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“Through the European Union Military Operation in the Southern Central the Mediterranean (EUNAVFOR MED) - Operation Sophia - the European Union is currently the only actor actively contributing to the implementation of the provisions under this resolution on the high seas off the coast of Libya. Its efforts are all the more important and useful in that they have not just provided a greater understanding of arms flows on the seas, to and from Libya, but also act as a major deterrent to such trafficking. It has also carried out many interdiction and inspections of vessels, leading to the successful seizure ofweapons suspected of fuelling terrorist cells in eastern Libya. The extraordinary provisions put in place by the Council makes it possible for Operation Sophia to respond in a timely manner to interdict suspected vessels.”
2017-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7964 (2017) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): France welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2357 (2057), which extends for a year the authorization granted by the Security Council to effectively and efficiently implement the arms embargo on weapons headed for Libya by sea. I would like to thank the British penholder for its work and efforts. The arms embargo on Libya is an absolute priority for France. Military offensives on the ground are a stumbling block to the inter-Libyan dialogue. Observance of the embargo by all States is more necessary than ever, as pointed out in the recently issued report ofthe Panel of Experts on Libya. Requests for exemptions must be made only by the Government of National Accord of Prime Minister Serraj.”
2017-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7964 (2017) · source
“Since terrorists use digital technology to their advantage, we must also change the way we respond. Combating Da'esh via the Internet is a new element in our fight. We must therefore continue to have frank discussions with major Internet groups on ways to counter deadly Da'esh propaganda. Above and beyond the commitment from Governments, the effectiveness of our efforts also depends on the participation of civil society. The contradictions espoused by terrorist groups must be explained on the ground. To counter those who wish to destroy our way of life, freedom and democracy, let us all be resolute in our multi-pronged fight, while maintaining respect for our values and the law. That will show that the United Nations is also engaged in the fight against terrorism and Da'esh.”
2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7962 (2017) · source
“Secondly, the dynamic flows of foreign terrorist fighters must compel us to constantly adapt our legislation and systems. Apart from the need to continue to prevent radicalization and stop people from leaving, we must anticipate the risks posed by those who might return and by fighters who decide to remain in a third country. That would mean improving our detection tools, strengthening information-sharing and devising an appropriate response when fighters and their entourage seek to return to our countries. It is an extremely complex exercise because every situation is different. In the case of France in particular, there are many women and children to be taken into consideration. We must be able to respond to that challenge; we are working on to address it. Finally, we must continue and step up the fight against ideas.”
2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7962 (2017) · source
“But above and beyond our military efforts, I would like to emphasize three areas in which we can and must do better. First of all, the fight against the financing of terrorism must remain a top priority, in line with resolution 2253 (2015). Although it cannot be denied that Da'esh is facing financial difficulties, we should not underestimate the ability of the group and its supporters to adapt and diversify their sources of income. We must therefore remain fully committed to drying up the sources of Da'esh financing. That will require specific and concerted efforts to monitor suspicious funds and transactions, reduce anonymity, limit the use of cash in the economy and strengthen cooperation among all institutions concerned.”
2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7962 (2017) · source
“Emmanuel Macron, has strongly reaffirmed that this fight is a priority and has announced that France will step up its efforts in that area, in particular by establishing a coordination unit that would report directly to him. The Secretary- General's report (S/2017/467) clearly points out that Da'esh has continued to suffer major defeats in Iraq and Syria, due in particular to the efforts of the international coalition. We must continue to fight Da'esh terrorists in their strongholds in Syria and Iraq and prevent them from extending their control over other areas in the Middle East, Libya and, importantly, the Sahel. In that regard, the start of the battle to retake Raqqa, which has led to the planning of attacks to be carried out in France and Europe, is a major issue and a top priority for my country.”
2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7962 (2017) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): At the outset, let me warmly thank Jeffrey Feltman for his illuminating presentation of the Secretary-General's report on the threat posed by Da'esh. I also convey, on behalf of France, my most heartfelt condolences to all of our partners who have suffered from the terrorist attacks of the last two weeks. Nothing can justify the targeting of civilian populations and cowardly attacking innocent people, as occurred in Manchester, Baghdad, Kabul, Manila, London, and, yesterday, in Tehran - to cite just the most recent examples. More than ever before, we must be completely committed to fighting terrorism and to curbing the barbarism of Da'esh. The President of the French Republic, Mr.”
