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“That is why France and Germany stress the importance of the participation of Malian women's organizations in the implementation of the peace agreement. That request was also made by the Security Council in its resolution 2423 (2018), which was adopted at the end of June. In conclusion, I recall that France and Germany call for the systematic and long-term promotion of the capacity ofwomen, especially in Africa, to be involved in peace processes and, more broadly, political processes. Let me be clear - that objective is not just one element among others or talking points, but rather a fundamental priority that is hard-wired in our hard drive in order to achieve parity and effectiveness.”
2018-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8306 (2018) · source
“That common framework must guide all our efforts aimed at generating coordinated and effective action that will produce tangible results for the Sahelian people, in particular women. Our third message deals more specifically with women's participation in regional peace processes. While progress has been made in that regard, women's participation in peace processes remains insufficient. We must be clear-headed enough to acknowledge that and courageous enough to rectify the situation. In Mali, for example, we believe that a lasting settlement of the crisis depends on the involvement of all parts of Malian society, in particular women, who must be involved not only in Government, but also in Parliament and at the local level.”
2018-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8306 (2018) · source
“The Alliance for the Sahel, which France and Germany launched nearly one year ago, on 13 July 2017, in partnership with the main donors and countries in the region, aims to promote faster, more coordinated and better targeted assistance for all disadvantaged groups, especially women. The Alliance is part of the broader framework established by the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel to coordinate efforts for the development of the Sahel. I would like to take advantage of the presence of the Deputy Secretary-General to stress how much we support and appreciate her work to promote the implementation of the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel.”
2018-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8306 (2018) · source
“The commitments made in the communiques must be implemented and those efforts should make it possible to effectively combat impunity, including within the armed forces and police; to set up units trained to protect women; and to enable those who survive such abuses to bear witness in order to better counter the stigmatization of the victims of sexual violence. Our second message concerns the fact that our shared mission is to act together to achieve sustainable development in the Sahel and among its most vulnerable populations, especially women, which of course includes the fight against climate change.”
2018-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8306 (2018) · source
“As noted by United Nations actors on the ground in Mali, women are increasingly targeted by groups committing terrorist acts and promoting violent extremism. In the Lake Chad basin region, particularly in Chad and the Niger, we also see that Boko Haram still poses a serious threat to people, especially women and girls. Finally, we strongly condemn the systematic use of sexual violence as a weapon of war in South Sudan, which is absolutely unacceptable. In that regard, we thank Special Representative Pramila Patten for all her efforts to improve the situation.”
2018-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8306 (2018) · source
“France also plays a role in security through the deployment of Operation Barkhane and the support given to the Joint Force of the Group of Five (G-5) for the Sahel, which includes the recent appointment of a gender expert in the G-5 Sahel secretariat in Nouakchott. That appointment will be decisive in strengthening the protection of women by the G-5 Sahel Joint Force. Germany is also firmly committed to Mali and the Sahel, namely, through its important contribution to the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali and its development and humanitarian assistance. That commitment to peace and security in the Sahel is essential to effectively combating the violence to which women are too often exposed in the region.”
2018-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8306 (2018) · source
“Pramila Patten, and several United Nations representatives for gender equality. In that context, we wish to convey three main messages. Our first message is based on our belief that only action that combines politics, security, development and women's rights can promote lasting stabilization in the Sahel. That is the shared compass that guides the efforts of France and Germany, which are firmly committed to peace and security in the Sahel. France is first of all politically active through the role it plays in international mediation in support of the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali.”
2018-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8306 (2018) · source
“In view of the commitment of the French and German authorities to promoting peace, security and development in the Sahel and to strengthening the women and peace and security agenda, I have the honour to make this statement on behalf of France and Germany. I would like to welcome my colleague and friend Christoph Heusgen, who is with us here today. We welcome the recent joint visit by the Deputy Secretary-General and the Special Envoy of the African Union with which you, Madam President, are associated. That visit is a concrete example of the implementation of the women and peace and security agenda, which enables us today to address the situation ofwomen in the Sahel region in a timely manner. We also welcome the presence in the delegation of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms.”
