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lines on the record: 961
first: 2007-11-28
most recent: 2023-10-02
sittings or episodes: 160
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“That includes commendable efforts, as he mentioned, to re-engage with Libyan authorities on accountability at the national level, in line with the bedrock principle that the ICC must be a court of last resort, as well as engagement with all other stakeholders directed at securing tangible results. The chronic insecurity we continue to witness in Libya, including continued mobilization of armed groups in the shadow of existing political rifts, would be reduced by resolving political uncertainty and promoting accountability. We welcome renewed energy to explore available avenues for actions and consolidation of efforts. Accountability, of course, requires rigorous documentation and investigations. We welcome the recent report of the Independent Fact- Finding Mission on Libya (FFM), released on 23 March (A/HRC/49/4).”
2022-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9024 (2022) · source
“With respect to Libya, the United States looks forward to ongoing cooperation with the Office of the Prosecutor as he embarks on a renewed strategy for providing meaningful accountability for heinous atrocities committed against the Libyan people and migrants who find themselves in Libya, pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011). We welcome the extensive and thoughtful stocktaking exercise conducted by his Office over the past six months and his dedication to exploring several lines of effort to meet the expectations of victims who have waited so long for justice.”
2022-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9024 (2022) · source
“I think that I have to say before beginning my intervention that the narrative we have just heard from the previous speaker is also astonishingly one-sided. I thank Prosecutor Khan for his briefing. We wish him continued success in his role and we commend his dedication to securing justice for the most serious international crimes. The United States has historically been and will continue to be a strong supporter of meaningful accountability and justice for the victims of atrocities through appropriate mechanisms. Justice, accountability and the rule of law are values that we share and that we continue to believe are best advanced together. Now more than ever, with reports of atrocities occurring daily in Ukraine, we see the need to uphold support for international justice mechanisms, including the International Criminal Court (ICC).”
2022-04-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9024 (2022) · source
“In addition to our humanitarian contributions, we continue to support measures to help address the enormous challenges facing Afghanistan’s economy, as shown by the steps we have taken recently to protect certain property of the Central Bank of Afghanistan, held in the United States for the benefit of the Afghan people. We welcome the opportunity to continue to engage closely with the United Nations to advocate for an Afghan Central Bank that is free from interference and meets global technical standards. The Security Council took an important step today to underscore the importance of the Organization’s continued work in Afghanistan as the country navigates a pivotal moment in its history.”
2022-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8997 (2022) · source
“The United States is closely watching the Taliban’s actions in order to ensure it meets its commitments to respecting the rights of women throughout the country. This mandate also ensures that UNAMA will continue to contribute to efforts to address the widespread humanitarian emergency and ongoing economic crisis in Afghanistan. As the single-largest donor of humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan, the United States remains firmly committed to UNAMA’s work to facilitate the efforts of partners on the ground that are providing vital humanitarian aid to Afghans.”
2022-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8997 (2022) · source
“Critically, this mandate ensures that UNAMA can continue its vital work in support of women’s and girls’ empowerment, their ability to fully enjoy human rights and fundamental freedoms and their full, equal and meaningful participation at all levels and stages of decision-making. In doing so, the Security Council has instructed UNAMA not just to advocate for Afghanistan’s women, but to engage with them as vital partners in its work. As the Security Council notes through the resolution we adopted today, enhancing respect for the rights of all Afghans is not only of critical importance in itself, but also contributes to the conditions essential to Afghanistan’s development. Afghanistan cannot prosper if half the population is denied access to education or is not permitted to work.”
2022-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8997 (2022) · source
“Through the adoption of resolution 2626 (2022), the Security Council has tasked UNAMA with facilitating dialogue among Afghan and international stakeholders that focuses on the promotion of inclusive, representative, participatory and responsive governance that serves the needs of all Afghans — regardless of their gender, ethnicity or identity. UNAMA continues to have a robust human- rights mandate to monitor and report on the situation of women, members of ethnic and religious minority groups, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable or marginalized populations, as well as to advocate for those suffering from violence. We are also pleased the United Nations can continue its important child protection work, which aligns with the Council’s efforts on children and armed conflict.”
