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“The national conference process launched by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General should make it possible to establish the conditions necessary for elections and for the main Libyan actors to commit to respecting the time frame established in Paris on 29 May, in close cooperation, of course, with Mr. Ghassan Salame, who can count on our full and complete support. The international community must be unified in its support for the commitments made. Terrorists are also fuelled by organized crime, in particular all kinds oftrafficking. In that perspective, the Security Council adopted individual sanctions against a number of migrant traffickers in Libya. In order to dry up the resources of criminal and terrorist groups, it is necessary to combat the economy of predation and criminalization in Libya, as well as elsewhere.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“Preventing the re-emergence of chemical weapons and their spread to non-State actors requires above all strengthening the means available to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and establishing a new attribution mechanism to succeed the OPCW-United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism. In Libya, as in the rest of the Middle East, lasting success against terrorist groups requires not only a political solution and a stabilization and reconciliation process but also strengthening and unifying national civil and security institutions under the control of civilian authorities.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“That is why France organized an international conference on the topic in Paris from 25 to 26 April, which led to the international community adopting an ambitious agenda. The third area is the propagation of the ideology of terrorist groups, in particular through the Internet, where there is still progress to be made, in close partnership with the private sector. The fourth issue is fighting impunity for crimes committed by terrorist groups. Reaffirming the prohibition of the use of chemical weapons is essential, while not only the Syrian army but also the Islamic State in Syria and the Levant and in Iraq frequently resort to such weapons.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“Da'esh, in recent months, has suffered significant military defeats in the Levant, thanks primarily to the action of the Global Coalition against Da'esh, in which France has participated since its creation. While the group has lost its essential territorial stronghold, the fight against Da'esh in Syria and Iraq is not yet over. In order to prevent the creation of sanctuaries, we most sustainably stabilize the regions liberated by the Coalition. The threat posed by Al-Qaida in the region is also far from over. It remains clearly present in the Arabian Peninsula. Apart from the military effort, France believes that we should do better collectively in four areas in which France spares no effort. The first matter concerns the overwhelming number of foreign terrorist fighters. The second issue is combating financing for terrorism.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“France is working actively with its partners to implement a coordination mechanism between the two forums on the basis of three primary priorities: allowing the establishment ofa constitutional committee that is balanced and effective; implementing confidence-building measures leading to conditions conducive to a political process; and preparing free and transparent elections in which all Syrians will participate. We know that the vacuum left behind by the destruction of all political spaces favoured the emergence of terrorism in Syria, just as it did throughout the region. The fight against terrorism is the priority in our action in the Middle East.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“Today, the risk of regional escalation is real. After seven years of war in Syria, only a political transition based on an inclusive intra-Syrian transition, in accordance with resolution 2254 (2015) will allow for an exit to the crisis and long-term stability. Any solution ignoring that dimension will not address the causes of the conflict. Neither France nor any of its partners will participate in financing the perpetuation of this unjust and unstable system. In order to achieve an inclusive political solution, all concerned parties, particularly small groups and the Astana guarantors, must band together in support of the mediation of the United Nations.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“Democratic, inclusive and pluralist governance in the Middle East is a precondition for any long- term stability in the region. There is no alternative to a political solution for conflicts in the Middle East. Regional conflicts are often the product of and are always fed by the lack of the rule of law and political openness. It is imperative to create the conditions for inclusive governance based on respect for human rights. The case of Syria is an unfortunate and perfect example. The regime's long years of dictatorship over its people created and nourished the conflict and fuelled radicalization. The regime's choice of repression as a one-size-fits-all response to any dissent, its polices of sieges and forced displacement, and its recent legal expression under Law Number 10, cannot only lead to diminished stability.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): At the outset, I would like to welcome and thank the Secretary- General for his personal commitment to resolving the crises in the Middle East. I would also like to thank the Russian presidency for organizing this debate, in which I would like to explain the great principles that guide France's action in the face of the multiplying regional crises. First is the goal of establishing inclusive and democratic governance, which is key to the stabilization of the Middle East. Next is combatting terrorism, which, today, is one of the greatest threats to international peace and security. Finally, there is a need to promote the multilateralism of the United Nations and the international legal framework.”