2018-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8306 (2018) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): First of all, I would like to thank you, Madam President, for organizing this public meeting of the Security Council on the issue of women and peace and security in the Sahel, which is a true priority for us. Your presence, Madam Minister, attests to that. It is both a privilege and a pleasure to see you here among us once again to preside over this important meeting. I would also like to warmly thank the Deputy Secretary-General, Ms. Amina Mohammed, and the African Union Special Envoy for Women, Peace and Security, Ms. Bineta Diop, for their enlightening briefings. The presence of the Deputy Secretary-General, following an important mission, shows the special importance of today's meeting.”
2018-07-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8306 (2018) · source
“Sixthly and finally, strengthening the fight against impunity is the best prevention method. The role of international justice, including that of the International Criminal Court, are very important in that regard. We also have a duty to raise public awareness in the Council. I propose that we regularly use the press and press statements to do so. The protection of children and their rights is not only a universal moral obligation but also one of the essential conditions for lasting peace. Children embody hope for reconciliation and reconstruction, as has been so rightly pointed out. The best interests of the child must therefore prevail everywhere and children's voices must be heard. Their rights must be respected. The Council knows my country's constant and historic commitment to the protection of children in armed conflict.”
2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source
“Secondly, we must ensure more effective prevention, including by raising awareness and guaranteeing access to education in schools protected against attacks. The detailed analysis of recruitment methods used by non-State armed groups and work on early warning systems will also be very useful. Thirdly, we all recognize that is key to sustainably strengthen reintegration mechanisms when children are released. Fourthly, we must more carefully consider the specific needs of girls in order to prevent their stigmatization, and adopt a gender-specific approach to disarmament, demobilization and reintegration. Fifthly, we must ensure full compliance with children's rights and applicable international standards in order to put an end to the illegal detention of children.”
2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source
“In that connection, we must redouble our efforts to better protect children through actions ranging from prevention to reintegration. Conflicts evolve, as do the methods employed by belligerent parties. Resolution 2427 (2018), adopted today by the Council, on which France has worked very closely with Sweden and with all members of the Council, provides several important operational responses in that regard. I note the following six areas of work. First, we must respond to the cross-border nature of violations committed against children. It will therefore be essential to combat violations against children in the context of trafficking and to strengthen the role of regional and subregional organizations in that regard.”
2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source
“We therefore call on the States that have not yet done so to ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict; to endorse the Paris Commitments to protect children from unlawful recruitment or use by armed forces or groups, the Principles and Guidelines on Children Associated with Armed Forces or Armed Groups (Paris Principles), which are a reference for all actors, especially in the field, the Safe Schools Declaration and the Vancouver Principles on Peacekeeping and the Prevention of the Recruitment and Use of Child Soldiers, which complement the foundational Paris Principles. This group of instruments is complete and operational, and is destined to become universal.”
2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source
“Child protection advisers play a crucial role, as demonstrated each year by the release of children following the tireless efforts of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and through the central role of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic in the recent signing of a new action plan in the Central African Republic. Fourthly, we would also like to commend Sweden's work as Chair of the Working Group on Children and Armed Conflict, which plays an key role. Finally, a normative framework - a constitutional bloc to protect children - has been created and continues to be developed.”
2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source
“First of all, the mandate entrusted to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to engage in dialogue with the parties and obtain concrete commitments from them, in particular through the action plans, is ofparamount importance in this context. This field work, conducted in close coordination with United Nations country teams, is certainly difficult, but absolutely essential. Like the monitoring and alert mechanism, it must remain at the heart of the agenda. Secondly, as we all stressed at the Arria Formula meeting last May, those action plans must be comprehensive and seek to eliminate all serious violations. Their implementation must also be assessed in the light of all such violations. Thirdly, it is essential for peacekeeping operations to maintain adequate resources.”
