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“It will not be possible to indefinitely extend the Parliament that was elected in 2009. Legislative elections are crucial to Lebanon's stability and the preservation of its democratic tradition. Political progress must be strengthened in order to reinforce State authority throughout Lebanese territory and allow the country to address its challenges. In that context, Lebanon's disengagement from the Syrian conflict and implementation of resolutions 1701 (2006) and 1559 (2004) remain more necessary than ever. We therefore encourage the parties to firmly reconfirm their commitment to that end, in the interest of Lebanon and of the entire region.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“That country is linked to France by a profound friendship, and its resilience to suffering demands our admiration. The international community will continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with Lebanon in facing all the consequences of the Syrian conflict, beginning with the refugee crisis. Providing support and essential humanitarian aid is the primary objective of the conference convened in Brussels on 4 and 5 April by the European Union. The Lebanese people have made political and institutional progress since the election of Michel Aoun as President of the Republic and the establishment of a Government by led by Saad Hariri. It is our hope that the Lebanese parties will be able to agree as soon as possible on an electoral framework leading to free and fair elections, consistent with the Constitution.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“Nor will any victory be achieved against the terrorist threat, which will continue to feed on the violence and misery that gave birth to it and caused it to flourish, as we were sadly reminded by the terrible attack carried out in Rashidin on 15 April. More than ever, a political solution is urgent and inevitable. We encourage the Special Envoy for Syria, Mr. Staffan de Mistura, to begin on an accelerated timetable the next round of negotiations in Geneva for a political transition, in line with the Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex) and resolution 2254 (2016). That is our top priority - an issue of national security for France and of collective security for us all. Finally, allow me to add a comment on the situation in Lebanon.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“On 19 April, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons indicated that it had conclusive evidence that sarin gas had been used in the attack of 4 April at Khan Shaykhun, which constituted a war crime and whose perpetrators must be held accountable before justice. Chemical weapons are only one element in the work of annihilation in Syria. In addition, there are inhuman sieges worthy of the Middle Ages, the indiscriminate use of barrel bombs, incendiary bombs, as reported by the United Nations in recent days, torture, executions, displacements and many others crimes. That appalling record belongs and foremost to Bashar Al-Assad and bears his signature written in blood. There will be neither peace nor reconstruction in Syria so long as the regime clings to power through terror and destruction.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“It was also the message of the joint declaration of Paris, the purpose of which was to remind the parties of their interest in peace and how the international community could, without imposing anything, help them get there. To reiterate, France will support any effort to reopen a credible political process, which is the only answer to despair, radicalization and disengagement among the parties. We will spare no effort to that end. Let me say a few words about Syria, which is one of the most important threats in the region. The cessation of hostilities no longer exists. The humanitarian situation is catastrophic because of the lack of access to populations in need.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“Its status will have to be resolved by negotiations between Israelis and Palestinians, which will have to allow Jerusalem to be the capital of the two States, Israel and the future State of Palestine. The elements that triggered the three wars in Gaza over the past six years are still present today and could once more lead overnight to an eruption of conflict. From the perspective of a lasting settlement, the lifting of the Israeli blockade on the territory seems more necessary than ever. After years of stalemate, it is our duty to re-establish the conditions for the resumption of credible political negotiations. The Security Council, through resolution 2334 (2016), renewed its commitment to supporting the parties during the negotiations and the implementation of a peace agreement.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“Those developments are contrary to international law and Security Council resolutions, in particular resolution 2334 (2016), which requires Israel to halt its settlement activities and to respect its obligations under international law. France also condemns with extreme firmness all acts of violence and terrorism, which remain an almost daily and unacceptable reality. I want to be unambiguous on that point. France will never compromise with Israel's security. In this context of extreme volatility, it is more important than ever to recall our position on Jerusalem. Pending a negotiated settlement of the conflict and under international law, including resolution 478 (1980), France does not recognize any sovereignty over Jerusalem.