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“Thirdly, with regard to the major challenges we will all face in the future, it is the United Nations system, together with each one of us, that must provide the right responses. Whether it is economic and social inequalities, equality between women and men, sustainable development, environmental protection and the fight against climate change or issues related to education, health or migration, artificial intelligence, social networks and cybersecurity, we must continue to create regulation and cooperation methods and rules of law that will ensure a better future for our societies. To succeed, now more than ever, the multilateralism we value must be creative, open to civil society actors, plugged into the technological revolution under way and constantly in the process of reinventing itself.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“Secondly, promoting and strengthening regional cooperation is an essential part of multilateralism, and Chapter VIII of the Charter provides for complementary United Nations action. The strengthening of relations between the United Nations and the European Union and between the United Nations and the African Union, action in support of African peace operations or the deployment of the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel force and its coordination with the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali consistently reflects the vital regional and subregional dimension. In that regard, I would like to highlight the Secretary-Generals' commitment to those various areas.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“That point is crucial and is a core principle of the Charter of the United Nations. The sovereign equality of States is the foundation on which the United Nations is built. It is the first principle listed in the Charter. Before that, the Charter outlines the purposes of the United Nations: the maintenance of international peace and security, the promotion of peace, cooperation and respect for human rights. That means that there is no contradiction between respect for sovereignty and the effective implementation of our principles. To make that point even clearer: respect for State sovereignty does not mean handing over the Syrian people to the regime's goodwill or ignoring the fate of the Rohingyas in Burma.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“However, such threats are also fuelled by a more fundamental challenge. It is the challenge posed to the legal and political principles of multilateralism in the name of national sovereignty; to the institutions and functioning of the United Nations, including negotiation and compromise; and to agreements that have been signed, such as the Paris Agreement on Climate Change and the 2015 Iranian nuclear deal. With regard to the risks posed to multilateralism, a collective surge is needed at a few major levels. And that is the third point I would like to raise. First of all, as President Macron reminded the General Assembly, the principle of State sovereignty is not at odds with the universality of our principles, the requirements of the rule of law or with effective multilateralism.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“In some cases, they feed on our failures, but they result far less from the system's failure than from that ofits members 4 their inability to unite in the Security Council and their failure to act on issues such as human rights violations, including women and children's rights, impunity for the most serious crimes and the absence of women's representation and participation in political processes, as well as climate change and famine, which are closely linked to issues relating to peace and security and will lead to future crises. Similarly, the world sees the attitude of every Council member with regard to the issue of Syria, and the obstacles or support that they provide in dealing with that country's conflict within the framework that we set up for ourselves through resolution 2254 (2015) and the Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex).”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“Let us make no mistake: the only alternative to multilateralism in a multipolar world is a return to one consisting of spheres of influence, of which history has taught us the great dangers. Multilateralism and the United Nations are at a crossroads today. My second point is the fact that the threats facing the international order, which we have inherited, must be taken extremely seriously.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“Our commitment is based on the conviction that collective responses to our shared problems is more effective than a set of disparate unilateral responses, or, to put it another way, in the face of today's global challenges, the juxtaposition of nationalisms can lead only to disaster for everyone. Based on experience, France believes that the precept of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts resides at the heart of multilateralism. The advantage of multilateralism lies in its effectiveness to provide concrete responses to crises and major world issues, which holds truer than ever in an increasingly multipolar world, which by definition is more complex to deal with. A multipolar world therefore makes multilateralism even more imperative at a moment when a rationale based on power is weakening its very principles.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“Respect for the law is at the heart of the Charter of the United Nations, together with, first and foremost, human rights - in one month, we will celebrate the seventieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights - international humanitarian law and, more generally, all obligations arising from treaties and under international law, in particular Security Council resolutions. The practice of multilateralism consists in the collective approach to crises with major global repercussions. As the concept paper (S/2018/982, annex) circulated by the presidency points out, a collective and cooperative approach to the peaceful settlement of disputes is the very essence of the United Nations.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“As the Secretary- General alluded to, opposing currents undeniably have never been as strong as they are now since the end of the Second World War. This fragile edifice, with the United Nations at its core, is needed more than ever in facing today's challenges. But it must evolve and be comprehensively reformed if it is to be able to meet them and stand up to the criticism and even attacks levelled against it. The foundation of multilateralism is international law. The rule of law is in its DNA, as opposed to the law of the strongest and the law of the jungle.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I would like to begin by expressing France's heartfelt thanks to the Chinese presidency. Your initiative, Sir, to convene the members of Security Council, as well as all Member States, to meet on the issue of multilateralism in defence of the United Nations is particularly welcome given the threats facing the multilateral system. I also thank all those who are speaking today and, above all, the Secretary-General for his unwavering commitment and the important perspectives that he just provided, which must inspire our work. The international order that was built on the resolve to leave the horrors of the first half of the twentieth century behind us and that has been consolidated over the course of more than 70 years must not be taken for granted. That would be a big mistake.”