2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source
“The Secretary- General's report (S/2018/465) shows a marked increase in the number ofviolations in 2017, with more than 21,000 verified cases and some areas, such as Afghanistan or Somalia, that remain of serious concern. However, certain developments are encouraging, such as the extraction of children from armed groups in Colombia, the signing of new action plans in Mali, the Central African Republic and Nigeria, and the release, in total, of more than 10,000 child soldiers. Those successes call for the continuation of over 20 years of efforts of the Council and the actors on the ground.”
2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source
“They deserve our admiration and support. I note the worrying increase in the number of violations of children's rights, which must lead us to remain more mobilized than ever and to make the best use of the precious tools that the Council has adopted. Within the framework of the method proposed by the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Yves Le Drian, during the open debate on 31 October of last year (see S/PV.8082), I will outline several new areas of work for the coming months. First of all, more than 20 years after the creation of the agenda, the tools adopted by the Security Council are more essential than ever given the increase in the number of violations of children's rights.”
2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): At the outset, I would like to warmly thank the Swedish presidency of the Council for organizing this open debate on the children and armed conflict agenda item, which is an absolute priority for us. I also thank the Swedish presidency for having steered the important resolution that we have just adopted (resolution 2427 (2018)). It is a rare privilege to have the Prime Minister of Sweden here with us to preside over this essential debate. Finally, I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Virginia Gamba, Executive Director of UNICEF, Henrietta Fore and Yenny Londofio for their illuminating and inspiring briefings. More broadly, I wish to thank all actors, particularly from civil society, who work every day on the ground to protect children.”
2018-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8305 (2018) · source
“The unity that traditionally characterizes the Council on the Malian file is a major asset, enabling us to continue to play a decisive role in favour of peace and security in that country. We must do everything we can to maintain and make the most of it. That is the logic with which the resolution we adopted today is fully in line.”
2018-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8298 (2018) · source
“The conviction of the jihadist Al-Mahdi for attacks on the cultural and religious heritage of Timbuktu, as well as the forthcoming trial of Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz Ag Mohamed Ag Mahmoud for crimes committed during the occupation of northern Mali by jihadist groups, testify to the concrete contribution of the Court to the fight against impunity in Mali. The resolution that we have adopted today calls on the Malian authorities to pursue their righteous cooperation with the Court, in accordance with their obligations under the Rome Statute. That is an absolutely essential point on the road to lasting stability in Mali. Finally, I want to warmly thank all members of the Security Council for the open and constructive spirit they demonstrated throughout the negotiations.”
2018-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8298 (2018) · source
“Finally, resolution 2243 (2018) recalls the need for future elections to be held in ways that guarantee the credibility of their results. It lends its full support to the good offices played by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General in recent weeks, and calls for the continuation of a constructive dialogue between the Government and the opposition on all of these issues. Before concluding, I wish to reaffirm here our unwavering support for the irreplaceable role played by the International Criminal Court in favour of peace and security in Mali.”
2018-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8298 (2018) · source
“Finally, it calls on MINUSMA and the Malian Government to take fully into account in their actions the security impacts of climate change and other environmental factors. The text we have just adopted also expresses the Council's collective concern with regard to the ongoing deterioration of the situation in the centre and the threats it poses to the protection of civilians. It recalls that only a balanced approach, combining security response and development and governance efforts, can create the conditions for sustainable stabilization. It expresses serious concern about the allegations of human rights violations attributed to the Malian armed forces and notes with satisfaction the measures announced by the Malian authorities in this regard, while underlining the importance of their rapid and full implementation.”
2018-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8298 (2018) · source
“It recognizes that the Mission is intended to interact with the other security presence deployed in the Malian theatre - the Malian armed forces, the Joint Force, of the Group of Five for the Sahel, the European missions and Operation Barkhane -whose actions are mutually reinforcing. It asks MINUSMA to better inform local actors about the characteristics and specificities of its mandate. It invites the Secretary-General to take further steps to strengthen the security of the Mission, which is our shared priority, while welcoming the progress made in recent months in implementing the recommendations of the report prepared by Lieutenant General (Retired) Carlos Alberto dos Santos Cruz, entitled "Improving Security of United Nations Peacekeepers".”