2022-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8997 (2022) · source
“At the outset, the United States would like to commend Norway for the cooperative and constructive spirit with which it led the Security Council’s negotiations on this text. The Council’s adoption of a new and robust mandate for the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) demonstrates the international community’s enduring commitment to the people of Afghanistan and to the Organization’s work in support of them. This mandate empowers UNAMA to execute a variety of critical functions and serves as an advocate for Afghans throughout the country as they face a variety of urgent and mutually reinforcing challenges.”
2022-03-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8997 (2022) · source
“We also share our concern over the closure of airspace to domestic air travel and, in the interest of preventing division, call for an immediate resumption of flights. We are looking forward to close cooperation with the United Kingdom as penholder and other Council members on the resolution renewing UNSMIL’s mandate. It is past time that we adopt a comprehensive mandate that gives UNSMIL the strongest foundation for its future work.”
2022-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8996 (2022) · source
“That is especially the case for Russian Wagner forces, whose destabilizing role has now taken on a dangerous regional dimension. The United States remains encouraged by the steady progress of the 5+5 Joint Military Commission as it implements its comprehensive action plan for the withdrawal of the armed groups. Challenges on the political track should not be allowed to spill over into the military domain and impede the substantial progress that has been achieved. We call on all parties, Libyan or international, to refrain from politicizing or interfering in the work of Libyan sovereign institutions. We welcome progress on the unification of the Central Bank of Libya and the spirit of cooperation that has animated that process. We likewise call for continued respect for the integrity and independence of the National Oil Corporation.”
2022-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8996 (2022) · source
“We are concerned about the findings of the Panel of Experts on Libya, in its mid-term report, of an emerging pattern of targeting individuals actively promoting or preparing to be candidates in the 24 December. We encourage the Panel to continue to monitor efforts to derail elections and welcome recommendations on how to more effectively deter such action. The United States strongly supports the full implementation of the arms embargo. I want to reiterate that the United States opposes all military escalation and foreign military interventions in Libya, including through proxies and mercenaries. Foreign actors exploiting the conflict pose grave threats to regional stability and global commerce. The continuing presence of private military companies on both sides is deeply concerning.”
2022-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8996 (2022) · source
“We also encourage and will materially aid continued efforts by the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) to support the admirable work of the High National Election Commission to prepare for eventual elections and deliver a free and fair voting process. Elections absent these conditions risk exacerbating the conflict. We call on all parties to refrain from violence and to take part in negotiations to de-escalate current tensions. We reiterate our reminder to those who obstruct or undermine the successful completion of Libya’s political transition that such activities may lead to listing by the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011), in accordance with resolution 2571 (2021) and other relevant Council resolutions.”
2022-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8996 (2022) · source
“Free and fair elections are the sole path to stability and prosperity for the Libyan people, and we have an obligation to support the Libyan people’s desire for elections. We support the efforts of the Secretary- General’s Special Adviser Stephanie Williams to generate dialogue among key political actors that leads to rapid agreement on a consensual and constitutional basis for holding genuinely free and fair presidential and parliamentary elections as soon as possible. We strongly urge the House of Representatives and High State Council to participate in the United Nations- facilitated dialogue.”
2022-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8996 (2022) · source
“I want to thank Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo, Ambassador Tirumurti and Ms. Shuaiter for their briefings today. Clearly, the current situation in Libya is deeply concerning. Multiple actors, whose political legitimacy is in question, are vying for control of the Government, raising the risk of escalating violence and further delaying the prospect for presidential and parliamentary elections. The Libyan people have been clear that what they demand are elections — not continued delays or endless arguments among elites and the well-armed. Nearly 3 million Libyans clearly conveyed that demand by registering to vote, and they are waiting for their leaders to deliver on their promise to hold elections.”
2022-03-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8996 (2022) · source
“I am sorry to take the floor again. I just wanted to make the point that China’s extended references to the reserve issue contain falsehoods and, it seems to me, were designed to score political points with the Taliban, I suppose — I am not sure — rather than anything else. China knows exactly what we are trying to do, but instead prefers to make a show, it seems, for its benefit. I am not able to reach any other conclusion.”
