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“Lowcock pointed out, due to the Syrian regime's determination to manipulate and politicize humanitarian aid. In concrete terms, in order to relieve the suffering of Syrians and overcome this challenge, we must remain mobilized around three essential and complementary priorities: the protection of civilians, the guarantee of humanitarian access, which Ijust mentioned, and a lasting political solution in Syria. The first priority is the protection of civilians and humanitarian and medical personnel. As Mr. Lowcock pointed out, the Russian-Turkish agreement on Idlib temporarily averted a bloodbath with an offensive that would have had disastrous humanitarian, migratory and security consequences throughout the region.”
2018-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8384 (2018) · source
“In their joint statement, the four leaders demanded the full and lasting implementation of the ceasefire in Idlib, asked that the constitutional committee meet by the end of the year and called for free elections to be held under the supervision of the Untied Nations with the participation of all Syrians, including members of the diaspora. It is the implementation of that road map that will bring peace and stability to Syria and put an end to the suffering of the Syrian people, which has gone on for too long. At the summit, the Presidents of France, Turkey and Russia and the German Chancellor recalled the imperative that all humanitarian organizations have quick, safe and unhindered access to all of the populations that need assistance in Syria. That is not the case today, as Mr.”
2018-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8384 (2018) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I would like to begin by thanking the Under-Secretary- General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mr. Mark Lowcock, for his ever- helpful and informative briefing, and by commending his tireless efforts, as well as those of his team, in responding to the extreme humanitarian emergency in Syria. In the aftermath of the quadripartite summit that President Erdogan convened in Istanbul on Saturday with President Macron, President Putin and Chancellor Merkel, I would like to reiterate that the humanitarian situation will be lastingly improved only with a long- term ceasefire and a credible political solution. That was the challenge at the Istanbul summit, which we thank the Turkish authorities for convening, and it marked an important step in that direction.”
2018-10-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8384 (2018) · source
“That means that the coming weeks are crucial, and that is Why we will not hesitate to convene the Security Council as often as needed during the coming period to mobilize the international community in support of mediation on the part of the United Nations and to finally achieve the delayed establishment of the constitutional committee. I remind the Council that the establishment of that committee will be only the first step in the long process ofbringing back peace to Syria, which includes elections and the establishment of a safe and neutral environment on the ground. We are counting on our friend Mr. De Mistura, just as he can count on our full support until the end of his mission.”
2018-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8383 (2018) · source
“We cannot allow the regime to ruin our collective efforts; if that happened, the conflict would continue for years, with no financial resources to rebuild the country and refugees Ieft unable to return. In summary, our friend Staffan de Mistura's road map is clear and in line with resolution 2254 (2015), which is more than ever our common compass, and he has our full support in implementing it. I will conclude with a solemn appeal to everyone's sense of responsibility: we must remain fully aware that the risk of a new escalation in the Syrian tragedy cannot be ruled out. The only definitive way to avoid that is with a credible and inclusive political solution.”
2018-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8383 (2018) · source
“The small group will meet once again before the end of the month, and there is therefore unprecedented mobilization for the committee to meet. So let us come together to push ahead with all of our strength in this direction so that we do not allow this very fragile window of opportunity to close. What do we need to do now? As confirmed by the Special Envoy's visit to Damascus, the top priority is for all actors to at last bring the necessary pressure to bear on Damascus so that the committee can meet in November. That is the only possible path. Together we must show that we are firm and mobilized to ensure the implementation of the objectives that we have clearly endorsed. The Council's convergence of views on a proposal initially made by Russia represents a unique opportunity; to fail to seize it would be irresponsible.”
2018-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8383 (2018) · source
“The members of the small group, whose representatives all spoke last week in the Security Council (see S/PV.8373), demonstrated their unity and support for that agenda along with the vast majority of members of the Council. President Macron spoke on the telephone with President Trump at the beginning of the week on the subject of Syria, and the urgent need to make progress on the political track was underlined. Our determination to ensure that the constitutional committee is established is therefore very clear. The Istanbul summit, which will take place on Saturday and will bring together France, Germany, Russia and Turkey, must also allow for progress to be made on this specific point and, of course, on the subsequent political process.”
