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“This is a question of respect for international humanitarian law and our ability to restore a collective norm that has been openly flouted - the ban on the use of chemical weapons against civilian populations, which the international community sought to prohibit for all time almost a century ago. We have a collective responsibility to protect the chemical non-proliferation regime that had been the subject of a responsible consensus in the Council until now, but which is disintegrating today before our very eyes. The risk is that all the non-proliferation regimes we have patiently built together, day after day, over the recent decades will fall apart with it.”
2017-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7915 (2017) · source
“That is why France, the United Kingdom and the United States have taken the initiative to introduce a draft resolution that we hope will unite the international community around a clear, firm position rejecting the unaccptable. Faced with evidence ofthe repeated, methodical and barbaric use of weapons of mass destruction - in this case chemical weapons - against civilian populations, inaction and paralysis cannot be options. Our collective credibility as the guardians of international peace and security and as individual States committed to fighting the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction is at stake.”
2017-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7915 (2017) · source
“All allegations of chemical weapons use must be duly investigated and monitored. But that, ofcourse, is not enough. Those responsible for these attacks answer for their deeds and be brought to justice. It is high time for the international community to put an end to the crimes of the Syrian regime. No political alliance can justify turning a blind eye to mass atrocities, procrastinating, equivocating or diverting the world's attention to other tragedies - in short, denying the evidence. Russia, as the guarantor ofthe ceasefire established on 29 December 2016 and as a permanent member of the Security Council, has a special responsibility that it must now assume, alongside all members of the Council.”
2017-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7915 (2017) · source
“This new outbreak of violence confirms that until there is a credible political transition, no one can guarantee the peace and security of the Syrian people or the return to stability in the Middle East. We must therefore set in motion without delay the political transition that the Council sought and approved by unanimously adopting resolution 2254 (2015) and the Geneva communique (S/2012/522, annex). That has been France's position from the very outset. All light must be shed as soon as possible on the details of this shameful massacre. The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) immediately addressed these allegations. My country fully supports the OPCW's Fact-finding Mission in the Syrian Arab Republic and the OPCW-United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism to enable them to investigate as soon as possible.”
2017-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7915 (2017) · source
“Lastly, the responsibility of the Syrian air force has already been irrefutably called into question for the use of chlorine as a chemical weapon at least three times by the conclusions of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons-United Nations Joint Investigative Mechanism, mandated by the Council. Yesterday's atrocities, which constitute war crimes, come in addition to new suspicions of chlorine use late last month and the multiple cases reported over several months, in particular in Aleppo in December 2016. They tragically illustrate the self-destructive folly of the Bashar Al-Assad's regime that even its supporters - as we have seen today - are unable to prevent, and whose silence is tantamount to endorsing these barbaric acts.”
2017-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7915 (2017) · source
“This is the most deadly incident of violence since the large-scale attacks by the Syrian regime in August 2013 in Ghouta, where more than 1,000 people have lost their lives. France, through its highest authorities, has firmly condemned this carnage, which is further proof of the barbarity that has stricken the Syrian population for several years. While some claim that what occurred was a strike against a chemical weapons depot belonging to the "terrorists", I would like to recall three simple facts. First, there was no conflagration, while such a strike would have caused a fire whose consequences would have been far more serious for civilians. Secondly, the incident occurred in an area where the Syrian army and air force are currently active; moreover, new strikes were observed in the Idlib area yesterday.”
2017-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7915 (2017) · source
“This can only remind us of the terrible day of 21 August 2013, following the chemical attacks by the regime in Ghouta, a suburb of Damascus, whose unbearable images haunt our memories. This chemical horror, which is hardly new and should therefore surprise no one, marks the latest phase of the Syrian tragedy's descent into the abyss. The facts are extremely shocking and extremely serious. Once again, lethal toxic substances have been used and released from the air. The sordid outcome is now over 100 people killed by asphyxiation, including more than 10 children, and there will undoubtedly be more victims. The symptoms reported by those on site and visible in the images of the attack are not characteristic of chlorine but suggest the use of a much more aggressive substance.”
