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“Allow me also to very sincerely congratulate my team sitting behind me, who are a credit to public service and do France great honour.”
2019-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8568 (2019) · source
“I will conclude my statement by warmly thanking all the members ofthe Security Council for the open and constructive spirit that they demonstrated throughout this negotiation. The unity that is traditionally characteristic of the Council on the Malian dossier is a major advantage, allowing us to continue to play a decisive role in the promotion of peace and security in the country. We must do everything we can to maintain that and to derive the maximum benefit possible from it. That is the rationale on which the resolution we adopted today is predicated. As this is the last time I will participate in a Security Council meeting, I would like to express my gratitude to each Council member for the partnership and the friendship that we have established and developed over the past few years.”
2019-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8568 (2019) · source
“I would like to reiterate our unstinting support for the irreplaceable role played by the International Criminal Court for peace and security in Mali. Resolution 2480 (2019) recalls the importance of Mali respecting its obligations under the Rome Statute. That is an absolutely essential step on the path towards lasting stability. I would also like to recall our conviction that in the Sahel more than anywhere else it is important that the actions of the United Nations and local Governments fully take into account the impact of climate change and other environmental factors on security. Resolution 2480 (2019) recalls that, but we would like to continue to work with our partners with a view to going even further to develop the climate and security agenda within the Council.”
2019-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8568 (2019) · source
“All the security presences deployed on the ground are, lastly, encouraged to ensure that their actions are complementary, through regular consultation within the national coordination body. In accordance with the recommendations made in the context of Action for Peacekeeping, resolution 2480 (2019) gives MINUSMA a clear, practical and concise mandate. It supports the implementation of the adaptation options presented in the latest report of the Secretary-General (S/2019/454) that will allow it to continue to increase the Mission's efficiency and effectiveness. It welcomes the measures taken in recent months to strengthen MINUSMA's posture and encourages the continuation of efforts to strengthen the security of its personnel.”
2019-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8568 (2019) · source
“Notably in that respect, it extends the geographic perimeter of MINUSMA's support for the G-5 Sahel Joint Force in the framework of the technical agreement, provided that any delivery beyond Mali's borders is carried out by a third party and that there is a commitment from the Council to reconsider the provision put in place by resolution 2391 (2017) in a year's time. It is for all actors involved to demonstrate that this is useful in the months ahead. The Council also calls on the European Union and the United Nations to strengthen the coordination of their actions in support of security sector reform and the restoration of the presence of the State in the centre, including, if necessary, through the signing of new technical agreements between MINUSMA and the European missions.”
2019-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8568 (2019) · source
“Resolution 2480 (2019) also outlines a clear view of MINUSMA's future by establishing that its withdrawal strategy is based on the redeployment of the Malian armed forces across the territory of Mali as well as the full operationalization of the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-S Sahel), without in any way jeopardizing the concerted efforts that have been made thus far to stabilize Mali and the Sahel. In that respect, the Security Council continues to promote partnerships among the various security presences deployed on the ground in keeping with each of their mandates.”
2019-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8568 (2019) · source
“It encourages MINUSMA to strengthen its work in the region, which is now elevated to the level of a second strategic priority. Without questioning the primacy of support for the implementation of the peace agreement in the north, the resolution requests the Mission to ensure that sufficient resources are devoted to its mandate in the centre, building upon the efforts that have already been made in recent months, notably through the development of an emergency plan for the Mopti region and the creation of a dedicated sector. The resolution also requests the Secretary-General to conduct an assessment in six months' time of the Mission's capacity to implement all of the tasks that are assigned to it by the resolution in its current configuration and to potentially make recommendations in that respect.”
2019-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8568 (2019) · source
“Those who block the implementation of the agreement will be faced with sanctions. In that respect, we have just initiated a designation procedure with respect to five individuals responsible for obstructions, following the failure to achieve the priority objectives defined by the Council in June 2018 in the previous MINUSMA mandate. The Council has also established that any person placed on the Mali sanctions list will in practice not enjoy any support from MINUSMA or the United Nations. Resolution 2480 (2019) also draws conclusions from the deteriorating situation in the centre of Mali. It calls upon the Malian authorities to immediately develop a comprehensive strategy to bring an end to the violence and ensure the return of the State.”
