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DiCarlo

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first: 2008-08-08
most recent: 2023-12-18
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“Ms. DiCarlo: On 23 February (see S/PV.8974), the Security Council heard impassioned pleas to avert a war in Ukraine, to no avail. Today, exactly six months later, there is no end in sight to the conflict triggered by the Russian Federation’s invasion. As we meet, the heaviest fighting is concentrated in the eastern Donbas region; the south near Kherson and Zaporizhzhya; and the north-east near Kharkiv. But virtually all corners of Ukraine are affected, and no one is out of reach of missile strikes. At the same time, several attacks, conducted mainly with drones, have also been reported in the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, Ukraine, occupied by the Russian Federation since 2014. Civilians are paying a heavy price in this war.”
2022-08-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9115 (2022) · source
“Agreement is urgently needed to re-establish Zaporizhzhya as purely civilian infrastructure and to ensure the safety of the area. We must be clear that any potential damage to the plant or any other nuclear facilities in Ukraine leading to a possible nuclear incident would have catastrophic consequences not only for the immediate vicinity, but for the region and beyond. Similarly, any damage leading to the plant being cut from the Ukrainian power grid would have catastrophic humanitarian implications, particularly with winter approaching. As the Secretary-General has made clear, the electricity produced at the Zaporizhzhya plant belongs to Ukraine. At this moment, it is imperative that we receive the express commitment of the parties to stop any military activities around the plant to enable its continued safe and secure operations.”
2022-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9114 (2022) · source
“As the Secretary-General stressed in his briefing before the Security Council yesterday (see S/PV.9112), the commitment to dialogue and results must be applied to the critical situation at the plant. If such incidents continue or escalate, we could face a disaster. The United Nations continues to fully support the critical work of the International Atomic Energy Agency and its efforts to ensure the safe operation of the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant and other nuclear facilities in Ukraine. In close contact with the IAEA, the United Nations has assessed that we have the logistics and security capacity in Ukraine to support any IAEA mission to the plant from Kyiv, provided that Ukraine and Russia agree. We once again urge the parties to provide the IAEA mission with immediate, secure and unfettered access to the site.”
2022-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9114 (2022) · source
“Today the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) renewed his request to send an Agency mission to carry out essential safety, security and safeguard activities at the site. Preparations for the mission are proceeding, and the IAEA is in active consultations with all parties concerning its efforts to send such a mission as soon as possible. We welcome Ukraine and Russia’s recent statements indicating support for the IAEA’s aim to send a mission to the plant, which would be its first to that site since the start of the war. Common sense must prevail to avoid any actions that might endanger the physical integrity, safety or security of the plant.”
2022-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9114 (2022) · source
“On 18 August, during his visit to Lviv, he discussed the situation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. In all his statements and meetings, the Secretary-General has continued to call for all military activities in the immediate vicinity of the plant to cease immediately and for all sides to refrain from targeting its facilities or surroundings. All military personnel and equipment must be withdrawn from the plant. There should be no further deployment of forces or equipment to the site. The facility must not be used as part of any military operation, and an agreement on a safe perimeter of demilitarization to ensure the safety of the area should be reached. Regrettably, despite numerous calls and appeals, instead of de-escalation, we continue to see the almost daily reports of alarming incidents involving the plant.”
2022-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9114 (2022) · source
“Ms. DiCarlo: The United Nations remains gravely concerned about the dangerous situation in and around the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine. The plant continues to be operated by Ukrainian technical personnel but has been under the control of the military forces of the Russian Federation since early March. In early August, disturbing reports of an escalation of shelling around the plant began to emerge. The Secretary-General has appealed to all concerned to exercise common sense and reason and to refrain from undertaking any actions that might endanger the physical integrity, safety or security of the nuclear plant — Europe’s largest. On 15 August, the Secretary-General discussed the issue of the plant’s safety during a call with Russian Minister of Defence Sergei Shoigu.”
2022-08-23 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9114 (2022) · source
“We know the heartbreaking story of her killing, and yet there are many other children, fathers and mothers who are dying in similar circumstances every day in Ukraine. That incident and the long list of attacks devastating Ukraine will stand as the ultimate indictment of the utter senselessness and brutality of this war.”
2022-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9104 (2022) · source
“Escalatory rhetoric from any side, including about expanding the conflict geographically or denying Ukraine’s statehood, is not consistent with the constructive spirit demonstrated in Istanbul. Let me state once again the commitment of the United Nations to Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence, within its internationally recognized borders. We are all aware of the horrors of this war. In both Government- and non-Government-controlled areas, ordinary people bear the brunt of attacks and counter-attacks. Two weeks ago, the city of Vinnytsia became the scene of another atrocious attack. Missiles fired from the Black Sea killed more than 20 people, including three children. Among those brutally cut down in the attack was a 4-year-old girl, Liza, who had been strolling through a park with her mother.”
