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“We welcome the Colombian Government's initiatives, in particular the action plan for protecting civil-society leaders, human rights defenders and journalists. With departmental and municipal elections coming up in October, we must redouble our efforts. The success of that democratic exercise will depend on the degree of security provided for the women and men willing to make a political commitment to contributing to the vitality of Colombian democracy. The two are inextricably linked. The economic reintegration of former combatants is another priority for 2019. France has regularly encouraged the Colombian authorities to invest in this process so as to give former combatants a genuine chance to reintegrate into Colombian society, and that will unquestionably be the deciding factor in the peace Agreement's success.”
2019-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8450 (2019) · source
“More than two years after the signing of the Final Agreement for Ending the Conflict and Building a Stable and Lasting Peace, three points deserve special attention, in our view. The security situation in former conflict zones in Colombia is emerging as the absolute top priority at the start of this year. In the past two weeks, the murders of at least seven human rights defenders have been confirmed. Make no mistake, that phenomenon, which we have pointed out at previous open Council meetings, is not an accident. It is taking on such proportions that it is clearly a strategy of terror and should be combated as such. We are compelled to conclude that the high level of violence in former conflict-affected areas, which has not spared former FARC-EP combatants, is eroding confidence in the peace process.”
2019-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8450 (2019) · source
“On behalf of France, I would like to reiterate our strongest condemnation of the attack, as expressed by President Macron. The Colombian people can count on the unfailing friendship and solidarity of the French people in this trial and in the face of terrorism. To overcome it, unity must prevail more than ever, including within the Security Council. At this time of sadness and suffering, we must remember the tremendous hope generated by the peace process between the Colombian Government and the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia- Ejercito del Pueblo (FARC-EP) and that, together, we have the responsibility to uphold it. Disarmed, the former FARC-EP guerrillas are now full-fledged political actors, while the former combatants have expressed their desire to regain their rightful place in Colombian society.”
2019-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8450 (2019) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I would first like to thank Mr. Carlos Ruiz Massieu, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his very informative briefing on the outstanding work of the United Nations Verification Mission in Colombia. Allow me to take this opportunity to again pay tribute to his predecessor, Mr. Jean Arnault, for his exemplary commitment. I also welcome the presence among us of Mr. Carlos Holmes Trujillo Garcia, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Colombia, and Mr. Emilio Archila, High Counsellor for Post-Conflict. The attack on 17 January was a shock. At a time when all Colombians long for lasting peace, that terrorist act claimed the lives of 20 innocent people and injured more than 60 people.”
2019-01-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8450 (2019) · source
“President Emmanuel Macron will meet with Israeli President Reuven Rivlin during the latter's visit to France, which began today, and Prime Minister Edouard Philippe met with Palestinian Prime Minister Rami Hamdallah last month in Paris. France has only one goal - the implementation, through negotiations, of the two-State solution, with two States living side by side in peace and security with Jerusalem as their capital, as the only solution capable of bringing about ajust and lasting peace. Rest assured that we will continue to spare no effort in that regard to foster peace.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“They are to be taken together as the indispensable basis for any peace plan and future negotiations. We are close to the point of no return. The fragmented territorial landscape taking shape before our eyes is already resulting in two peoples coexisting on unequal footing on the same territory. Should that trend continue, for the Palestinians it would mean abandoning their national aspirations based on the establishment of a State, and, for the Israelis, giving up the democratic character of the State of Israel. But as we all know, the destinies of Israelis and Palestinians are intertwined. Neither of the two peoples will lastingly achieve its aspirations if it is to the detriment of the other. France is a friend to both the Israelis and the Palestinians.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“In that regard, I reiterate our condemnation of settlement activity, which is illegal under international law and runs contrary to the relevant Security Council resolutions, in particular resolution 2334 (2016). Against the backdrop of the situation I just described, the Security Council was never able to speak as one voice last year. With every passing day, that deafening silence is increasingly incomprehensible for the peoples of the region, as well as for the world watching us. We therefore call for restarting and re-energizing our efforts this year. Moreover, it is urgent that we restore a credible political horizon. Any negotiation must be part of an internationally agreed framework based on international law and the relevant Security Council resolutions. Such parameters are not optional or to be chosen as one likes.