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“Lastly, I recall that, in the case of the Central African Republic, sanctions were never intended as an end in themselves, but always as a means to contribute to our common goal, namely, stabilizing and restoring lasting peace in the Central African Republic.”
2019-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8617 (2019) · source
“Secondly, I stress that the adoption of resolution 2448 (2019) is also an encouragement for the Central African authorities to pursue the momentum achieved over the past several months and to continue progress in the implementation of the five benchmarks identified by the Council. The resolution includes a number of elements enabling the Security Council to continue to monitor the implementation of the easing of the arms embargo. Before concluding, I would like to emphasize that the return of lasting peace in the Central African Republic is also predicated on combating cross- border trafficking in weapons and ammunition, which continues to fuel armed groups. In that regard, we call on the countries of the region to work together with the Central African Republic to combat such trafficking.”
2019-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8617 (2019) · source
“It is on the basis of the progress made by the Central African authorities that the Security Council has decided to embark upon a path towards easing the arms embargo. This decision is a reflection of the balance in the positions taken by Council members. By significantly reducing the exemption procedure concerning weapons, the Council is responding robustly to the call made by the Central African authorities once again only a few days ago. The resolution that we have just adopted will enable facilitating re-equipping the Central African defence and security forces so that they can contribute to the security of their country and that of all Central African citizens.”
2019-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8617 (2019) · source
“Mr. De Riviere (France) (spoke in French): First of all, I would like to welcome the Ambassador of the United States and assure her of our full support in her work. France welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2488 (2019), which authorizes the easing of the arms embargo on the Central African Republic. I would like to thank all members of the Security Council for their constructive engagement during the negotiations. I would like to mention two points concerning the resolution. The Security Council is honouring the commitments it made with resolution 2454 (2019), adopted in January (see S/PV.8455), and responding to the call of the Central African authorities regarding the arms embargo.”
2019-09-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8617 (2019) · source
“Strengthening the partnership between the United Nations and the African Union is a major priority of our work, and it is imperative to establish United Nations support for African peace operations as soon as possible. We therefore welcome the fact that the African members of the Council have decided to raise this issue once again. That not only acknowledges African ownership, but also the subsidiarity required in the relationship between the United Nations and regional organizations, while respecting the primacy of the Security Council. That is one of France's strategic priorities.”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“We are convinced that the linguistic dimension underpins the success of Missions, particularly in Francophone environments, and we will continue to work actively in that direction. We will also commit to stepping up our financial contribution to the Department of Peace Operations. In conclusion, I would be remiss if I failed to reiterate the importance of two elements: on the one hand, adequate funding for those Missions and, on the other, the proper coordination and cooperation of peacekeeping operations with the various local and regional actors on the ground. Regional organizations are playing an increasing role in the promotion of peace and security, as provided for under Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“We pledge our full support politically, within the Council as a penholder, so that peacekeeping operations have clear, benchmarked and prioritized mandates in order to advance well- defined and transparent political objectives, as was the case for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, MINUSCA and MINUSMA. We also pledge our full technical support in terms of training and supply of equipment. France, which is heavily involved in the training of the African soldiers likely to be deployed in peacekeeping operations each year, will maintain that commitment, both bilaterally and in coordination with regional peacekeeping training schools. Our support for French language acquisition will also continue.”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“The United Nations human resources policy must be tailored to take that into account. Our goal is to establish a genuine culture of performance that is measurable, goal-based and braced by clear accountability and incentive mechanisms, as well as remedial action. France plays a major role as a permanent member of the Security Council, financial contributor and troop contributor to national operations in support of peacekeeping operations and intends to be at the forefront to ensure the successful implementation of the Action for Peacekeeping initiative.”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“The effective and shared implementation of the comprehensive performance assessment system and its extension to all missions; the systematization of predeployment visits; the light coordination mechanism to ensure that training offers and needs jibe; and strategic planning efforts integrated into all mission components are all elements that will contribute to the ongoing improvement of the effectiveness and efficiency of peacekeeping operations. This performance objective affects not only military and police personnel, but also civilians. Much work remains to be done to ensure that all missions have the right people in the right posts and that everyone possesses the necessary qualifications. The skills being sought today for the head of a peacekeeping operation are no longer the same as they were 10 years ago.”