2017-06-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7962 (2017) · source
“This is one of the critical issues of our time, and its importance will only grow in the coming years. France will remaining resolutely committed in that regard.”
2017-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7959 (2017) · source
“It therefore seems to me that in order to prevent water-related conflicts, the challenge of climate change must also be met and, to that end, Paris Agreement on Climate Change must be implemented. In conclusion, I pay tribute to the Secretary- General, who, with great foresight, has stressed the need to decompartmentalize the approaches to sustainable development, human rights and peace and security. The issue of water illustrates with particular force the concrete imperative of a comprehensive approach. We must anticipate water-related crises, strengthen dialogue and promote the creation of sustainable partnerships by focusing on a long-term vision. There is an urgent need to preserve our water resources so as to preserve our future and that of our children in a peaceful and sustainable environment.”
2017-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7959 (2017) · source
“My third and last remark is of a more general nature. Climate change exacerbates most environmental issues and makes development issues more complex. Water is no exception. Water resources are becoming increasingly scarce and under increasing pressure due to the combined effect of global warming, population explosion and increasing water demands. The cost of access to the resource will rise and tensions will intensify. Some 90 per cent of natural disasters are related to water. Floods, droughts, storms - these disasters tend to multiply as a result of climate change. These constraints affect the living conditions of human beings; cause or contribute to serious humanitarian crises, such as famine; and give rise to conflicts among neighboring States. Water issues are thus closely linked to the challenge of climate change.”
2017-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7959 (2017) · source
“Let us learn to make use ofthese tools, recommendations and good practices. I should like to add an important point about the New York and Helsinki texts. These conventions set down key principles but leave much leeway for the parties concerned and do not impinge on the sovereignty of States. Ibelieve that this is a great strength; conflicts are resolved much better on a local or regional basis. We need to promote governance bodies based on river basins, as local parties are best able to assess their needs and discuss the equitable sharing of their waters in order to ensure sustainable and peaceful access to their resources. To that end, we must facilitate dialogue, propose appropriate tools and support cooperative approaches proposed by the parties on the ground but in no case make decisions on their behalf.”
2017-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7959 (2017) · source
“It is mandatory, it covers groundwater and goes further in terms of protecting the environment. It also provides a mechanism for dialogue and arbitration - a veritable tool for facilitating and pacifying water management in the context of tensions between riparian States on the same river, lake or aquifer. I recall that the Convention has been open to all States Members of the United Nations since March 2016. The principles underlying these two texts are fundamentally similar. They are essentially the principle of reasonable and equitable use of transboundary waters, and an undertaking not to cause significant harm to ones neighbours. Both texts also provide a very comprehensive toolkit, detailed and adapted recommendations, and good practices based on long experience.”
2017-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7959 (2017) · source
“It therefore deserves our full attention and should not be neglected in the anticipation and settlement of disputes. Too often a source of division, water resources can and must become a factor for cooperation and peace between States. My second point is that there are effective international tools that must promote in order to prevent water conflicts. I am of course thinking of the two major multilateral conventions that should guide all our action in this area: the New York Convention on the Law of the Non-Navigational Uses of International Watercourses and the Helsinki Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes. These two conventions are, to my mind, complementary and not rivals. The Helsinki Convention is, in some respects, more ambitious than the New York Convention.”
2017-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7959 (2017) · source
“According to the United Nations Environment Programme, at least 40 per cent of the conflicts that have broken out over the past 60 years are somehow related to natural resources, such as gold, minerals and oil, but also fertile land and water. Conflicts related to sharing water can arise locally among consumers, as well as among States at a transboundary level. With regard to both surface or underground water, conflicts related to transboundary waters are frequent. They lead to the unequal management of water resources and punish in particular the poorest populations. Upstream countries put significant pressure on downstream countries and too often impose their rules. This then becomes a serious issue ofjustice. Water is a real factor of stability and fairness.”