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“Similarly, the recent decision by the Israeli Government to allocate land for the construction of the new settlement of Givat Eitam, in an area that is important for ensuring the viability of the two- State solution and the continuity of the Palestinian territories to the south of Bethlehem, is a worrisome new development. In addition, at another location critical for ensuring the two-State solution near the E-l area, we continue to wait for the decision to postpone the demolition of the village of Khan Al-Ahmar to be converted into a permanent one and for the Israeli authorities to definitively abandon its demolition and the forced displacement of its inhabitants. Finally, we call for a halt to legislative initiatives aimed at the normalization of unauthorized settlement outposts, which are illegal even under Israeli law.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“Such developments distance us every day further from the goal of making Jerusalem the capital of the two States - Israel and Palestine - living side by side in peace and security. In the West Bank, the implementation of the settlement policy has also been pursued systematically, with a succession of announcements concerning new housing units in settlements that culminated in the approval of nearly 2,200 such units on 24 and 25 December 2018. Last year's increased number of announcements include isolated areas in the heart of the West Bank and particularly sensitive sites such as Hebron.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“In the West Bank, the escalation from 9 to 13 December 2018, following the deadly attack on the outskirts of the settlement of Ofra, which France condemned in the strongest terms, also took place against the backdrop of a gravely worsening situation caused by the lack of any political horizon and the consequences of settlement activities. Settlement policy, on which Nickolay Mladenov briefed the Council last month (see S/PV.8429), continued in every aspect throughout 2018 at a sustained pace. In Jerusalem, it approached the depressing 2012 record level in terms of the number of announcements of new housing units. It was also seen in the continued policy of evicting Palestinians from the city's Arab neighbourhoods such as Sheikh Jarrah.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“However, there can be no lasting response to the crisis in Gaza without a restoration of Palestinian unity, which should enable the Palestinian Authority to regain all its prerogatives on the territory. We support that objective as part of the efforts undertaken by Egypt, which we once again commend. We call on all parties to resume dialogue so as to relaunch the inter-Palestinian reconciliation process. Beyond Gaza, the process will require the holding of parliamentary elections, as announced by President Mahmoud Abbas following his decision to dissolve the Palestinian Legislative Council. Those elections must be held in free and transparent conditions, and all avenues must be explored for them to take place throughout the Palestinian territories.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“The conditions for a swift reopening of the Rafah crossing point must also be met quickly. Ultimately, it is only through lifting the blockade, along with providing the necessary security guarantees for Israel, that it will be possible to meet the needs of the people. The role of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in that context is more crucial than ever, in both Gaza and the region. The Agency is playing a key role at the humanitarian level, in addition to providing stability and security. Let us therefore continue to mobilize to support UNRWA after the American withdrawal; France has done so by doubling its contribution to the Agency this year.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“France has condemned the disproportionate and indiscriminate use of force and called on Israel to respect the right of Palestinians to demonstrate peacefully. We have also denounced the instrumentalization of the demonstrations by Hamas and other armed groups. In the political sphere, the stalemate of the inter-Palestinian reconciliation process is worsening the situation for the people of Gaza. The closure of the Rafah crossing point between Gaza and Egypt, which resulted from the withdrawal of Palestinian Authority personnel, intensifies the blockade imposed by Israel on the Gaza Strip for more than a decade. To restore immediate hope to the people of Gaza, we must first respond to the urgent humanitarian needs. The efforts of the Special Coordinator and of all United Nations agencies contribute significantly to that response.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“In mid-November, the Gaza Strip was on the brink of sliding into another deadly conflict, as has happened in the territory three times over the past decade. That threat remains today; we must take full measure of its seriousness, in a volatile regional context marked by renewed tensions in northern Israel. The humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip remains essentially the same, despite occasional improvements in the area of energy supply. In that catastrophic humanitarian situation, there have been repeated outbreaks of violence in Gaza for almost a year now, at a rate unprecedented since 2014. The toll of the demonstrations along the separation barrier has been heavy, with more than 180 Palestinians killed and 6,000 shot and injured since 30 March - individuals who gathered in demonstration out of despair.