2018-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8383 (2018) · source
“Here once again, on behalf of France, I would like to pay tribute to Staffan de Mistura for his work. Staffan has conducted in-depth consultations, adjusting his proposals several times so as to achieve a balanced, universally acceptable composition of the constitutional committee. The offer currently on the table meets those requirements. He was mandated to carry out this work and to achieve the establishment of the committee, and he has our full support for inviting the participants without delay to a first meeting in November. We strongly request that he move forward in this respect. France has spared no effort to encourage progress in the political process. The ministers from the small group issued a joint communique on the margins of the General Assembly calling for the early creation of the constitutional committee.”
2018-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8383 (2018) · source
“From the picture that he has just painted, it seems, as was, unfortunately, predictable, that the regime does not consider itself bound by a commitment, even though a few months ago it transmitted its list to the Special Envoy, and that it is rejecting the list of the third third of the constitutional committee proposed by the Special Envoy, in so doing not hesitating to trample the rules laid down in Sochi. The conclusions of his visit provide clarification concerning the responsibilities at play and require us to redouble our efforts to finally get the political process of the ground. The United Nations has made considerable efforts to achieve a composition of the constitutional committee that represents all components of Syrian society.”
2018-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8383 (2018) · source
“After all, the idea of the constitutional committee came out of an initiative of Russian diplomacy, and today all the members of the Council, without exception, have advocated for its establishment. So what are we waiting for to move forward? I should like today to make three points: to clearly identify the responsibilities ofthe Syrian regime, whose obstruction is continuing to block the launch of the political process; to share with the Council the efforts made by France and the small group to achieve this; and, lastly, to briefly lay out possible subsequent solutions. Our friend Staffan went to Damascus to hear the expectations and positions of one of the parties to the conflict.”
2018-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8383 (2018) · source
“Both scenarios, the encouraging one and the bleak one, are possible today; the choice depends a great deal on us and on the ability of the Council to come together around the option of peace. The establishment of the constitutional committee can and must be the turning point that we are looking for, a first step in a process of genuine political momentum. Such establishment as soon as possible is therefore our priority today. To be clear, given the choice between war and peace in Syria, the key lies largely in the land of Tolstoy; the establishment of the constitutional committee requires that Russia leverage its full weight in Damascus in this respect, just as we are doing for our part with our partners in the small group.”
2018-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8383 (2018) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I would like at the outset to thank the Special Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for his particularly important and enlightening briefing concerning progress in the political process and, more broadly, for his tireless efforts, which deserve and enjoy our full support. We requested this meeting in response to the proposal made by Staffan De Mistura last week. We did so because Syria is currently at a crossroads: it could either tip into military escalation in Idlib, which would open up one of the darkest chapters in the Syrian tragedy, or it could take the difficult path of genuine political momentum for a settlement to the conflict. We are deeply convinced that today, perhaps for the first time in seven years, there is a narrow window of opportunity to achieve that.”
2018-10-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8383 (2018) · source
“In conclusion, I would like to say that France's deep conviction is that, at a time when multilateralism is being criticized and put to the test, women have a key role to play in giving new impetus to multilateralism, in which France believes more strongly than ever. Parity and diversity are at the heart of the DNA of the United Nations and must therefore be at the heart of our actions. Simone de Beauvoir wrote that "the present is not a potential past; it is the moment of choice and action". So, dear friends, let us get to work.”
2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source
“In Libya, France has supported training workshops for young entrepreneurs in Misrata, 50 per cent of whom were women, with the aim of strengthening the Libyan economic fabric by assisting young Libyan entrepreneurs and start-ups. Our third national plan of action will resolutely pursue France's commitments in the framework of the inclusion of women in peace processes and State reconstruction. The close involvement of civil society in the elaboration of the plan, its concrete implementation in France and abroad and the assessment ofits results is, of course, vital. The challenge of the women and peace and security agenda, in addition to its implementation, lies in ensuring that genuine ownership is taken at all levels of society by the actors involved in issues of peacekeeping and the rebuilding of peace and security.”