2017-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7959 (2017) · source
“Many human activities depend on water resources and, at the same time, global demand for water has grown considerably, which is leading to an increase in pressure being placed on water resources. These tensions will continue to rise in the upcoming decades. The World Bank estimates that, as a result of population growth, the water needed for agriculture is expected to increase by 50 per cent between now and 2050 and water needed for energy production will increase by 85 per cent. The pressure on water resources has major consequences in terms of security. While environmental factors are rarely the sole cause of conflict, it is undeniable that access to and the use of natural resources can contribute to the outbreak of violence.”
2017-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7959 (2017) · source
“The discussion that we are having today owes much to this felicitous initiative undertaken by Senegal. I shall limit myself to three brief observations, which I think are important. My first comment is that water is a vital resource at the heart of development and human rights, but which also touches on security and peacekeeping. The debate on transboundary waters is essential because it is urgent and legitimate for the Security Council to address these issues. Access to water and sanitation was recognized as a human right by the United Nations in 2010 in a compromise resolution, which owes a great deal to the efforts undertaken by the Bolivian presidency.”
2017-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7959 (2017) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): At the outset, allow me to express France's deep sympathy for and solidarity with the United Kingdom and Afghanistan in the wake of the terrible attacks that struck London and Kabul. I would like to thank President Morales for his presence at today's meeting and express our gratitude to the Bolivian presidency for this relevant initiative on the topic of preventive diplomacy and transboundary waters and congratulate it on the high quality of the concept note, which clearly describes the problem we are discussing today. I would like to also thank Senegal, who, in November 2016, had the excellent idea of organizing a debate in the Security Council on the topic of water, peace and security (see S/PV.7818).”
2017-06-06 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7959 (2017) · source
“The present situation is the exact opposite of a context of dialogue. It is therefore up to North Korea to sincerely demonstrate through concrete and good faith gestures that it is ready to invest in a negotiated solution and contribute to the casing of tensions in the Korean peninsula. Our objective must remain the complete, verifiable and irreversible denuclearization of the Korean peninsula.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7958 (2017) · source
“By this resolution, the Council condemns North Korea's unjustifiable actions and punishes individuals and entities that are central to the operations of the regime and its programmes, in particular the ballistic-missile programme, and their financing. The resolution is a determined response as well as a fresh warning. North Korea's dangerous and irresponsible headlong rush must come to a stop. North Korea must become aware that, if it insists on choosing escalation and provocation, then we will have no other choice but to increase pressure with total determination. France has said that sanctions are not an end unto themselves, but when we are faced with the irresponsible, unjustifiable obduracy of the North Korean regime, there is no other solution today than to stand firm and convince it to return to the negotiating table.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7958 (2017) · source
“Every country could be within range of North Korean missiles one day. It is therefore a security threat for all countries. Moreover, it is the entire non-proliferation regime - which underpins our security framework - that is in danger. Despite our repeated warnings, North Korea has flouted every one of the Council's resolutions and has defied the entire international community. Given the severity and urgency of the threat - one of the most acute threats to international peace and security - there was an urgent need for the Council to express its concern and reaffirm its authority. France therefore welcomes the unanimous adoption of the resolution proposed by the United States, which makes it possible to reaffirm an unambiguous triple message of unity, firmness and commitment on the part of the Security Council.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7958 (2017) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I thank the United States for putting forward resolution 2356 (2017). France welcomes its unanimous adoption. For years, North Korea has been insistently pushing the development of its nuclear and ballistic programmes at the highest levels of the regime. It has been methodically trying to acquire an operational nuclear arsenal at the sacrifice of its own population. Let us be clear: each ballistic launche brings the North Korean regime closer to developing precise and diversified operational military nuclear capabilities. That is progressing at an alarming and ever-increasing rate. At the same time, North Korea possesses other weapons of mass destruction - chemical and biological * a danger that must not be underestimated. The current situation is greately fuelling tensions on the Korean peninsula.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7958 (2017) · source