2018-11-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8395 (2018) · source
“It is fundamental that we support all these efforts and show real unity in encouraging Libyans to maintain the course set by the Special Representative. France will continue to work in this direction with all members of the Council.”
2018-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8394 (2018) · source
“The alternative to elections is the perpetuation of the predation economy and the rule of militias. This would allow free rein for those tempted to take the fate of Libya hostage. Only elections with a precise, rapid and ambitious calendar can anchor stability in Libya. The status quo is our common enemy because it mechanically prolongs instability. However, there is a window of opportunity for a political dynamic. The Libyan actors must honour the commitments they made in Paris in May in order to break with the status quo and encourage this dynamic. The Palermo conference organized by Italy must be part ofthis framework, in the presence of the relevant actors, and reiterate the support of the international community for the UNSMIL action plan.”
2018-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8394 (2018) · source
“France welcomes this initiative, which should enable us to advance on all matters - including security, the economy and the political process - and in which our Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Mr. Jean-Yves Le Drian, will participate. It is essential to maintain our full support for the efforts of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and the Special Representative to break the institutional stalemate and advance the transition in Libya. I thank the Special Representative for providing us with more detail on his framework for action through the National Conference, which we fully support. Libyans have demonstrated their peaceful aspirations for change by registering in their masses on electoral lists; their voices must be heard.”
2018-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8394 (2018) · source
“The humanitarian situation also continues to deteriorate dramatically, particularly the situation of migrants and refugees, who face daily human rights violations. France reiterates its appeals to the Libyan authorities to spare no effort to ensure that migrants and refugees are treated with dignity. This is a top priority, both in terms of human rights protection and in the fight against organized crime. It is therefore urgent to progress on the path towards a political settlement, which brings me to my last point. The Palermo conference, which the Italian authorities have undertaken to host in the wake of the Paris meeting on 29 May, gives the international community the opportunity to mobilize and demonstrate its unity in support of the efforts of the Special Representative and Libyans themselves.”
2018-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8394 (2018) · source
“Other designations should also be considered, especially in view of the violence in Tripoli in recent months. In this context, the pursuit of economic reforms is also a priority, particularly in terms of the collegial functioning of the Libyan Central Bank and the transparent management of Libya's resources to the benefit of all Libyans. I encourage the Special Representative to pursue his efforts in this regard, in conjunction with all relevant actors and in support of the Prime Minister's request to the Council. The conference to be held next week in Palermo, at the invitation of the Italian authorities, must be an opportunity to launch resolute action by the Libyan people and the international community against the predation economy.”
2018-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8394 (2018) · source
“In this context, I wish to reiterate our concern about continuing economic predation and various attempts to destabilize the fragile equilibrium in Libya. As underscored by Mr. Ghassan Salame on 5 September before the Council (see S/PV.8341), the predation economy lies at the heart of the Libyan challenge, as it encourages many actors to perpetuate the status quo rather than support the political transition. I want to make it very clear here that all those who threaten the peace, security and stability of Libya are liable to international sanctions. The renewal of the sanctions regime early this week (see S/PV.8389) allowed us to recall this, as did the recent designation by the Council of Ibrahim Jadhran, who stands accused of trafficking in persons.”
2018-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8394 (2018) · source
“The situation is also deteriorating in the south of the country, with the intrusion of foreign groups on Libyan soil. A terrorist attack claimed by Da'esh was perpetrated, as has already been mentioned, on 28 October in Central Libya after a first attack in early October, which is again extremely worrying. In this context, I would like to once again welcome, on behalf of France, the efforts and commitment of Special Representative Ghassan Salame and his robust mobilization on security developments. We remain engaged alongside him to achieve a lasting return to calm and the effective implementation of security arrangements in Tripoli. Faced with this unstable situation, the unification of the Libyan armed forces under civil authority remains a priority. I welcome the military dialogue sponsored by Egypt in this regard.”