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“We are at a crossroads. Some processes have been created, new mechanisms tested and initial positive outcomes achieved, but we cannot rest on our laurels ifwe wish to make this reform a success. This concerns all of us - the Secretariat, the Council and all Member States. Financial contributors, troop contributors and penholders all have a role to play, and therein lies the crux of triangular cooperation. The quest for performance must continue.”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“The partnership framework that underpins the Declaration of Shared Commitments is working. Thus, the shortcomings identified by the Secretariat with respect to certain contingents within the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) and the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) have been taken into account by troop-contributing countries. France has, inter alia, provided the necessary training and the performance of its troops is now fully satisfactory. We hope that this partnership framework will be maintained and that regular dialogue can be established between the Security Council and the Secretariat on performance issues in particular. We must now move on to the next stage, given that significant challenges remain.”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“Now, one year after its launch, it is time to take stock of the Action for Peacekeeping initiative and chart our path for the coming year. The results so far have been very positive, and I wish to particularly highlight the following points. Since September 2018, a further 100 countries have joined the Declaration of Shared Commitments, indicating that the vast majority of Member States have engaged with the Secretariat in favour of reforming peacekeeping operations to ensure that they are capable of addressing the challenges of the twenty- first century. Structures have been put in place, both within the Secretariat and by Member States, to enable us effectively assess missions, identify both difficulties and good examples and fully implement our respective commitments.”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“Mr. De Riviere (France) (spoke in French): At the outset, I would like to emphasize that France emphatically condemns the attacks that took place in Burkina Faso and claimed many lives, including those of women and children. France offers its condolences to the families of the victims and reaffirms its solidarity with the countries of the region in their efforts to combat terrorism. I would also like to thank the Under-Secretary- General for his briefing. During the high-level week of the General Assembly at its seventy-third session, 52 countries endorsed the Declaration of Shared Commitments on United Nations Peacekeeping Operations, which crowned the Secretary-General's initiative on peacekeeping reform. At that time, France expressed its full support for this initiative through the President of the Republic.”
2019-09-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8612 (2019) · source
“We often say that children represent the future and coming generations and that they are the condition of a lasting peace, but protecting them is also a universal moral obligation, and we must redouble our efforts.”
2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source
“This involves also ensuring access by children to education, health care and other essential services in safe schools and hospitals. This is a priority of President Macron, who decided that France would contribute â‚¬200 million to the Global Compact on education and set up innovative financing by focusing as a priority on the education and empowerment of girls. France is furthermore fully committed to the reintegration of children, not only as co-Chair of the Group of Friends of Reintegration of Child Soldiers, but also and especially on the ground, including in the Central African Republic, where France is funding several projects related to the access to education. We will continue to play an active role in shielding children from the suffering of war.”
2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source
“Bearing this in mind, we call once again on those States that have not yet done so to adopt the constitutional bloc to protect children in conflict by signing and ratifying the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child and by endorsing the Paris Commitments to protect children from unlawful recruitment or use by armed forces or groups; the Principles and Guidelines on Children Associated with Armed Forces or Armed Groups (Paris Principles); the Vancouver Principles on Peacekeeping and the Prevention of the Recruitment and Use of Child Soldiers; and the Safe Schools Declaration. This legal corpus must be fully implemented, which involves punishing and trying those responsible for grave crimes against children through the use of national, joint or international legal mechanisms.”
2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source
“The cooperation between the two Special Representatives on Sexual Violence in Conflict and for Children and Armed Conflict is vital. Their interaction with the sanctions committees and the exchange of information on individual cases must also be further bolstered. We must also step up our efforts to prevent violations and reintegrate children who are victims of conflict. On 31 October 2017, the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Mr. Jean-Yves Le Drian, presided over an open debate in the Security Council (see S/PV.8082) and proposed measures based on prevention and the reintegration of children.”
2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source
“I welcome also the adoption by the Working Group of the conclusions on Syria and on Burma, which now must be fully implemented. Lastly, I would like to reiterate the importance of the annexes to the report of the Secretary-General (S/2019/509), which list the parties to armed conflict that commit violations against children. Their role as a deterrent and a motivating force needs no further demonstration. It must be made clear that no party will be struck from these annexes without first having demonstrated real progress. Resolution 1882 (2009) defines sexual violence as a criterion for the inscription of parties on the blacklist. However, we must acknowledge that 10 years later we have not put an end to such violence and must therefore redouble our efforts.”
