistan, the European Union is the leading donor in supporting stability and preserving the gains that benefit the Afghan people. As such, the European Union is fully entitled to contribute to the intra-Afghan political negotiations, which are the only way to peace in Afghanistan.”
2021-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8792 (2021) · source
“On the Iranian nuclear issue, the European coordinator and the other participants in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action have been engaged in discussions in Vienna for more than two months to enable the United States and Iran to return to full compliance with the 2015 agreement and resolution 2231 (2015). We hope for a swift conclusion. In the Middle East, the European Union mobilized to bring about a cessation of hostilities during the latest escalation of violence in Gaza. But, for the ceasefire to be sustainable, the underlying causes of the Israeli- Palestinian conflict must be addressed by creating the conditions for a resumption of the political process and by implementing the two-State solution. That is the position of France and the European Union, which will continue to work towards that goal.”
2021-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8792 (2021) · source
“This support remains insufficient. At the N’Djamena summit, France, like the countries of the Group of Five for the Sahel countries, the European Union and the African Union, again called for increased support for the Joint Force from the United Nations and all international partners. In Syria, the European Union and its member States are the main contributors to the humanitarian response with more than €24 million committed since 2011. Europe will be able to contribute to the financing of reconstruction only after a credible political solution based on resolution 2254 (2015) is firmly in place.”
2021-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8792 (2021) · source
“The COVAX facility, funded to the tune of more than €2.4 billion by the European Union and its member States, has already made it possible to distribute nearly 20 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to 43 African states. The EU’s humanitarian airlift has supported United Nations efforts aimed at ensuring humanitarian access in the context of the pandemic. In the face of crises, the European Union and its member States are on the move. We collectively deploy more than 5,000 personnel in peace operations. Let me highlight some concrete examples. In the Sahel, the European Union is providing valuable support to the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel, particularly in terms of equipment and by financing the support mechanism via the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali.”
2021-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8792 (2021) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Mr. Josep Borrell Fontelles, for his briefing. The European Union (EU) is providing concrete solutions to threats to international peace and security. With regard to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the EU has demonstrated its commitment by initiating the launch of the Access to COVID-19 Tools Accelerator in April 2020, together with the World Health Organization (WHO). It has initiated two resolutions that are paving the way for strengthening the WHO and the multilateral health architecture.”
2021-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8792 (2021) · source
“That is the message that we are pushing with our partners, in particular within the International Partnership against Impunity for the Use of Chemical Weapons. In that regard, finally, let me ask the Director-General how the exchange of information and cooperation with the United Nations International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism works?”
2021-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8785 (2021) · source
“We know that the Syrian Arab Air Force dropped a chlorine cylinder by helicopter on Saraqib. The conclusions are clear; the evidence is irrefutable. Yet some countries are questioning that report in a very unconvincing way. I would therefore like to ask the Director-General again, if I may, to explain to us the methodology that was followed by the Investigation and Identification Team to reach those conclusions? I repeat every month, and will continue to do so, that the use of these shocking weapons cannot go unpunished. Legal proceedings will take place, including before national courts. Those proceedings will be based in particular on the reports of the OPCW. That is why I say to the Director-General that his work is so important. The evidence continues to be collected and will be used.”
2021-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8785 (2021) · source
“I would therefore like to ask the Director-General a simple question: how does he assess Syria’s cooperation with the OPCW, in particular with regard to the initial declaration more than seven years after the adoption of resolution 2118 (2013)? Decision C-25/Dec.9, adopted at the twenty-fifth Conference of the States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention, was necessary. We could not allow a State party to blatantly and repeatedly violate its international commitments without reacting. It is now up to Syria to comply with its obligations if it wishes to restore its rights and privileges. The issuance of the second report of the Investigation and Identification Team was prepared completely independently. It highlights once again the crimes of the Syrian regime.”
2021-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8785 (2021) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Mrs. Nakamitsu for her briefing as well as the Director-General of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) for participating in our meeting today. This is an excellent opportunity to set the record straight. Reading the latest OPCW report (see S/2021/514), I see once again that the situation is not improving. On the contrary, the presence of a neat chemical warfare agent, found in storage containers, has led to the start of a new outstanding issue. This issue is one more in a long list. The Syrian regime has still not responded to the new request for the deployment of the original Declaration Assessment Team.”
2021-06-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8785 (2021) · source
“Together, we remain determined to work step by step to restore confidence between the parties with a view to resuming negotiations. The Security Council has been mobilized throughout this crisis. It must now engage in supporting the efforts to relaunch the political process.”
2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source
“The cycles of violence will continue to follow one after the other and the civilian population will once again be the main victims. France reiterates its resolute support for a two- State solution, living in peace and security within secure and recognized borders on the basis of the 1967 lines, both with Jerusalem as their capital, within the framework of international law and the resolutions of the Council. That is the only way to meet the aspirations of the Israeli and Palestinian peoples and to ensure the security of all. France is determined to fully play its part in maintaining that prospect, in conjunction with all its international partners. The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Yves Le Drian, will continue his efforts in the context of the Amman format, with his German, Egyptian and Jordanian counterparts.”