2018-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8394 (2018) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): First of all, I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for his particularly enlightening briefing on the latest developments in Libya and for his tireless work. I also thank the Ambassador of Sweden for his briefing on the work of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya and his visit there in early November. The security situation in Libya, as described by Mr. Ghassan Salame, is a source of concern. Struggles for influence among the militias continue on the ground. After clashes in Tripoli, several attacks took place in late October and early November against Libyan financial institutions, two schools and a hospital.”
2018-11-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8394 (2018) · source
“The Istanbul communique also establishes a clear goal with regard to that, a meeting of a constitutional committee by the end of the year. Together with the members of the small group on Syria, France will spare no effort in that regard. The United Nations has established a third list, which it has reviewed in dialogue with all stakeholders on several occasions. All conditions have been met so that the United Nations can convene a constitutional committee and finally implement the entirety of resolution 2254 (2015), which serves as our common guiding light now more than ever, in particular with regard to the holding of free and fair elections under the supervision of the United Nations in a safe and neutral environment. That is the only way to reach a lasting solution to the conflict.”
2018-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8390 (2018) · source
“The continued use of chemical weapons in Syria confirms the existence of chlorine and sarin stockpiles, and yet there there has been little progress for months on Syria's initial declaration ofits stocks in 2013, which is still full of inconsistencies. That a la carte approach by the Syrian regime is not acceptable and demands our collective vigilance. It is essential that the regime's supporters get it to cooperate fully. In conclusion, with regard to the broader Syrian conflict, the threat of the use of chemical weapons and the country's instability will not end as long as the regime refuses to engage with Staffan de Mistura's political process, whose framework was established in resolution 2254 (2015).”
2018-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8390 (2018) · source
“That is a scenario that we cannot allow to happen. In particular, we call on everyone to support all investigative mechanisms established in The Hague, Geneva and New York in the difficult task that lies ahead. That is the goal of the initiatives that we have put forward, from the partnership in the fight against impunity for the use of chemical weapons to the establishment of a European Union sanctions regime. For that reason, we also support strengthening the OPCW's verification and inspection capabilities. My third point is that strengthening those verification measures is all the more necessary in view of the continuing uncertain state of Syrian stockpiles.”
2018-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8390 (2018) · source
“The decision of the States parties to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), adopted in June in accordance with the rules of the Organization, has enabled the international community to strengthen its capabilities, providing it with improved tools for deterring the use of chemical weapons and in particular aimed at designating its perpetrators more effectively. It is now necessary to translate that decision into the Organization's means, especially with regard to the upcoming deadlines this month in The Hague. We should make it clear that failing to invest in strengthening the existing institutions would jeopardize the non-proliferation regime, which is at the heart of our collective security, and at a time when that regime, with its highly developed chemical-weapon component, is being put to the test.”
2018-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8390 (2018) · source
“As President Macron hosts a ceremony in France a few days from now marking the 100th anniversary of the armistice of 11 November 1918, we must be able to assume our collective responsibility to history by ensuring that the barbaric use of chemical weapons that occurred during the First World War, so deeply etched in our collective memory, is never repeated. In view of the re-emergence of chemical weapons in Syria and elsewhere, a united and mobilized Security Council is therefore an absolute necessity.”
2018-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8390 (2018) · source
“To cite its very clear message, the summit's participants (spoke in English) "[r]eaffirmed their strongest opposition to the use of chemical weapons by any party in Syria and called for strict compliance by all parties with the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction". (spoke in French) While the regime has continued its deceitful propaganda campaign of blaming others for the chemical attacks, I should emphasize the importance of maintaining our extreme vigilance with regard to the use of chemical weapons in Syria. Any resort to such weapons will not go unanswered.”
2018-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8390 (2018) · source
“The summit's road map is therefore clear and we will continue to support the ongoing efforts to stabilize the situation and enable Turkey to separate terrorists from other groups. We must also do everything we can to ensure the protection of civilians, including humanitarian and medical personnel, as well as to ensure comprehensive, safe and unimpeded humanitarian access throughout Syria by the most direct routes and in the most effective way. The Istanbul communique also outlines our collective demand that any use of chemical weapons be banned.”
2018-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8390 (2018) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank the Chinese presidency for convening this meeting, as well as Under-Secretary-General Izumi Nakamitsu for her very informative briefing. Today I will discuss three points - the situation on the ground, the importance of remaining mobilized in the face of the re-emergence of chemical weapons and the problem of Syrian chemical weapons in particular. On the ground, our priority is maintaining a long-term ceasefire in Idlib. The Istanbul summit on 27 October resulted in a clear commitment by the four participants to support the sustainable implementation of the ceasefire in Idlib. The idea is removing for the long term the threat of a major offensive that would have disastrous humanitarian, migratory and security consequences.”