2018-06-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8293 (2018) · source
“Lastly, France remains very attentive to the issue of children in armed conflict in the Central African Republic, and welcomes the progress achieved by MINUSCA, especially with the signing of an action plan by 1 of the 14 armed groups to put an end to grave violations against children, including their recruitment and sexual violence, and the release of several thousand child soldiers since 2014. I would like to conclude my statement by reiterating the importance for the Council and the international community to remain mobilized and united with a View to achieving lasting peace in the Central African Republic. Maintaining our mobilization and unity is a precondition to a lasting solution to the crisis, which is within our collective reach.”
2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source
“In that context, while new contingents have arrived in the Central African Republic, and others will soon follow, to strengthen MINUSCA, France stresses the importance of using those additional reinforcements, as authorized by resolution 2387 (2017), to give MINUSCA greater mobility and manoeuvring capabilities, particularly in the protection of civilians. In that sense, with regard to the protection of civilians, France welcomes the efforts undertaken by MINUSCA to improve its performance and continue the work already under way with troop-contributing countries to prevent cases of sexual exploitation and abuse and ensure that they do not go unpunished. Those efforts must continue.”
2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source
“It is now up to us to study those recommendations in detail to then implement them. I take this opportunity to commend the excellent work carried out by EUTM-RCA. I would like to conclude my statement by reaffirming France's full support for MINUSCA and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, for their exemplary efforts. MINUSCA operates in a difficult environment but plays an indispensable role, whether in protecting civilians, supporting the peace and reconciliation process, facilitating the delivery of humanitarian aid or supporting the Central African Republic's recovery. Unfortunately, the Blue Helmets pay a heavy price for their commitment; five have been killed since the beginning of the year. I would like to once again pay tribute to them and to all troop- and police-contributing countries.”
2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source
“All efforts to bring about peace and stability in the Central African Republic also depend on the restoration of State authority in all administrative, security or judicial areas. It is therefore more Vital than ever to continue to provide support to rebuild the Central African defence and security forces. We call on our Security Council partners to support the option for MINUSCA to assist the Central African forces trained by the European Union Military Training Mission in the Central African Republic (EUTM-RCA) in their gradual and managed redeployment. That is an essential point to restore the authority of the State, on which all else hinges. Last November, in resolution 2387 (2017), the Council requested the Secretary-General to prepare recommendations on the subject, and they were provided on 15 May.”
2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source
“In that regard, I would also like to underscore the urgency of implementing the far- reaching African Initiative road map in order to reach a comprehensive political agreement. Following the two field missions to meet with the armed groups, it is now vital to move towards direct discussions with the Central African Government and the armed groups within a framework of an inclusive dialogue with other segments ofCentral African society, in particular women, whose participation in the peace process is crucial. To that end, we call upon the African Union and all States of the region to continue providing support at the highest level so as to ensure that the next steps to implement the road map will be successful.”
2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source
“It is therefore essential that all armed groups in Bangui and in the rest ofthe country stop all efforts to destabilize the country, as they are at variance with the commitments made before the panel of facilitators of the African Initiative for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic. The Council's message to armed groups must be extremely strong. They must lay down their weapons and make an immediate and unconditional commitment to the peace process. They should know that they will not go unpunished for the Violence they perpetrate. I recall that the Security Council has tools to impose sanctions on those who seek to undermine the stability of the Central African Republic and are responsible for inciting violence and attacks against civilians, humanitarian workers or MINUSCA.”
2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we believe that it is essential that the Security Council continue to show its full support for President Touadera and the Central African authorities in their efforts to foster national reconciliation and restore State authority, which are both key to the success of the process under way. It is also vital to continue to encourage the Central African authorities to work to restore justice, disarm armed groups and rebuild the country's economy. As worrisome as the current situation is, we should not disregard the fact that progress has been made and that a solution to the crisis is possible. Violence perpetrated by armed groups continues to destabilize the country. It is accompanied by unacceptable human rights violations and causes the humanitarian situation to continue to deteriorate.”