2017-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7915 (2017) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I should like to begin by thanking the United States presidency for agreeing to our request to convene an emergency meeting of the Security Council and to congratulate you, Madam, on your accession to the presidency. I also thank Mr. Kim Won-soo for his briefing and his efforts over the past two years as High Representative for Disarmament Affairs. After six years of conflict in Syria, marked by the most appalling violence against the civilian population, and in particular by the prolonged and repeated use of chemical weapons - in particular chlorine gas - by the Syrian regime against its own people, we awoke yesterday to learn yet again that an ignoble attack had just been committed at Khan Shaykhun, south of Idlib.”
2017-04-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7915 (2017) · source
“From the very outset, this mandate makes MONUSCO more reactive, more mobile and more focused on the essential, guiding priorities that I have just enumerated. For the future, let us be clear. The task is heavy but MONUSCO has reinvigorated means at its disposal. In that spirit, I should like on behalf of France to reiterate our confidence in the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Maman Sidikou.”
2017-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7910 (2017) · source
“On behalf of France, I wish here to reiterate our sorrowful condolences and deep sympathy to the families of the two victims and their countries. Civilian populations must be protected from such violence, whose perpetrators must be identified and brought to justice. The third reason why this resolution is particularly important is because it adapts the composition of MONUSCO in a consistent and thoughtful way so that it can better respond to the challenges facing the country. The troop ceiling has been adjusted to better reflect the reality of deployment on the ground, but it is mainly the composition of the force that has been revised through the replacement of certain troops by specialized units able to intervene quickly and in a mobile way in the specific context of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2017-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7910 (2017) · source
“The agreement, which was reached thanks to the outstanding efforts of the Conference episcopale nationale du Congo, constitutes the only credible road map for an end to the crisis, but delays in its implementation are very worrying. It is essential for the stability and future of the Democratic Republic of the Congo that the agreement be implemented as soon as possible and that the elections be held. The Democratic Republic of the Congo is also facing a worrying security situation with the persistence of armed groups in the east of the country and the appearance of new outbreaks of violence, particularly in Kasai, where many Congolese have died over the past year and where two United Nations experts - as you recalled, Mr. President - recently died in tragic circumstances.”
2017-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7910 (2017) · source
“Secondly, with the adoption of the resolution, MONUSCO - which has a defining role to play - now has an adapted mandate focused on two major strategic priorities: the protection of civilians and support for the implementation of the 31 December agreement and the electoral process. This is a critical point, as the goal of the negotiations that have just concluded was to adapt MONUSCO to the political and security issues that the Democratic Republic of the Congo has to address, in particular this year. The Democratic Republic of the Congo finds itself an unprecedented institutional situation. The mandate of all its electoral institutions has expired. The Democratic Republic ofthe Congo has entered a phase of transition on the basis of the political agreement signed on 31 December 2016 until the elections scheduled for the end of this year.”
2017-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7910 (2017) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): France welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2348 (2017), which renews the mandate of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO). The resolution we have just adopted is the outcome of negotiations that were not always easy, but it is a text of significance to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and to the United Nations. I would like to highlight three reasons why this positive text is important. First, the Security Council today has sent a message of unanimity and unity in our support for MONUSCO and for stability and democracy in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which as we know is facing significant challenges.”
