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“In that regard, we welcome the humanitarian response plan for 2019-2020, prepared by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, as well as the upcoming launch of a common finance fund for Ukraine. That initiative is a step towards greater awareness, and we fully support it. Thirdly and in conclusion, an end to the crisis is first and foremost the responsibility of the parties, especially Russia. We encourage them to stop posturing and to implement all their obligations under the Minsk agreements, in the interest of a civilian population that is caught between heavy weapons and mines. Contrary to what we heard some minutes ago, the actual conflict is not the product of a so-called Western plot. Sitting around this table there is an aggressor country and a country that is subject to that aggression.”
2019-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8461 (2019) · source
“France once again calls on the parties to facilitate the crossing ofthe line of contact by civilian populations and spare them the suffering associated with waiting in inhuman conditions, especially given the opening of new crossing points. We must not forget that more than 10 people have died in recent weeks due to the extremely harsh crossing and waiting conditions on both sides of the line of contact. Similarly, every effort must be made to ensure safe and unhindered access for humanitarian organizations and United Nations agencies, particularly in the territory controlled by separatist entities. On 6 June 2018, in presidential statement S/PRST/2018/l2, the Security Council called for the United Nations to take action to respond appropriately to the humanitarian crisis.”
2019-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8461 (2019) · source
“Following the serious naval incident in November, there is a greater need than ever for commercial and military ships to enjoy safe, free and unhindered passage, and for the 24 illegally detained Ukrainian seamen to be released immediately and without condition. Secondly, in the context of open conflict in eastern Ukraine and tensions related to the illegal annexation of Crimea, the civilian population is on the front line. Ukraine is facing one of the largest humanitarian crises of the past 10 years. In total, as mentioned by Assistant Secretary-General Mueller, 3.5 million women and men, particularly the most vulnerable older persons - representing nearly 10 per cent of the population- depend on humanitarian assistance.”
2019-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8461 (2019) · source
“First, much remains to be done to implement the commitments that were made several years ago to improve security conditions, which include respecting the ceasefire; withdrawing heavy weapons from the line of contact; disengaging from three pilot areas that were identified by the September 2016 framework agreement; clearing mines, on which no significant progress has been noted; and lastly, protecting critical civilian infrastructure and its workers. We regret the lack of political will to implement commitments that were made at the highest level. Beyond the Donbas, France reiterates its concern about Russia's illegal use of military force in the Kerch Strait. Equally worrying are the excessive inspections that have been carried out by the Russian coast guard in the Sea of Azov since last spring.”
2019-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8461 (2019) · source
“Despite commitments to respecting the ceasefire, the situation on the line of contact remains as tense as ever. The OSCE Mission identified more than 30 victims in January alone. Let us not forget that Ukraine is now the third most mined area in the world, after Iraq and Afghanistan, and that it will take several decades to clear it. As my German colleague and friend said, since the onset of hostilities France and Germany, in conjunction with the OSCE, have spared no effort in the so-called Normandy format to bring the parties closer together, facilitate the full implementation of the Minsk agreements by the latter and contribute thereby to ending the conflict. In order to achieve that objective, three points deserve our full attention.”
2019-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8461 (2019) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Mr. Miroslav Jenca; the Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, Ms. Ursula Mueller; the Chief Monitor of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine, Mr. Ertugrul Apakan; and the Special Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in- Office in Ukraine and in the Trilateral Contact Group, Mr. Martin Sajdik, for their insightful briefings on the crisis that Ukraine has endured for almost five years. While some may forget it, the Ukrainian conflict remains one of the deadliest on the European continent today. A few striking figures are worth recalling. A total of 12,800 people have died since April 2014 in the Donbas, including 3,300 civilians.”