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“Twenty-five years after the Oslo Accords, less than half of Palestinians and Israelis still believe in a two- State solution. Generation after generation, Palestinians and Israelis are losing hope for a peaceful resolution of the conflict. It is therefore more important than ever for the Israeli and Palestinian authorities to seek to preserve an open, pluralist space within their respective civilian populations that fosters the possibility of a true dialogue between them. The President of the Palestinian Authority addressed the United Nations on 15 January during the start of his chairmanship of the Group of 77. His alarmist comments give us an idea of the gravity of the crisis and situation that we are currently experiencing. First, I would like to return to the situation in Gaza.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“Nickolay Mladenov for his persuasive and once again alarming briefing, as well as for his daily commitment on the ground. I would like also to welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Indonesia here today. To echo what several of my colleagues - namely, from Germany and the United Kingdom - just stated, the undeniable truth so often observed in the Council remains more relevant than ever: the illusion of a status quo masks the daily deterioration of the situation, which could devolve into a fresh conflict at any given moment. The violence that marked the end of 2018 - in Gaza in November and the West Bank in December - should serve as a warning. It must also remind us that when peace recedes on the ground, it recedes also in people's minds and in rhetoric.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I would like to begin my statement by honouring the memory of the 10 Chadian Blue Helmets of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) who lost their lives on Sunday in northern Mali. I offer my condolences to the families of the victims and to the people and the Government of Chad. The heroic sacrifice of those soldiers places on obligation on all of us. It reminds us of how MINUSMA operates in a difficult security environment. and of the key role it plays in preserving Mali's stability and supporting the implementation of the Malian peace process. In the face ofthe enemies ofpeace, our resolve must remain strong. I would like to thank Mr.”
2019-01-22 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8449 (2019) · source
“In follow-up to the Paris conference, the Palermo conference reaffirmed the unity of the international community in support of the directions proposed by the Special Representative. Only an integrated strategy that addresses political, economic and security issues as well as elections, with a clear and ambitious timetable, can anchor stability. Upholding the commitments made by the Libyan actors is therefore essential in order to emerge from the status quo. It is vital that we support all those efforts. Rest assured of France's determination to that end.”
2019-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8448 (2019) · source
“We encourage them to continue their cooperation with the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the International Organization for Migration, to revise the law on refugees and to establish a refugee registration system in order to protect them. That is a priority in order to protect human rights and combat organized crime. The status quo in Libya is our common enemy, since it opens the way for all kinds of threats, predatory behaviour and trafficking. There is therefore an urgent need to make progress towards a political settlement. It is crucial to maintain our full support for the efforts of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya and the Special Representative to break the institutional deadlock and to advance the transition in Libya.”
2019-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8448 (2019) · source
“That also holds true for those responsible for smuggling migrants and trafficking in human beings, as well as economic predation and the misappropriation of public funds, against which the Security Council must continue its action. Finally, as has been said, the humanitarian situation also remains very dire, in particular the plight of migrants and refugees, who are subject to human rights violations, as is also very clearly described in the Secretary-General's report. France reiterates its calls on the Libyan authorities to do their utmost to ensure that migrants and refugees are treated with dignity.”
2019-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8448 (2019) · source
“They should focus as a matter of priority on the devaluation of the Libyan dinar, reform of the subsidy system, streamling public employment, the collegial functioning of the Central Bank of Libya and its reunification and the transparent management of Libya's resources to the benefit of all Libyans. The report of the Secretary-General (S/2019/ 19) reflects that some improvement in the economic situation has been noted by the Libyans, which is clearly very encouraging. In that context, I would like to reiterate once again that all those who threaten peace, security and stability in Libya or obstruct the political process are liable to international sanctions.”