2022-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8984 (2022) · source
“However, whether or not it can do so is, frankly, not up to us. Moreover, our attention on Afghanistan’s immense humanitarian and economic needs cannot distract us from continuing to demand that women, girls and members of minority groups be able to fully enjoy their rights and participate in political, economic and social life in Afghanistan. As public schools reopen throughout Afghanistan this month, we will be watching carefully to see if girls and women are able to access education at all levels, to which the Taliban have publicly committed. Girls have been denied the right to access education for too long now. We call on the Taliban to put an end to reprisal killings and forced disappearances. We also call on the Taliban to respect freedom of expression, including for members of the media, and freedom of peaceful assembly.”
2022-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8984 (2022) · source
“What China has done to help the people of Afghanistan or contribute to regional security does not match that standing. We also continue to take steps to implement resolution 2615 (2021), which this organ adopted in December of last year. Just last week, our Treasury Department issued General License 20 to ensure that United States sanctions do not stand in the way of the commercial transactions or institutional engagement necessary for providing aid to and addressing the basic human needs of the Afghan people. Let me be clear — all those measures should not belie the fact that the onus is on the Taliban to create the conditions needed for Afghanistan to achieve economic stability. We would like to see the Da Afghanistan Bank get to a position where it resumes normal central bank activity, for example.”
2022-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8984 (2022) · source
“However, without that executive order and accompanying actions, all reserves subject to the jurisdiction of the United States would have remained inaccessible to the Afghan people for the foreseeable future, in the light of established safeguards and the attachment of those funds to ongoing litigation by victims of terrorism. It seems that those steps do not satisfy our Chinese colleagues. We have listened time and again to their criticism of the actions of the United States at the various meetings we have had on Afghanistan. It is a pity that China spends more time criticizing the actions of the United States than focusing on helping the Afghan people themselves. China is the second-largest contributor to the United Nations.”
2022-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8984 (2022) · source
“Certainly, no decision has been made about how those protected funds will eventually be used to benefit the Afghan people, but any disposition of those funds will have to be made through close and meaningful consultations with a wide variety of stakeholders, including Afghan economic and technical experts, civil society and international organizations, on how those funds can be used most effectively to address Afghanistan’s economic and humanitarian needs. Our courts will also have to determine how much, if any, of the remainder of the assets held in the United States should, under United States law, go to the victims of terrorism who hold judgments against the Taliban.”
2022-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8984 (2022) · source
“We cannot forget that Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis is inextricable from the broader economic challenges facing the country as a result of the Taliban’s decision to seek power by force rather than through negotiation. The United States has taken several concrete measures to help address those challenges in recent weeks. On 11 February, President Biden signed an executive order on protecting certain Afghan central bank assets held in the United States and simultaneously requested relief from the court to make them available for the benefit of the Afghan people.”
2022-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8984 (2022) · source
“We have already contributed more than $308 million to this year’s humanitarian response plan and regional refugee response plan. However, the scale of the current humanitarian crisis demands much more support from the international community than any of us alone can provide. That is why we urge donors to contribute generously to those efforts during the pledging summit that Germany, the United Kingdom and the United Nations will co-host later this month. That is also why we have worked with the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank to transfer hundreds of millions of dollars out of their Afghanistan-related funds to support the work of United Nations organizations in Afghanistan. We expect the multilateral development banks to issue more support to those lines of efforts in the coming months.”
2022-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8984 (2022) · source
“We are further saddened by the fact that children in Kunduz and Takhar provinces will suffer without access to the critical services those workers hope to provide. As the Council considers how to approach the renewal of UNAMA’s mandate, the United States underscores its strong support for UNAMA’s good offices, human rights monitoring reporting functions, its humanitarian coordination role, child and civilian protection activities and work to promote the full, equal and meaningful participation of women in all aspects of public life. The need for the international community to support and adequately resource the humanitarian efforts of the United Nations also remains of the utmost urgency. The United States remains the largest donor of funding to United Nations humanitarian operations in Afghanistan.”