2017-03-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7910 (2017) · source
“Butifthe parties assume their responsibilities and the Council remains fully mobilized, that does not have to be a foregone conclusion.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7906 (2017) · source
“Faced with the current inadequacies in the efforts to combat impunity in South Sudan, we must remind the perpetrators of those crimes that they will be held to account. We can help to prevent such crimes by considering the punishment of those who commit or order them. We should also support judicial accountability efforts. Again, the peace agreement provides for mechanisms to that end, including the establishment of a hybrid court. We call for progress in that direction and reiterate our encouragement for the work of the African Union along those lines. If there is no improvement in this area, violence and human rights violations will only be repeated in South Sudan again and again. Let us be realistic. The tragedy in South Sudan may yet worsen.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7906 (2017) · source
“By restricting access to weapons used to commit abuses against civilians, an embargo would help to lower the level of violence and foster an environment conducive to peaceful political dialogue. Thirdly and lastly, we must remember that the cycle of violence and suffering can be broken only if real progress is made in the areas of justice and accountability. As Ms. Sunday said, women have suffered disproportionately in this conflict. The use of rape as a weapon of war, which has been abundantly documented by the United Nations, the African Union and civil-society organizations, may constitute a war crime or even a crime against humanity. Violence against children and the recruitment of child soldiers are equally revolting violations.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7906 (2017) · source
“We therefore welcome the continued engagement of IGAD and the African Union, in full coordination with the United Nations. The mission entrusted to President Alpha Konare to advance the implementation of the peace agreement and to promote the inclusiveness of the national dialogue is essential in that regard. We call on all parties to work with him to that end. Any national dialogue would be in vain, even counterproductive, if it detracted from the implementation of the peace agreement and was not fully inclusive and conducted so as to assure its autonomy, its impartiality and the trust of all participants. In that regard, I would like to recall that France is of the view that instituting an arms embargo would improve the prospects for a political solution.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7906 (2017) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the work of the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission (JMEC) under the leadership of President Mogae. It is essential to continue to monitor the peace agreement and to firmly remind the Transitional Government of National Unity - itself the result of the Agreement - and all other South Sudanese stakeholders of their responsibilities. Again, it is unacceptable that those who have committed to implementing those measures do not respect their word. In that context, following the example of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the African Union, the Council must recall its expectations regarding the implementation of the measures provided for in the peace agreement, including and perhaps primarily in the field of security.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7906 (2017) · source
“The Government of South Sudan must make every effort to put an end to such obstructions and to facilitate these people's work. Only progress on those two fronts - an end to violence and the facilitation of humanitarian access - will make it possible to establish an environment conducive to peaceful political dialogue. My second point is about the implementation of a political settlement, which is the only possible long-term solution to the country's challenges. In that respect, we know the terms of the political solution, for they are contained in the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan ofAugust 2015. That document provides a comprehensive and detailed road map that must be implemented in order to restore security and stability in the country.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7906 (2017) · source
“The cessation of hostilities must be accompanied by an immediate end to the obstructions that have been inflicted on the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and humanitarian actors. The attacks, violence, harassment and looting to which the Blue Helmets and humanitarian actors fall victim are contrary to international humanitarian law. We salute the courage and dedication of those men and women in their tireless efforts to help the most vulnerable. The Council must be ready to impose sanctions on all who engage in such attacks against them. We also strongly regret that the protection and assistance efforts of both UNMISS and humanitarian personnel have been subject to access restrictions and bureaucratic barriers.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7906 (2017) · source