2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source
“I would like to commend the Special Representative on her recent visits to the Central African Republic and to Mali, which are vital in order to establish a dialogue with the authorities and with armed groups. Such visits are imperative. We are encouraged by the signing of additional plans of action by the Central African Patriotic Movement and the Syrian Democratic Forces, which we hope will lead to positive results. Child-protection advisers also play a key role. We owe them, for instance, the successes obtained by the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic and the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is vital that their functions and specific roles be maintained within peacekeeping operations.”
2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source
“In 2018, there were 25,000 verified violations, including 12,000 killings and cases of maiming. This is an inadmissible record, and that is why the Council must step up its action in order to better protect the more than 200 million children who are confronted daily with a situation of war. We commend the role of Belgium as Chair of the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict. We must use all the tools available to us to protect children. First and foremost, we must make full use of the mechanisms created by the Council. Resolution 1882 (2009) in particular strengthened the monitoring and reporting mechanism, which must remain at the heart of our strategy.”
2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source
“Mr. De Riviere (France) (spoke in French): I would like to commend the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Poland on his commitment to the rights of children. I also thank Ms. Mariatu Kamara; Mr. Majok Peter Awan; and the Executive Director of UNICEF, Ms. Henrietta Fore, for their statements. This year we mark the thirtieth anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the sixtieth anniversary of the Declaration on the Rights of the Child and, in two days' time, the tenth anniversary of resolution 1882 (2009), submitted at the initiative of France and adopted unanimously by the Council. This is an opportunity to take stock not only of the progress made, with more than 130,000 children freed in approximately 20 years, but also of the considerable challenges ahead.”
2019-08-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8591 (2019) · source
“That work must go hand in hand with the pursuit of confidence-building measures that can contribute to the establishment of a neutral and secure environment. Without progress on those essential points, there is no reason for France and its partners to change their positions on reconstruction, the lifting of sanctions and normalization. The regime and its supporters are continuing to destroy infrastructure, particularly medical and educational facilities. They have already asked the international community to finance what they are currently destroying. That is out of the question. There can be no military solution to the Syrian crisis.”
2019-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8589 (2019) · source
“It is the sole responsibility of the Special Envoy to announce the formation of the committee and to convene it in Geneva. Ifthe regime continues to impede it, it will be up to the Special Envoy to tell us when he considers that he has exhausted all possible avenues to reach agreement on the committee. It will then be the responsibility of the Council to decide how to proceed. In parallel, we must now start preparing for the holding of free and transparent elections, under the supervision of the United Nations, and in which all Syrians, including refugees, will participate, in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015). To emerge from the Syrian tragedy, it is essential to give Syrians an opportunity to express themselves freely about the future of their country.”
2019-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8589 (2019) · source
“It is essential that the delivery of humanitarian aid not be arbitrarily impeded when supplied in accordance with the principles of neutrality, independence, humanity and impartiality. Here, too, the regime's supporters have a particular responsibility. The third priority is the launching of a sustainable political process under the auspices of the United Nations, on the basis of resolution 2254 (2015) in its entirety. The Council mustbe united in that objective. We fully support the Special Envoy's efforts in that regard. We welcome his ongoing efforts and reiterate our call for rapid progress on the political process. We call for a credible and balanced constitutional package, both in the composition of the committee and in its procedural rules.”
2019-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8589 (2019) · source
“Immediate, safe, secure, comprehensive, sustainable and unhindered humanitarian access to the entire Syrian territory must be guaranteed. That is the regime's primary responsibility. Humanitarian aid must be able to reach, as a matter of priority, those most in need - women, children, displaced persons and refugees. There is an urgent need for a new aid convoy to be immediately deployed to Rukban camp. We call upon those who have the means to do so to exert the necessary pressure on the regime to ensure such access in all areas under its control, in particular in the territories it reclaimed in 2018, in the south-west and in eastern Ghouta. The findings of the Human Rights Watch report that documents the regime's obstruction and predatory humanitarian aid practices warrant a response.”
2019-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8589 (2019) · source
“Moreover, I reiterate that France will be extremely firm and stands ready to react in the event of a new, confirmed use of chemical weapons. Respect for international humanitarian law is binding on all and is not negotiable. That is the second priority. The parties to the conflict must assume their responsibilities to protect civilians, particularly the most vulnerable and humanitarian and medical personnel. The targeting of civilian and humanitarian infrastructure, such as hospitals and schools, including those that have been deconflicted, is an unacceptable violation of international humanitarian law. We call on the United Nations to investigate such incidents. The deliberate targeting of civilian infrastructure constitutes a war crime and will not go unpunished.”