“We will continue to support the country in its economic and social development, as well as in capacity-building, particularly in security and defence, through bilateral cooperation. We will also continue to support the deep and constant engagement of the European Union with Cote d'Ivoire. When the conditions are right, the best legacy a peacekeeping operation can leave behind is to pass the torch to the host country in order to anchor long- term stability. This is the meaning of our meeting today on Cote d'Ivoire. We are very happy about this for Cote d'Ivoire, for the Security Council and for the United Nations.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7957 (2017) · source
“The agencies, funds and programmes operating on its territory assembled within the country team will continue to help with the country's recovery. Identifying the priority areas within the action plan signed with the Government in 2016 is particularly useful in this regard. We call on international donors to support the country team in this undertaking. The United Nations will also continue to support Cote d'Ivoire as will its neighbours through the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel, whose mandate covers the entire subregion. Cote d'Ivoire should also be able to count on the constant commitment of its bilateral and multilateral partners in all fields. Thanks to the strong links between our two countries in all areas, France is committed to Cote d'Ivoire.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7957 (2017) · source
“The fight against impunity is also a constant imperative, particularly with regard to the crimes committed during the post-election crisis. Only fair and equitable justice, which judges violations regardless of who are their perpetrators, will be able to consolidate and sustain the stabilization of the country. Progress in this area, nationally as well as in cooperation with the International Criminal Court, will be decisive for the purpose of lasting reconciliation. The closure of UNOCI does not mean, however, that the country will be left alone to face the challenges that persist. As many other States do, Cote d'Ivoire will continue to benefit from the support of the United Nations through several channels.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7957 (2017) · source
“This is an imperative for ensuring lasting stability in the country. The Government of Cote d'Ivoire has clearly expressed its determination to tackle these issues and to complete professionalizing its security forces. We welcome and support this commitment just as we support the announcement of the strengthening of the country's participation in peacekeeping. This decision represents a way of organizing what is to come. We welcome its first illustration with the deployment under way of an Ivorian contingent within the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali. We also welcome the actions taken by the Government of Cote d'Ivoire to strengthen social cohesion, which need to continue.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7957 (2017) · source
“Democratic life in the country has become normalized and strengthened; economic growth is contributing to its development; the security situation continues to improve, including at the border; and the country is a major player in its subregion in all areas. The people and the Government of Cote d'Ivoire have demonstrated their determination to continue that positive trend. They are now fully responsible for that transition. C6te d'Ivoire is now in a position to continue moving forward. As the Council recalled in resolution 2284 (2016), this means we need to continue to address the important challenges that remain, and as the Special Representative has pointed out, the last few months have highlighted in particular the need to finalize the security sector reform and reintegrate the ex-combatants.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7957 (2017) · source
“France also did its part, primarily through its ongoing support for UNOCI, under a Council mandate, through the French forces it deployed to Cote d'Ivoire throughout that period. Finally, and importantly, UNOCI has enjoyed an excellent relationship with the host country based on trust and the pursuit ofpeace. It is an example to follow. That relationship has been an essential prerequisite to ensuring an effective transition.As a result, Cote d'Ivoire has now fully taken its destiny into its own hands. Today's Cote d'Ivoire has made great progress; it is no longer the deeply divided - politically and territorially - country of 2004 or 2011.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7957 (2017) · source
“When the crisis abated, the Council transitioned UNOCI to best enable long-term stability. The Council also developed new tools adapted to the needs on the ground, such as the rapid reaction force. Secondly, since its inception, UNOCI also participated in the political process which, pitfalls notwithstanding, provided it a clear road map, including an electoral timetable. The unity of the Council also provided UNOCI with the necessary support in order for it to carry out its mandate. Thirdly, UNOCI has always enjoyed the united support of the international community. The United Nations, the Economic Community of West African States, the African Union and the bilateral and multilateral partners of Cote d'Ivoire came together in tense times.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7957 (2017) · source