2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I would like to sincerely thank our three briefers for their very insightful statements, which highlight the attention that the Security Council must continue paying to the situation in the Central African Republic. France is concerned about the ongoing acts of violence committed by armed groups in Bangui and in surrounding areas against civilian populations, humanitarian workers and the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA). We are also concerned about efforts to incite hatred and violence and to use religion for criminal purposes. We will continue to closely monitor developments in the situation.”
2018-06-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8291 (2018) · source
“As we have already underscored with regard to other draft texts, we believe that the Council's responsibility is to provide a general response to the crisis in Gaza, which is not reflected in the text we have before us. Despite the discord I just mentioned with regard to the overall imbalance of the amendments presented, once again we stood ready to engage in constructive discussions with a view to sharing our opinions and, if possible, drafting one text on which we could vote. But, as I explained earlier, because of the method by which the text was put to the vote and its substance, we had no other option but to abstain in the voting. All in all, today's meeting is another missed opportunity for the Council. It is regrettable, of course, but the Council can count on France, as a friend of Israelis and Palestinians, to never give up.”
2018-06-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8274 (2018) · source
“That said, we share the concerns expressed in the text, given the activities of Hamas and other armed groups on the Gaza strip. We firmly condemned the firing of rockets into Israeli territory on 29 May and hope that the Security Council also condemns such activity. More generally, France was ready to support several paragraphs of the draft submitted by the United States, starting with those that condemn the firing of rockets from Gaza, which call on Hamas to refrain from committing violent acts, in particular those targeting civilians, and demand that it cease all activities that harm civilian populations close to the separation barrier between Israel and Gaza. I can also list other examples.”
2018-06-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8274 (2018) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): We regret having had to abstain in the voting on draft resolution S/2018/520, submitted by the United States. That decision was reached after considering the method by which the draft was immediately put to the vote without prior negotiations. It was also reached after considering its substance. The text does not reflect a balanced and impartial view of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict within the framework of internationally agreed parameters of international law and of Council resolutions. The text reflects but one of the many causes of the crisis in the Gaza and does not provide a response or solution to the tragedy afflicting Palestinian and Israeli civilian populations.”
2018-06-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8274 (2018) · source
“The text ends with a call for relaunching the peace process in order to reach an agreement between the parties within the framework of the two-State solution. All of these elements, like our readiness to allow the Security Council to assume its responsibilities have led us to vote in favour of the draft resolution. The meaning of our work, the very purpose of the Council is to work towards a common understanding and response to threats to peace and security. We once again call on all parties to embark upon this path in good faith and with perseverance. The credibility of the Council and our collective action depend on it.”
2018-06-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8274 (2018) · source
“It also condemns any action that could endanger the lives of civilians and calls upon all actors to ensure that protests remain peaceful. It is no longer silent on rocket attacks targeting civilians on Israeli territory. It also recalls that the lifting of the blockade on Gaza, which must take place, should take into account the security concerns of all. As the Council knows, France will never compromise on Israel's security. Finally, the text encourages initiatives that seek long-term improvements to the humanitarian situation in Gaza, pursuant to the proposals of the Special Coordinator of the United Nations, Mr. Nickolay Mladenov, as well as tangible progress in inter-Palestinian reconciliation.”
2018-06-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8274 (2018) · source
“The text that we support today responds to a situation in which, over the past few weeks and in particular on 14 May, when 60 people lost their lives, we have seen a disproportionate and indiscriminate use of force. The text deplores that situation and calls for the right to respect for peaceful protest. It also calls for protection measures to be taken in the Palestinian territories and in particular in Gaza. It requests that the Secretary-General report on the subject within two months. But the text does not stop there. It responds, at least in part, to the concerns we have voiced. For example, the text condemns all acts of violence - including terrorist acts - against civilians. It calls on all parties to respect international humanitarian law and human rights.”