“Famine is now added to the violence, atrocities and human rights violations that have been endured by the people of South Sudan for far too long, and to a large extent it is a result of those other problems. We cannot and should not remain inactive in the face of this situation. We should pursue three objectives. First, priority should be given to a cessation of hostilities and access to vulnerable populations. The responsibility rests with all of the parties to the conflict and, first and foremost, with the Sudan People's Liberation Army and the Sudan People's Liberation Army in Opposition. They must finally respect the multiple ceasefire agreements that they have reached and that they violate constantly. The emergence of militias and the expansion of the combat zones make that first step all the more essential.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7906 (2017) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I would like to begin by welcoming the presence of the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs of the United Kingdom at today's meeting, as well as the initiative taken by the British presidency to organize this meeting on South Sudan. I would also like to thank the speakers for their briefings. In particular, I commend the Secretary-General for the strength of his personal commitment to South Sudan. France fully subscribes to the priorities he has just outlined and fully supports him in his efforts to promote a return to peace and stability in that deeply scarred country. After three years of conflict, the situation in South Sudan remains a serious source of concern.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7906 (2017) · source
“At the same time, there are local militias, referred to as the Dervish, that also provide security functions. That raises several questions that could be useful in guiding our discussions. Are the soldiers of the Somali National Army well identified? How might the training and operationalization of the Somali National Army be conducted? Could UNSOM. step up its efforts to coordinate training and furnish equipment, with a view to providing a more coherent response to the needs of the Somali National Army? How can existing Somali security forces be more involved in security operations in the country and in Somali National Army offensives? We welcome the holding in May of the London conference, which we hope will provide some answers to those questions, and we look forward to future reports on AMISOM.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7905 (2017) · source
“The European Union continues to finance 80 per cent of the total required and hopes that other donors will join in that effort. With regard to the withdrawal of AMISOM, we understand that some troop-contributing countries are ready and willing to withdraw, and, once again, we pay tribute to them. Nonetheless, it is important that the withdrawal not be dictated only by the schedule of requirements, but that it be linked to developing a security solution for Somalia. That leads me to my third point, which relates to the ability of the Somalis to be responsible for their own security. That appears to be the key issue on the table for the next reporting period. There are 10,900 soldiers in the Somali army who are eligible for the logistical support provided by the Support Office for joint operations with AMISOM.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7905 (2017) · source
“I would like to pay special tribute to all those who lost their lives in the fight against Al-Shabaab. That fight is a collective endeavour that cannot be won by AMISOM alone. Moreover, it was never intended for AMISOM to be perpetually deployed in Somalia. In that regard, I believe that two points should be underscored. With regard to the financing of AMISOM, which is not sufficiently predictable or sustainable, France had hoped that other donors would agree to join the European Union in providing considerable financial support. The European Union has already provided some $1.7 billion, in addition to contributions that its member States have made to the budget of the United Nations Support Office in Somalia and the bilateral contributions of some member States. Regrettably, AMISOM. funding is still not geographically diverse.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7905 (2017) · source
“The newly formed Government must respond to that situation with the full support of the international community. Above and beyond that emergency situation, it is important for the Somali Government to be resolutely committed to institution-building and the establishment of the genuine rule of law in order to promote improved respect for human rights and lasting stability in the country. My second point relates to AMISOM. and prioritizing the work of the United Nations. Now that elections have been held this year, security will be our primary concern in the years to come. AMISOM. has been deployed in Somalia since 2007. Its work, which receives logistical support from the United Nations and financial support from the European Union, is particularly challenging.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7905 (2017) · source
“France welcomes the uncontested election of President Farmajo, which sparked a genuine wave of enthusiasm among the people. We are well aware that the holding of elections called for considerable logistical and security support from the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia and the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), respectively. And that is indeed an achievement. I warmly congratulate Mr. Keating and the representative of the African Union, as well as my Ethiopian colleague, and, through him, all troop- and police-contributing countries. The new Somali Administration is already under immense strain. The Secretary- General has just returned from a visit to Somalia and was able to see for himself the seriousness of the humanitarian situation, which, as we know, is being exacerbated by famine affecting the region.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7905 (2017) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I thank the various briefers for their presentations and would like to pay special tribute to the British Foreign Minister, who took the initiative to convene today's important meeting and travelled to New York to preside over it. I would also particularly like to thank the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia for his statement via video link. Once again, on behalf of the Government of France, I would like to express our strongest condemnation of yesterday's terrorist attack in London and convey our deepest sympathy to and full solidarity with the United Kingdom. I should like to make three points. First, with regard to the political and humanitarian situation in Somalia, the electoral process has been satisfactorily concluded.”