2022-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9104 (2022) · source
“It is also likely that many victims and survivors are currently unable to report their cases. Especially for those reasons, women must meaningfully participate in discussions and initiatives to shape the future of the country, including peace negotiations, recovery efforts, peacebuilding and accountability efforts. The impact of the war globally is glaringly clear. The consequences will only become more pronounced the longer the conflict lasts, in particular with the onset of winter. Despite the encouraging developments on grain and fertilizers, we remain deeply concerned about the lack of prospects for a shift towards a meaningful resumption of diplomatic efforts to end the war.”
2022-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9104 (2022) · source
“We cannot ignore the specific way the war is affecting women and girls. While access to food has significantly declined throughout Ukraine, women- headed households in Ukraine are twice as likely to experience food insecurity as those headed by men. Women’s access to health services, including sexual and reproductive health, is rapidly deteriorating, as is access to health care for newborns and children. With access to education also largely hindered, women are taking on the primary responsibility of homeschooling children. Furthermore, women in Ukraine face significantly increased safety and protection risks. Incidents of gender-based violence, including allegations of sexual violence in conflict, have grown, but services for survivors are not provided in full.”
2022-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9104 (2022) · source
“Despite difficulties in reaching people in need in the non-Government-controlled areas of Donetsk and Luhansk, humanitarian partners have provided aid to as many as 125,000 people and to more than 30 health, education, and social institutions in the area. As of 19 July, 5,984,263 refugees from Ukraine were recorded across Europe. Border crossings from Ukraine since 24 February totalled more than 9.5 million. Crossings to Ukraine numbered 3.8 million. We are concerned that winter will make it harder for the displaced and the returnee community to have access to shelter and health care. In order to address those risks, the humanitarian community is focusing on supporting the national and local systems to respond with housing solutions, social protection and economic inclusion.”
2022-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9104 (2022) · source
“We reiterate our urgent call to all the parties to respect them, including the rules of distinction, proportionality and precaution, and to avoid the use of heavy weapons in populated areas. As of 20 July, the humanitarian community has provided aid to 11 million people. Some 9 million have received food and livelihood assistance, and more than 4.5 million have benefited from protection services, including legal assistance, mine clearance and mine risk reduction. More than 4.2 million people have also been able to access safe water and proper sanitation, while nearly 2.3 million people have received cash assistance.”
2022-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9104 (2022) · source
“The impact of the war on Ukraine’s health sector is particularly alarming. As of 25 July, there have been 414 attacks on health care in Ukraine, resulting in 85 deaths and 100 injuries. That includes 350 attacks on facilities in areas of conflict, where on average around 316,000 patients have been treated per month. In addition, since 24 February UNESCO has verified conflict-related damage to 168 cultural sites, including 73 religious buildings and 13 museums, while 2,129 educational institutions have also reportedly suffered from bombing and shelling. Indiscriminate attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure are a clear violation of international humanitarian law and human rights law.”
2022-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9104 (2022) · source
“As of 27 July, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) had recorded 12,272 civilian casualties in the country, with 5,237 killed and 7,035 injured. That represents at least 1,641 new civilian casualties since my previous briefing. Those figures are based on verified incidents; the actual numbers are considerably higher. As we have reported, most of the civilian casualties recorded were caused by explosive weapons with a wide-impact area. Many of those weapons are inherently indiscriminate when used in populated areas, where they invariably have devastating humanitarian consequences. OHCHR, the World Health Organization and UNESCO continue to document the damage and destruction of civilian housing, educational and health-care facilities and places of worship.”
2022-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9104 (2022) · source
“Cities in the Donbas, including Donetsk and Bakhmut, are also reported to be under fire. Renewed heavy fighting is now anticipated in the Kherson and Zaporizhzhya regions. At the same time, reported efforts to alter administrative structures on the ground, including attempts to introduce local governing bodies in Russian-controlled areas, raise serious concerns about the political implications of the war. As the conflict enters a more protracted phase, attention is increasingly turning to its longer-term humanitarian, recovery, reconstruction and socioeconomic impact. As summer wanes, the need for winterization planning is also becoming pressing. Regrettably, political dialogue has virtually ground to a halt. The war has taken an unacceptable toll on Ukrainian civilians.”