2019-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8461 (2019) · source
“You may rest assured, Sir, of France's full support to United Nations entities in their efforts to identify needs and the best ways to meet them and to promote coordination among all relevant actors. Considerable progress has been made on these various issues and it is vital that it continue.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“Combating the financing of terrorism is also a priority for us in other forums, in particular within the framework of the European Union and of our presidency of the Group of Seven this year. The United Nations has an increasingly vital, unifying and recognized role to play in each of those areas. We thank the Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCTO and the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED) for the outstanding work they do every day. We also rely on UNOCT and CTED to continue to address, as their respective mandates provide, more cross-cutting issues, such as respect for and the promotion of human rights or the integration of the gender dimension in the fight against terrorism.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“France's national strategy places particular emphasis on providing care specifically for children, in particular at the sociopsychological and educational levels, to promote their reintegration. Our third priority is preventing the use of the Internet by terrorist groups. France intends to continue to play a leading role in that fight. Considerable progress has been made and Internet companies are mobilizing. However, much remains to be done and we will pursue our efforts, in particular in the European context, to more effectively prevent the spread of terrorist propaganda that fuels radicalization and to support the development of positive counter-narratives.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“We will work closely with Council members and look forward to everyone's commitment and support. Our second priority is managing the return of foreign terrorist fighters. Faced with that challenge, we must continue to strengthen measures to detect, treat and monitor people at risk, including through constant information-sharing. Given the variety of profiles concerned, close coordination among civil, military and financial intelligence services and agencies, as well as among judicial authorities, is essential to strengthening the interaction between intelligence action and the criminal justice response. The involvement of the education, social services and justice sectors is essential to helping the families concerned.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“During the Arria Formula meeting, which we organized with other partners on 31 January, we noted that there are still many challenges to be met in order to adapt our response to the threats posed. Sharing information, combating anonymous transactions, identifying the sources of financing, anticipating the misuse of new financial instruments, making a collective commitment not only to vulnerable countries but also to failing countries, and international sanctions are all priorities on which we must make progress. That is why, after inviting the international community to Paris last year for the No Money For Terror conference and after consulting with the relevant actors, France has decided to submit a draft resolution on the subject with a view to adopting it in the coming weeks.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“Justice meted out with respect for human rights and the rule of law is also essential to peace and reconciliation. It requires the strengthening of judicial systems and sound international judicial cooperation. France particularly welcomes the contribution of the team created by the Council - the United Nations Investigative Team to Promote Accountability for Crimes committed by Da'esh/Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant - which is intended to help gather evidence to prosecute those responsible for crimes committed by Da'esh in Iraq. In addition, our efforts must continue to focus on three priority areas for action, which are clearly set out in the Secretary-General's report. Our first priority is the fight against terrorist financing, which is a top priority for France.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“In that regard, clearly now is not the time to lower our guard or decrease pressure on Da'esh. It is therefore necessary that the efforts of the Global Coalition against Da'esh be pursued both in terms of its military commitment and of civilian component in support of the implementation of a pluralistic and inclusive political solution in Syria and Iraq. Clearly, that is the only lasting response to prevent the re-emergence of Da'esh in other forms. With that in mind, the Foreign Ministers of the Global Coalition reaffirmed their commitment in unison on 6 February in Washington, DC. Similarly, accepting impunity for the crimes committed by Da'esh is not an option. We have the political, legal and moral responsibility to ensure that those responsible are prosecuted and sentenced to the fullest extent of the law.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I should like to join others in warmly thanking Under-Secretary- General Vladimir Voronkov and Assistant Secretary- General Michele Coninsx for their very informative briefings and the exemplary commitment that they and their teams have demonstrated in our common struggle against terrorism. As the eighth report of the Secretary-General (S/2019/103) on this topic underscores, despite the loss of its territorial entrenchment Da'esh continues to pose a serious threat to international peace and security. The group has evolved into an underground network relying upon dispersed cells potentially comprised of former foreign terrorist fighters and, as we know, its propaganda continues to attract many sympathizers.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“The third recommendation, as a broader priority, is to ensure that coastal populations are provided with alternatives by pursuing ambitious development policies. The combination of those three lines of action will make it possible to effectively combat transnational crime at sea. Rest assured of France's commitment to continue to spare no effort in that regard.”
2019-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8457 (2019) · source
“The first recommendation is to strengthen the capacities of vulnerable States, which is crucial for preventing and combating the full spectrum of maritime crime - piracy, trafficking in drugs, oil and human beings and the smuggling of migrants. In that regard, it is necessary to focus on the development of a judicial and prison system that is capable of addressing those phenomena within the framework of the rule of law; UNODC clearly has a central role to play in that area. The second recommendation is to promote better cooperation among all State actors and regional and international organizations, in particular to step up information-sharing. Close cooperation with economic and non-governmental actors, beginning with the maritime industry, is obviously necessary in that regard.”