2019-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8568 (2019) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): France welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2480 (2019), which renews the mandate of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) within its current scope for one year. I welcome the presence of the Ambassador of Mali among us here today. The resolution we just adopted sends a firm message with regard to urgently needed progress in the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali. It defines five concrete and achievable measures that the Council would like to see fully implemented in a year's time, and the implementation of which will be subject to an initial mid-term assessment by the Secretary-General in six months' time. The consequences of not meeting those targets are also clearly established.”
2019-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8568 (2019) · source
“But it would be another error of judgment and another political error to think that the path of peace is out of reach. We all convinced of the opposite: that we can create the conditions to open up a credible political process, build on our common ground and once and for all bring peace to Syria. There is not a minute to lose; it is this pressing appeal that I make today on behalf of France.”
2019-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8567 (2019) · source
“France will continue its mobilization to that end during the upcoming international meetings, which we hope will allow for progress to be made. We once again call on Russia, which has particular responsibility in this area, to bring pressure to bear on the regime to restore the ceasefire and to obtain commitments from it for the relaunch of a comprehensive political process. Without credible political progress, our position on reconstruction, sanctions and normalization, which is also the position of the European Union, will remain unchanged. It would be a serious error of judgment but also a serious political failure to consider that the Syrian tragedy is behind us. Faced with the new, incipient tragedy in Idlib, based on a scenario that we have seen time and again, no one will be able to say that they have been caught off guard.”
2019-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8567 (2019) · source
“We must begin to reflect, based on resolution 2254 (2015), on the conditions necessary to ensure that the elections are free and fair; that all Syrians, including displaced persons and refugees, can participate; and that the United Nations will be involved in supervising the process. The Special Envoy here again has our full support to make headway in this respect. To resolve the Syrian tragedy, the Syrians need to be given the chance to freely express their views once again about the future of their country. As we all know, only a political solution based on resolution 2254 (2015) will allow for Syria to be stabilized once and for all, for the lasting eradication of hotbeds of terrorism and for the return of refugees in safe and dignified conditions.”
2019-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8567 (2019) · source
“If the regime maintains its opposition, it will be time for the Council to draw the necessary conclusions and to consider other ways to make progress. In this respect, the establishment of confidence-building measures conducive to the creation of a safe and neutral environment is vital. This will require, inter alia, progress on the issue of detainees and missing persons, United Nations access to refugees and displaced persons who are returning home, and commitments by the regime to the safety of individuals and the return of their properties. Lastly, I would like to record the importance of the subject of elections with a view to the upcoming polling.”
2019-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8567 (2019) · source
“The Special Envoy enjoys our full support in bringing together the various international stakeholders around the same table, which, in our view, is a necessary condition for moving forward. He also has our full support for quickly finalizing a credible and balanced constitutional package that addresses the composition and procedural rules of the constitutional committee. However, we regret that no progress has been made in that regard. It is clear who remains responsible for that. The Syrian regime refuses every compromise and is stepping up delaying tactics to prevent that first opportunity for dialogue from succeeding. It is incumbent on the Special Envoy to tell us frankly when he believes that he has exhausted all possible ways to achieve an agreement on the committee.”
2019-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8567 (2019) · source
“In the north-east, we must pursue our efforts to completely and permanently eradicate the threat of Da'esh and stabilize the region. That was the message conveyed unanimously by the political directors of the international coalition against Da'esh who met in Paris on 25 June. To that end, France has also decided to allocate an additional â‚¬50 million for Syria, which will be mainly dedicated to the north-east. In that regard, I recall the urgent need to make progress on the political front in order to forge a meaningful prospect for achieving peace and reconciliation. Our shared responsibility is to support the Special Envoy in advancing all aspects of resolution 2254 (2015).”
2019-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8567 (2019) · source
“I also underscore the particular responsibility of Russia, whose air support is necessary to the regime's pursuit of its offensive. Combating terrorism is not the only justification for that offensive, which primarily affects the civilian population and infrastructure. The fight against those terrorist groups listed by the Security Council remains a priority for France, but it cannot be carried out in violation of international humanitarian law. We therefore reiterate our call on Russia to reaffirm its commitment to the ceasefire and put pressure on the regime without further delay to stop the fighting, in particular with a view to enabling the establishment of a nationwide ceasefire. That is imperative in order for the political process to move forward smoothly.”