2022-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9104 (2022) · source
“Avoiding incidents such as the recent strikes on Odesa and creating enabling conditions will be key to the success of the initiative. It is therefore imperative that the Russian Federation, Ukraine and Türkiye work in partnership to effectively implement the agreement. Since I last briefed this Council, on 28 June (see S/PV.9080), the number of civilians killed, wounded or maimed by fighting has continued to grow. The deadly missile, air and artillery attacks by Russian armed forces have continued unabated, reducing many Ukrainian cities and towns to rubble. The streets of Kharkiv, Dnipro and Mykolayiv have been repeatedly targeted. The port city of Odesa and the surrounding region have also suffered multiple attacks. The capital of the Kirovohrad region was reportedly struck yesterday, as was the town of Liutizh, just north of Kyiv.”
2022-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9104 (2022) · source
“Member States received a virtual briefing on those efforts yesterday from Martin Griffiths, Under- Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, and Vera Songwe, Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa. The grain agreement is a sign that dialogue between the parties is possible in the quest to ease human suffering. The United Nations is currently making every effort to support the parties in operationalizing the initiative, starting with the inauguration of a Joint Coordination Centre two days ago. As the Secretary-General has stated, all the parties made clear commitments to ensure the safe movement of grain and related products to global markets.”
2022-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9104 (2022) · source
“Ms. DiCarlo: The war triggered by the Russian invasion of Ukraine is more than five months old and shows no sign of ending. Instead, the fighting is intensifying. In the face of such a grim prospect, the agreement signed on 22 July in Istanbul to facilitate the safe transportation of grain and foodstuffs from the Ukrainian ports of Odesa, Chernomorsk and Yuzhny constitutes a beacon of hope for humankind, as the Secretary-General put it. The humanitarian agreement, together with the understanding between the Russian Federation and the Secretariat on promoting access of Russian food products and fertilizers to world markets, will help bridge the global food-supply gap and reduce high prices.”
2022-07-29 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9104 (2022) · source
“Geraldine Byrne Nason, for her leadership throughout her tenure, as well as the Coordinator of the Procurement Working Group of the Joint Commission for our continued cooperation.”
2022-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9085 (2022) · source
“We hope that the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States will continue to build on the momentum of the past few days of talks, facilitated by the European Union, to resolve the remaining issues. Will we realize the promise of multilateralism and diplomacy by reaching a compromise on the remaining issues? Or will we simply let the painstaking efforts of many years slip between our fingers? The Secretary- General is convinced there is only one path to lasting peace and security for all Member States, and that is one based on dialogue and cooperation. We hope that diplomacy will prevail. In conclusion, I would like to thank the Facilitator for the implementation of resolution 2231 (2015), Her Excellency Ms.”
2022-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9085 (2022) · source
“We also assessed those missiles or parts thereof to be of Iranian origin. However, we have not been able to determine when the ballistic missiles or parts thereof may have been transferred from Iran, in particular whether such transfers occurred after 16 January 2016, the date on which the restrictive measures set out in annex B to resolution 2231 (2015) came into force. Finally, on the assets freeze provisions, we did not receive any information alleging actions inconsistent with those provisions of resolution 2231 (2015). The JCPOA was a triumph for non-proliferation and multilateralism. After several years of uncertainty, the Plan is now at a critical juncture.”
2022-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9085 (2022) · source
“That document includes ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and other unmanned aerial vehicle systems (UAVs) with a range of 300 kilometres or more. During the reporting period, we conducted a follow- up visit to Riyadh, as well as to Abu Dhabi, upon the invitation of their respective authorities. We examined the debris of nine ballistic missiles, six cruise missiles and several UAVs used in various attacks by the Houthis against the territories of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates since 2020 and which were alleged to have been transferred in a manner inconsistent with resolution 2231 (2015). We observed that the debris of the nine ballistic missiles and six cruise missiles had similar design characteristics and parts consistent with those of missiles examined previously and assessed to be of Iranian origin.”
2022-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9085 (2022) · source
“We also received information from those same States about two space-launch vehicle tests and two static-engine tests conducted by Iran between December 2021 and March of this year. The information provided reflects divergent views among those Member States as to whether those launches and other activities are inconsistent with the resolution. Thirdly, we reported on our analysis and examination of information received from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates related to paragraph 4 of annex B to resolution 2231 (2015). That paragraph pertains to the supply, sale or transfer to or from the Islamic Republic of Iran of all items, materials, equipment, goods and technology, as set out in Council document S/2015/546.”
2022-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9085 (2022) · source
“I now turn to the measures set out in annex B to the resolution, as outlined in the Secretary-General’s thirteenth report on the implementation of resolution 2231 (S/2022/490). First, on nuclear-related provisions, no new proposals were submitted to the procurement channel in the past six months. The Council, however, received five notifications, submitted pursuant to paragraph 2 of annex B, for certain nuclear-related activities consistent with the Plan. Secondly, with regard to the ballistic missile-related provisions, France, Germany, Iran, Israel, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom and the United States provided information to the Secretary-General and the Security Council concerning ballistic missile launches and the presentation of a new Iranian medium-range ballistic missile between November 2021 and February 2022.”