2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source
“France is currently developing its third national plan of action for the women and peace and security agenda, which will be presented in the first quarter of 2019, and France will once again make that agenda a priority of its presidency of the Security Council in March 2019. As part of its second national plan of action, France has provided direct support in several areas of conflict. In Syria, for instance, France funded an initiative to provide emergency medical assistance to protect women in a conflict where they are too often targeted, in particular through assistance in terms of sexual and reproductive health or psychological support services designed to improve the living conditions of women, especially those giving birth in very difficult conditions.”
2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source
“Finally, the United Nations needs to raise the profile of women's participation in peace processes, just as it did for the demobilization of child soldiers. We commend the efforts of the Secretary-General and the Executive Director of UN-Women in this area, and we are at their disposal to continue the process of reflection together. France will remain fully committed to women's rights, both within the Security Council and in all other relevant bodies. The President of the Republic, Emmanuel Macron, has made equality between women and men the great cause of his five-year term and a top priority of the French Group of Seven presidency next year. The women and peace and security agenda will be an important element of this priority.”
2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source
“The anniversary of resolution 1325 (2000) in 2020 provides us with a unique opportunity that we must take together. Follow-up of the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda must be more robust, and the 76 action plans and 11 regional frameworks established within that framework must be monitored more closely so as to better identify problems and promote good practices. We are ready to work with all our partners to define the outlines ofa mechanism that would effectively review these national and regional processes, as the Secretary-General states in his report (S/2018/900). Our actions must be consonant with our goals. We must develop the regional dimension, and we welcome the ownership of the agenda by regional and subregional organizations. This is a fundamental point if we really want to be effective in the long term.”
2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source
“Security Council field visits must also give full consideration to meetings with women and to the challenges that specifically concern them. This was the case with a meeting we held in the Democratic Republic of the Congo recently, which to me was one of the most striking and inspiring during our recent mission to the country, and I think that in saying so I also speak for the vast majority of my colleagues. The same must apply to the highest United Nations representatives in crisis situations. I would like to welcome in this regard the joint initiative of the Executive Director of UN-Women and the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations to travel together to South Sudan. But we can all see that we must go further.”
2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source
“Together we must make a real qualitative leap; this is within our reach. I would like in particular to welcome the commitment and concrete recommendations of the Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs in this regard. The Council now includes provisions on women's rights and participation in more than 70 per cent of its resolutions and nearly 90 per cent of its presidential statements. We must reach 100 per cent. Let us therefore set ourselves this target of 100 per cent. In the same spirit, it is important that the Council adopt specific press statements as part of the women and peace and security agenda. Similarly, we must continue to systematically invite civil-society leaders, especially women, to give us an accurate picture of the reality on the ground.”
2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source
“Moreover, women are still far too often excluded from discussions at any stage of the negotiation process or confined to discussions that perpetuate stereotypes about their role in society. It is also sadly indicative to note, as the Secretary-General so aptly pointed out this morning, that over the past 25 years only 2 per cent of mediators and 8 per cent of negotiators have been women. I would like in that regard to commend the efforts of the Secretary-General and his team to achieve parity among his Special Representatives. He can, of course, count on our full and complete support. In that context, I would like to reiterate, on behalf of France, our call to action. We know that the Security Council has begun to take stock of these issues. But let us be realistic: it has not been not enough. We can and must do more and better.”
2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source
“And how could peacekeeping operations effectively protect the entire civilian population without women being engaged as agents of peace and security at all levels, in all pillars - military, civilian, political and economic? Enabling women to be agents of peace and security also means guaranteeing their economic, social and cultural rights. Yet their frequent lack of access to education, property, employment, appropriate financial structures and health services makes women more vulnerable to the consequences of conflicts, of which they are most often the primary victims. Last year, the number of peace agreements incorporating gender-related provisions decreased.”