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“Announcements of settlements by the Israeli Government have increased, including concerning more than 6,000 housing units in the West Bank and East Jerusalem in the first three months of 2017. On 6 February, the Knesset enacted a law opening the way to the normalization of unapproved settlements, which are illegal even under Israeli law. IN late March, the Israeli Government decided, for the first time in two decades, to establish a new settlement in the West Bank and declared new private Palestinian land to be "State lands". As for the policy of restraint in matters of announced settlements, it is a mere optical illusion whose conditions are so vague that they actually give carte blanche to the ongoing rampant settlement-building in the most sensitive areas - the very ones that cause despair and escalation of conflict.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“The absence of a political process, the encroaching settlement policy - which is illegal under international law and has fragmented the Palestinian territories for decades - the deterioration of the humanitarian situation, the destruction of Palestinian infrastructure in Zone C, violence and incitement to hatred, terrorism and rocket fire are all elements that feed a relentless vicious circle threatening the very conditions necessary to lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians. Those were the conclusions reached by the Quartet in its July 2016 report, and it was the shared observation that led to the adoption by the Security Council of resolution 2334 (2016). Since early 2017, the situation on the ground has further deteriorated.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“The declaration reinforced the unanimous commitment of the international community to the two-State solution and the fundamentals that bind us, namely, the international framework of any future settlement - the 1967 borders and the relevant resolutions of the Security Council. We reaffirmed that priority at the Paris conference in spite of the fact that the prospects for a two-State solution are endangered on the ground every day.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“That is not an ideological stance but a pragmatic and realistic observation, since there can be no denial of the legitimate aspirations of the Palestinians to statehood or the equally legitimate aspirations of the Israelis and the Palestinians for peace and security. It is on the basis of that observation that France embarked on an international process that led to the adoption in Paris on 15 January of a joint declaration signed by more than 70 States and international organizations. The declaration was the result of all ongoing efforts, particularly those of the Middle East Quartet, the Arab Peace Initiative, the initiatives of Russia and Egypt, and the essential role played by the United States.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“That is why we cannot resign ourselves to a false status quo that masks a day-by-day regression, both on the ground and in the mind. The endpoint ofthis path is clear. The disappearance of the two-State solution, like a mirage in the desert, would represent a leap into the unknown and the risk of unleashing a worst-case scenario. The situation is even less acceptable considering that we all know that the best guarantee of the security of Israel and the region is a just peace with the Palestinians, which arises through a two-State solution that ensures the creation of a viable and independent Palestinian State.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I thank Nickolay Mladenov for his commitment and briefing, which highlights once again the risks posed to the entire region by the lack of a settlement to the Israeli- Palestinian conflict. The conflict has dragged on for nearly 70 years, and the occupation of the Palestinian territories has lasted nearly 50. The lack of a settlement in the Arab-Israeli conflict, which is in and of itself of particular gravity, also poses a permanent threat to international security. By its gravity, its symbolic dimension and its place in the collective imagination, the scope of the unresolved conflict is foundational and goes far beyond the borders ofIsrael and the Palestinian territories. Any escalation in the conflict carries the risk of uncontrollable regional destabilization.”
2017-04-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7929 (2017) · source
“Given the scale of the current challenges, the unity of the international community and the leading role of the United Nations, accompanied by new proposals, are more necessary than ever. The moment has come for renewed and strengthened commitment, which has taken on urgency, by the United Nations while we assume together our responsibilities.”
2017-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7927 (2017) · source
“We must show collective resolve in ensuring the prevention of all forms of the illegal export of oil. We welcome the decision of the Presidency Council to appoint the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Government of National Accord, Mr. Mohamed Siala, as Libya's focal point for requesting exemptions from the embargo for the benefit of that Government. Thirdly and finally, the Security Council must exercise all of its authority in the matter to encourage the Libyans to get along. In that regard, I vigorously commend the work of the Special Representative and encourage the work of the United Nations and the Secretary-General with regard to this issue, which are essential to revitalizing the political process and coordinating diplomatic efforts.”