2018-06-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8274 (2018) · source
“A new opportunity was given to us to overcome this silence by engaging in a discussion on the draft resolution as presented by Kuwait (S/2018/516). The text that was initially presented did present some difficulties. Alongside other members of the Council, we are committed to a rigorous discussion in order to distinctly improve the text and that was the condition that we set in order to provide our support to the text. The final text is certainly not perfect. We would have liked it to clearly establish Hamas" responsibility and condemn the rocket launches against Israel, for example, but the in-depth consultations carried out over the past two weeks have led to significant improvements.”
2018-06-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8274 (2018) · source
“It is not understandable to the world, which looks to us and harshly judges our inaction in the face of a new conflict in the Middle East. Lastly, it is disastrous for the very credibility of the Council and, more broadly, of multilateralism, which we believe in more than ever. We have been ready to commit to a constructive discussion on all draft texts presented to Council members over the past few months without exception. There may be difficulties with certain texts, but we believe precisely in the possibility of overcoming those difficulties through discussion. We believe in the possibility of patiently and pragmatically reaching consensus. After all, that is the very heart of our responsibility under the terms of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2018-06-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8274 (2018) · source
“It is the Council that, over a number of decades, has defined the main parameters for resolving that conflict, and those same parameters have been rendered fragile by unilateral initiatives. If the Council fails to fulfil its responsibilities today, who will assume them? After two months in which 120 people have been killed and 4,000 have been left with bullet wounds, and in which the risk of an escalation of the situation in Gaza has never been higher since 2014, as we have seen by the dozens of rockets launched from Gaza into Israeli territory during recent days, the Council is silent. The Council's heavy silence is increasingly deafening. This silence is neither acceptable nor understandable. It is not acceptable to the Palestinian and Israeli people, who are the first victims of the conflict.”
2018-06-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8274 (2018) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): At the outset, I would like to congratulate Poland on its excellent Security Council presidency in May. I also congratulate Russia on assuming the presidency and wish it every success. We regret that the Security Council has not been able to achieve consensus on a text. On behalf ofrealism and pragmatism, and independent of the differences that may exist between us on the content, who could argue that the gravity of the situation in Gaza and the threats to regional stability that result from it do not demand a strong message from the Council? We are touching on the heart of the Council's responsibility - both its role as recognized by the Charter of the United Nations with regard to peace and security and its historic role in the conflict between Israel and Palestine.”
2018-06-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8274 (2018) · source
“A number of aspects still require clarification and nuance, and we intend to continue to play our part in arriving at a text that is capable of garnering broad support within the Council. I invite everyone to commit to the same approach. Once again, it is a question of our collective responsibility.”
2018-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8272 (2018) · source
“It is unacceptable for the populations of both Palestine and Israel, who were the first ones affected by the conflict. It is unacceptable for the world, which is watching us and sees in that silence not only a sign of impotence but, worse, also a reason for mistrust. That is unacceptable for the credibility of the Council and for our collective action, which is at stake. The Security Council cannot abdicate its responsibilities on this matter. France has been ready to engage in a constructive discussion on all draft texts that have been presented to Council members over the past few months and up to today, without exception. We have been given a new opportunity to overcome our silence by engaging in an open, but demanding, way in the discussion on the draft resolution submitted by Kuwait. The text has already been extensively improved.”
2018-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8272 (2018) · source
“Thirdly, I will conclude by underlining once again the responsibility that is incumbent upon the Council - it bears the principal role of upholding peace and security, which is set forth by the Charter of the United Nations, but it also has a particular role to play in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, of which it has defined the main parameters over several decades to resolve the conflict, although unilateral action has recently rendered them fragile. Gaza has been approaching collapse in the past few months, while it has been in the grip of violence for several weeks. It is on the verge of a new conflict, and yet the Council remains silent. With gravity, I say to those present that such silence weighs more and more heavily, it is increasingly deafening and it is not acceptable.”