2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source
“Indeed, this anniversary is an opportunity that we must take together to give a new and strong impetus to the women and peace and security agenda. Let us not miss this opportunity. First, I would like to make some observations. Women's participation and equality between women and men is not only a moral and political imperative, but also a key conflict-prevention instrument that has proved effective and is a factor for lasting peace. Everyone should know that when there is real equality between women and men, the risk of conflict is lower. Everyone should know that when women participate in political processes, such processes are more sustainable.”
2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source
“As all here know, France has supported the inclusion of a specific criterion on sexual violence in the sanctions regime concerning the Central African Republic and the inclusion of gender-related issues in the mandate of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic, which in many respects is a model to follow. Our mobilization is also essential to bridge the yawning gap that separates us from women's full participation in peace processes. I will first make several observations, which in our opinion are reasons for us to become actively engaged, before proposing several courses of action in the context of the anniversary of resolution 1325 (2000) in 2020.”
2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source
“Mukwege and, through them, to all those who work courageously to promote the rights of women, sometimes at the risk of their lives. Their commitment must inspire the Council and encourage it to accelerate the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda, 18 years after its inclusion on our agenda. That is a top priority for France. In that context, it is imperative that sexual violence be brought to an end. We are at a time when - let us face facts - sexual violence is used more than ever as a weapon of war and terrorism tactic. That is why, during an Arria Formula meeting last Monday together with the Netherlands, Cote d'Ivoire and Peru, we continued our process of reflection on ways to promote the use of individual sanctions as a tool for deterring sexual violence, and we will translate that process into sanctions.”
2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): At the outset, I should like to thank the Bolivian presidency for having organized this open debate on the women and peace and security agenda, which, as everyone knows, is one of France's top priorities. I also thank the Secretary-General and the Executive Director of UN-Women for their briefings, their commitment and their concrete recommendations, which should guide the Council. Finally, I wish to thank Ms. Randa Siniora for her powerful statement, which eloquently demonstrates the extent to which economic and social hardship and violence against women are both strong and unacceptable barriers to women's participation in political and economic decision-making processes. I welcome the award of the Nobel Peace Prize to Nadia Murad and Dr.”
2018-10-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8382 (2018) · source
“The situation of extreme distress of the Rohingya population is a crushing blow to the human conscience and violates all the norms and values that inspire and form the basis of the United Nations. That is why we must step up our efforts and our collective commitment to shedding light on the crimes that have been committed in order for justice to be done and for the Rohingyas who wish to return to Burma to do so in dignified, safe and sustainable conditions. The United Nations has a vital role to play, and we recall in that regard our support for the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General. France will continue to be actively engaged with respect to this major crisis and stands ready to consider all the options available to the Council to contribute to a lasting solution.”
2018-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8381 (2018) · source
“Fatou Bensouda, to open a preliminary review of the allegations and reiterate our full support for the Prosecutor and the ICC in their ongoing work. The decision of the Human Rights Council to establish an independent and permanent investigative mechanism is also a very important step. France calls on all States and regional and international bodies to support the rapid operationalization of that mechanism, which will allow for the collection and preservation of evidence concerning all allegations ofcrimes committed in Burma. We call on all States to cooperate with the ICC and the mechanism. The evidence collected will be used in proceedings before competent national or international jurisdictions. Finally, we call on the Burmese commission of inquiry to cooperate with all United Nations bodies and mandate-holders.”
2018-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8381 (2018) · source
“Through that, what is at stake is the possibility of a stable, inclusive and democratic rule of law in Burma, governed by a civilian power and based on the equal recognition and citizenship of all, without distinction. Finally, the third priority, which is inseparable from the first two, is the fight against impunity. We call on the international community to identify all the consequences of the conclusions of the fact-finding mission. The decision of the Pre-Trial Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on 6 September, which concluded that the Court has jurisdiction over the alleged deportation of Rohingya from Burma to Bangladesh, is an important step in the fight against impunity. We welcome the decision of the Court's Prosecutor, Ms.”