2019-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8457 (2019) · source
“Through the Group of Seven Group of Friends of the Gulf of Guinea, France has robustly supported the establishment of an interregional maritime security architecture as part of the Yaounde process. The establishment of the Interregional Coordination Centre for Maritime Safety and Security in the Gulf of Guinea, which is a unique mechanism for the implementation and monitoring of the regional strategy to combat maritime insecurity, represents a major step in that direction. Thirdly, and in conclusion, I would like to make three priority recommendations to strengthen our commitment to combating maritime insecurity.”
2019-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8457 (2019) · source
“We are also participating in European Union activities in the Gulf of Aden under Operation Atalanta, which has played a key role in reducing the number of acts of piracy in the region and is currently conducting numerous programmes to strengthen the capacity of States. Operation Atalanta therefore represents a true success story that has made a significant contribution on the ground, for which the European Union and the States concerned should be commended. In the Gulf of Guinea, the States of the Economic Community of West African States, the Economic Community of Central African States and the Gulf of Guinea Commission have been particularly active since 2013.”
2019-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8457 (2019) · source
“France is fully committed to combating maritime insecurity in many regions, in particular in the Gulf of Guinea, the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. In our national capacity, to give just one example, we have maintained a presence in the Gulf of Guinea for 25 years through Mission Corymbe and related cooperation activities in the areas of security and defence. We rely on a permanent network of partners to help partner countries strengthen their coastal surveillance and response capacities and, since 2015, we have been training experts at the Interregional Institute for Maritime Security in Abidjan.”
2019-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8457 (2019) · source
“Moreover, some criminal groups know how to take advantage of maritime insecurity in order to engage in other forms of trafficking, including trafficking in migrants, as we have seen in the Mediterranean Sea. Drug trafficking on the high seas, whether of heroin from Afghanistan or cocaine produced in South America, fuels terrorist groups and destabilizes entire economies by fostering corruption. The plundering of fisheries resources is another harsh reality that destabilizes coastal regions and inflicts harmful environmental and socioeconomic consequences. Secondly, the alarming observation I just made makes it all the more necessary to act robustly at the international and regional levels to contain the threats identified.”
2019-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8457 (2019) · source
“As previously mentioned, the Gulf of Guinea is one of the largest offshore oil fields in the world, with estimated reserves of 24 billion barrels, or 5 per cent of the world's total reserves, while almost 40 per cent of world's maritime traffic passes through the Strait of Bab Al-Mandab. Transnational organized crime therefore has found a natural if not ideal milieu at sea, while the threats posed to maritime security are anything but theoretical. Maritime piracy in the Gulf of Aden and acts ofrobbery in the Gulf of Guinea perfectly illustrate the threat that transnational organized crime at sea poses to individuals, States and businesses.”
2019-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8457 (2019) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I thank Equatorial Guinea for taking the initiative of organizing this meeting on transnational organized crime at sea, and I welcome the presence of the country's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation. I also thank Mr. Yury Fedotov, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and Mrs. Florentina Adenike Ukonga, Executive Secretary of the Gulf of Guinea Commission, for their especially informative briefings. I wish to make three points. First, maritime insecurity caused by transnational crime at sea represents an even greater security threat given the significance ofthe related economic and social challenges. The following statistics suffice to illustrate the risks posed by maritime insecurity: 90 per cent of world trade is maritime.”
2019-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8457 (2019) · source
“Lastly, the issue of submitting foreign combatants to the judicial system should also be a part of the equation, whether through ordinary or special tribunals or the International Criminal Court. Given the threat posed by mercenary activities, only close international cooperation among States, regional organizations and the United Nations will enable us to act effectively. Rest assured of France's commitment to this struggle.”
2019-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8456 (2019) · source
“In countries in which mercenary groups are active, political processes must consider foreign combatants as an integral part of any strategy to dismantle armed groups. In that regard, the implementation of demobilization, disarmament, reintegration and repatriation programmes for former members of armed groups who are engaged in a peace process is often a necessary condition for the return to peace and national reconciliation. Moreover, with regard to demobilization, disarmament, reintegration and repatriation programmes, the issue of the fate of child soldiers is key to ensuring their demobilization and possible repatriation to their countries of origin, as well as to preventing their re-recruitment.”
2019-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8456 (2019) · source
“The first step involves providing a security response, such as through the robust action of certain peacekeeping operations, including the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic and the Intervention Brigade ofthe United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Such a security response is also predicated upon the action of African peace support operations - whose development and predictable and sustainable financing we fully support - and the activation or reactivation of joint bilateral commissions of a number of States. The security response is clearly only a first step to addressing the phenomenon of mercenarism. The response must also be political.”