2019-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8448 (2019) · source
“Struggles for influence among militias also continue on the ground and the situation between the Ministry of the Interior and the militias in Tripoli is tense. The new escalation of violence seen in Tripoli in recent days makes the genuine implementation of security arrangements more urgent and more necessary than ever. Like my British counterpart and several other colleagues, we once again commend the efforts and the commitment of the Special Representative and his strong engagement on the security track. The security arrangements for Tripoli must be effectively implemented with our support. In that regard, the unification of the Libyan armed forces under the control of civilian authorities remains an urgent and top priority. In that context, it is also essential that the economic reforms continue.”
2019-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8448 (2019) · source
“The goal set in Palermo to convene the national conference as soon as possible so as to organize national elections by the spring must be met. We share the Special Representative's position with regard to the importance of the early commitment of the key Libyan actors. To that end, as that deadline approaches, we must increase the pressure on those actors so that they commit to respecting the results and to implementing the recommendations. A broad political consensus is vital to making the long-awaited elections a driver of peace and not a new source of tension. We remain concerned about the security situation on the ground and the continuing terrorist threat, as reflected in the attack by Da'esh on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tripoli, which we strongly condemned.”
2019-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8448 (2019) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Ghassan Salame, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, for his detailed briefing on the most recent developments in Libya and, more broadly, for his exemplary commitment and that of his team. I also wish to thank Ambassador Juergen Schulz for his first briefing on the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya since Germany took over its chairmanship from our Swedish partners. As the Special Representative explained to us, preparations for the national conference are ongoing. I would like to reiterate France's full support to the Special Representative in the implementation of his revised action plan, which was collectively endorsed at the Palermo conference.”
2019-01-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8448 (2019) · source
“Resolution 2423 (2018) sent a clear message in that regard: every entity must play its individual role within the limits of its mandate, but all must coordinate and support one other on the ground in the prevailing difficult circumstances. Let us not forget that the enemies of peace have not waited for us to start cooperating among themselves. As we collectively expressed in the adoption of resolution 2423 (2018), the urgency today is to fully implement the peace agreement. The six-month period for implementing the priority measures identified by the Council will very soon come to an end. Everyone in Mali must be aware of that and should fully mobilize in order to succeed. France will issue a press statement to that effect at the end of this meeting.”
2019-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8445 (2019) · source
“Finally, France would like to emphasize the fact that the stabilization of Mali and the region can be achieved only through the complementary and coordinated action of the various security forces on the ground, which all share the same objective of supporting the implementation of the agreement. The support provided by Operation Barkhane to MINUSMA during the attack on the Ber camp, the cooperation among the various security forces in combating improvised explosive devices and protecting access and, on another level, the operational and logistical support regularly shared among the various actors illustrate the great importance of that partnership approach.”
2019-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8445 (2019) · source
“We welcome the recent visits by President Keita and the Prime Minister to the region and their hard work in that regard. It is essential that such efforts continue and increase. It is also crucial that the international community provide all necessary support to the Malian Government in its integrated strategy to regain control of the centre. In particular, we expect the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) to continue to support the efforts undertaken within its means and in the context of its mandate. In that regard, we believe that it is necessary in the coming weeks to reflect on the appropriate balance between the resources available to the Mission, its mandate and the needs that exist in the central part of Mali.”
2019-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8445 (2019) · source
“France has therefore decided, in coordination with several of its partners, to suspend all contact with the listed persons until the measures taken against them are lifted, for which precise criteria have already been defined. We are also ready to propose the adoption of new listings in due course if the Council's expectations are not met. The continuing deterioration of the situation in the centre of the country is a source of growing concern. The almost daily attacks by terrorist groups, as well as the dangerous increase in intercommunal tensions, pose a serious threat to the civilian population and the stability of the region. Restoring a State presence and authority in that area, in all its forms, is at the heart of the response to the current crisis.”