2022-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8984 (2022) · source
“I thank Special Representative Lyons for her briefing. I also thank her team at the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for its work and commitment. I thank Ms. Safi for her intervention and perspective. The United States remains firmly in support of UNAMA and its mission. We welcome the Secretary- General’s recommendations for UNAMA’s strategic objectives and priorities moving forward. I would like to express my sorrow for the polio workers who were killed last week in Afghanistan while carrying out their life-saving work. We unequivocally condemn those horrific attacks and extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of those killed.”
2022-03-02 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8984 (2022) · source
“We welcome the engagement of the United Nations with regional and civil society organizations in order to promote the rights and well- being of all persons, including underrepresented and at-risk populations such as women, youth, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex persons, members of religious and ethnic minority groups and persons with disabilities. The voices of all deserve to be heard and must be incorporated to ensure that resolutions to conflicts are inclusive and respect human rights and fundamental freedoms.”
2022-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8967 (2022) · source
“If the CSTO seeks to develop its own peacekeeping capacity, it is important to bear in mind that peace operations are an important and useful tool for protecting civilians and mitigating conflict in specific circumstances and must be undertaken with full respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. As we have said previously in the Council, the United States underscores its commitment to regional organizations and our support for the work of the United Nations to partner with those entities as engines of diplomacy.”
2022-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8967 (2022) · source
“Those efforts promote reliance on the rule of law and the implementation of a legal framework to counter the types of extremism and radicalization that lead to violence or terrorism. The United States also supports efforts by participating States and partners to improve travel data exchange and travel fraud prevention, which has a direct impact on preventing terrorist travel throughout the region. With respect to the CSTO, we are concerned that the CSTO’s recent military deployment in Kazakhstan — the organization’s first deployment since its inception — was sought before sustained efforts at national dialogue, reconciliation and the peaceful resolution of disputes. The Security Council has emphasized that advancing such efforts is the most critical role that regional organizations play in maintaining international peace and security.”
2022-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8967 (2022) · source
“Since its launch in 2015, the C5+1 format has contributed greatly to efforts to increase economic connectivity and trade, mitigate environmental challenges and jointly address security threats and advocate for women’s empowerment. Beyond our work through the C5+1, the United States engages throughout Central Asia in numerous bilateral and regional initiatives that promote security and prosperity and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, including with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). The United States supports the work of the OSCE Transnational Threats Department’s Action against Terrorism Unit and Border Security and Management Unit.”
2022-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8967 (2022) · source
“The C5+1 — the five Central Asian States and the United States — is an essential diplomatic platform that enhances United States cooperation and coordination with and within the region to advance shared goals. Those goals are clear and simple: the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the States of Central Asia. We support a Central Asia that is free to pursue its political, economic and security interests on its own terms. The C5+1 seeks to enhance regional security and prosperity by focusing on rights-respecting approaches to national security issues, fostering economic development and addressing climate change.”
2022-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8967 (2022) · source
“I thank Secretary-General Guterres for his remarks. I am also grateful for those of Secretary-General Zas, of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). The United States strongly supports the work of regional organizations around the world and welcomes their contributions to international peace and security, sustainable development and prosperity and to upholding and protecting human rights. We also support cooperation between regional organizations and the United Nations to prevent and resolve conflict, whether through promoting confidence-building measures, fostering political dialogue with all parties concerned or furthering efforts to build just, lasting and sustainable peace. The United States partners with numerous regional organizations globally, and we are proud of our robust partnerships in Central Asia.”
2022-02-16 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8967 (2022) · source
“They were also killed in the course of the operation. In the early stages of the operation, the family on the first floor, one woman, one man and a number of children, were safely removed from the site. After the second ISIS terrorist had been eliminated, additional children came out of the second- floor dwelling and were safely removed from the site. The important thing here is that ISIS has made clear over and over again its utter and complete disregard for human life, and that was clearly on display last week, just as it was when Hajji Abdullah’s predecessor detonated a suicide vest, killing himself and his family during a 2019 operation. I would ask Council members to keep that in mind. The meeting rose at 12.05 p.m.”