2017-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7927 (2017) · source
“Neighbouring countries, particularly Egypt, Algeria and Tunisia, are stepping up their efforts to reach a political compromise in support of United Nations mediation. Once again, we commend those important efforts. Secondly, it is incumbent on the Council to ensure the maintenance, effective enforcement and strengthening of the Council's mechanisms pertaining to the arms embargo, which we have established, and to combating the illegal exportation of oil pursuant to the resolutions, which we have adopted. In that regard, I must thank the Swedish chairmanship of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya. Libya's oil resources must remain under the exclusive control of the Government of National Accord and the National Oil Corporation of Tripoli, for the benefit of all Libyans.”
2017-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7927 (2017) · source
“Let us remember that the logic of the Skhirat Agreement is based on an agreement among Libyan political forces, excluding terrorists, around a new model of the distribution of power. It is therefore a choice in favour of dialogue and the refusal to use weapons. In this context, those who use weapons rather than dialogue and who undermine any hope of stabilization and peace must be identified. We must therefore reaffirm our collective support, under United Nations auspices, for the collaborative review of the Libyan Political Agreement. Accordingly, we encourage dialogue between the Presidential Council, the Parliament of Tobruk and the High State Council so that each body can find its place. We come together around this table on this point and we are increasingly doing so, I believe.”
2017-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7927 (2017) · source
“Oil money must be for building the State, for the sake of the Libyan people and its prosperity; it is not for financing a war economy or trafficking of any kind. Furthermore, I would like to echo the Secretary- General's report in denouncing human trafficking in Libya. We call on the Libyan authorities to do their utmost to ensure that migrants are treated with dignity on Libyan soil. This is a priority with respect to the protection and promotion of human rights and the fight against organized crime. In this context, we have to ask, how do we get out of this crisis? A reaffirmed commitment on the part of the international community is essential, urgent and based on three complementary concepts. First, as we have repeatedly affirmed, the solution to the Libyan conflict can only be a political one.”
2017-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7927 (2017) · source
“Finally, on the economic side, progress has been made with the adoption of the 2017 budget by the Government of National Accord, but certain developments call for the utmost vigilance. The National Oil Corporation, the only recognized actor in the field, is threatened in its full exploitation of oil under the supervision of the Government of National Accord and is torn between the various factions of power. Relations between the Central Bank and the Government of National Accord remain tense, although the so-called economic dialogue is working to smooth things out. It is essential to preserve economic and financial institutions and ensure that they operate under the control of the Government.”
2017-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7927 (2017) · source
“The Government of National Accord, which was the result of the Skhirat Agreement, which we all recognize, regularly finds itself in difficulty. The Parliament, which today draws its legitimacy from this inter-Libyan political agreement, seems to be constrained in its efforts to promote dialogue. France denounces actions aimed at undermining institutions that were established based on the Skhirat Agreement, which reduce the chances of getting out of the political impasse. In this context, we fully support the work of the United Nations to mediate between Libyans and to coordinate all regional and international initiatives. We welcome the integration of the European Union into the troika, which has now become the quartet.”
2017-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7927 (2017) · source
“Reckless armed offensives, such as those which took place recently in Sabha, in southern Libya, could only cause things to boil over, thereby endangering the political process. This escalation must cease immediately to allow for dialogue and national reconciliation, and it is our urgent responsibility to so inform the Libyan parties. In this respect, the role of Libya's neighbouring countries is invaluable in achieving a return to peace. We welcome in particular the efforts of Algeria, Egypt and Tunisia. At the political level, a consensus is emerging around amending elements of the Libyan Political Agreement in order to make the institutions more effective and more representative, which is a step in the right direction. However, several obstacles remain.”