2018-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8298 (2018) · source
“Everyone must therefore assume their responsibilities for creating conditions conducive to maintaining the exceptional level of international commitment enjoyed by Mali. That will be possible only with the urgent and unprecedented mobilization of the Malian parties for the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali. The progress made in recent weeks is encouraging, but it must imperatively be continued and amplified. In accordance with the recommendations of the Secretary-General and the conclusions of the strategic review, resolution 2423 (2018) provides MINUSMA with a clearer and more realistic mandate through greater prioritization of its tasks.”
2018-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8298 (2018) · source
“The resolution we have just adopted therefore sets out a precise list of priority measures - taken directly from the road map approved by the Malian parties - whose implementation will be followed with the greatest attention. It asks the Secretary-General to provide an update on that implementation in a specific report six months after the inauguration of the next President of Mali. It expresses the Council's intention to seek options for a possible significant adaptation of MINUSMA in the absence of substantial progress in the implementation of these priority measures. Lastly, it emphasizes that the non-implementation of the road map provisions by the announced deadline would also lead the Council to consider sanctions against those responsible for setting up those obstacles.”
2018-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8298 (2018) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I wish to begin by telling the delegation of C6te d'Ivoire how deeply moved I have been by the letter that hasjust been read out and how profoundly present our late colleague remains in our memory and our hearts. His wisdom, as reported by his spouse, is and will remain a source of inspiration to us. France welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2423 (2018), renewing the mandate of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) for a period of one year. Let us be blunt - this renewal is not like the previous ones. It is accompanied by a strong political message to the Malian parties that maintaining the current configuration of a mission as important and exposed as MINUSMA must necessarily be accompanied by substantial progress in the peace process.”
2018-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8298 (2018) · source
“This is the thrust of President Macron's proposal to engage in discussions towards a broader four-pillar agreement that preserves the JCPOA, provides a long-term framework for Iran's nuclear programme, constrains the most destabilizing developments in Iran's ballistic activities, and ensures that Iran ceases to play a destabilizing role in the region. I would assure Council members of France's full and clear commitment, alongside our partners, on these points, as well as on the implementation of all our commitments.”
2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8297 (2018) · source
“In particular, any activity involving the transfer of assistance, missiles, technologies and ballistic capabilities to State or non-State actors is contrary to Security Council resolutions and must cease immediately. In conclusion, I recall the importance ofthe JCPOA, which is both an essential instrument of the international non-proliferation regime and one of the cornerstones of stability in the region as a whole. Anything that weakens it therefore poses a direct risk to our collective security. The assurances given to us by the JCPOA in the nuclear field should enable us to address other issues of concern for regional security.”
2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8297 (2018) · source
“However, the Secretary-General's report identifies various elements of Iran's continued non-compliance with several of its provisions, which are sources of significant concern. I would refer to Iran's ballistic activities and the transfer of ballistic capabilities and technologies, in particular to the Houthis, as documented in the report of the Secretary- General. The Security Council has on several occasions condemned the firing of ballistic missiles against Saudi Arabia. This aspect is in addition to the information reported on seizures of weapons of probable Iranian origin and elements relating to violations of asset freezes and travel bans. However, I recall that all States, first and foremost Iran, must comply with those provisions of resolution 2231 (2015).”
2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8297 (2018) · source
“We are therefore determined to ensure as far as possible the maintenance of the economic relations with Iran permitted by the agreement. The agreement was designed specifically to ensure that Iran's nuclear programme is not diverted for military purposes. That founding goal continues to be met, as the Secretary-General recalls in his report. In accordance with its mandate, the International Atomic Energy Agency reconfirmed in its report of 24 May that Iran is in compliance with its commitments under the JCPOA. I now come to my third point, which concerns resolution 2231 (2015) and the report before us. Our collective commitments do not end with the JCPOA framework. For its part, Iran must respect all its commitments under the resolution, including those under annex B.”