2018-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8390 (2018) · source
“Libyan stakeholders must work on this together with Special Representative Ghassan Salame, whose initiatives we fully support, without extending the deadlines. Respect for the commitments undertaken in Paris is essential to move beyond the status quo, which only prolongs the instability. It is more important than ever before for the Council to remain united and mobilized around these shared goals, and the Council can count on France's commitment to that end.”
2018-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8389 (2018) · source
“In the light of the ongoing instability, building a unified national security architecture, under the control of the civilian authority, is a top priority. Lastly, the text reaffirms the Council's support for the Government of National Accord and the urgent need to arrive at a political solution. It is critical to persevere in our initiatives along two lines * on the one hand, combating all those who jeopardize the tenuous political balance and exploit the situation to divert Libyan economic resources, which must remain a priority for us; on the other hand, fully supporting the efforts of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya and the Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Libya to advance the democratic transition in Libya.”
2018-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8389 (2018) · source
“Although the text of the renewal is essentially technical, it includes certain welcome additions that strengthen the sanctions regime, specifically the introduction of sexual and gender-based violence as a designation criterion for sanctions. That is an important step forward in the Libyan context, and its proper implementation must be achieved. The text maintains and strengthens the mechanisms in force with regard to the illicit export of all types of petroleum products. It reaffirms that Libya's oil resources must remain under the exclusive control of the Government of National Accord and the Tripoli- based National Oil Corporation for the benefit of all Libyans. The resolution also helps to safeguard the arms embargo provision, which is critical.”
2018-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8389 (2018) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): On behalf of France, I would first like to express to the Chinese presidency of the Security Council our warmest wishes for success this month. France supported the renewal of the sanctions regime against Libya for an additional 15 months and welcomes the adoption of resolution 2441 (2018). It is critical to maintain a constructive dynamic within the Council on this issue that will enable us to develop a positive vision of the stages to come and to help ensure overall stability in Libya in a context in Tripoli that is extremely fragile, as we have seen this month.”
2018-11-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8389 (2018) · source
“Horst Kohler, laid the groundwork for bringing Morocco, the Frente Popular para la Liberacion de Saguia el-Hamra y de Rio de Oro, Algeria and Mauritania together at a preliminary round of talks in early December in Geneva. The resolution also welcomes the positive response of these four actors to the invitation to participate in this discussion. To that end, it will be very useful for the Personal Envoy to continue his advance consultations so as to better prepare this exercise. We encourage the participants to play a constructive role therein, and recall that, for France, the autonomy plan proposed by Morocco constitutes a serious basis for future discussions. I welcome the fact that the Security Council is lending its full support to the dynamic I have just recalled.”
2018-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8387 (2018) · source
“It is the calm on the ground that MINURSO has achieved that makes progress in the political sphere possible. We therefore welcome the absence of a major threat to the ceasefire, as acknowledged in the resolution, and the improved situation on the ground since our last renewal. The Council sent clear messages in April (see S/PV.8246) that have borne fruit. Our role is to be vigilant in recalling that the ceasefire must continue to be fully respected. Finally, in the context of a more peaceful atmosphere, the Council fully supports the efforts of the Personal Envoy in the political process, which is also illustrated by the text adopted today. Following the success of his visit to the region in late June and early July, the Personal Envoy of the Secretary- General for Western Sahara, Mr.”
2018-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8387 (2018) · source
“I would like to pay tribute to the Special Representative and his teams who, through their presence, are mitigating tensions and helping to reduce the risk of escalation. On the basis of these elements, France reiterates its commitment to a stable mandate of 12 months. The six-month renewal contained in resolution 2440 (2018), which we have just adopted, must remain exceptional, as it is our responsibility not to disrupt the management and planning of the Mission's resources. This is as true for MINURSO as it is for the other operations mandated by the Council. The shortening of mandates seems to be a false good idea that has no real effect on the political process but could weaken the United Nations system. Maintaining an annual framework is important to ensuring the stability of peacekeeping operations.”
2018-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8387 (2018) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): At the outset, I would like to thank the American penholder for its in-depth consultations and efforts to take all views on board in drafting the text. I will focus on three issues. First, France welcomes the adoption of resolution 2440 (2018), which renews the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO). The consultations held on 11 October with the Special Representative of the Secretary- General for Western Sahara, Colin Stewart, emphasized the key role played by MINURSO to maintain calm and preserve the ceasefire in the area. As underscored in the Secretary-General's report (S/2018/889), the force plays an indispensable preventive role in maintaining regional stability. That essential point was also highlighted by the independent assessment.”