2019-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8589 (2019) · source
“France condemns in the strongest terms the strikes that continue to indiscriminately target civilians and civilian and humanitarian infrastructure. We call on the signatories to the ceasefire agreement - Turkey and Russia - to honour their commitments and ensure its effective implementation in north-west Syria with a view to establishing a nationwide ceasefire, in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015). Russia must apply the necessary pressure on the regime to avoid further violence, the primary victims of which are civilians. Fighting the terrorist groups listed by the United Nations is necessary, but that must never be used as an excuse for indiscriminate bombing, which only increases the risk of terrorism and, in particular, the risk of the scattering of jihadists.”
2019-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8589 (2019) · source
“Mr. De Riviere (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Mark Lowcock and commend the outstanding work of his teams in responding to the humanitarian emergency in Syria. I would also like to thank the Policy Director of Physicians for Human Rights for her briefing and for the commitment of humanitarian and medical staff on the ground. The assessment made by our two briefers is irrefutable - there is a humanitarian disaster taking place in north-west Syria. The lives of more than 3 million civilians, including 1 million children, are at stake. Beyond the emergency response, we must focus more than ever on three priorities. The first is the restoration of the ceasefire in Idlib, which is an absolute imperative.”
2019-07-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8589 (2019) · source
“That is why we are in favour of the Council expressing its support for the efforts of the Special Representative to see the parties reach a lasting ceasefire, comply fully with the arms embargo and relaunch the political process.”
2019-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8588 (2019) · source
“They must be matched with economic and financial reforms, the prioritized, swift implementation of the transparent governance of the Central Bank of Libya, reform of the management of oil revenue and the consolidation of financial institutions to the benefit of all Libyans. France calls on the Libyan parties to resume discussions on that basis, under the auspices of the Special Representative. In conclusion, I recall the central role of the Secretary-General and his Special Representative in reaching a settlement to the conflict, with the support of the Security Council. There is no military solution to the Libyan crisis. The implementation of a ceasefire and the relaunching of the political process are the only way forward. That assessment is shared by the members of the Council and we must unite our efforts to achieve those goals.”
2019-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8588 (2019) · source
“Such a truce could pave the way towards achieving a lasting ceasefire with credible guarantees and international supervision. In that context, it is urgent to act to foster the resumption of political dialogue and to being working immediately on confidence-building measures. The parties must agree on the parameters for ending the crisis. This past February, in Abu Dhabi, they agreed on the principles of institutional unification, necessarily leading to the formation of a transitional Government with a view towards the holding of elections. The Abu Dhabi parameters remain valid.”
2019-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8588 (2019) · source
“It is imperative that Libyan actors disassociate themselves in no uncertain terms from terrorist groups, both in their public statements and through their actions on the ground. It is equally important to initiate serious efforts, under the auspices of the United Nations, with regard to the economic, financial and monetary governance of Libya. Finally, violations of the arms embargo to the benefit of the parties are fuelling the escalation under way. They must stop. In order to prevent the situation from further deteriorating, the parties must respond to the call of Special Representative Salame and accept a humanitarian truce, with no preconditions or time limits, to coincide with the Eid Al-Adha holiday on 10 August.”
2019-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8588 (2019) · source
“It is imperative that civilian infrastructure not be used for military purposes and that civilians, including migrants, not be used as human shields, in violation of the principle of distinction. All of that jeopardizes the political and diplomatic efforts led by Ghassan Salame and erodes the prospect of exiting the political crisis. The only ones who benefit from the continued fighting are terrorist and criminal groups, as evidenced by the presence of radical elements in several areas of fighting, including individuals who have been listed by the Council. The recent attacks claimed by Da'esh in the south and the centre of the country are yet another illustration of that phenomenon.”
2019-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8588 (2019) · source
“The latest developments are worrisome. As the fighting enters its fifth month, it is ramping up and, as of now, is posing the threat ofa major escalation. As President Macron recalled, the situation in Libya is a humanitarian priority. Since the beginning of April, the fighting has killed more than 1,000 people and displaced more than 120,000. The 2-3 July bombing of Tajoura detention centre, which killed more than 50 people and wounded 130, which the Council unanimously condemned, once again highlighted the particular vulnerability of migrants and refugees. In such circumstances, it is urgent that the Libyan authorities end their systematic detention and comply with international humanitarian law.”