2019-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8567 (2019) · source
“The lives of 3 million people, including 1 million children, are at stake. The particularly poignant testimony of the representative of the Syrian American Medical Society on Tuesday (see S/PV.8561), reminded us that humanitarian and medical staff and infrastructure continue to be targeted. We condemn in the strongest terms the most recent deliberate attack on an ambulance yesterday in Al-Bara, which killed two humanitarian personnel from the White Helmets, in flagrant violation of international humanitarian law. In such tragic circumstances, it is particularly odious that the regime claims that humanitarian workers are working in collusion with terrorist organizations, while they carry out their work at such a high risk when far too often it is at the cost of their own lives.”
2019-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8567 (2019) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I thank Special Envoy Geir Pedersen for his clear and precise briefing on the issues and challenges of his mediation efforts. I reiterate France's full support to him. I will stress today the need to silence the weapons in Syria permanently and without delay so as to enable us to move towards a credible political process. Our number-one priority must be to address Idlib, where the pursuit of the regime and its allies' offensive is dangerously undermining the Special Envoy's efforts to revive the political process. That is the position that was reiterated by the 28 States members of the European Union in their statement on Idlib issued today. In the face of recent tragedies taking place in the north-western part of Syria, we must spare no effort to prevent Idlib from becoming a new Aleppo.”
2019-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8567 (2019) · source
“It is essential that the mission's assets be temporarily maintained in order to ensure the protection of civilians and the reporting of human rights violations and to facilitate the settlement of intercommunal conflicts, as well as to provide humanitarian access and allow for the protection of humanitarian personnel.”
2019-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8566 (2019) · source
“I would like to recall that we strongly condemn the violence that has occurred in Khartoum and other cities in recent weeks and call for the perpetrators to be brought tojustice. We call on all stakeholders to exercise restraint. The challenge today is to resume political dialogue in order to achieve a negotiated and agreed transition, spearheaded by a civilian-led Government. In that regard, France welcomes the efforts undertaken by the African Union, supported in particular by the Ethiopian mediation, and calls on the United Nations to fully support those initiatives. Finally, we are very concerned about the increase in tensions and acts of violence in Darfur, and call on the international community to do its utmost to prevent the region, which remains very fragile, from flaring up again. UNAMID therefore retains an important role.”
2019-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8566 (2019) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): France welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2479 (2019), which provides for the technical renewal of the mandate of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID) for four months. I would like to warmly thank the United Kingdom and Germany for having put forward the resolution. France has always supported a responsible and prudent withdrawal of UNAMID, depending on the situation on the ground. To decide on the closure of the mission, we need a legitimate Government that is fully recognized by the international community. The current political uncertainty in the Sudan fully justifies the temporary suspension of the mission's withdrawal.”
2019-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8566 (2019) · source
“As members know, France advocates a comprehensive approach, supported by the European Union, which seeks to ensure the preservation of the JCPOA while also addressing the long-term framework of the Iranian nuclear programme and Iran's conduct in the ballistic sphere and in regional conflicts. Given the worrying developments under way, I would like to conclude by calling, on behalf of France, for all stakeholders to exercise restraint, disengage their autopilot and shoulder their responsibility through respect and dialogue in order to find common ground and achieve de-escalation. Let us not sleepwalk into a military confrontation but be actors in an exclusively political solution. The Council may rest assured of France's resolute commitment to that end.”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“France encourages and supports all mediation efforts between the parties. Ways must be found towards pacification through the efforts of all the actors involved. The crisis should also be an opportunity to pursue regional stabilization and security mechanisms. The collapse of the JCPOA would represent a dangerous step backwards, bringing uncertainty and potentially far-reaching consequences for the region, the non-proliferation regime and our collective security. We must all work to prevent such a scenario, the price of which we would all pay, and to preserve the nuclear agreement. I call on everyone around this table to rally behind that goal.”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“Iran is conducting highly destabilizing missile activities, whether it be its efforts to develop a ballistic missile programme, contrary to resolution 2231 (2015), or transfers to State and non-State actors in the Middle East, which place Iran in breach of several resolutions of the Council, including resolution 2231 (2015). It is therefore essential that Iran cease such activities and fully comply with the resolutions adopted by the Council. Allow me to make an urgent appeal for pragmatism and clear thinking. Given the risk of escalation caused by the incidents in the Gulf of Oman, it is crucial that all the actors concerned exercise the utmost restraint and prioritize the path of dialogue and peaceful settlement, thereby urgently contributing to regional de-escalation.”