2018-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8381 (2018) · source
“The Commission proposed a road map, which the Burmese Government has accepted and the Security Council has endorsed, to enable all the people of Rakhine state to live together in peace. France reiterates in particular the importance ofthe recommendations on the question of citizenship and the revision of the 1982 law, as well as equal rights, including the right of access to public services, health care and education for all persons belonging to the Rohingya community. The report contains other very relevant recommendations on the freedom of movement, the socioeconomic development of the Arakan and the fight against discrimination against all minorities that, if effectively implemented, would constitute important confidence-building measures allowing for the voluntary return of refugees in accordance with international law.”
2018-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8381 (2018) · source
“It is also urgent for the displaced Rohingya people in Rakhine state to regain full freedom of movement and access to basic services. In Bangladesh, we reiterate our appreciation for the exceptional generosity of the authorities and the people, and for the outstanding work being carried out by United Nations agencies and humanitarian organizations. As long as the conditions for their voluntary, dignified and sustainable return are not met, international assistance will remain essential to supporting Rohingya refugees living in extremely precarious conditions. The second priority is the effective implementation of the recommendations of the Advisory Commission on Rakhine State, formerly led by Kofi Annan, for which we have been calling for more than a year.”
2018-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8381 (2018) · source
“In that context, and in accordance with the presidential statement adopted by the Council almost a year ago (S/PRST/2017/22), we must remain mobilized around three main and complementary priorities. The first is humanitarian support for the Rohingyas who remain in Rakhine state and to refugees in the camps in Bangladesh. In Burma, the tripartite agreement concluded in June by the Burmese authorities, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the United Nations Development Programme was an important step, but its implementation by the Burmese authorities must be significantly accelerated. The restoration of unhindered humanitarian access to all affected villages in Rakhine state is urgent to meet the needs of the population.”
2018-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8381 (2018) · source
“Let us also be aware that our action or inaction in response to the tragedy is being closely watched by all those who could commit comparable atrocities. This means that our collective responsibility is imperative, now and in the future. May Mr. Darusman's message and warning be clearly heard by all. The sentencing on 3 September of two Reuters journalists to seven years in prison by the Burmese courts, while they were preparing a report on the serious allegations of human rights violations in the Rakhine state, is the latest example of the climate of fear that hinders the investigative efforts on the ground. It constitutes a serious violation of the freedom of the press. On behalf of France, I reiterate the call for the release of those two journalists.”
2018-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8381 (2018) · source
“It also notes that attacks and sexual violence committed by the Burmese army in villages, including against children, constitute serious violations of international humanitarian law that may constitute war crimes. Establishing the facts is essential ifjustice is to one day be done and to enabling genuine reconciliation. And the facts that have been presented to us, along with their merciless premeditation, amount to the highest level of severity within the scale of international crimes. The Security Council cannot turn a blind eye to those facts, unless it relinquishes its own responsibilities and renounces its very raison d'etre. If the Security Council feels that such a situation does not concern it, what situation would?”
2018-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8381 (2018) · source
“Since the violence of August 2017, France has consistently underlined its concern and called for the mobilization ofthe Security Council in response to what President Macron, echoing the High Commissioner for Human Rights, has described since September 2017 as "ethnic cleansing". France is extremely concerned about the findings of the fact-finding mission's report (A/HRC/39/64), according to which charges ofgenocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes - committed in particular against the Rohingya in Rakhine state but also in Kachin and Shan states - could be brought against the Burmese army and security forces. The fact- finding mission's report concludes in paragraph 85 that on the basis of "reasonable inference", there are factors "that have allowed genocidal intent to be established ".”
2018-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8381 (2018) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I would like to begin by warmly thanking Mr. Marzuki Darusman, Chairperson of the independent international fact-finding mission on Myanmar, for his chilling and insightful briefing and more broadly for the outstanding work that his team has carried out, professionally and independently, in difficult conditions. The 875 interviews conducted, along with the variety of information sources used, attest to the solidity of the work that he has done. Let me also take the opportunity to emphasize the importance for the Security Council to continue to rely upon the work of the instruments established by the Human Rights Council in order to fully carry out its mandate to maintain international peace and security.”