2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source
“The truce must ultimately be accompanied by an easing of tensions throughout the Palestinian territories, including East Jerusalem, and in Israel. We remain very concerned by the threats of eviction of Palestinian families in East Jerusalem, which we call on the Israeli authorities not to implement, and recall our strong opposition to settlement in all its forms. We also call for full respect for the 1967 status quo regarding the holy sites. In addition to that, all provocations and all incitement to hatred and violence must stop. Those 11 days of serious violence remind us that we cannot remove the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. If we choose to live with it or forget it, it will come back to us in new episodes of violence. Without a political perspective and respect for international law, the same causes will produce the same effects.”
2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source
“The truce must therefore enable the most urgent humanitarian needs to be met, particularly in Gaza. France calls for unhindered humanitarian access. It welcomes the first steps taken in that direction with the opening of crossing points for humanitarian aid and personnel. It intends to allocate several million euros, in addition to its annual aid, so as to meet the most pressing needs. We call on all Member States to also contribute. In Gaza, beyond the emergency response, a more extensive reconstruction programme will be required, especially for critical civilian infrastructure, as well as in the medical field, including to address the coronavirus disease. We are ready to fully play our part in those efforts, in conjunction with the United Nations, by ensuring that aid reaches only those for whom it is intended.”
2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source
“We welcome the fact that the Council was finally able to make a statement (SC/14527) following the truce. We again welcome the key role played by Egypt, the role of the United State, and the contribution of other countries of the region, in particular Jordan and Qatar. The truce, which has so far been respected, must now be sustained through sustainable ceasefire arrangements. We will be very careful to ensure that no new rockets are fired against Israeli territory. I recall our very strong condemnation of the attacks carried out, particularly by Hamas. There has been a heavy human toll for the civilian population after 11 days of fighting. The number of displaced persons is extremely high and numerous homes and civilian infrastructure have been destroyed or damaged.”
2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source
“Mr. De Rivière (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Special Coordinator, the Commissioner-General and Mr. Khalidi for their briefings. Like the Security Council last weekend, France welcomed the announcement of the cessation of hostilities on 21 May and calls for its full respect. It was the result of collective efforts. France fully played its part in calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities, coordinating closely with its Jordanian, Egyptian, United States and European partners, and being in contact with the Israeli authorities and the Palestinian Authority. In that way, we contributed to the international pressure that brought about an end of the fighting on the night of 20 to 21 May. France also ensured that the Security Council participated in those efforts by taking the initiative for a draft resolution.”
2021-05-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8782 (2021) · source
“The Democratic Republic of the Congo and the United Nations are laying the foundation for a renewed partnership. It is now our duty to support it on the path to a lasting peace.”
2020-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8778 (2020) · source
“I would note in particular justice and security-sector reform, but I would mention also development programmes. In all of those areas, the full participation of women will be of vital importance. The Democratic Republic of the Congo knows that it can count on the full support of France in that respect. As the Council prepares to renew MONUSCO’s mandate, I should like to pay tribute to its personnel, who are operating in a volatile environment conditions in which they are frequently targeted. In that context, MONUSCO must be able to reach full operational capacity, which hinges on the reconfiguration of the Force Intervention Brigade. Discussions are currently under way among contributing countries and the Secretariat, which should facilitate the prompt enactment of the decisions taken by the Security Council.”
2020-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8778 (2020) · source
“Stepping up the fight against impunity and achieving transitional justice and intercommunal reconciliation are all prerequisites for a lasting peace. Turning to my third and final point, it is incumbent on the Security Council to support MONUSCO’s transition. The joint strategy presented by MONUSCO and the Democratic Republic of the Congo charts a clear course: namely, to focus the Mission on areas where the situation is most volatile and to pursue the consolidation of both the State and its institutions. That strategy lays the foundation for the transfer of tasks from MONUSCO to the Congolese authorities and to the country team. Of course, this transition should be both gradual and sequenced. The lasting stabilization of the country will also require further efforts and commitment on the part of all stakeholders.”
2020-12-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8778 (2020) · source
“At the humanitarian level, the end of the eleventh Ebola epidemic in the western part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is a success to the credit of both the Congolese Government and the partners that contributed thereto, specifically the World Health Organization. However, violations of international humanitarian law remain of great concern. Food insecurity is worsening. There is a vital need to guarantee humanitarian access to all people in need and to protect civilians, specifically women and children. Attacks targeting humanitarian personnel must end. It is essential that human rights be respected. Measures taken to combat the coronavirus disease pandemic must not be used to justify violations of those rights. Moreover, we must also support the country in seeking to surmount the economic and social fallout from the pandemic.”
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“In those provinces, the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) must focus its efforts not only on the protection of civilians but also on the stabilization of and support for Congolese institutions. In that regard, efforts towards disarmament, demobilization and reintegration, specifically as concerns the Force de résistance patriotique de l’Ituri, must be duly carried out. Because the violence is perpetrated by both domestic and foreign armed groups, regional cooperation must be scaled up. In that regard, I welcome the initiatives adopted by President Tshisekedi. The Great Lakes Regional Strategic Framework should generate tangible results for political stability and for peace. I turn now to my second point.”
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