“I pay a special tribute to all UNOCI personnel - soldiers, policemen and civilians - who, over the years, have devoted themselves to the pursuit ofpeace and security in Cote d'Ivoire. I honour the memory of the 150 men and women who lost their lives in the course of that mission. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten. UNOCI stood by the country through a complex trajectory, marked by the acute crisis from 2004 to 2011, but also accompanied by the hope ofrenewal and the successful recovery starting in 2011. We must draw useful peacekeeping lessons from such a resounding success. Several factors have helped over the years. First of all, the Council gave UNOCI a clear and flexible mandate which was adapted to on developments on the ground. Difficulties were met with a strengthened mandate and personnel increases.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7957 (2017) · source
“Through its Minister for Foreign Affairs, I would like to warmly congratulate Cote d'Ivoire on its election. Its experience in peacekeeping will provide the Council a unique perspective to help us more effectively tackle the challenges of the world. We welcome the opportunity to work alongside Cote d'Ivoire over the next two years in our pursuit of international peace and security. The upcoming departure of UNOCI is a turning point for Cote d'Ivoire, as it is for peacekeeping. We must take this opportunity to review the past, evaluate the present and prepare for the future. First, we must assess our accomplishments in Cote d'Ivoire and draw lessons from them. In 28 days, UNOCI will close after more than 13 years of existence. At the height of the 2010-2011 crisis it consisted of approximately 11,000 uniformed personnel.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7957 (2017) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): Today's meeting is exceptional and historic. Indeed, it is rare for the Security Council to meet on the occasion of closing a peacekeeping mission. Yet, we are here doing just that for the United Nations Operation in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI), which will be phased out by 30 June, under resolution 2284 (2016). I would like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for her briefing and especially for her work at the head of UNOCI over the past four years which, together with the work of her predecessor, has enabled us to reach this point today. France is very grateful. This meeting is rendered even more historic as it follows the brilliant election in the General Assembly, this morning, of Cote d'Ivoire as a Security Council member for the biennium 2018-2019.”
2017-06-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7957 (2017) · source
“French forces, when deployed in harsh environments, also provide medical care to civilians. As an example, I reaffirm the importance that France attaches to the fight against sexual abuse through concrete action in prevention, training and the fight against impunity. To conclude, I will make a recommendation for the information of the Council. The Secretary-General highlighted the importance of early warning and of the collection of structured data in the implementation of resolution 2286 (2016). The annual report on the protection of civilians could include a dedicated appendix identifying the development and type of attacks on medical personnel and their facilities. I wish to recall the role of the World Health Organization (WHO) in that regard and to take the opportunity to congratulate the new Director-General of WHO, Dr.”
2017-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7951 (2017) · source
“Moreover, regarding the use of explosive weapons in urban areas, our very strict rules of engagement make possible the prevention of humanitarian consequences of our operations, in accordance with international humanitarian law. Secondly, with regard to the training of troops - ours and those with whom we cooperate - in Gao, Mali, the legal advisers of the Barkhane force are raising the awareness of the Malian forces as to the protection of medical facilities through regular training in the law of armed conflict, as but one example. A third example is the protection due to the injured, whoever they are. Any member of the enemy belligerent forces who is wounded and collected by the French forces is cared for by the French army health service until his wounds have healed.”
2017-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7951 (2017) · source
“Indeed, attacks on hospitals kill caregivers and patients, but they also condemn to death all those who would require care in future. The consequences for children, particularly in Yemen and Syria, are extremely alarming. You have invited us, Mr. President, to share our actions to implement resolution 2286 (2016). I will cite three that concern the French forces. The first example is notification and communication to the forces of no-strike lists, elaborated in connection with the ICRC, whose efforts I again warmly salute. The latest air campaigns in Libya, Mali and the Levant have all been carried out by systematically including personnel, vehicles and health infrastructure on the lists of protected properties, including their locations.”
2017-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7951 (2017) · source
“In the case of Syria, as we know, France's proposal that the ICC be involved was vetoed. We should not forget the Council's responsibility in that regard, since evidence continues to be collected in cooperation with the International Commission of Inquiry and, soon, a dedicated mechanism. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, we have taken note of the statement by the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court to the effect that the violence between local militias and Congolese forces, the killing of many civilians and non-civilians, kidnappings and summary executions, including of United Nations experts on mission and their support staff, could constitute crimes within the Court's jurisdiction. I would like to touch on resolution 2286 (2016) more specifically, because it is emblematic.”