2018-10-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8381 (2018) · source
“I would like, once again, to commend the excellent work of the EUTM in supporting the reform of the security sector in the Central African Republic. In conclusion, I would like to emphasize the importance for the Council and the entire international community to remain mobilized and united in support of MINUSCA and in favour of lasting peace in the Central African Republic. That is one of the conditions for success in supporting the Central African Republic and all Central Africans, and it is in that spirit that France will present, in the coming days, a draft resolution for the renewal of MINUSCA's mandate.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the decision of the United Nations and the African Union to integrate MINUSCA into the African Initiative and to integrate the Special Representative into the panel of facilitators. France strongly urges the Security Council to authorize UNMISCA to provide limited logistical support for the gradual and controlled redeployment of the Forces armees centrafricaines trained or certified by the European Union Military Training Mission (EUTM) in the Central African Republic. That support, alongside internal security forces, is essential to enable the restoration of Government authority in all its administrative, security and judicial components - that is our collective priority. It is a high expectation of the Central African authorities and the Central African population itself.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source
“I would also like to commend all the efforts undertaken by MINUSCA to increase its mobility, reduce its footprint, improve its operational performance and continue the work that has already begun with the troop-contributing countries to prevent cases of sexual exploitation and abuse and ensure that they do not go unpunished. Those welcome efforts must clearly continue. In that context, as the renewal of MINUSCA's mandate approaches, France fully supports the Secretary-General's recommendations, in particular that of maintaining MINUSCA's robust format and mandate. We also feel it is crucial that MINUSCA be able to strengthen its role in supporting the political process.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source
“I would like to conclude by reaffirming France's full support for the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) and Mr. Parfait Onanga- Anyanga, Special Representative of the Secretary- General for the Central African Republic. As a mission that operates in a difficult environment, MINUSCA plays an indispensable role, whether in protecting civilians, supporting the peace process, facilitating the delivery of humanitarian assistance or supporting the recovery of the Central African Republic. As such, MINUSCA requires the full support of everyone. In that regard, I would like to pay tribute to the peacekeepers who pay a heavy price for their service in the Central African Republic.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source
“That is a prerequisite for the success of the African Initiative. It is also crucial that the African Union and all of the States in the region continue their commitment, at the highest level, in order to ensure the success of the next steps in the implementation of the road map adopted in Libreville. In that regard, we welcome the recent decision of the United Nations and the African Union to appoint a joint special envoy to support the African Initiative, and who, of course, will have the full support of France. Finally, we believe it is important that the direct dialogue between the Central African Government and the armed groups involve other segments of Central African society, in particular women, whose participation in the peace process is essential.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source
“In that context, while the list of the claims of the armed groups was finalized and sent to the Central African authorities at the meeting in August organized in Bouar by the panel of facilitators of the African Initiative, the priority now must be to move forward, without delay, towards a direct dialogue between the Central African Government and the armed groups in order to reach a comprehensive political agreement that leaves no issue aside, particularly that of the fight against impunity. In that regard, I would like to highlight three elements that we consider crucial to the success of the African Initiative. First, we believe it is essential to avoid parallel initiatives, which lead to confusion, and to ensure that all partners of the Central African Republic are well- coordinated.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source
“We therefore welcome the holding of the high- level meeting on the Central African Republic on the margins of the General Assembly, which reaffirmed the international community's support for the Central African Republic and emphasized that the African Initiative for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic is the only framework for the peace process in the country. That is an essential point.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source
“We encourage him to continue working for justice, disarmament and the country's economic recovery. We also believe that the message to armed groups must be clear. They must lay down their weapons, commit themselves immediately and unconditionally to the peace process and understand that the violence they perpetrate will not go unpunished. In that regard, France welcomes yesterday's inaugural session of the Special Criminal Court, which marked the official launch of investigations into gross violations of human rights and international humanitarian law committed in the country. It is an important step in the crucial fight against impunity. The current situation, as worrisome as it is, must not overshadow the genuine progress that has been made since last year. It shows that a solution to the crisis is possible.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening today's meeting, which is being held at a particularly important time for the Central African Republic. I would also like to thank our briefers for their very enlightening statements. The situation in the Central African Republic remains especially fragile because of the violence perpetrated by armed groups against civilians, in particular women and children, humanitarian and medical personnel and the Blue Helmets. Abuses committed against internally displaced persons in Bria in September, during clashes between ex-Seleka and anti-balaka factions, are tragic and unacceptable. In that challenging environment, we reiterate our full support for President Touadera's efforts to promote national reconciliation and re-establish State authority.”