2019-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8588 (2019) · source
“Mr. De Riviere (France) (spoke in French): I thank Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ghassan Salame' for his briefing and the Deputy Permanent Representative of Germany for his briefing on the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya. Let me first reiterate France's full support for the Special Representative and the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, which are working tirelessly to find a political solution to the Libyan conflict. In particular, I echo the Special Representative's call for a humanitarian truce coinciding with the Eid Al-Adha holiday and the resumption of political dialogue. First, I note the stalemate of the situation on the ground and the risk of escalation, which remind us of the urgent need for a lasting and unconditional ceasefire.”
2019-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8588 (2019) · source
“Let me conclude by reaffirming the three priorities on which our efforts must focus in this pivotal period: redoubling efforts to protect civilians, including humanitarian and medical personnel, and meet humanitarian needs; bringing to fruition efforts to achieve a negotiated and lasting peace in Afghanistan; and ensuring the successful holding of presidential elections. It is imperative that the international community, and in particular the Security Council, continue to support Afghanistan on its path towards peace, democracy and development.”
2019-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8587 (2019) · source
“Progress has been made, with women constituting 35 per cent of the electorate in the upcoming presidential elections in September, an 8 per cent increase over the October 2018 parliamentary elections. We encourage the Afghan Government to take all measures to allow all Afghan women to vote. It is regrettable that no women are running in the elections of 28 September. Women continue to face too many obstacles, ranging from intimidation and physical threats to lack of financial resources. It is therefore crucial that we lend our support to UNAMA and beyond.”
2019-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8587 (2019) · source
“It is essential that women participate directly and meaningfully in peace discussions. France welcomes the progress made at the Doha meeting held on 7 and 8 July. We hosted a delegation of 15 Afghan women in Paris in June to discuss their role in the peace process and receive training on negotiating. Nevertheless, there is still a long road ahead, and the preservation and consolidating of Afghanistan's human rights achievements, including women's rights, must remain an absolute priority. With two months to go before the presidential elections, it is also essential to continue efforts to ensure the full participation of women in Afghan politics and electoral processes.”
2019-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8587 (2019) · source
“We especially welcome the commitments undertaken to fully implementing the women and peace and security action plan and call on Afghanistan, with the support of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and the international community, to pursue this objective. We recall the importance of the European Union-United Nations Spotlight Initiative in strengthening the fight against violence against women and thereby in promoting the empowerment of women and equality between women and men. Secondly, the participation of women in the peace process and Afghan political life must, more than ever, remain at the heart of the concerns of the Afghan Government, UNAMA and the international community. To be sustainable and meet the expectations of the entire Afghan population, the peace process must be inclusive.”
2019-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8587 (2019) · source
“Equality between women and men and the participation of women are a priority in French diplomacy, as championed by President Macron in Europe, within the Group of Seven and at the United Nations. We are pleased to have the opportunity to discuss this issue today. Today I will make two main observations. First, with respect to the issue of the protection of women, they remain, as the last 24 hours have once again highlighted, the first victims of the conflict. We must not lose sight of the fact that women continue to be subjected to the worst forms of violence, particularly in Taliban-controlled areas. France reiterates its full support for Afghanistan and the Government's ongoing efforts aimed at protecting Afghan women from violence, including sexual violence.”
2019-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8587 (2019) · source
“Mr. De Riviere (France) (spoke in French): At the outset, allow me to offer my condolences to the families of the victims of the attacks in Kabul yesterday. The Afghan civilian population has once again been challenged by tragic circumstances. I thank Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed for her briefing and especially for her visit to Afghanistan last week, which sent a strong message on the participation and protection of women. I would also like to thank Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo for her briefing and Ms. Jamila Afghani for her commitment to the inclusion of women in Afghan politics. Finally, I thank Peru, Germany and Indonesia for taking the initiative to organize today's meeting.”
2019-07-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8587 (2019) · source
“The effects of climate change are stoking tensions over resources, with a direct impact on the population. However, the sustainable management of these resources, such as water and farmland, is one of the essential conditions for the maintenance of stability in an area like the Sahel that is marked by political and social vulnerability and major forced population displacement. The implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Agreement, as well as the establishment of a regional dialogue on climate and environmental issues, is essential in that respect. It is important for UNOWAS to fully take these considerations into account in its day-to-day work.”