2017-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7951 (2017) · source
“They are the result of fighting that displaces populations and separates families, as well as of kidnappings and arrests that include arbitrary detentions, torture and executions, as has happened in Syria. In that regard, France calls on all countries to ratify the Convention on Enforced Disappearance. The third priority is justice, because there can be no protection of civilians without sanctions for violations of people's rights. We welcome the progress that has been made in some places. A special criminal court is being established in the Central African Republic. In Mali, the Joint Mechanism has already begun prosecutions. As a complementary measure, when nothing can be done at the national level, the Rome Statute enables the Security Council to make referrals to the International Criminal Court (ICC).”
2017-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7951 (2017) · source
“The first is humanitarian access, which must be safe, immediate, full and unhindered, which, as we know, is far from being the case everywhere. In Syria, restrictions on humanitarian access are used as a method of warfare, which is unacceptable. In Yemen, effective and unhindered access must be restored for humanitarian aid and basic necessities. Needless to say, we are concerned about the famine not only in Yemen but also in Somalia, Nigeria and South Sudan, where nearly 20 million people are at risk. France will be organizing an Arria Formula meeting on this subject very soon. The second priority is disappearances. We have heard the ICRC's warning, relayed by the Secretary- General, that in some areas disappearances have more than quadrupled since 2014.”
2017-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7951 (2017) · source
“Those responsible for such violations must be punished more systematically, and we must go further. We have specific tools that we should use to do that. The first is the aide memoire on the protection of civilians (see S/PRST/2015/23), which was updated in November 2015 and has become a concrete, comprehensive instrument. We should distribute it and make use of it as widely as possible. The second is the Kigali Principles, which provide guidance on conducting operations, training and cooperating with local communities on the ground. France supports them, and we should all do the same. The third is the recommendations that the Secretary-General made in his most recent report (S/2017/414), many of which are particularly useful. I would like to highlight three major issues that he raises that we should prioritize and make progress on.”
2017-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7951 (2017) · source
“When we in the Council talk about Syria, about indiscriminate bombing in residential areas in defiance of respect for humanitarian law, as has been described; when we talk about Yemen, Iraq, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Central African Republic, Afghanistan or South Sudan, we are all conscious of the plight of civilians, women, children, journalists and medical and humanitarian personnel - those who pay the high price of conflict. The protection of civilians is one of our highest priorities, and the challenge is to translate that priority into action. That is why the Council has made the protection of civilians central to the mandates of peacekeeping operations that have to use robust methods. It is also why violations of international humanitarian law and human rights have been integrated into sanctions regimes.”
2017-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7951 (2017) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I would like to begin by thanking the Uruguayan presidency of the Security Council for organizing today's important and very welcome debate. I would also like to thank Ms. Christine Beerli, Vice-President ofthe International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and Mr. Bruno Stagno Ugarte, Deputy Executive Director for Advocacy of Human Rights Watch, for their presence here today, their very informative briefings and their commitment and that of their teams. I would also especially like to thank the Secretary- General for presenting his ambitious vision for the protection of civilians, so central to the prevention agenda. France fully shares that priority and ambition, to which the Council must fully contribute.”
2017-05-25 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7951 (2017) · source
“This annual meeting with Force Commanders is vital in order to enable them to share their current concerns; they should never hesitate to turn to us. We in the Council consider them to be our armed branch in the service of international peace and security. Allow me to conclude my statement by once again paying tribute to the Force Commanders. Their current peacekeeping profession is not an essentially military one, perhaps, but it is a task that only the military can carry out with such success. I thank them warmly once again for their exemplary commitment in the service of peace.”
2017-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7947 (2017) · source
“Here I would stress medical- evacuation capacities, which must be available around the clock, seven days a week, because threats do not stop on the weekend or at night. I would also mention the equipment that is needed to protect against improvised explosive devices in cases where troops face such threats in their theatres of operation. Thirdly, and finally, we must be very clear with regard to robust peacekeeping. If we ask Force Commanders to implement robust mandates, then we commit ourselves for our part to provide them with all of the necessary political support as well as adequate capacity, in full accordance with their rules of engagement, which must also give them the means to successfully accomplish their mission. This is our moral commitment towards them.”