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“Any suspension, even partial, of Iran's commitments would have negative repercussions in terms of the threat of nuclear proliferation and would further destabilize the region. As France has said in the Chamber on many occasions, the preservation and full implementation of the agreement must go hand in hand with compliance with all the provisions of resolution 2231 (2015), which endorses it. Everyone knows that the collective commitments made in 2015 do not end with the JCPOA framework. In that regard, I would like to express France's concern over the various elements identified by the Secretary-General in his report concerning Iran's continued non-compliance with several of the provisions, in particular with regard to its ballistic activities and the transfer of various arms to other actors in the Middle East.”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“France, in conjunction with its partners and in line with the Secretary-General, has clearly expressed its regret and concern about the decisions of the United States. In that context, recent Iranian announcements with regard to non-compliance with the provisions of the JCPOA, which the Secretary-General has also regretted, are extremely worrying. I would like to reiterate my country's position on that point: it is imperative that Iran continue to fully and rigorously implement its nuclear obligations. Apart from the announcements, Tehran must refrain from any measure that would constitute a violation of its commitments. The JCPOA is the outcome of a fragile balance.”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“France remains firmly committed to the preservation of that framework and will actively continue its efforts to implement its obligations under the JCPOA, with its partners in the European Union, as long as Iran respects its nuclear commitments. The JCPOA, which put an end to a serious nuclear proliferation crisis, is a cornerstone for the stability of the entire Middle East and an essential non-proliferation instrument. As we witness a worrying increase in tensions in the region, everyone must refrain from statements and measures that could weaken the JCPOA and precipitate an escalation. The withdrawal of the United States from the agreement last year, followed by the American sanctions, started a very worrying period of uncertainty.”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“In that context, our responsibility is to be fully engaged in preventing and resolving crises. From 2003, at the initiative of the E3 and with the support of the Council, that collective commitment and engagement made it possible to chart the way for negotiations with Iran, which led to the adoption of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in 2015. The agreement was formalized by the adoption of resolution 2231 (2015), which was supported by the five permanent members of the Council, reflecting their unity and our collective unity on non-proliferation issues, which are at the heart of our security.”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I thank Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo, Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, Ambassador Vale de Almeida, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to the United Nations, and Mr. Pecsteen de Buytswerve, Ambassador of Belgium, in his capacity as Facilitator for the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015) for their very enlightening briefings. I also wish to commend the professionalism and commitment of the Secretariat, which has produced a high-quality, very detailed and balanced report (S/2019/492). The challenges that bring us together within the Council are more numerous and more serious than ever and our responsibilities are immense with regard to both non-proliferation issues and all regional issues with which we have to deal.”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“In any case, it is essential that the United Nations be given free access to Syrian territory to monitor refugee returns in a transparent manner. Council members know our positions on issues related to reconstruction, the lifting of sanctions and normalization. Our positions, which are also those of the European Union, remain unchanged.”
2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8561 (2019) · source
“In that regard, I refer to the key issues of the constitutional committee and elections. In line with resolution 2254 (2015), we must now reflect on the conditions that will ensure that election results are not determined in advance, as in the past; that the elections will be free and fair; that all Syrians, including refugees, can speak freely in the process and that the United Nations will be involved in overseeing the process. The Special Envoy has our full support to move forward in that regard. Only the establishment of a credible political process will make it possible for refugees to return to Syria, which must take place in safe and dignified conditions and under the auspices of the United Nations. Those conditions are clearly not being met now.”
2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8561 (2019) · source
“The fact that only 60 per cent of the requests for access made to the Syrian regime during April and May were approved is unacceptable. Lastly, I would mention the Al-Hol camp, where it is essential for the United Nations to have sustainable access that is as direct and effective as possible so as to provide assistance to the 73,000 people living there. The third priority, which is inextricably linked to the other two, is the launching of a sustainable political process under the auspices of the United Nations. We will no spare no effort to support the Special Envoy in the implementation of a political solution based on all the provisions of resolution 2254 (2015) and the Geneva communique (S/2012/522,annex). It is essential that the Council do the same during our consultations with Geir Pedersen on Thursday.”
2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8561 (2019) · source
“In addition to the protection of civilians, the other absolute priority is ensuring immediate, safe, secure, comprehensive, sustainable and unhindered humanitarian access throughout Syria. I recall that humanitarian aid must reach those who need it most. In that context, the whole-of-Syria humanitarian architecture - put in place by the United Nations to respond to the needs of the most vulnerable Syrians through the most effective channels - must be maintained. It is also urgent that a new aid convoy be immediately deployed to the Rukban camp. That is vital. We also call on those with the means to do so to exert the necessary pressure on the regime to ensure unimpeded humanitarian access to all areas under its control, in particular the territories it reclaimed in 2018 in the south-west of the country and in eastern Ghouta.”