2019-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8456 (2019) · source
“We also commend all the work undertaken to implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the African Union's Agenda 2063, the launch of the African Continental Free Trade Area and the measures taken to combat the proliferation of, and illicit trade in, small arms and light weapons, such as the 2010 adoption of the Kinshasa Convention at the level of the Economic Community of Central African States. The second part of the solution lies in dealing with the phenomenon of mercenarism in and of itself.”
2019-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8456 (2019) · source
“In that regard, strengthening the rule of law - in particular improving governance and combating corruption - investing in educating young people, combating climate change and developing cross-border cooperation are all factors that, by their very nature, can address those root causes of conflict. Accordingly, we welcome the efforts of the African Union (AU), African subregional organizations and the States members of the AU through the implementation of the Silencing the Guns by 2020 initiative, which we fully support.”
2019-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8456 (2019) · source
“The latter must of course be distinguished from the phenomenon of mercenarism, since their activities are subject to international regulation, as embodied, for example, in the International Code of Conduct for Private Security Service Providers and the Montreux Document. We must, however, remain vigilant to ensure that those private companies do not carry out destabilizing activities in the countries in which they are deployed. Given that observation, the question arises as to how to curb the phenomenon of mercenarism. The first line of response is prevention. While mercenaries fuel conflicts, they are also a symptom ofthe root causes ofthe instability and fragility of certain States.”
2019-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8456 (2019) · source
“What first comes to mind is their destabilization of States and undermining of constitutional order. We must also consider their involvement in the illicit trafficking of arms and natural resources. Finally, and above all, we must address their multiple violations of human rights and international humanitarian law, in such forms as sexual and gender-based violence, torture, forced displacement and the recruitment of child soldiers. Those violations were documented in the latest report of the Working Group on the use of mercenaries as a means of violating human rights and impeding the exercise of the right of peoples to self-determination (see A/73/303). I would also like to raise the issue of private security and military companies.”
2019-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8456 (2019) · source
“The phenomenon of the use of mercenaries constitutes a real threat to the peace and security of the African continent and of all the other regions of the world where it is developing. Mercenary activity is a multiplier of instability, upon which it feeds and which it then increases. As foreign nationals and non-members of regular armed forces who are recruited in return for financial or material remuneration to participate directly in armed conflicts, mercenaries are not constrained by borders and thrive on the instability and fragility of States. We have seen that phenomenon in the past, particularly in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Cote d'Ivoire in the early 20005. We continue to see it today in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in the Central African Republic and in the Sudan. The impact of mercenaries' activities is well known.”
2019-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8456 (2019) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I should like at the outset, on behalf of my authorities, to warmly thank you, Sir, for having organized this debate and for your presence among us. I also offer you our best wishes for your success in Equatorial Guinea's presidency of the Security Council this month. I thank the Secretary-General, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission and the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Rwanda for their very enlightening briefings. I also welcome the presence among us of the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Cote d'Ivoire and the Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Regional Integration of Gabon. I further wish a happy new year to our Chinese colleagues.”
2019-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8456 (2019) · source
“Before I conclude, since this is the last open meeting of the Security Council for January, I would like to warmly thank and congratulate you and your entire team, Mr. President, for the excellent work that you have done throughout your presidency.”
2019-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8455 (2019) · source
“First, we are sending a clear message of support to President Faustin Archange Touadera in his efforts to promote peace and reconciliation among all Central Africans and of solidarity with the people of the Central African Republic, who are the primary victims of the ongoing violence perpetrated by the armed groups. It is also a strong message of support for the African Initiative for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic, for we all know that the solution to the Central African crisis can only be political. In that context, we welcome the talks being held in Khartoum under the auspices of the African Union with a view to promoting peace between the Government of the Central African Republic and armed groups. They are absolutely crucial to the peace process, and we hope that they will lead to tangible results.”
2019-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8455 (2019) · source
“Of course, by 30 June, the Central African authorities should report to the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2127 (2013) concerning the Central African Republic on the progress achieved. The Central African authorities can also continue to enjoy exemptions to the arms embargo. Lastly, they can continue to benefit from the support of their partners to strengthen the capacities of their defence and security forces. We have always affirmed that, in the case of the Central African Republic, the sanctions have never been seen as an end in themselves but always as a way to contribute to our common goal, namely, the stabilization and restoration of lasting peace in the Central African Republic. With the unanimous adoption of the resolution, the Security Council is sending a broader message.”