2017-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7927 (2017) · source
“In Tripoli, the Government of National Accord contributed to the adoption of a globally respected ceasefire and is setting up security institutions, including the Presidential Guard, which France is helping to train. These efforts, in conjunction with the United Nations and the European Union, are essential to protecting the institutions and the people of Libya. Libyan forces have also made significant progress in the fight against terrorism, particularly in Sirte and Benghazi. On the other hand, for several weeks now, skirmishes among Libyan armed groups, fighting each other instead of uniting against terrorism, confirm the dangerous temptation to take up the military solution. Shows of strength lead only to political deadlock and chaos in terms of security, creating fertile soil for the resurgence of terrorism.”
2017-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7927 (2017) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Martin Kobler, for his very illuminating briefing, for his tireless commitment and for the report of the Secretary-General on the activities of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (S/2017/283). For my part, I will discuss the security, political and economic situation in Libya, which we consider to be a cause for concern, and propose some possible lines of action towards which I believe we are converging collectively and which we must urgently implement. From a security point of view, we are particularly concerned about the developments taking place in the south of the country, while major progress had been made elsewhere.”
2017-04-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7927 (2017) · source
“We would like to see the Security Council consider that topic, and we propose as a first step that an Arria Formula meeting be held during the next several weeks. Human rights are our best guide in our efforts to ensure lasting peace and international security. The initiative of the Secretary-General for lasting peace and the deliberations underway on peacekeeping are convergent. We must continue that effort within the Security Council so as to strengthen crisis prevention and lasting peace. Let us therefore meet that challenge together.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“In failing to protect human rights at all stages of a conflict, the Security Council cannot effectively fulfil its mandate to maintain international peace and security. That is an essential component of both its effectiveness and its legitimacy. Indeed, that shows how obvious are the links between international peace and security, on the one hand, and human rights Violations, on the other, and how timely is the thematic meeting that we are holding today. In the same vein, the Council must be able to address humanitarian challenges when they are consequent to or fuel conflicts. Accordingly, France is very concerned about the resurgence of famine situations in Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“Special procedures such as the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Syrian Arab Republic must have formal access to the Security Council in order to alert us and advise us as to our actions. Finally, the Security Council's field Visits must serve as an opportunity for it to establish systematic contacts with civil society and human rights defenders. The Security Council devoted an important share of its latest visit to the Lake Chad Basin to that endeavour. The protection of human rights is part and parcel of the responsibilities of the Security Council in the peaceful settlement of disputes and in responding to a threat against peace or a breach of the peace.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“The second track is for the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights to speak as often as necessary in the Security Council on human rights violations that could be warning signs, the causes of conflict or factors aggravating an already evident crisis. That is imperative with respect to Burundi, where the calls for violence and the cases of torture and rape relayed this morning by the High Commissioner are of deep concern to us. The third track is the search for more synergy with the Human Rights Council, a body to which France is very attached. The Security Council should not be sealed off from the work of the Human Rights Council, which the General Assembly has made the principal United Nations organ for protecting those rights.