2017-03-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7905 (2017) · source
“The frame of reference is clear - it is that identified by the Central Africans themselves at the Bangui Forum on National Reconciliation; reiterated in the Republican Pact for Peace, National Reconciliation and Reconstruction in the Central African Republic and integrated in the programme of the President of the Central African Republic; and further enshrined in the relevant Security Council resolutions. We are fortunate to support a dynamic that could be virtuous and restore sustainable stability in the country. That is why President Touadera was elected and why the Council has demonstrated its commitment. In the coming days, we will propose a draft presidential statement to the Security Council. I reiterate our full support to President Touadera in fulfilling his noble mandate.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source
“Ultimately, the important thing is that the assistance will truly benefit stabilization and development of the Central African Republic. The coordination role is key. It is the responsibility, among others, of the Peacebuilding Commission country- specific configuration for the Central African Republic, which was convened this morning by the Moroccan leadership, and whose efforts I commend. Moreover, the general mobilization is beneficial only if based on the same frame of reference, with full support for President Touadera and his Government.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source
“My third message concerns the need to work together and in coordination in the same direction. We are many in a position to help the Central African Republic recover. There is the United Nations, of course, and other international partners, including the World Bank and the African Bank; regional partners, including the African Union, the Economic Community of Central African States, the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region; the EU and bilateral partners. Such attention is good news. It has positive effects, such as the financial mobilization in Brussels in November, where France announced an â‚¬85-million contribution over three years. But that widespread mobilization i which, I reiterate, is necessary - is beneficial only when precisely coordinated in order to avoid duplication of efforts.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source
“It has a robust and comprehensive mandate focused on the strategic objective of reducing the presence of armed groups and the threat they represent in the Central African Republic. In that regard, I would like to send a message of support to MINUSCA, particularly in the light of its recent actions in the central region of the country. By acting decisively, including by using force to defend its mandate, MINUSCA is establishing its credibility and demonstrating to the armed groups that the only way ahead is the political path. In terms of international support for the Central African Republic, I also wish to highlight the initial results of the EU military training mission, which completed the reform and training of a first FACA unit. A first battalion will be fully trained by May.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source
“Like usm President Touadera is convinced that the crisis plaguing his country will find its solution through regional cooperation. Based on that logic, he immediately visited with the Heads of States of the region. In all of those and other endeavours, he may rest assured of France's unwavering support and, I believe, that of the Council as a whole for his efforts. My second message is one of full support for the efforts ofMINUSCA andits Head, SpecialRepresentative Mr. Parfait Onanga-Anyanga. The Security Council has deployed MINUSCA to support the President of the Central African Republic, and its complex mandate reflects the great variety of measures to be taken there. A great deal has already been accomplished, despite the numerous challenges remaining. Today, MINUSCA is a fully operational partner.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source
“I could cite multiple examples, but I will highlight only two very illustrative ones: his establishment of the platform for dialogue and disarmament, whose work he himself supervises; and his idea of creating a mixed Central African Armed Forces (FACA) unit by integrating demobilized veterans, for which he requested support from the European Union (EU) military training mission in the Central African Republic. He is committed to a dynamic based on sustainable reconstruction of the country, taking care to address the root causes of the crisis, particularly the impunity of perpetrators of crimes, which has long nourished cycles of violence in the Central African Republic. He is committed to the special criminal court and to restoring the national justice system.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source
“First and foremost, I wish to convey to President Touadera, himself a message of support for him and for his work. As we all know, he was democratically elected under excellent conditions by a broad majority of Central African citizens throughout the entire national territory. He immediately positioned himself as the President of all Central Africans under a reconciliation and reform programme. His inaugural speech was welcomed as a model of its kind and his travels in the provinces, such as to Bambari and Ouaka on Sunday, testify to his commitment. Everyone knows that President Touadera has spared no effort in translating his message of peace, justice, reconciliation and reform into action.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source
“We also commend the commitment of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Central African Republic and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), Mr. Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, who is on the ground beside President Touadera every day in the Central African Republic. The Central African Republic is not yet fully stabilized, as fighting persists among armed groups. It has been said and bears repeating that the perpetrators are motivated by a criminal logic of predation, control of territory and resources, and the perpetuation of violence unconnected to any political claims. France soundly condemns these criminal opportunists who thrive on civilian suffering and instability. In that context, I wish to highlight three main messages.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I thank the United Kingdom presidency for convening this important public meeting. In addition to Under- Secretary-General Herve Ladsous and the Permanent Representative of Morocco, Mr. Omar Hilale, I especially thank His Excellency President Faustin Archange Touadera for travelling to New York and for the important briefing he has just provided to the Council. President Touadera is well aware of the degree to which the Council has mobilized to promote his efforts to make the establishment ofpeace and reconciliation in the Central African Republic an exemplary success. He can count on our unwavering support.”