2019-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8455 (2019) · source
“As a sign of the Security Council's strong commitment, the resolution also establishes a clear timeline by requesting that a report of the Secretary- General be submitted by 31 July in order to take stock of the progress made by the Central African authorities in the three areas that I have just mentioned, that is, in terms of security sector reform, DDR and the management of weapons and ammunition. The resolution also stipulates that following that report, the Security Council will meet by 30 September to decide on the possibility of easing the arms embargo. Ultimately, the resolution therefore clearly paves the way for a change in the arms embargo regime by the summer of 2019.”
2019-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8455 (2019) · source
“That openness is also based on the acknowledgement of genuine progress made by the Central African authorities in three areas: reform of the security sector; the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) process of former members of the armed groups; and the management of weapons and ammunition. Lastly, that openness is realistic, since the Security Council acknowledges that there is still some progress to be made by the Central African authorities in the short term.”
2019-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8455 (2019) · source
“First, the resolution shows a real openness on the part of the Security Council to the request expressed by the authorities of the Central African Republic regarding the arms embargo. Their message was clearly heard. The Security Council undertakes to establish no later than 30 April a specific, operational road map that within a few months could lead to an easing of the arms embargo. That openness is based first on the need for the authorities of the Central African Republic to re-equip and train their defence and security forces so that they can contribute to the security of all citizens in the Central African Republic.”
2019-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8455 (2019) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (Spoke in French): As the penholder, France welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2454 (2019), which renews the sanctions regime on the Central African Republic. In a context characterized by the holding of direct dialogue in Khartoum between the Government of the Central African Republic and armed groups under the auspices of the African Initiative for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic, the resolution demonstrates the consensus and the great importance that the Security Council attaches to the situation in the Central African Republic, and we welcome that. I would like to emphasize two points with regard to the resolution that the Council has just adopted. It sends a clear message to our Central African partners, which rightly expect a great deal of the Council.”
2019-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8455 (2019) · source
“Against that backdrop, where the realm of the possible is especially broad, I especially want to call on all the members of the Security Council to rally together to break the cycle of the Syrian tragedy and create positive momentum with the view to reaching an inclusive political settlement in Syria. Only credible progress in the political process will make it possible to achieve a lasting improvement in the humanitarian situation and, in the long-term, make possible the voluntary, safe and dignified return of refugees. As the Council knows, France stands fully committed to that end.”
2019-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8454 (2019) · source
“Moreover, let us not forget that it is not the absence of reconstruction that prevents the voluntary, safe and dignified return of refugees; it is the absence of guarantees for their safety, in particular against arbitrary arrests, forced conscription, forced expropriations and the loss of identity documents. The continuation of those practices by the Syrian regime in the areas over which it recently regained control are completely unacceptable and should be denounced as such. It is therefore not surprising that very few refugees have chosen to return to Syria, as demonstrated by the statistics from the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.”
2019-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8454 (2019) · source
“But that window of opportunity might soon close. It is more important and urgent than ever that everyone assume their responsibilities to establish a credible political process, under the supervision of the United Nations and in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015). That is the task of the new Special Envoy of the Secretary-General, Mr. Geir Pedersen, to whom we reiterate our full support. I would like to reiterate the distinction between humanitarian aid and reconstruction. Humanitarian aid is an immediate need, subject to the principles of strict neutrality, impartiality and independence. It is to be distinguished from reconstruction, which will be possible only once an irreversible, inclusive and credible political transition has begun.”
2019-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8454 (2019) · source
“In the north-east, our mobilization to respond to the needs of the people must remain full-fledged, as this is a humanitarian imperative and will also help to prevent any resurgence of Da'esh in the region. In the north-west, all actors must maintain the greatest vigilance, given that Security Council-listed terrorist groups - and here I am thinking in particular of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham - have consolidated their civilian and military control. Finally, and lastly, I would reiterate that there can be no sustainable humanitarian solution in the absence of a credible political process. Syria is today at a crossroads. While risks remain tremendous in Idlib and elsewhere, we remain convinced that today, perhaps for the first time in eight years, there is a very small window of opportunity to find a way to resolve the Syrian conflict.”