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“Some 99 States support the initiative today, and the movement continues. Finally, the Council has established a useful dialogue with human rights bodies in various formats. Our exchanges could be more frequent. In order to allow the Security Council to play a more effective role, France proposes to work on several tracks. The first track is to have the briefings of the Special Representatives of the Secretary-General integrate more systematically and more comprehensively information on human rights situations gathered by the peacekeeping operations and the teams of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“It supported the creation of the Special Criminal Court in the Central African Republic, which enables Central Africans to assume their responsibilities. In a complementary way, when nothing can be done at the national level, the Rome Statute provides for the possibility of the Security Council making referrals to the International Criminal Court (ICC). In the case of Syria, as we know, France's proposal to seize the ICC with that issue came up against the veto. We cannot agree to leave it at that. Recent experience has shown that the right to veto cannot be an unconditional privilege, if our Council is to be able to fulfil its responsibilities fully, especially in the face of mass crimes. That is the meaning of the initiative launched by France and Mexico on limiting the use of the veto.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“France has always been a leader in that field and has been at the forefront of the international community's efforts, which my country remobilized on 21 February 2017 with the adoption of the Paris Principles relating to the status of national institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights. We thank Sweden for chairing the Working Group. We pay tribute to Leila Zerrougui and have no doubt that Virginia Gamba will carry out her mission with as much conviction and efficiency as her predecessor. Considerable progress has been made in the protection and participation of women since resolution 1325 (2000). The women and peace and security agenda can still - and still needs to - move forward. Thirdly, the Council has played its part in the fight against impunity, which must be eliminated in order to ensure lasting peace.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“The Security Council has also used its sanctions regimes to list individuals responsible for violating human rights, as is the case, for example, with respect to the Democratic Republic of Congo. That aspect needs to be strengthened. Secondly, the Council has established specific mechanisms for children's rights and women's rights. The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict and the Security Council Working Group on the subject have made considerable progress over the past 15 years, including in situations that were not on the Council's agenda.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“France has long acted to enable the Security Council to assume human rights responsibilities in order to maintain international peace and security. In that regard, the Security Council has been constantly innovating on at least four levels. First, the Council has adopted mandates for peacekeeping operations and special political missions that enable them to document violations and assist the authorities in the areas of the rule of law, security and justice, in particular in Mali, the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Central African Republic. Peacekeeping operations must continue to have the means to fully and effectively implement those mandates. They have a duty to serve as an example. In that regard, we welcome the Secretary-General's stepped-up efforts, in particular his zero-tolerance policy with respect to sexual abuse.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“The link between human rights and the maintenance of international peace and security is clear, and the Security Council experiences that fact on a daily basis. In Syria, six years ago, it all began with the outrageous violation of the dignity and freedom of young adolescents in the town of Dar'a. Those massive violations of human rights by Bashar Al-Assad - violations of the freedoms to demonstrate and peacefully assemble, as well as torture and enforced disappearances - have led to the conflict that we see today, one that is destabilizing the entire region. Bashar Al-Assad continues to be guilty of serious crimes by reasoning erroneously that he will be able, through total repression, to put an end to a situation that he himself created. Our responsibility is to put an end to the headlong rush forward that confronts us.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): We welcome to the Security Council today the Secretary- General, whose presence today is as important as it is appreciated. Human rights violations that stir up hatred are the direct cause of tensions and violence, sometimes to the point of destabilizing entire countries and regions. That is why the Security Council has already developed measures to prevent abuses and protect human rights within the framework of its mandate as the guarantor of international peace and security. Today's important debate, for which I thank the American presidency, offers us a welcome opportunity to reflect on how to strengthen the Council's action as early as possible in crises but also during conflicts, so as to prevent, protect and sanction, which are essential tools for preserving, restoring and sustaining peace.”