2017-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7901 (2017) · source
“The third message I want to deliver today is that in order to cope with the magnitude of the financial need, it is important to foster a comprehensive approach in order to create synergies and to improve coordination with other donors, and to mobilize goodwill, including - as Stephen O'Brien said - private donors and businesses, as well as "non-traditional" donors, in particular emerging economies. It is through general mobilization and the use of all means at our disposal that we can help people in need and respond to the call of Stephen O'Brien. In that context, we welcome the holding of the Yemen donors' conference, to be held 25 April in Geneva.”
2017-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7897 (2017) · source
“These access restrictions must cease immediately. We must collectively and unambiguously express our condemnation of such barriers, which are contrary to international humanitarian law. I recall that all parties to conflicts are obligated to facilitate the delivery of food supplies. Without that, the mobilization of the international community would be absolutely ineffective. These problems are also quite acute in Yemen, where the ongoing fighting threatens to further exacerbate the humanitarian situation. The parties to the conflict must immediately cease indiscriminate attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure. Such actions could be classified as war crimes. It is also imperative that humanitarian actors have unhindered access in order to bring the basic necessities to the population.”
2017-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7897 (2017) · source
“The Governments of the States concerned have a special responsibility. They must ensure safe and unhindered access to the United Nations and humanitarian actors, wherever populations need emergency assistance. The various bureaucratic obstacles imposed by the authorities, in particular the South Sudanese authorities, are helping to slow down the provision of the necessary aid to the most vulnerable populations. We are particularly concerned about the situation in South Sudan, where humanitarian actors and the United Nations Mission in South Sudan are all too often the target of attacks, harassment or access restrictions. These hindrances are committed by all the parties to the conflict, be it the Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA), the SPLA in Opposition, or the various armed groups that are multiplying in the country.”
2017-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7897 (2017) · source
“Farmajo, will be followed up by concrete action, particularly with regard to the reform of the security sector. In South Sudan, constraints on public freedoms is of concern. The second message that I would like to send today is that the United Nations and humanitarian actors must be able to access all people who need their help, without bureaucratic red tape or threats to their security. Mounting tensions - even hostility - with regard to humanitarian actors hamper the delivery of supplies and the provision of basic needs. That is often compounded by the refusal of access by armed groups on the ground, as well as administrative blockages and lengthy bureaucratic procedures. As Mr. O'Brien has just mentioned, there is an ever-growing number of obstacles to humanitarian assistance.”
2017-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7897 (2017) · source
“In South Sudan and in Yemen, only a political solution to the conflicts there will make it possible to address the root causes of those conflicts and to put an end to the suffering of the people. In this regard, we support the mediation efforts led by the United Nations, in particular the work of the Special Envoy on Yemen, Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, in enabling the resumption and continuation of negotiations, and an early and lasting cessation of hostilities. In South Sudan, we call for the rapid implementation of the peace agreement; the national dialogue should not be an obstacle in this respect. The rule of law and good governance are also essential to prevent such scourges. We hope that the commitments undertaken by the new Somali President, Mr.”
2017-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7897 (2017) · source
“It is these Governments that have the primary responsibility to protect their populations. In South Sudan, the recent declaration of famine in certain parts of the country is an illustration of the tragic situation that has prevailed in the country for more than three years now due to the political conflict. Because of the fighting and the violence of which they are the deliberate targets, entire populations have had to leave their land and their villages and can no longer provide for themselves. The fear of violence has also meant that some of that land, despite being fertile, has not been planted. Let us not be mistaken here: this famine is largely man-made. We call upon the Government of South Sudan to take into account the needs ofits population.”