2019-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8454 (2019) · source
“Once again we call on all actors with influence on the regime to guarantee full, safe, unhindered and sustained humanitarian access throughout Syrian territory, in keeping with the relevant Security Council resolutions and international humanitarian law. This imperative of access for humanitarian assistance should be respected at all stages, from independent needs assessments to the implementation and follow-up of humanitarian projects, in order to ensure that aid reaches the most vulnerable segments of the population. In the areas that are not under the regime's control, it is vital that the entire international community continue its efforts to help those who are in situations ofincreasing uncertainty. Here I am thinking especially of the north-eastern and north-western parts of the country.”
2019-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8454 (2019) · source
“The Syrian regime is relentlessly pursuing its strategy of aid politicization by constantly creating obstacles to the delivery of aid. Indeed, the most minor of activities or displacements on the part of humanitarian organizations are subject to authorizations, which are handed out in dribs and drabs. I would recall here also that the regime has not hesitated to criminalize humanitarian organizations for political reasons. It is particularly difficult to understand that the regime can for more than two months have been able to delay the convoy headed for Rukban camp, where more than 40,000 people are living under inhuman conditions. It is imperative that a new convoy be deployed immediately.”
2019-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8454 (2019) · source
“We cannot rule out a worst-case scenario and therefore must do everything possible to maintain the ceasefire over the long term, in keeping with the commitments made at the four-party summit held in Istanbul. This must be an absolute priority for all stakeholders, as it is the only way to protect the 3 million civilians who live in Idlib, including medical and humanitarian personnel. Everyone knows that since the beginning ofthe conflict, hundreds of humanitarian workers have been killed or wounded. We therefore need to hammer home the fact that all parties need to respect their obligations under international humanitarian law. The second priority is ensuring humanitarian access to the entire Syrian territory.”
2019-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8454 (2019) · source
“That is why we must remain fully mobilized around three key priorities: maintaining the ceasefire in Idlib and the protection of civilians; guaranteeing humanitarian access; and ensuring a lasting political solution in Syria. Concerning the first priority, maintaining the ceasefire in Idlib in the long run, the Russian-Turkish agreement on Idlib made it possible to prevent a further offensive, which would have had disastrous humanitarian, migratory and security-related consequences throughout the region and would have further diminished prospects for a political solution. We supported the ceasefire that it made possible, which is vital to stability in the region. The situation in Idlib remains extremely tense, with terrorist groups ramping up their efforts to control that zone.”
2019-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8454 (2019) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I should like to begin by thanking Mr. Mark Lowcock for his briefing, which, as always, was very useful, and to reiterate to him our admiration for his work as well as that of his team in responding to the humanitarian emergency in Syria. I wish also to commend Germany and Belgium, which, along with Kuwait, will be assuming the key function of co-penholders on Syria. I also thank Sweden and Kuwait for their outstanding work, particularly with regard to resolution 2449 (2018), adopted last December, which renewed cross- border assistance. It would be irresponsible if we were to downplay the situation in Syria as the country enters its ninth year of conflict, with the threat of further escalation still very real.”
2019-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8454 (2019) · source
“The United Nations stands resolutely with Colombia in urging it to write a historic new chapter on the establishment of lasting peace for the entire Colombian people. Colombia will always have the fraternal support of France in this decisive period of its history.”
2019-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8450 (2019) · source
“Only when they cooperate and continue to do so will Colombia be able to shed light on the crimes committed during that period, including those against women, who are often the first victims of violence. In addition to the commitment to cooperation of all parties to the conflict, respect for decisions having the authority of res judicata will also be vital to preserving the legitimacy of that pillar of the peace process. France therefore calls on all political actors, regardless of their affiliation, to reaffirm the independence of the Jurisdiction at every opportunity, as it guarantees legal security for the women and men who have had the courage to lay down their weapons. The Colombian peace process deserves our full admiration and is also a profound source of inspiration for the United Nations and the Council.”
2019-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8450 (2019) · source
“In that regard, we hope that long- term solutions will be found for former combatants currently residing in regrouping and reintegration zones. The crucial issue of access to land must not be ignored in the process of economic reintegration. The productive projects currently under way demonstrate the close link between this issue and a sustainable development policy. We encourage the Colombian Government to continue its ongoing steps to ensure the full implementation of the decree adopted in June last year. Lastly, particular attention must be paid to the Special Jurisdiction for Peace. The Colombian peace process has established a unique system of transitional justice based on cooperation with the Jurisdiction by all the parties to the conflict.”
2019-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8450 (2019) · source