2019-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8445 (2019) · source
“There is still much progress to be made in order to meet the expectations established by the Security Council, and there is very little time left. It is therefore our responsibility to continue to support the implementation of the agreement by mobilizing all the tools available to the international community to encourage the parties to move forward. That is precisely the purpose of the sanctions adopted by the Council on 20 December last year. In accordance with the provisions of the agreement, they seek to show that there is a specific price to be paid by those who obstruct the peace process on the ground, in particular through their links with terrorist groups or trafficking activities. Such actions have serious consequences whether in the form of a travel ban or, more broadly, complete exclusion from the peace process.”
2019-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8445 (2019) · source
“I am also referring to the establishment of a weekly consultation framework among the Malian parties, which illustrates the restoring of a climate of trust and would not have been possible only a few months ago. Lastly, I am thinking of the establishment of a working group on the involvement of women in the peace process, which demonstrates the increased attention to that important objective. Those various developments are all signals that, in our view, reflect a sincere political will to step up the pace of implementing the agreement. There is therefore a positive momentum. It is now important to build on it quickly enough for Mali to be ready for the March deadline. However, let us make no mistake.”
2019-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8445 (2019) · source
“We are all involved in that task, so the time to act is now. France welcomes the first concrete progress that has been made in recent weeks in implementing the measures identified in resolution 2423 (2018). I am thinking in particular of the establishment of new interim authorities; the launch of an accelerated disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process for over 1,400 combatants; the holding of a second high-level workshop towards the establishment of a reconstituted army, special anti-terrorist units and territorial police; and the establishment ofa sustainable development fund to ensure the development of the northern part of the country.”
2019-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8445 (2019) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Assistant-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, Ms. Bintou Keita, for her informative briefing. I also would welcome the presence at this table of the Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Mali, Her Excellency Ms. Kamissa Camara. Her participation in this meeting is an important gesture, and we appreciate it. The implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali must remain the top priority. It is more than ever our guiding compass. Resolution 2423 (2018) establishes a clear framework for this by defining a specific list of measures whose implementation is expected no later than six months after the inauguration of the Malian President. That deadline will fall on 4 March, which is only a few weeks away.”
2019-01-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8445 (2019) · source
“In that context, France will propose to States members of the Council to adopt as soon as possible a press statement welcoming the conduct of the elections, calling on all parties to engage calmly in the next stages of the process and inviting them to build national consensus in respect for the law and in the service ofpeace.”
2019-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8443 (2019) · source
“It calls on all actors concerned to demonstrate responsibility and to foster national consensus, based on respect for democratic principles and the will expressed at the polls by Congolese voters, as well as for human rights and civil peace. These elections represent a historic moment for the Democratic Republic of the Congo that could lead to the first peaceful alternation of power in the history of the country as well as to the strengthening of its democratic institutions. That would be the culmination of a cycle that began in Sun City, South Africa, 16 years ago. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has taken important steps in recent weeks towards that goal. France stands with the Congolese nation and people and will accompany them on their path, while respecting the democratic choice made by the Congolese.”
2019-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8443 (2019) · source
“France is now awaiting the publication by the Commission of the results of the legislative elections, as well as the compilation of the minutes for the provincial elections and the detailed results of the presidential elections. The initial results have been disputed publicly. Congolese law provides for remedies and, as the African Union has pointed out, it is vital that any challenge to the results, in particular in relation to a discrepancy between them and the verdict of the ballot boxes, be carried out peacefully through existing legal procedures and political dialogue among all stakeholders. In this crucial period, France renews its appeal to all parties to stay calm.”
2019-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8443 (2019) · source
“France also extends its congratulations to the political actors, civil society and relevant institutions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the organization of the elections, which were held under conditions that were deemed satisfactory, despite some irregularities, by the international election observation missions of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region, the Southern African Development Community and the African Union. France commends the work of the observer missions and of Congolese civil society, whose presence throughout the country contributed to the smooth conduct of the vote. The process is not over. The Commission electorale nationale independante announced provisional results on 10 January regarding part ofthe provincial elections, as well as the presidential election.”