2017-04-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7926 (2017) · source
“This is not a given, and France is concerned. We hope that political leaders will meet the challenges and put the process back on track. It is the responsibility of the Security Council to support them in this difficult task so as to ensure that years of tremendous investment on the part of the international community are not jeopardized and that the peoples of the region do not suffer as a result.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“Only such a dialogue, strengthened by a firm rejection of violence and by guaranteeing the security and fundamental rights of all Burundians, will can allow Burundi to find its way back to the path of peace and stability. France hopes that the EAC Summit at the end of April will be the first step in a positive process and that the Government will honestly commit to moving forward. Our most deeply cherished wish as a close-knit partner of the region and a permanent member of the Security Council is to see Burundi pursue the cause of peace and lasting stability so as to finally benefit from its wealth in natural resources and be able to focus on development and the well-being of people. This will require a strengthening of political stability and the democratic legitimacy of institutions, as well as a fight against impunity.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“Burundi could, with the restoration of peace and security, play a stabilizing role on the continent, as it was able to do in the past by sending peacekeepers to the Central African Republic and Somalia. For that to happen, the resolutions of the Security Council must be implemented and peaceful relationships restored with the United Nations agencies that have been supporting Burundi for 20 years towards a return to peace. The resumption of cooperation with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights would be a positive step along these lines. This will require finding a political solution to the current crisis through inclusive, open and honest dialogue by way of the mediation efforts of the East African Community (EAC) and full respect for the Arusha agreement.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“I think that no one could fail to be shocked by the images of the Video that has been circulating in which young members of the Imbonerakure militia call for rape and murder. These images and the hate speech that goes with it conjure up extremely painful memories in the Great Lakes region and is a source of grave concern for France. Such behaviour cannot be tolerated. The leadership of the Conseil national pour la defense de la democratic-Forces pour la defense de la democratie has condemned these acts, and France hopes that appropriate measures will be taken to put a definitive end to such behaviour and that the perpetrators of human rights violations in the country will be prosecuted and sentenced.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“We once again underscore our full support for the United Nations Group of Experts on the Democratic Republic of Congo, whose members play a key role. Turning finally to the situation in Burundi, here we have to note that, regrettably, there has been no noticeable improvement. As the Secretary-General states in his report, "The inter-Burundian dialogue, facilitated by the East African Community, has yet to produce a breakthrough". (S/2017/208, para. 14) Despite the efforts of the Facilitator, Mr. Benjamin Mkapa, which France welcomes, a genuine and authentic commitment to this dialogue is still lacking. Observers from the African Union have not yet been deployed, nor have the police officers specified in resolution 2303 (2016); on the contrary, the situation seems to be getting worse by the day.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“Violence in the Kasai region has soared to levels that we had hoped never again to see in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is therefore pressing that the situation be brought under control. France condemns the acts of violence that we have seen in the region over the last few months and looks forward to the outcome of the joint inquiry of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and MONUSCO into violations and assaults on human rights and humanitarian law in the region. The cowardly murder of two United Nations experts in that region underscores once again the deterioration of the situation in the area. France calls for full light to be shed on this very tragic event, so that those responsible can be identified and stand trial for their crimes.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“In keeping with resolution 2348 (2017), which was just adopted by the Security Council unanimously, France reaffirms the need for the urgent and unconditional implementation of the 31 December 2016 agreement, including the lifting of restrictions on rights and freedoms, so as to enable the holding, in suitable conditions, of elections by the end of 2017, as agreed, thus paving the way for the first peaceful transition of power in the history of the country. It is crucial that international partners, the Security Council, the African Union and the SADC, all of which welcomed the 31 December 2016 agreement, work to ensure its implementation. France will stand side by side with its partners to achieve that purpose. The deterioration of the security and human rights situation is also a source of great concern to us.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“All of the legislative bodies in the country have now overrun their mandates, and therefore their legitimacy going forward depends entirely on the 31 December 2016 agreement and the consensus that characterized its signing. The appointment of a Prime Minister who does not enjoy consensus support following a process that does not respect the provisions of the 31 December 2016 agreement is a very worrying step. The agreement is the only credible road map for an end to the crisis, and its violation could seriously threaten the stability and the future of the country.