2022-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8963 (2022) · source
“I made reference in my intervention to the operation by United States forces in Syria against the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham (ISIS) last week. Two Council members, among other points, expressed concern about reported civilian casualties, so, for the record, let me say the following. Unfortunately, ISIS once again revealed its barbarity in a final act of cowardice in displaying never- ending disregard for innocent lives. Hajji Abdullah detonated an explosive device shortly after United States forces arrived on site, killing himself, a woman and three children. There were additional women and children at the site, a possibility for which our forces were well prepared. An associate of Hajji Abdullah, an ISIS lieutenant, barricaded himself and members of his own family on the second floor. He and his wife engaged the assault force.”
2022-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8963 (2022) · source
“The most successful counter- terrorism approaches incorporate perspectives and voices beyond Governments, including those of women, youth, civil society, members of marginalized racial, ethnic and religious groups and victims of terrorism. To bolster civil society engagement, the United States provides funding to the Strong Cities Network, the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund, Mother Schools for Countering Radicalism and many other civil society organizations that work to strengthen community resilience to violent extremism. In conclusion, the Secretary-General’s report provides a vivid reminder of the continuing and evolving ISIS threat. Moving forward, we must use the report to shape the collective actions we take to maintain pressure on ISIS.”
2022-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8963 (2022) · source
“Further, ISIS-Khorasan remains active and continues to orchestrate sophisticated attacks that target civilians, including vulnerable ethnic and religious minorities, civil society actors and others who are risking their lives to improve the lives of Afghan citizens across the country. As President Biden has stressed, “[w]e will hold the Taliban accountable for its commitment not to allow any terrorists to threaten the United States or its allies from Afghan soil”. Globally, promoting good governance, the rule of law and accountability, inclusive democracy and respect for human rights mitigates the conditions and grievances conducive to violent extremism and terrorism used to recruit.”
2022-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8963 (2022) · source
“ISIS and Al-Qaida affiliates have metastasized in pockets across Africa and grafted onto long-simmering conflicts, providing them new volatility and lethality. Islamic State-West Africa Province merits particular focus, as the group has grown into the largest numerically and one of the most lethal ISIS affiliates outside the core region. The United States continues to provide our African partners critical counter-terrorism assistance to disrupt and degrade ISIS and Al-Qaida affiliates, underscoring that capable law enforcement and broader security service responses are essential to prevent and counter terrorism. As the Secretary-General’s report (S/2022/63) highlights, it is critical that the international community continue the fight to deny safe haven for Al-Qaida and its affiliates, including those in Afghanistan.”
2022-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8963 (2022) · source
“With the recent extension of the mandate of the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate, the Directorate will now facilitate the training and assistance Member States need in order to develop and implement comprehensive strategies to provide for the proper collection, preservation, sharing and use of battlefield evidence. Financing continues to be the lifeblood for terrorists. We must bolster our efforts to go after terrorist financiers and financial facilitators and stymie vital resource streams that exploit weak regulatory oversight in vulnerable jurisdictions. The United States is especially concerned about the increasing terrorism threat in areas of Africa outlined in the Secretary-General’s assessment.”
2022-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8963 (2022) · source
“The situation is unacceptable and is a humanitarian, human rights and security crisis. That is why the repatriation, rehabilitation, reintegration and prosecution of foreign terrorist fighters, as appropriate, is the best way to hold individuals accountable for their crimes and prevent the uncontrolled return or movement of foreign terrorist fighters to their countries of origin or elsewhere. We are not just calling on others to repatriate their citizens, we are repatriating our own as well. To date, we have repatriated 30 United States citizens from north-east Syria — 13 adults and 17 children. The United States stands ready to support any Member State that wishes to bring their own nationals home.”