2019-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8443 (2019) · source
“France wishes first of all to pay tribute to the Congolese people as a whole, who demonstrated patience when the elections were postponed for more than two years and who turned up in large numbers on 30 December to exercise their right to vote. While there were many technical and political pitfalls during those two years and numerous hiccups in the implementation of the agreement of 31 December 2016, what we will remember most of all is the image of those Congolese who queued up in an orderly manner, sometimes for several hours, in order to exercise their right to freely choose their representatives. That is an example of democratic vitality that France wishes to commend.”
2019-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8443 (2019) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ms. Leila Zerrougui, to whom I wish once again to pay tribute; the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Zambia; the President of the Commission electorale nationale independante; the President of the Conference episcopale nationale du Congo; and the Permanent Observer of the African Union to the United Nations for their important interventions. It is vital that the Security Council gain a broader perspective on the conduct of the elections, including through the assessments of the organizations that carried out electoral observation missions on the ground, alongside civil-society organizations.”
2019-01-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8443 (2019) · source
“At the same time, we also call on the parties to do their part to facilitate the work of the United Nations mission, including by issuing the necessary visas and authorizations and ensuring the safety of United Nations personnel on the ground. The considerable progress made in Stockholm and endorsed by resolution 2451 (2018) is a breakthrough. For it to be a genuine turning point in ending the conflict in Yemen, we call for further political discussions to be held as soon as possible under the auspices of Mr. Griffiths, in order to build on the momentum generated in Stockholm and resume discussions on a comprehensive political framework, because we know that that is the only possible lasting solution to the conflict in Yemen. France will continue to extend its full support to that effort, including within the Council.”
2019-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8441 (2019) · source
“In that context, and this will be my last point, with regard to the Security Council our immediate priority is to ensure that the observation mission has the mandate it needs to function. In that respect, we echo the sentiments just shared by my British colleague. We support the efforts of the United Kingdom's efforts in that regard, along with the prospect of the Council's speedy adoption of a draft resolution that will enable the mission to fully achieve its deployment. In that context, it is more important than ever that the Council demonstrate its unity and responsiveness in support of the efforts of Martin Griffiths and the effective implementation of the Stockholm Agreement on Al-Hudaydah. Confident in its unity, the Security Council must bring all of its weight to bear.”
2019-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8441 (2019) · source
“Humanitarian and commercial access, as my colleague from the United Kingdom recalled, must also be guaranteed, including the lifeline between Al-Hudaydah and Sana'a. We call on the parties to demonstrate responsibility in the discussions on the reopening of that axis, which have not yet borne fruit. Finally, access to the Red Sea Mills for the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and the World Food Programme is also crucial, as is the unhindered and undiverted flow of foodstuffs to populations in need. By reducing the level of hostilities and strengthening the functioning of the ports of Al-Hudaydah, Saleef and Ras Issa, the agreement on Al-Hudaydah should facilitate humanitarian aid and access. It is therefore quite literally vital that it be fully implemented for the benefit of the people concerned.”
2019-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8441 (2019) · source
“It is therefore crucial that the positive momentum in action following the Stockholm talks now be translated into action on the ground. That is necessary in itself, but it is also a precondition for success so that the people concerned take ownership of the process that has begun. We recall that all parties must respect international humanitarian law, in particular as it pertains to the protection of civilians, as well as international human rights law. We welcome Saudi Arabia's deposit of $200 million in the Central Bank of Yemen. However, the riyal has once again plummeted, as Mark also reminded us. We must therefore continue our efforts on the economic front. That is essential.”
2019-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8441 (2019) · source
“That is a first concrete step towards de-escalation, which we welcome. Discussions must continue to build on what has been achieved and make progress, in particular on the redeployment of forces from the city and port of Al-Hudaydah in order to strengthen trust between the parties and generate a virtuous cycle. To use a sports metaphor, we must now score a goal. Secondly, despite that positive momentum, we must not forget that, as Mr. Lowcock rightly said, the humanitarian situation is still very worrisome and there is an urgent need to help the Yemeni population. Yemen is currently facing the most serious humanitarian crisis of our time. More than 24 million people depend upon humanitarian assistance and there are very high risks of famine and epidemics.”