2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8561 (2019) · source
“The fact that health infrastructure, in particular facilities that have been de-conflicted and schools, remain the targets of attacks in the north-west of the country is unacceptable. We strongly condemn the regime's attack on an ambulance on 20 June in Maarat Al-Numan. Attacks on hospitals and health workers, which are part of the regime's military strategy to forcibly reclaim areas beyond its control, constitute war crimes. 1 echo the remarks made by my German colleague: those crimes will not go unpunished. Furthermore, we take note of the letter from the United Nations to the Russian Federation and await Russia's response. We must understand what that will mean for the United Nations de-confliction system.”
2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8561 (2019) · source
“Discussions between Turkey and Russia must also continue to allow for an immediate de-escalation of the situation. Iran must also play its part. We hope that upcoming deadlines set by the international community will enable substantial and lasting progress to be made on the situation in Idlib. In addition, I reiterate that, in the event that chemical weapons are used again, France will be extremely firm and stands ready to act. Secondly, respect for international humanitarian law is binding on everyone and not negotiable. I would like to recall two absolute priorities in that regard. The first is the need to protect civilians, including humanitarian and medical personnel.”
2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8561 (2019) · source
“Given that another tragedy is unfolding in the north-west of the country, we must do everything in our power to prevent Idlib from becoming another Aleppo - the lives of more than 3 million civilians, including 1 million children, are at stake. We strongly condemn the strikes that have indiscriminately targeted the city of Idlib and its population in recent days. The risk of escalation is at its peak, as illustrated by the regime's attacks on Turkish patrols this month. We call on the signatories to the ceasefire agreement to honour their commitments and ensure an effective ceasefire in the north-west, the end of hostilities and a nationwide ceasefire, in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015). Russia in particular must exert all the necessary pressure on the regime to return to the front lines agreed in Sochi.”
2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8561 (2019) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): First of all, I would like to thank our briefers, beginning with Mark Lowcock for his very useful briefing. I commend his teams for their outstanding work in responding to the humanitarian emergency in Syria. I would also like to thank the Executive Director of the Syrian American Medical Society for his very enlightening briefing. It is clear - we are indeed witnessing another humanitarian disaster in north-west Syria. We also took note of the information conveyed by the Russian Reconciliation Centre for Syria. Now more than ever, we must focus our efforts on three priorities, namely, the preservation of the ceasefire in Idlib, respect for international humanitarian law and the quest for a lasting political solution. First, preserving the ceasefire in Idlib is an absolute imperative.”
2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8561 (2019) · source
“It is an entity of the Russian Ministry of Defence, which is an active party to the conflict, and the information it presents should be viewed in that light.”
2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8561 (2019) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I would like to speak on a point of order. France has not objected to the participation of the Head of the Russian Reconciliation Centre as a briefer in this meeting. However, we want to point out that the monthly humanitarian briefings are intended to give the Security Council an opportunity to receive objective information about the situation on the ground based on information collected by impartial humanitarian actors and United Nations agencies, as the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs does every month. The participation of civil society helps keep the Council apprised of realities and difficulties that arise. Despite the fact that it has been invited to speak under rule 39, the Russian Reconciliation Centre is neither a humanitarian actor nor a United Nations agency.”