2022-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8963 (2022) · source
“As we have all seen, ISIS and those inspired by it continue to engage in horrific attacks wherever and however they can. The group attempts to exploit humanitarian crises and recruit and radicalize to violence members of vulnerable populations and attack civilians. The international community must augment the ability of vulnerable populations to reject appeals to violent extremism and to avoid misplaced assumptions about the susceptibility of those populations to such appeals. We wholeheartedly agree with the Secretary- General’s characterization of the human tragedy resulting from the so-called “caliphate” of ISIS to include approximately 40,000 foreign nationals, among them tens of thousands of innocent children, currently residing in displaced persons camps. They should not be further victimized because of the activities of others.”
2022-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8963 (2022) · source
“I thank the briefers for their presentations. Last week, on orders from President Biden, United States troops conducted an operation in Syria against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Sham (ISIS) — consistent with our letter to the Secretary- General dated 23 September 2014 — that resulted in the death of the leader of ISIS, Abu Ibrahim Al-Hashimi Al-Quraishi, also known as Hajji Abdullah, who had served as the overall leader of ISIS since he was appointed to replace the group’s previous leader, Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi, who died, on 26 October 2019, in a United States counter-terrorism operation. Under Hajji Abdullah’s leadership, ISIS provided material support to its Afghanistan branch, ISIS-Khorasan, which was responsible for the heinous attack on the Hamid Karzai International Airport.”
2022-02-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8963 (2022) · source
“We thank the United Kingdom, as the penholder, for demonstrating a clear willingness to work with the Council on language that addressed our respective views. Unfortunately, the Council was not able to reach agreement on the balanced and strong mandate text provided by the United Kingdom. We now must work with the technical rollover mandate we have to forge a way forward for Libyan- owned and -led elections. This includes providing our full support for the Special Adviser of the Secretary- General on Libya, Stephanie Williams. We call on the members of the Security Council and Libya’s neighbours to engage constructively with Special Adviser Williams and support her efforts.”
2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8961 (2022) · source
“Today’s vote is a suboptimal outcome for the Libyan people and a poor reflection on the Council. The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) plays an essential role in supporting the political process, assisting with the unification of institutions and, importantly, strengthening the capabilities of the High National Electoral Commission. UNSMIL also plays an essential role in the implementation of the ceasefire agreement, notably through the deployment in support of the Libyan- led ceasefire monitoring mechanism. The United States entered negotiations on a comprehensive mandate renewal in good faith, committed to reaching agreement on a mandate that continues the important work of UNSMIL.”
2022-01-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8961 (2022) · source
“Finally, the United States welcomes progress towards the renewal of UNSMIL’s mandate. As noted in the report of the independent strategic review, the Mission needs to be strengthened in order to deliver on its mandate. We credit the work of the United Kingdom in steering the mandate negotiations and look forward to adopting a draft resolution that gives UNSMIL the tools and direction it needs to support the Libyan people.”
2022-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8952 (2022) · source
“The United States remains encouraged by the steady progress of the 5+5 Joint Military Commission as it implements its comprehensive action plan for the withdrawal of armed groups. We welcome the report that UNSMIL ceasefire monitors have begun their work and look forward to the full operationalization of the ceasefire monitoring component. We call on all States, including those on the Council, to adhere to resolutions 2570 (2021) and 2571 (2021) and to support the immediate withdrawal of all foreign forces and mercenaries. Unfortunately, we continue to receive disturbing documented reports of violence and abuses against migrants, asylum seekers and refugees in Libya. Libyan authorities must close illicit detention centres, end arbitrary detention practices and permit unhindered humanitarian access to affected populations.”
2022-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8952 (2022) · source
“I want to remind those who would interfere in Libya’s elections or stoke violence that the Security Council may impose sanctions on anyone, Libyan or otherwise, who obstructs or undermines elections. If need be, the Council can and must target election spoilers in order to promote accountability. While we need renewed effort in order to restore momentum in the political process, encouraging developments are happening on the security and economic tracks. Tangible steps are being taken by Libyan leaders to explore the reunification of the Libyan military. The Central Bank of Libya is moving forward with the implementation of a plan to reunify the Bank. We support efforts to unify institutions, enhance transparency and ensure the equitable distributions of resources among all Libyans.”