2018-10-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8387 (2018) · source
“To achieve that goal, France calls on all the parties to facilitate humanitarian access for United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations to provide aid and assistance, not only to civilian populations but also to prisoners of war. With the harsh Donbas winter approaching, it is now more necessary than ever to relieve the suffering of the most vulnerable people. The situation in Ukraine is not necessarily inevitable. It is up to Russia to take the decision to put an end to the illegal annexation of Crimea and use its influence over the separatist entities in Donbas to guarantee the immediate implementation of the Minsk agreements. We also encourage Ukraine to show greater political will and play its part in implementing the agreements, which should lead to the return of lasting peace.”
2018-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8386 (2018) · source
“France cannot emphasize enough the urgent need for progress on each of the measures necessary to improve the security situation, which is essential for reaching a settlement of the conflict. Thirdly, and finally, France expresses its deep concern about the humanitarian situation described by the Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs. There are nearly 1.5 million displaced persons in Ukraine, while more than 700,000, on both sides of the line of contact, who are receiving humanitarian assistance. As stated in the presidential statement of 6 June (S/PRST/2018/12), the situation calls for more robust action by United Nations humanitarian agencies on the ground.”
2018-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8386 (2018) · source
“The ceasefire, which has been renewed several times, has not materialized in a sustainable manner on the ground. Moreover, we have recently seen an increase in the level ofviolence, with an average of more than 1,000 incidents per day, according to the observations of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine. Similarly, the withdrawal of heavy weaponry has still not been implemented. For four years, the civilian population - including children and the elderly, as Ms. Mueller reminded us - have been targeted practically every day by such weapons. We are still awaiting progress - especially from Ukraine - on the three pilot disengagement areas. All commitments made must be respected; this is not a matter of pick-and-choose obligations.”
2018-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8386 (2018) · source
“It is contrary to the commitments made, in particular by Russia, when the agreements were signed. We therefore encourage all Member States to firmly and publicly condemn the organization of those illegal elections. We hope that Russia can use its influence with the separatist entities to suspend the organization of the so-called elections. Instead, it should strive to foster the right conditions for the holding of the local elections stipulated in the Minsk agreements, which is one of the keys to restoring peace. It should be noted that, for its part, Ukraine has signalled its commitment to the political component of the Minsk agreements by renewing the law on the special status of Donbas, which it adopted in September 2014. Secondly, we deplore the lack of progress on security issues in Donbas.”
2018-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8386 (2018) · source
“Beyond Donbas, whenever possible, France condemns the illegal annexation of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol and calls on all States Members of the United Nations to reiterate their support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity okaraine within its internationally recognized borders. In that tense environment, three recent developments in particular deserve our attention. First, allow me to mention once again to the so- called elections planned for 11 November in the two separatist areas of Donetsk and Luhansk. Whereas we endeavour under the Normandy format to move towards the holding of local elections according to Ukrainian law and the Minsk agreements, the current initiative is a flagrant attempt to undermine the sovereignty of the Ukrainian State.”
2018-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8386 (2018) · source
“For more than four years, including recently at a ministerial meeting held on 11 June, France and Germany, together with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), have spared no effort, within the framework of the Normandy format, to bring the parties together, facilitate the implementation of the Minsk agreements and help end the conflict. My German colleague, whom I am pleased to welcome to the Chamber, and I will hold a press briefing at the end of today's meeting, as the representatives of two mediating countries of the Normandy format.”
2018-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8386 (2018) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I thank Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo and Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Ursula Mueller, for their enlightening briefings about the ongoing tragic situation in Ukraine, which, now more than ever, requires the attention of the international community. After more than four years of conflict in the Donbas region, fighting continues unabated. Not one day passes without a military and civilian victim or without shots, including from heavy weaponry, being fired into areas where civilians live.”
2018-10-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8386 (2018) · source
“There should be no ambiguity concerning the fact that assistance with reconstruction will be foreseeable only when an irreversible, credible and inclusive political transition has begun. To proceed otherwise would be to reward the intransigence of the regime and to rebuild on sand. Rest assured that France will continue to spare no effort to improve the humanitarian situation in Syria and open the way to a political solution to the conflict.”