2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8297 (2018) · source
“This is why I want now to renew with force the commitment reaffirmed by President Macron alongside his British and German partners, and supported by the other Europeans, on 8 May. France, which has worked tirelessly throughout the negotiations to ensure the robust nature of this agreement, remains determined to ensure its implementation and preserve it. In this regard, we have noted with regret and concern the decision of the United States to withdraw from the JCPOA. However, the agreement remains in place, and this decision should not affect the implementation by the parties to this agreement of their commitments. France will continue to work with the parties involved in this collective framework. Let us be clear - as long as Iran fulfils its nuclear commitments under the JCPOA, France will meet its own.”
2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8297 (2018) · source
“In this context, the Iranian nuclear issue is a textbook case; it confirms the role of impetus and monitoring that the Security Council can and must play. This was demonstrated by the unanimous adoption of resolution 2231 (2015), on 20 July 2015, which sealed the agreement reached in Vienna, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), of which the Council is the guarantor. The JCPOA is the result of the perseverance of the international community and a common will to provide a robust response to our shared security interests. The JPCOA also embodies the pragmatic and demanding multilateralism to which my country is deeply committed. The collapse of this major achievement would mark a serious step backwards for the region, for the non-proliferation regime, and for all of our security, which would potentially have serious consequences.”
2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8297 (2018) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): Let me begin by thanking the Russian presidency of the Council for convening this important meeting. I also thank Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo, our colleague of the Netherlands and the observer of the European Union for their very informative briefings. I would also like to commend the factual and balanced nature of the Secretary-General's report (S/2018/602), which has been submitted to us and whose scope fully corresponds to his mandate. The Security Council's responsibilities are measured by the variety and complexity of international peace and security issues it has to deal with, including non-proliferation. We spoke briefly about this issue two days ago during the debate on North Africa and the Middle East (see S/PV.8293), where the challenges are immense.”
2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8297 (2018) · source
“Based on the shared conviction that there can be no military solution to the Syrian conflict, let us be mindful of working jointly for a lasting political solution. It is high time that we unite behind the United Nations process in Geneva. That is in the interests of us all, above all the Syrians. In that regard, France is ready to engage with the Russian Federation and all actors with leverage, whether on the ground, on the economic front or in international bodies, in order for the United Nations mediation to succeed. We believe that today that is possible. Let us get to work. There is no time to lose.”
2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8296 (2018) · source
“Those two elements - the constitutional aspect and the elections - require a neutral, secure and impartial framework for the Syrians to express themselves freely that is guaranteed by confidence-building measures. That is the very aim of the efforts under way by France and its partners to ensure coordination between the Small Group of the Global Coalition and the Astana process. Our goal is not to create a process devoid of substance but to bring together the efforts of the parties with leverage in Syria to better support the mediation of the Special Envoy. During the debate the day before yesterday (see S/PV.8293), the Russian Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and Director of the Middle East and North Africa Department, Mr. Sergey Vershinin, advocated a political settlement of the Syrian crisis through constructive dialogue.”
2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8296 (2018) · source
“That is why we are encouraging the Special Envoy to continue to work actively on appointing the 50 independent representatives in order to ensure that neither the regime nor the opposition has a majority. We urge him to define the modalities of work for the committee as soon as possible. The demanding path towards a political solution based on an intra-Syrian agreement also requires the holding of free and transparent elections, organized and monitored by the United Nations, enabling all Syrians, in Syria and abroad, to have a voice, and with the active participation of women in the political process. In that connection, France supports a 30 per cent minimum participation rate of women in the process.”