2022-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8952 (2022) · source
“Given that expectation, Libya’s political actors must redouble their efforts to solve the difficult challenges surrounding elections and to do so with urgency. The mechanisms to reach solutions exist — the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum road map remains in place. All Libya’s leaders need is some courage and a commitment to the security and prosperity of the Libyan people. We believe that the High National Elections Commission, which has performed admirably in difficult circumstances, is a credible authority to implement an election plan. We urge UNSMIL to continue its strong support of the Commission, and we urge Libyan candidates and political groups to cooperate fully with it in order to ensure that electoral regulations are followed.”
2022-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8952 (2022) · source
“A total of 2.8 million people have registered to vote in Libya, more than 2.5 million of whom have collected their voter cards. Those are people who, clearly, are ready to vote and have demonstrated serious commitment to elections. It is time for their will to be respected. It is time to move beyond back-room deals among a small circle of powerful individuals backed by armed groups, carving up spoils and protecting their positions. The Libyan people are ready to decide their own future. Libyan ownership of the electoral process is foundational. Libya’s leaders must agree on a path forward that is credible and inclusive and then wholly commit to that path. Those vying to lead Libya must see that the Libyan people will accept only leadership empowered by elections and that they will tolerate only so much delay.”
2022-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8952 (2022) · source
“I thank Under-Secretary-General DiCarlo for her briefing today. We commend the work of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) and Special Adviser Stephanie Williams during the past month to get the political process back on track and get Libya once again moving towards elections after the postponement of their expected date of 24 December. We thank Ambassador Tirumurti in particular for updating the Council on the important work conducted by the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011), and I thank Ms. Elham Saudi for her briefing and the critical work she does in Libya. Today I would like to focus on two broad topics: ensuring that Libyan voices are heard through a free and fair election and encouraging the positive momentum in Libya’s security situation.”
2022-01-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8952 (2022) · source
“We encourage the full utilization of the various forums created to support agreement implementation, including the Commission for Monitoring and Verification, as well as gender and ethnic forums. By working together, the Government and the people of Colombia can ensure the protection and promotion of human rights for Colombia’s most vulnerable groups, address the ongoing urgent need for rural development and made continued progress in ensuring justice and representation for the victims of the conflict. It is vital that Colombia succeed in these efforts, and we know that with renewed effort such success is possible.”
2022-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8951 (2022) · source
“Gender provisions continue to be implemented and financed at a slower rate than other parts of the peace agreement. Ethnic communities face a deteriorating security situation, with indigenous communities and Afro-Colombians being disproportionately victimized by the violence. More broadly, progress on the implementation of rural economic plans and rural security has been slow. While we understand that the full implementation of rural economic plans will take years and significant and sustained investment, inadequate security and judicial protections have threatened land reform, voluntary coca substitution, and landmine clearing. Inadequate security and judicial protections have threatened land reform, voluntary coca substitution and landmine clearance. Those efforts are vital to the long- term success of the peace agreement.”
2022-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8951 (2022) · source
“As the ICC’s preliminary examination had been open since 2004, those actions by the Prosecutor demonstrate increased confidence in Colombia’s transitional justice institutions. On 30 November, the United States announced the lifting of its terrorist designation of the FARC. However, we remain vigilant against those who threaten Colombia’s peace and refuse to lay down their arms. Accordingly, the United States has designated Segunda Marquetalia and the Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Colombia-Ejército del Pueblo, composed heavily of FARC dissidents who have abandoned or rejected the peace process, as terrorist organizations. While we laud the progress that Colombia has made to date, we must also acknowledge areas for improvement.”
2022-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8951 (2022) · source
“The Special Jurisdiction for Peace has also received information and acknowledgments by members of the FARC and the military that they engaged in atrocities and abuses. Five years into the accord, more than 13,000 former FARC combatants remain committed to peace. Their commitment has been complemented by the Government’s provision of economic and social benefits, as the majority of those ex-combatants are now able to access Government and financial services: 99 per cent are enrolled in Colombia’s health-care system, 95 per cent have bank accounts, and more than 30 per cent have enrolled in educational programmes or vocational training. We also note that the Office of the Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court (ICC) closed its preliminary examination into Colombia.”
2022-01-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8951 (2022) · source