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“Armed groups use such traffic to meet their needs, contribute to their survival and fuel an economy of war and predation. So long as that illicit trafficking continues, no lasting solution to the instability in the region is possible. Therefore there needs to be strong, harmonized action by the countries of the region as well as a sustained commitment of international partners to ensure that we can stamp out illicit trafficking in natural resources with the support of the international community. We must work for transparency in the mining industry and ensure greater traceability of minerals. Turning to the situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, France is very concerned. At the political level, the failure to implement the 31 December 2016 agreement threatens any potential resolution of the crisis.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“Here I am thinking of the Forces democratiques de liberation du Rwanda (FDLR) and former members of M23, as well as those of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement/Army in Opposition, who have been in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since last year. This will require joint action and a commitment at the highest level of the political leaders concerned. The Addis Ababa agreement, which experienced a welcome revitalization thanks to the efforts of Angola in 2016, must be fully implemented, and the Technical Support Committee of the Regional Oversight Mechanism must undertake this task. Its upcoming meeting in Brazzaville in October will be an opportunity to address the issue. Thirdly, I turn to the issue of tackling the illicit trafficking in natural resources.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“To that end, decisive steps will need to be taken in three areas, and regional organizations, the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region and the Southern African Development Community (SADC), have a key role to play in this respect. First, with respect to a military response to the armed groups, a key role will be played by the Force Intervention Brigade, provided by SADC. The renewed mandate of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) will enable it to rebuild its capacity for mobility in order for it to engage in decisive offensive actions, as it did with respect to the Mouvement du 23 mars (M23). Secondly, political action must be taken in order to demobilize, repatriate and reintegrate these combatants in their countries of origin.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“The Security Council must take joint, decisive action thereon in order to prevent a regional crisis from erupting. Turning first to the Addis Ababa Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework, I would note that despite some headway, as underscored by the Secretary- General in his report (S/2017/208), which was presented by Mr. Djinnit, negative forces continue to make their presence felt in the region. Although the era ofreciprocal destabilization by armed groups is, fortunately, over, the legacy of that time remains, and certain armed groups are still active. This legacy of the past continues to fuel suspicion and mistrust between the countries of the region; it must be definitely resolved so that the region can finally move forward and forge healthy ties of cooperation.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): First, I would like to warmly thank Mr. Djinnit for his excellent work and unwavering commitment to achieving peace in the Great Lakes region. I am pleased that we have been given the opportunity to speak with him in this format, where we can take a step back and consider all of the region's challenges. The regional dimension of the crisis in the Great Lakes region should not be neglected. France is concerned about three main mutually reinforcing issues in the region: the continued slow process of implementing of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Region, the ongoing political crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the situation in Burundi, both of which can significantly destabilize the region ifthey are not resolved.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7923 (2017) · source
“We cannot wait for other crimes to be added to the long list of abuses committed by the Syrian regime, which no one, not even its closest supporters, can justify any longer. We cannot simply give up. We owe it to the Victims of this heinous chemical attack, and, more broadly speaking, to all of the victims of the Syrian tragedy. In that context, despite the fact that the veto was wielded once again today, France solemnly calls on all the members of the Security Council to come together and set aside political divisions and national interests in order to establish once again a complete ban on chemical weapons and to help bring about, on an urgent basis, a political transition in Syria, in line with resolution 2254 (2015) and the Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex). Let us live up to our responsibilities before the judgment of history.”
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“France will not accept impunity for those responsible for the atrocities committed in Syria. We will spare no effort to ensure that sooner or later the perpetrators answer for their crimes. France will also work to strengthen the non-proliferation regime, which is vital for our collective security and which the Council has to date always sought to uphold. The initiative undertaken by France, along with Mexico, on limiting the use of the veto in the case of mass atrocities is aimed at precisely situations of this kind. It is now clearly more topical than ever and reflective of our concerns. This tragedy is yet another reminder of the fact that only a genuine political transition will allow us to guarantee peace and security for the Syrian people and a return to stability in the Middle East.”
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“How is it possible to repeatedly and in such a systematic manner evade the issue of the barbaric use of weapons of mass destruction targeting innocent people? Nothing can justify averting one's eyes from such atrocities, or dissembling, or attempting to assign blame elsewhere and trying to impose counter-narratives on the world. France will not resign itself to the notion of the Council's impotence that some seek to impose on it. We will lend our full support to the work of United Nations and OPCW mechanisms, including in their efforts to shed light on the circumstances of the attack. We must also fully support the OPCW team responsible for the inquiry into the initial Syrian declaration. Our goal will continue to be the dismantling of the Syrian chemical-weapons programme.”
2017-04-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7922 (2017) · source