2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8296 (2018) · source
“de Mistura and the three Astana guarantors, followed by another on 25 June with the members of the Small Group of the Global Coalition, should enable the launch of a constructive dialogue with a view to reaching a lasting and credible political solution in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015). The short-term goal is the establishment of a constitutional committee. We are encouraged by the willingness of the parties to work constructively for the establishment of such a committee, composed of one third members designated by the regime, one third opposition members and one third independents. This is a modest but necessary stage that is showing initial progress of a kind we have not seen for months and that could potentially be a turning point towards a true political process. We hope that is the case.”
2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8296 (2018) · source
“Considering the risk of the fatigue over this issue that peeps through here and there, we must all realize that we cannot turn away in the face of the continuing military operations and humanitarian disaster in Syria. We must be particularly careful not to let the potential next chapter of the Syrian tragedy, the regional expansion of the conflict, be written. These problems make launching a credible political process more urgent and necessary than ever. It may be too soon for a Syrian Dayton agreement, but we are seeing the first encouraging signs of a true political process. The road map is clear. We must fully support the efforts of the United Nations in Geneva to promote areas of convergence among the primary parties in the Syrian crisis. In that regard, the discussion on 18 June between Mr.”
2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8296 (2018) · source
“The influx of displaced persons renders the situation even more critical, particularly in Idlib. All the parties must guarantee total and unhindered humanitarian access, coordinated by the United Nations, and, finally, medical infrastructure and personnel, which are still being attacked, must be protected. I welcome the Secretary-General's report on humanitarian cross-border assistance (S/2018/617 and S/2018/619). Cross-border assistance continues to play a vital role in enabling aid to be sent along the most direct routes. The mechanism is transparent, effective and fully dedicated to the people in need. The neighbouring countries have given the mechanism their unequivocal support and call for it to continue. It is therefore our responsibility to ensure that it is preserved.”
2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8296 (2018) · source
“France therefore calls on everyone, beginning with the Russians, to honour their commitments in order to put an immediate end to the offensive. Russia must honour the agreement reached a year ago and immediately ensure the cessation of hostilities. In this troubling context, the continuing catastrophic humanitarian situation is deplorable. In Idlib, eastern Ghouta and elsewhere, the humanitarian situation continues to be particularly alarming. Very rarely do convoys have access to the population, while the needs of the population are immense. The regime is taking on a particularly grave responsibility in that regard. The systematic and deliberate obstruction of humanitarian aid is unacceptable, especially the Syrian regime's systematic removal of medical materials from convoys, including vaccines for children.”
2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8296 (2018) · source
“In that connection, I would like to recall France's commitment to the security of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, in which the Blue Helmets operate under difficult conditions in the Golan Heights, and which should be maintained at all times. Another wave of refugees could destabilize neighbouring countries for the long-term, particularly Jordan, which has already taken in so many Syrians. These developments are all the more worrying given that the diversity of the forces present in south- western Syria presents a real risk of regional escalation. The territories targeted in the offensive are part of the de-escalation zone in south-western Syria established by the United States, Russia and Jordan in July 2017.”
2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8296 (2018) · source
“There have been several air attacks on the city of Dar'a since 23 June. This relentless strategy, which represents the worst possible outcome for the civilian population, is sadly familiar. As in Damascus, Homs, Aleppo or eastern Ghouta, the goal of the air attacks is to force the opposition groups to surrender using methods of war that are contrary to humanitarian law. Another operation in southern Syria is paving the way for new sieges that will starve out the population and result in more forced displacements and restrictions on humanitarian assistance. Moreover, that offensive is in an extremely sensitive border area and could have direct consequences for the security and stability of Israel and Jordan.”
2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8296 (2018) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): At the outset, I would like to thank Mr. Staffan de Mistura for his comprehensive and objective briefing. We assure him of our full support. I also thank Mr. John Ging for his instructive briefing on the catastrophic humanitarian situation in Syria. I will start with our concerns about the situation on the ground, particularly the ongoing offensive in south- western Syria. I will then touch on the extremely dire humanitarian situation. Finally, I will emphasize that the situation makes it even more essential to launch an inclusive political process capable of uniting Syrians. The relentless logic of military operations continues in Syria. For the past week we have seen the regime resume its attacks on the opposition in south-western Syria, in a region inhabited by 700,000 civilians.”