2019-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8561 (2019) · source
“The peace agreement can and must mark a new beginning for the Central African Republic, which is why it is essential for the Security Council and the international community to remain mobilized and united in supporting the Central African Republic and MINUSCA.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8558 (2019) · source
“Finally, with the elections of 2020 and 2021 on the horizon, which must anchor the Central African Republic in democracy, we believe that MINUSCA should be able to play a supporting role to the conduct of the elections, in support of the Central African authorities. The recommendations that the Special Representative of the Secretary-General will make in that regard will therefore be considered with the greatest attention. We call on all Central African actors to assume their responsibilities to ensure that the preparations for the elections can take place in a calm and constructive environment.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8558 (2019) · source
“In that regard, I would refer to the establishment and deployment of Unite's spe'ciales mixtes de securite, which must help improve security across the country and restore State authority. That is why we will continue to ensure that MINUSCA has the necessary means to fulfil its mission. I would like to pay tribute here to troop- and police-contributing countries for their commitment in the Central African Republic and to commend all the efforts undertaken by MINUSCA to increase its mobility, improve its operational performance where shortcomings had been identified and continue the work undertaken to prevent cases of sexual exploitation and abuse and ensure that they do not go unpunished.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8558 (2019) · source
“The EUTM-RCA, of which France will take command on 1 July, remains the point of reference in the training of Central African Armed Forces. It has trained and qualified more than 3,000 Central African soldiers and began training another 1,000. It will contribute to the establishment of the garrison army model with the redeployment of Central Africa Armed Forces contingents in Bouar. Before concluding my remarks, I would like to reaffirm France's full support for MINUSCA. As we all know, MINUSCA operates in a difficult environment, but it plays a vital role in stabilizing the Central African Republic. It plays a crucial role in the implementation of the peace agreement.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8558 (2019) · source
“France has thus far - and this is not an exhaustive list - provided â‚¬10 million in budgetary support to strengthen public administration in the Central African Republic, and we are continuing to train 200 national public servants. On the security front, we are providing complementary training for between 850 and 950 members of the Central African Armed Forces trained by the European Union Military Training Mission in the Central African Republic (EUTM-RCA). In terms of rehabilitation, we are funding quick-impact projects totalling â‚¬28 million for the development of economic activities and the integration of the population. Beyond our bilateral commitment, I would also like to welcome the commitment of the European Union, which is the leading development partner of the Central African Republic.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8558 (2019) · source
“For the implementation of the peace agreement to succeed, the international community's full and coordinated engagement in support it, both politically and financially, is indispensable. In that regard, the African Union, the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) and the countries of the region, as guarantors of the peace agreement, have a crucial role to play. We therefore encourage the African Union and ECCAS to continue their efforts, together with the United Nations and the countries of the region. For its part, France is and will remain fully committed to supporting the implementation of a peace agreement.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8558 (2019) · source
“The Central African Government, for its part, must also continue its communication efforts on the peace agreement, embark upon the process towards the adoption of a law on decentralization and make progress in the establishment of the truth, justice, reconciliation and reparations commission. Those are ways to ensure greater involvement by the people, especially women and young people, in implementing the agreement, to make local Government closer to the population and to respond to the demands of the Central African population for justice, which also entails the continuation of its work by the Special Criminal Court and the strengthening of the national judicial system.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8558 (2019) · source
“We also welcome the response ofthe United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) in adopting a firm and robust posture towards the Retour, reclamation et rehabilitation group, thereby safeguarding the peace agreement. That posture is indispensable and must continue to be deployed towards armed groups. In that regard, too, MINUSCA can count on our full support. Against that backdrop, we believe that the priority in implementing the peace agreement must be to stop the violence perpetrated by armed groups, disarm and demobilize them and to gradually re-establish State authority throughout the territory.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8558 (2019) · source
“The recent violence perpetrated by the Retour, reclamation et rehabilitation group in the Paoua region, which claimed the lives of more than 50 civilians, is unacceptable. It constitutes a serious violation of the peace agreement, and we strongly condemn it, as we do some armed groups' targeting of humanitarian workers, who at times pay with their lives for their commitment. We have taken note of the reaction of the leaders of Retour, reclamation et rehabilitation group following the attack in late May to put an end to such acts. We expect them to locate the individuals responsible within their ranks and deliver them without delay to justice to answer for their crimes.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8558 (2019) · source
“I would mention in particular the formation of a new inclusive Government, the work undertaken to expedite the operationalization of the Unites speciales mixtes de securite, the establishment of structures for monitoring the implementation of the agreement, including the first meetings ofthe executive monitoring committee, and the revival this past May of the joint commission between the Central African Republic and Cameroon. Nonetheless, we remain alarmed by the continued violence by armed groups, which continue to recruit children into their ranks and violate the arms embargo to re-arm themselves. The humanitarian consequences are horrific, primarily impacting the most vulnerable populations: internally displaced persons, children and women.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8558 (2019) · source
“The signing of the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic, on 6 February in Bangui, created genuine prospects for emerging from the crisis and achieving lasting peace in the Central African Republic. We are therefore fully committed to its implementation and welcome the first measures taken by the Central African authorities, under the direction of President Touadera, for the agreement to be translated into action.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8558 (2019) · source