2018-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8272 (2018) · source
“As we have said, those proposals should include immediate measures to ease restrictions on the movement of goods and persons. Ultimately, our objective should be to lift the blockade, while respecting Israel's security concerns. Furthermore, Mr. Mladenov's proposals should be supported by specific approaches to resuming the reconciliation process. In political terms, our horizon should be the re-establishment of all of the prerogatives of the Palestinian Authority in Gaza.”
2018-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8272 (2018) · source
“We once again call on our American friends to not turn their backs on their historic role of supporting UNRWA, which is more than ever key to regional stability. Finally, beyond the immediate de-escalation that is required and the urgent humanitarian response, we need a long-term response to the issues in Gaza. Such response is essential for the population of Gaza and for regional stability, both of which are being addressed by the plan undertaken by Nickolay Mladenov. The Special Coordinator has all of our support in defining priority projects, in particular for infrastructure. Furthermore, we support his proposals to strengthen project management within the United Nations in Gaza and dialogue with Israel, Egypt and the Palestinian Authority.”
2018-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8272 (2018) · source
“We will not be able to address that crisis without restoring the dignity and renewing a sense of hope for the future of that population, of which more than halfis under lS-years-old. In that regard, we commend the essential work done by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in the Gaza Strip. The Agency is one of the last safety nets to avert the collapse of Gaza's, two thirds of which is made up of Palestinian refugees. UNRWA requires increased financial support from the international community, given the frozen American contribution. With iin mind, the donor conference to be held on 25 June will be crucial. Any good will that is expressed will be important and appreciated.”
2018-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8272 (2018) · source
“Israel is a democracy and should respect the right to peaceably protest. As an occupying Power, it should furthermore respect the obligations for protection that are incumbent upon it. Similarly, we have called for those protests to remain peaceful, and we have warned those, first and foremost Hamas, who have tried to instrumentalize those protests for political or military ends. An acute crisis exists in Gaza, which we can all see and which serves to highlight the vulnerability of the civilian population against the backdrop of a structural humanitarian and political crisis, anchored in a decade of the Israeli blockade and exacerbated by the impasse in the reconciliation process. The protests over recent weeks cannot be dissociated from the despair of the inhabitants of Gaza.”
2018-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8272 (2018) · source
“The issue here is to try to avoid a new fatal conflict in Gaza, where once again it would be the civilians paying the price. Secondly, I would like to underline that the armed escalation comes at the end of two months of violence and repression carried out by the Israeli armed forces against Palestinian protesters in Gaza, and 14 May marked its highpoint. With more than 116 dead thus far, 60 on that day alone, and more than 12,000 people injured, including 4,000 by live ammunition, the figures of the past few weeks are all the more tragic because they could have largely been avoided. We have said it before, that result is directly linked to an indiscriminate and disproportionate use of force by the Israeli army, facilitated by extremely permissive rules of engagement, which we have condemned.”
2018-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8272 (2018) · source
“As yesterday showed once again, there is a real risk ofa cycle of violence, of which the players in question could quickly lose control. After three conflicts in the past decade, the situation is sadly predictable, and the same causes are still producing the same tragic effects in the Gaza Strip. On 29 May alone, almost 30 rockets were fired into Israeli territory from the Gaza Strip - an unprecedented number since the conflict of 2014. Those rocket launches deliberately targeted civilians. They are unacceptable. Regardless of the perpetrators, France condemns them without any ambiguity whatsoever. I would like to recall France's tireless commitment to Israel's security. Beyond that, the context is very tense, and we therefore call for restraint.”
2018-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8272 (2018) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I would like to begin by thanking Mr. Nickolay Mladenov for his precise briefing and commitment, which is more necessary than ever. I will be brief. We have had an opportunity to speak several times on the situation in Gaza and the Israeli-Palestinian question over the past few weeks. I will keep to three points, namely, the escalation of the situation over the past few days in Gaza, the ongoing protests in the Gaza Strip during recent weeks, which are part of a structural crisis, and the responsibility of the Security Council in the face of that situation. First, for several weeks now, we have alerted the Council to the risk of an escalation in the situation in the Gaza Strip, which is not tenable in the long-term.”