2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8585 (2019) · source
“There must also be full and complete cooperation with the International Criminal Court. The protection of children in conflict and the situation of the increasing number of internally displaced persons and refugees in the area must receive our full attention, and UNOWAS has a clear role to play in addressing these issues. Stability also goes hand in hand with long-term support for countries emerging from crisis. The continued mobilization of the international community in Liberia, following the closure of the United Nations Mission in Liberia, is particularly critical to the success of the remarkable democratic transition that took place there a year and a half ago. I will conclude by emphasizing that the link between climate and security is becoming increasingly evident in the countries of the Sahel.”
2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8585 (2019) · source
“In other countries, such as Togo, Benin and Guinea, it is important that all actors continue to work together to strengthen the inclusiveness and suitability of upcoming elections. Finally, particular attention must be paid to strengthening the representation of women in areas of responsibility, which today is far from satisfactory in the countries of the region. Respecting the rights of all and fighting impunity are also essential factors of stability. The multiple abuses committed against civilians in the various conflict zones ofthe region must not be left unanswered, regardless of who is behind them. Ongoing transitional justice processes, particularly in Mali and the Gambia, must be successfully concluded to create conditions for lasting reconciliation.”
2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8585 (2019) · source
“We hope that the United Nations response will be ambitious and meet the expectations of the Burkinabe authorities in the fields of humanitarian aid and development, the training of national security forces, respect for human rights, promotion of the rule of law and support for the fight against terrorism. Beyond our mobilization on those crisis situations, it is more important than ever to preserve the fundamentals of regional stability in West Africa and the Sahel. This means, first of all, holding credible, transparent and inclusive elections. In Guinea-Bissau, it is essential that the authorities respect their commitment to organizing presidential elections in November, in accordance with procedures recommended by the Economic Community of West African States and the Security Council.”
2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8585 (2019) · source
“More must also be done in the Lake Chad basin to support the continued mobilization of the States of the Multinational Joint Task Force and to ensure that its activity is conducted in ways that ensure the full support of the population. Only an approach that combines political, security and development efforts is likely to change the situation in the medium term. The United Nations has a central role to play in assisting States in the region to develop adequate responses in all of those areas. In Burkina Faso, France fully supports the process initiated by the Secretary- General to that end.”
2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8585 (2019) · source
“The deterioration of the security and humanitarian situation in the Sahel poses an unprecedented risk to the stability of West Africa as a whole. The States of the Group of Five for the Sahel are the first to be affected today, but others will soon face the same challenges if adequate responses are not urgently provided. It is therefore a real race against the clock to stabilize the Sahel - an undertaking to which we are today collectively committed. It involves the urgent implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, a determined fight against the terrorist groups of the region, good governance and the creation of sustainable economic prospects for the population.”
2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8585 (2019) · source
“Mr. De Riviere (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel for his briefing, which was as always very clear. The situation in West Africa deserves our full attention today. In this regard, the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) is a valuable tool in terms of its role in conflict prevention, peacebuilding and support for various regional initiatives. Its role is fully in keeping with the Secretary-General's vision for action across the peace continuum. We therefore hope that the strategic review to be announced in the coming months ensures that UNOWAS has the resources necessary to fulfil its important mission.”
2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8585 (2019) · source
“The final priority area is stabilization assistance via the training of senior executives and our support for security sector reform. I would like to conclude by commending the exemplary action of Ms. Zerrougui and her entire team at MONUSCO. The Council mandated MONUSCO to protect civilians and support the Government in the fight against armed groups. With the determined involvement of the Congolese authorities and those of its neighbours within the framework of an approach that combines military pressure, if necessary, and dialogue, it is possible to normalize the situation throughout the country. France's stands ready to lend its support to achieve this objective.”
2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8584 (2019) · source
“France calls on the partners of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to rally to provide the necessary resources. In all the aforementioned areas, France will continue to stand alongside the Democratic Republic of the Congo. During his visit on 20 May, our Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Jean-Yves Le Drian, announced the relaunch of a long-term partnership between France and the Democratic Republic of the Congo with a pledge of â‚¬300 million euros over five years in three priority areas. The first is education, with the increase of our aide to training schools. The next priority area is health, wherein we will continue our cooperation with referral hospitals and do more in the fight against Ebola. Accordingly, Professor Yves Levy has been appointed French special envoy in charge of the fight against the epidemic.”
2019-07-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8584 (2019) · source