2018-10-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8378 (2018) · source
“Resolution 2423 (2018) sent a clear message in that regard, according to which each entity must play its individual role within the limits of its mandate, but all must coordinate and support one another on the ground in the prevailing difficult circumstances. Let us not forget that the enemies of peace have not waited for us to begin cooperating among themselves. As we collectively expressed in the adoption of resolution 2423 (2018), the urgency now lies with the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation. The six-month period for implementing the priority measures identified by the Council has begun. The Malian parties must now concentrate all their energies to that end. France will issue a press statement to that effect at the end of this meeting.”
2018-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8376 (2018) · source
“France emphasizes 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 goal of supporting the implementation of the Agreement. The support provided by Operation Barkhane to the Malian armed forces within the framework of a counter-terrorist operation within the three-border region this week exemplifies the advantages of such an approach based on partnerships. On another level, the same applies to the operational and logistical support regularly shared among the various actors.”
2018-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8376 (2018) · source
“It is imperative that the international community fully support those efforts so that the Malian State has the necessary additional resources at its disposal to regain control of the centre. The redeployment of the Malian armed forces in that area is one part of the equation. Tools have been put in place in MINUSMA's mandate to support that undertaking since June 2017. It is important that the Malian authorities and the Mission make better use of them. We also expect MINUSMA to continue to implement the new directions in its mandate with regard to the protection of civilians with the means at their disposal, while avoiding compromising the strategic priority of supporting the implementation of the agreement.”
2018-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8376 (2018) · source
“Continued progress is clearly needed, especially with regard to the institutional component and the areas of justice and reconciliation. Once again, however, a positive dynamic has been initiated, and it is essential that it bear results in the coming weeks. As the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations recalled earlier, the continuing deterioration of the situation in the centre of the country continues to be of great concern to us. The attacks of recent days illustrate the gravity of the threat weighing on that part of Mali and, more generally, the Liptako-Gourma region. We commend the actions taken by the Prime Minister in addressing that issue and his recent visits to the region to encourage the return of a State presence and authority in the centre.”
2018-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8376 (2018) · source
“That period has already begun and merits our full engagement. It is necessary that we act now. The past few weeks have witnessed the start of a positive dynamic that we must welcome, encourage and strengthen. I am referring in particular to the announcement of the upcoming launch of an accelerated disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process for Operational Coordination Mechanism combatants, the ongoing finalization of the northern regions development zone, the granting of greater roles for women within the new Government, and the establishment of a weekly consultation framework among the various Malian parties under the leadership of Minister Lassine Bouare'. Those are all indications that illustrate for us the will of the parties to step up the pace of the implementation of the Agreement.”
2018-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8376 (2018) · source
“In particular, we hope that the Committee established pursuant to resolution 2374 (2017) concerning Mali will continue its work in the coming weeks by visiting the country itself, which will enable it to make contact with all of the Malian parties, as well as with various international mediation actors. In that regard, I would like to commend the work carried out by Sweden as Chair of that Committee. But let us make no mistake - there is still much progress that needs to be made, and urgently. Resolution 2423 (2018) provides a clear framework in that regard by defining a list of priority measures resulting from the road map agreed by the Malian parties. Its implementation will be examined in a report of the Secretary-General to be submitted every six months once the Malian President assumes power.”
2018-10-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8376 (2018) · source