2018-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8296 (2018) · source
“France also intends to contribute to all efforts to establish regional dialogue mechanisms for the peaceful settlement of disputes and dialogue for the stability of the Middle East. The future of the Middle East and the credibility of the Security Council are at stake.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“The international community must work to that end, in particular through mechanisms to combat impunity that it has set up created or implemented adopted whether they be international criminal jurisdiction, such as the Special Tribunal for Lebanon or the International Criminal Court in the case of Libya, or to collect evidence in order to prepare legal proceedings, such as in the cases of Syria and Iraq, in support of the competent national authorities or as a substitute for them if such authorities cannot or are not willing to do so. In conclusion, Sir, you may rest assured of the resolute engagement of France in that region of the world in respect of its principles and in commitment to its tireless efforts to address the crisis in the Middle East. We would like to see the Security Council fully shoulder its responsibilities.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“With regard to United Nations mediation, the Security Council has expressed its unanimous support for the work of Special Envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths and for his efforts to relaunch the peace negotiations. We remain convinced that the only lasting resolution of the crisis in Yemen is a political solution. That is why we should contribute and continue to call on the parties to engage in good-faith negotiations, facilitated by the United Nations, with a View to an inclusive political agreement. France is convinced that respect for human rights and international humanitarian law is an essential precondition for lasting peace in the Middle East. lmpunity for crimes should not and cannot be an exception regionally. All victims of violations of human rights and international humanitarian law deserve justice.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“The ongoing settlement activity in all its forms destroys such a prospect on the ground. I am thinking in particular of the threat to the Khan Al-Ahmar community. The Security Council cannot abandon its responsibility. France stands ready to contribute to any new development in that regard. In conflict situations, the role of the Council is to call on all warring parties to respect the relevant law. With regard to the situation in Yemen, we should remind the parties of the need to respect international humanitarian law and to protect civilians, in particular women and children. It is imperative that the parties ensure comprehensive and unimpeded humanitarian access, in cooperation with the United Nations, and protect the health infrastructure and personnel, as resolution 2286 (2016) underscores.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“However, the silence of the Council with regard to certain crises will compromise our collective credibility in the long term. After three conflicts over the past decade, the Gaza Strip has been on the brink of collapse and a new escalation for several months. In that regard, on several occasions we have called on the Security Council for a clear message that does not ignore either the responsibilities of Hamas or the obligations of Israel. We regret the fact that, to date, we have not been heard. However, we will not give up. The recent developments cannot be disassociated from the lack of a political solution to the Israeli-Palestinian question. It is more necessary than ever to reaffirm the parameters of the two-State solution, to which there is no viable alternative and which is enshrined in a Council resolution.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“Given all the crises in the Middle East, it is more crucial than ever to ensure that our approach focuses on the international framework for crisis settlement through two pillars: promoting multilateralism and the role of the United Nations, on the one hand, and respect for international law, on the other hand. In that regard, the role of the Security Council is essential. We demonstrated that by adopting resolution 2231 (2015), which endorsed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action as a result of the international community's resolve and pragmatic and realistic multilateralism. France will continue to meet its responsibilities for as long as Iran fulfils its commitments. We also call for a response to our concerns with regard to the ballistic and regional activities of Iran. That is necessary for the security of the region.”
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“Combating terrorist groups ultimately means seeking to put an end to the breeding grounds for recruitment by ensuring that a lack of prospects does not make a new generation vulnerable to their rhetoric. In that regard, the role of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), among other entities, is exemplary. Let us hear that in mind a few hours from a pledging conference that will largely determine the possibility for UNRWA schools to open for the next school year. Everyone should very carefully weigh their responsibilities in that regard. Any space in the region left vacant by UNRWA will be filled by other actors, in particular in Gaza, where minors make up more than half the population. I come to my last point.”
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