2018-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8384 (2018) · source
“De Mistura called for the establishment of a constitutional committee, for which the United Nations has a mandate, as soon as possible, and, on Saturday, the Istanbul summit communique called for the committee, an initiative of two of its participants, to be put in place by the end of the year. The formation of a constitutional committee is a necessary first step on the path of a credible political process that must be followed by the holding of free and fair elections under the supervision of the United Nations, with the participation of Syrian refugees and displaced persons in a safe and neutral environment. Although the stabilization of areas liberated from Da'esh by the coalition is a priority, help to rebuild Syria is not on the agenda.”
2018-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8384 (2018) · source
“The third priority concerns the launching of a sustainable political process, which is essential to eliminating definitively the risk of any new horrific escalation. As the Istanbul summit underscored, the ceasefire in Idlib, which has enabled avoiding a humanitarian disaster, also provides us with a window of opportunity to launch a credible political process in line with resolution 2254 (2015), which serves as our common guiding light more than ever. The goal is to create the conditions necessary for a virtuous cycle with the improvement of the humanitarian situation and the launching of a true political process, both of which are inextricably linked. In that regard, the calls of the international community are clear. On Friday (see S/PV.8383), Council members together with Mr.”
2018-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8384 (2018) · source
“The Council will soon be looking into the renewal of resolution 2165 (2014), and we call on members to demonstrate unity and shoulder their responsibility so that that important gain is preserved. We must be able to access populations in need by the fastest and most effective means possible. I emphasize in particular the magnitude and the urgency of the needs of populations in the north-east who have been liberated from Da'esh, where the coalition is working to stabilize the area. The situation calls for the United Nations to significantly and rapidly step up its work in that area, including through the cross-border delivery of aid. I formally call on the Organization to do just that.”
2018-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8384 (2018) · source
“I wound mention in particular the extremely worrisome situation in the Rukban camp, where 50,000 people are living in nightmarish conditions with no humanitarian convoy having been able to access it since January. I refer as well to the people displaced from Afrin who have taken refuge in the Tal Rifaat area, where they have been living in deplorable conditions for months. I am recalling these facts at a time when those people are preparing to face the rigours of a sixth winter of war. I would also like to recall the indispensable and irreplaceable nature of cross-border humanitarian aid, which provides vital support to hundreds of thousands of people every day. More than 900,000 people were able to benefit from such help last month.”
2018-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8384 (2018) · source
“It is unacceptable that the regime has been blocking inter-agency convoys for over two months now and is putting in place a punitive strategy by impeding the delivery of aid to the reconciled areas. In addition to convoys, humanitarian actors must be able to access the most vulnerable populations throughout the territory, based on the needs of those populations and not the authorizations that are arbitrarily handed out by the regime. It is imperative that the entire population in need benefits from humanitarian aid. We call on actors with influence over the regime to ensure that all convoys can travel safely and unhindered throughout the country, in accordance with the relevant Security Council resolutions and international humanitarian law.”
2018-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8384 (2018) · source
“It is the lack of credible progress in the political process, which is an indispensable process in creating the conditions for their return to be made possible within the framework guaranteed by international law. The second priority is the guarantee of safe, complete and unhindered humanitarian access throughout Syria. The Syrian regime incessantly continues its strategy of the political instrumentalization of humanitarian aid - which constitutes the height of cynicism - by imposing unacceptable obstacles to the delivery of aid and disregarding the fundamental principles of international humanitarian law. Access to aid is essential for all parties, especially in hard-to- reach areas.”
2018-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8384 (2018) · source
“The quadripartite summit identified those conditions, of which there are three aspects, namely, the need to be protected from armed conflict, arbitrary arrests and political persecution, respect for the right of ownership and access to basic services. We are far from attaining that, and it is clearly down to the Syrian regime. Despite announcing the repeal of Law 10, on forced expropriations, the regime does not seem ready to abandon its strategy of demographic engineering. We must continue to strongly oppose that strategy, which has serious and irreversible consequences and is one of the main obstacles to the return of refugees and displaced persons. Let us not be fooled by the regime's tale; it is not the absence of reconstruction that is preventing the return of refugees.”
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“The quadripartite summit on Saturday reaffirmed the importance of that ceasefire not being a temporary freeze in the situation, but rather a long-term solution that allows us to stabilize the situation in Idlib. In that context, the protection of civilians must be a top priority for all stakeholders. All parties must respect their obligations under international humanitarian law. We must also do everything to protect humanitarian and medical facilities and personnel. It must be hammered home that the attacks on hospitals and health workers are war crimes and that the perpetrators will be held accountable. With regard to refugees, the conditions for their safe, dignified and voluntary return are not yet being met.”
2018-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8384 (2018) · source