2018-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8272 (2018) · source
“France and Germany will continue to stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian people, who have been battered in recent years by the conflict in Donbas and the illegal annexation of Crimea. Our efforts within the framework of the Normandy format are an expression of our desire to succeed in alleviating the suffering of the Ukrainian people and to lay the foundation for lasting peace throughout the European continent.”
2018-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8270 (2018) · source
“Lastly, a long-term solution to the crisis also depends on the political and economic measures that will be taken. Considerable progress has been made by Ukrainian authorities over the past three years in the implementation of the political commitments made under the Minsk agreements. Legislative arrangements must still be finalized to enable the holding of local elections in certain areas of Donetsk and Luhansk and the development of a plan to ensure they are held in the best possible conditions. It is expected that specific measures will be taken to improve the lives ofpeople in the Donbas region - for example, by guaranteeing the right to a pension or by dispatching a team of experts on environmental issues.”
2018-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8270 (2018) · source
“In April alone, we recorded 23 fatalities, including five civilians, and 115 injuries. May's death toll already exceeds April's. During the harsh winter months, hundreds of thousands of people went without water, electricity and heat for more than a day. They also faced worsening food insecurity and deteriorating health, in particular women and children. In order to ease the suffering of the civilian population, Germany and France request that humanitarian workers be granted access to the Donbas region and that their safety be guaranteed. We implore all parties to protect key civilian infrastructure, such as the Donetsk filtration station, and to open additional checkpoints along the contact line. We encourage another exchange of prisoners, which would convey trust, which all of us want.”
2018-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8270 (2018) · source
“Both parties must also make headway on the disengagement of forces along the contact line in areas already identified as present or future disengagement areas. Those first steps will create a climate of trust and prevent the occurrence of another tragic event similar to the one that occurred on 17 July 2014 when the 298 passengers and flight crew of Malaysia Flight Airlines MH-l7 tragically lost their lives after the plane was shot down by a missile. We commend the professionalism of the Joint Investigation Team, whose work is fully independent. In order to shed light on the tragedy and bring those responsible to justice, it is crucial that investigators have the full cooperation of all Member States. Our second point refers to the urgent humanitarian situation.”
2018-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8270 (2018) · source
“By no means a frozen conflict, although the parties have promised to silence their weapons on several occasions, including as recently as 30 March, eastern Ukraine is the site of daily clashes. Hundreds of ceasefire violations are observed every day by the OSCE. We pay tribute to that organization for its excellent work and for the risks its team faces. We implore the parties, in particular Russia, to do their utmost to facilitate the freedom of movement of observers and to ensure their safety and that of their equipment, including drones. France and Germany condemn all ceasefire violations in the strongest terms. We once again call for the withdrawal of heavy weaponry, which is again being employed for attacks against civilian infrastructure. It is unacceptable that schools continue to be the targets of shelling.”
2018-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8270 (2018) · source
“For four years Germany and France have spared no effort to ease the suffering of those concerned and to put an end to the conflict. Following the Minsk protocol, the Minsk agreements were drafted in 2015 under the Normandy format and specify steps to end the crisis. Three years after the adoption of resolution 2202 (2015), which endorses the package of measures for the implementation of the Minsk agreements, now more than ever before, we call upon all parties to honour their commitments. We also recall our full support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders. Against that backdrop, we would like to underscore three points. The first point pertains to the security situation, which is a precondition for improving the plight of the civilian population.”