2019-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8441 (2019) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank the Special Envoy of the Secretary- General for Yemen, Mr. Martin Griffiths, and the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mr. Mark Lowcock, for their very precise and enlightening briefings, as well as for their exemplary commitment and that of their teams. First, I would like to talk about the progress made since the adoption of resolution 2451 (2018), which led to the rapid deployment of the advance team of the United Nations monitoring and oversight mission. On that basis, the Redeployment Coordination Committee held its first meetings in late December and early January, which enabled discussions between the parties on the implementation of the truce and the planned withdrawals.”
2019-01-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8441 (2019) · source
“In that context, those responsible for the most serious violations of international humanitarian and human rights law must be held accountable. The Council will also have to remain mobilized in support of the mediation of the Special Representative, whose efforts and initial results I commend once again. Maintaining our commitment and unity will be crucial to the discussions scheduled for January on the political framework and solution. France is determined to do so.”
2018-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8439 (2018) · source
“Finally, the resolution cites the essential points of Mark Lowcock's humanitarian requests, which the Council was called on to address by maintaining the political course so as to ensure that the parties remain involved with Martin Griffiths during the next phase. The swift adoption of the resolution, on which the penholders worked tirelessly in recent days with our full support, was essential to preserving and maintaining the positive momentum of Stockholm and to enabling the immediate implementation of the arrangements reached. We remain clear that much remains to be done. There humanitarian situation remains a disaster and the Council will have to maintain its mobilization to respond more fully and to help the Yemeni population to recover from the tragic conflict.”
2018-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8439 (2018) · source
“The resolution marks the unity of the Council and the international community in support of launching a political process to end the crisis, as well as the humanitarian and political action of the United Nations. Three points emerge from the resolution. First, it allows us to endorse the outcome of the Stockholm negotiations, for which we again thank Sweden, and the agreement on three main points: prisoner exchange; the withdrawal of the armed forces from the port and city of Al-Hudaydah and a ceasefire throughout the province; and the establishment of a mechanism for de-escalation in Taiz. Secondly, the resolution provides the necessary basis for the United Nations to act quickly to assist in the implementation of the agreements on Al-Hudaydah by allowing the rapid deployment of a United Nations monitoring and control team.”
2018-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8439 (2018) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I would like to start with a friendly but important remark concerning procedure. Multilingualism is a fundamental value of the Organization. The adoption of resolution 2451 (2018) in a single language is linked to exceptional circumstances and should not constitute a precedent. That being said, France welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2451 (2018) on Yemen. The resolution is a strong signal of the unity and commitment of the Security Council, which, as we had hoped, is putting its full weight beyond the efforts of the United Nations on Yemen. I pay particular tribute to the work and commitment of the British penholder, which brought the members of the Council together after difficult negotiations.”
2018-12-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8439 (2018) · source
“For its part, France intends to remain fully committed to contribute to a solution to the Syrian conflict. We hope that this will be the same for everyone, because in the absence of such a solution, now is not the time to allow engagement with Syria to dwindle. Like Mr. De Mistura, whose exemplary commitment will continue to inspire us, we must remain fully mobilized to achieve a political outcome to the Syrian conflict. The Syrian crisis still poses a serious threat to regional stability and our collective security, and therefore, only a political outcome can enable the country to regain lasting stability. France will not give up and will not disregard, over the course of the coming weeks, any of the possible paths to peace.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8434 (2018) · source
“It is in that spirit that, in this Chamber and with the French anthropologist Laetitia Atlani-Duault, I call upon us all to ensure that this tragedy does not become the downfall of the United Nations. Today Syria stands at a crossroads, while the risks in Idlib and elsewhere remain immense. Our conviction is that today, perhaps for the first time in the past seven years, we have a narrow window of opportunity to foster real political momentum to settle the Syrian conflict. However, this window of opportunity is likely to disappear, given developments in the situation in recent days. It is therefore more crucial and more urgent than ever for all of us to shoulder our responsibilities. The Astana guarantors in particular must demonstrate that they can live up to the commitments they have undertaken and ensure their full implementation.”
2018-12-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8434 (2018) · source