2017-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7947 (2017) · source
“To that end, I would like to stress the importance of the regional peacekeeping conferences, in particular that held in Paris in October 2016, which was devoted to peacekeeping in French- speaking environments and during which language training and the importance of interaction with the local population were highlighted. It is also important that their troops be deployed without hidden national restrictions and with acceptable and standardized protection capabilities, as well as with facilitating capabilities that will enable them to conduct their operations under the best conditions in terms of efficiency and protection. We hardly even need to underscore here the crucial importance of having a fully coherent and unified command structure on critical capacities.”
2017-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7947 (2017) · source
“First, we are mindful ofthe smooth conduct of their military operations, both during the pre-deployment training phase, the deployment phase, of course, and the withdrawal phase. That would not be possible without integrated planning in New York among all the actors of the Security Council, Secretariat, the troop-contributing countries, and also the host States. That integrated planning must also continue on the site of the activities, through coordinated action by all constituents. That is the key to their success. Secondly, I would also like to stress the importance of giving them the means to carry out their mission. That is our responsibility and our commitment. We have a duty in the Council to ensure that they deploy with the best trained troops.”
2017-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7947 (2017) · source
“Let me also assure them, above all, of the constant care taken within the Security Council to provide them with the mandates, means and political support necessary to ensure the success of their missions. It is our responsibility within the Council to fully understand the challenges that they and their soldiers face, including the complex environments and security threats. We do that by listening to them today, and even more so through regular dialogue with troop-contributing countries, which now takes place systematically each time the Council takes the initiative to renew a mandate. Today, I would like to highlight three key points that underpin their day-to-day work.”
2017-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7947 (2017) · source
“Allow me to begin by paying tribute to them and to the more than 100,000 peacekeepers deployed around the world. Without their everyday actions, their personal commitment and their courage, and that of their soldiers, the men and women who have demonstrated, very recently, in the Central African Republic and Mali, their acceptance of the ultimate sacrifice, in what state would our world, already so weakened by the proliferation of crises, be? How many civilian lives have been saved by the Blue Helmets, who are increasingly confronted with direct and often asymmetrical lethal threats? Let me assure them of our admiration, our trust and our support for their noble task.”
2017-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7947 (2017) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Uruguayan presidency for organizing this important and much-anticipated interaction with the general officers in charge of specific peacekeeping operations. I would also like to thank the Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, and the general officers in charge of the military components of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force, the United Nations Mission in Liberia, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic, and the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, for their briefings on important issues so critical to the success of peacekeeping.”
2017-05-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7947 (2017) · source
“That requires the strengthening of the role of women in crisis prevention and peacekeeping-operations mechanisms and in the political processes of mediation and crisis resolution. Faced with the use of sexual violence as a tactic of war and terrorism, the international community must demonstrate its absolute determination. Rest assured that France will do the same.”
2017-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7938 (2017) · source
“At the national level, we have established an active prevention policy, particularly through training our deployed staff and effective investigation mechanisms. The competent nationaljurisdictions are systematically and immediately seized in the event of an allegation. Furthermore, we actively support the work of the International Criminal Court in that regard. The final priority is the determination to include the fight against sexual violence within a comprehensive approach to the issue of gender equality in conflicts. We cannot isolate sexual violence from the situation of women in the societies concerned or from their presence in crisis-management processes. We must therefore include our efforts to prevent and combat sexual violence within the broader framework set out in the Council's women and peace and security agenda.”
2017-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7938 (2017) · source
“Gildo Byamungu Magaju is a tragic reminder of that. In that connection, we urgently call on the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to continue to effectively ensure the safety of Dr. Denis Mukwege. The fourth priority is to ensure that both peacekeeping operations and national operations under a Security Council mandate are exemplary. France, for whom that is the intangible policy, unreservedly supports the Secretary-General's zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual exploitation and abuse. We welcome his renewed ambition in that regard, as evidenced by his proposals to enhance the response of the United Nations, as stated in his March report.”
2017-05-15 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7938 (2017) · source