2018-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8270 (2018) · source
“Given that French and German authorities are committed to resolving the crisis, I am honoured to deliver this statement on behalf of France and Germany. This joint statement, which is quite extraordinary, demonstrates the strong commitment of both countries within the framework of the Normandy format. As we mark the one hundredth anniversary of the end of the First World War this year, eastern Ukraine has been ravaged for more than four years by a conflict of an intensity rarely seen in Europe. More than 70 years after the Second World War, in a conflict in which both Ukraine and Russia paid an extraordinarily high price, more than 10,000 civilians and military personnel have lost their lives, millions of people have been displaced and millions more have been affected by clashes in the Donbas region.”
2018-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8270 (2018) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Polish presidency of the Security Council through you, Mr. Minister, for convening today's important public meeting of the Security Council on the situation in Ukraine. Let me also welcome the Ministers for Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands and Ukraine. I would like to thank the Assistant Secretary- General for Political Affairs, Ms. Rosemary DiCarlo; the Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator, Ms. Ursula Mueller; and the Chief Monitor of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine, Ambassador Ertugrul Apakan, for their very insightful briefings.”
2018-05-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8270 (2018) · source
“In Burundi's very volatile situation, the Arusha Accords are now more than ever the compass that must guide the efforts of the Burundian parties and the international community in the service of Burundi and its stability.”
2018-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8268 (2018) · source
“That priority is inseparable from the issue of respect for human rights, which is also worrying. An inclusive dialogue can be possible only if the Government makes the right moves, including enabling the opposition, the media and civil society to play their part without being undermined. We also expect robust demonstrations of regional support to ensure that this dialogue can truly take place. In this difficult context, we call on all Burundian parties to return to the spirit of consensus that led to the conclusion of the Arusha Accords and on their guarantors to mobilize in the quest for a political solution to the crisis. The necessary regional leadership for the situation in Burundi must accompanied by close monitoring on the part of the Council.”
2018-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8268 (2018) · source
“In the ruling party, the Imbonerakure militias are playing an increasingly significant part in intimidating and repressing any dissenting voices and are difficult to control. The situation is therefore at risk of deteriorating and the status quo is not sustainable in the long term. The Ruhagarika massacre of 11 May, in which 27 civilians were murdered, is yet another new and tragic illustration of that. We must break out of the current vicious circle. The dialogue facilitated by the East African Community has so far failed, mainly due to obstruction by the Burundian authorities. However, the priority must remain to launch a genuine inclusive national dialogue, without conditions or exclusions, that gives voice to the aspirations of every element of Burundian society.”
2018-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8268 (2018) · source
“Indeed, if care is not taken, it may begin to unravel the Accords, which have been the backbone of a decade of peace in Burundi. The institutionalized system of power-sharing between the various elements of the Burundian community has been put in doubt, and the mechanisms for protecting the Tutsi minority have either been weakened or are disappearing. In our View, this reform will not help to resolve the crisis that the country has been mired in since 2015. We therefore remain very concerned about the political impasse and the security situation in Burundi. Faced with the impossibility of dialogue and a total shutdown of the political arena, the most radical opposition factions have been tempted to resort to armed struggle.”
2018-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8268 (2018) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I would like to thank Mr. Michel Kafando, Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Burundi, for his informative briefing and for his commitment. I am also grateful to my Swiss colleague, Mr. Jiirg Lauber, in his capacity as Chair of the Burundi configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission, for his very useful briefing. France takes note of the results of the referendum. Although the elections were held in relative calm, as has been said, we deplore the fact that the campaign took place in a climate clouded by intimidation and various threats of violence against those opposed to constitutional reform. The revision of the Constitution introduces amendments that run counter to the Arusha Accords.”
2018-05-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8268 (2018) · source
“We will continue to work in that arena, taking into account the pace of the operationalization of the Joint Force on the ground and seeking to maintain consensus within the Council on that issue. But expectations remain high, and we must meet them. In the short term, it is important to call on the international community to provide all the pledged support as soon as possible, as well as to encourage the G-5 Sahel States to continue their mobilization towards the effective deployment of the Joint force. At the end of this meeting, France will submit a proposed press statement of the Security Council along those lines.”
2018-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8266 (2018) · source