2017-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7897 (2017) · source
“Mr. Delattre (France) (spoke in French): I should like to begin by thanking Mr. Stephen O'Brien for his very illuminating briefing and his exemplary commitment, and for his pressing appeal to all actors involved in the face of a situation in which millions of people are threatened with famine in Yemen, Somalia and Nigeria and are already experiencing famine, unfortunately, in South Sudan. I should like also to pay tribute to the admirable work done by humanitarian workers in the field, who are very often working in the most difficult of circumstances. I should like to convey three main messages today. The first is that the action of the United Nations, is essential as it is, cannot substitute for the responsibilities that the Governments of these four countries have vis-a-vis their populations.”
2017-03-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7897 (2017) · source
“This mission confirmed that the silo mentality, which has long been the key component of United Nations bureaucracy, does not produce results and that an integrated approach that smartly combines the entire range of tools available can be successful. The Security Council's mission strengthens a vision held by Antonio Guterres and Amina Mohamed for United Nations reform that France fully supports.”
2017-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7894 (2017) · source
“How can we achieve that without improving education and youth employment? Conversely, how can we spur development without putting an end to Boko Haram? We can see that they are all interlinked and that compartmentalizing the situation would mean resigning ourselves to doing nothing. The only way to overcome those three challenges is to address their root causes. Once again, it is one thing to understand concepts while here in New York, but quite another to internalize them as we hear from our interlocutors on the ground. The third lesson - and allow me to stress this - is that our efforts in the Lake Chad region can and must be an example of United Nations reform.”
2017-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7894 (2017) · source
“Frankly, the Lake Chad basin region has not always received the attention it deserves from the international community. This mission will help to correct that mistake and injustice. Secondly, this mission proved that, given the multifaceted humanitarian, security and economic crisis that affects the region, the only response possible is a global approach that encompasses all three key priorities: stepping up a coordinated response to Boko Haram, responding to the humanitarian emergency and setting in motion the virtuous circle of development. All of our representatives agree and feedback has clearly shown that to be successful in overcoming those three challenges, they must be tackled head-on and simultaneously. How can we vanquish terrorism without eradicating abject poverty and malnutrition?”
2017-03-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7894 (2017) · source
“Above and beyond financing for emergency humanitarian aid, as our friend Ambassador Seck pointed out, it is essential to secure long-term financing to prevent the perpetuation of the crisis. To put things in a broader perspective, I would say that, based on information on the situation on the ground, which is always the most important type, the mission was crucial for validating, and if necessary, rectifying some of the strategic guidelines that we implement here in New York. For my part, I would like to briefly highlight three main lessons learned. The first is that the mission was crucial in itself, not only to shed light on the Lake Chad basin region, but also to make it a long-term priority for the international community.”
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“Given the magnitude of the needs, we underscored that it was important to promote a global and regional approach to creating synergies and enhancing coordination with other donors and to mobilize goodwill, including private donors and companies, as well as other non-traditional donors such as emerging countries. Beyond that, our interviews revealed how important it is for humanitarian aid from partners to be equitably distributed among the four countries concerned and for it to be properly apportioned within each country according to emergency needs. As underscored during the Oslo Conference, our interlocutors also recalled the importance of the humanitarian continuum, stabilization and development.”
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“We welcomed Nigeria's commitment to allot $1 million to the north-east of the country in response to the humanitarian emergency. It is important for that financial commitment to lead to action as soon as possible. We have also noted that the international community's has rallied in support of the Government of Nigeria by building on the outcome of the Oslo Conference, which was held just prior to our mission and was a step in the right direction. Fourteen countries pledged $672 million in humanitarian aid over the next three years and $457 million for 2017. We have also underscored the need for the international community and Governments in the region to continue their efforts. By way of example, it is in that spirit that a donors' conference for Chad will be held this spring in Paris, under the auspices of the World Bank.”
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