2022-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9085 (2022) · source
“The Agency’s ability to verify Iran’s nuclear activities and to confirm their peaceful nature are key to the full and effective implementation of the JCPOA. The Plan and resolution 2231 (2015) support our common objectives of nuclear non-proliferation and regional security. In that regard, the bilateral and regional initiatives to improve relationships with Iran remain key and should be encouraged and built upon. We also continue to encourage Member States and the private sector to engage in trade with Iran using available trade instruments to address ongoing challenges. In addition to the issues with regard to the implementation of its JCPOA commitments, it is also important for Iran to address the concerns raised by participants in the Plan and by other Member States in relation to annex B to resolution 2231 (2015).”
2022-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9085 (2022) · source
“Moreover, on 8 and 20 June, the Agency reported that Iran had started to install additional advanced centrifuges at the fuel enrichment plant at Natanz and had begun to feed uranium into advanced centrifuges at the fuel enrichment plant at Fordow. The Agency has also once again reported that its verification and monitoring activities have been seriously affected as a result of Iran’s decision to stop the implementation of its nuclear-related commitments under the JCPOA, including the Additional Protocol. In his most recent report, the Agency’s Director General informed the Security Council that the decision of Iran to remove cameras at various locations and to place them and the data collected from them under Agency seals could have detrimental implications.”
2022-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9085 (2022) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the step taken by the United States in February 2022 to reinstate waivers on nuclear non-proliferation projects. We again appeal to the United States to lift or waive its sanctions as outlined in the Plan and to extend the waivers regarding the trade in oil with Iran. We also call on the Islamic Republic of Iran to reverse the steps it has taken that are not consistent with its nuclear-related commitments under the Plan. While the International Atomic Energy Agency has not been able to verify the stockpile of enriched uranium in Iran, it estimates a total enriched uranium stockpile of more than 15 times the allowable amount under the JCPOA. That includes amounts of uranium enriched to 20 per cent and 60 per cent, which is extremely worrisome.”
2022-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9085 (2022) · source
“Ms. DiCarlo: I thank you, Mr. President, for the invitation to brief the Security Council on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and resolution 2231 (2015). Diplomatic engagements in and around the Joint Commission to restore the Plan resumed in November 2021. But despite their determination to resolve political and technical differences, the participants and the United States have yet to return to the full and effective implementation of the Plan and resolution 2231 (2015). Achieving the landmark JCPOA took determined diplomacy; restoring it will require additional effort and patience. Together with the Secretary-General, I therefore urge the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States to quickly mobilize in that same spirit and commitment to resume their cooperation under the JCPOA.”
2022-06-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9085 (2022) · source
“The cycle of death, destruction, dislocation and disruption must stop, for the sake of Ukraine, Russia and the entire world.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9080 (2022) · source
“Price shocks in the global food, energy and fertilizer markets are escalating in a world that is already grappling with the coronavirus disease pandemic and climate change. What is essential above all in order to address that multi-dimensional threat is strong political will across the multilateral community and a comprehensive approach. We have run out of words to describe the senselessness, futility and cruelty of the war. As the Secretary-General warned, for those on the ground every day brings new bloodshed and suffering. For people around the world, the war, together with other crises, is threatening to unleash an unprecedented wave of hunger and destitution, leaving social and economic chaos in its wake. No country or community will be left untouched.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9080 (2022) · source
“Using early socioeconomic assessments, the United Nations Development Programme launched a new resilience and recovery programme to support the Ukrainian Government’s emergency response and its commitment to public services and to keeping the economy running, as well as to help assess priority needs in order to deliver for the people of Ukraine. The war is having devastating consequences, not only on the country and the immediate region, but far beyond Ukraine’s borders. As the Secretary-General noted on 8 June during the launch of the second brief of the United Nations Global Crisis Response Group on Food, Energy and Finance, the war is exacerbating the greatest cost-of-living crisis in a generation.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9080 (2022) · source
“Since the start of the Russian invasion, more than a quarter of the country’s population — 12 million people — have been forced from their homes. Within Ukraine, more than 7.1 million remain displaced by the war. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees estimates that there are more than 5.2 million refugees present across Europe, and more than 3.5 million refugees from Ukraine have registered for temporary protection or similar national protection schemes in Europe. The United Nations remains committed to providing support to Government-led responses in host countries. Also, given the increasingly protracted nature of the conflict, we must not neglect Ukraine’s long- term recovery and rebuilding needs.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9080 (2022) · source
“They must be included in formal decision-making processes related to humanitarian efforts, peacemaking and other areas that directly affect their lives. Perilous conditions are hampering efforts by humanitarian partners to reach civilians and to access the support they need. One statistic sheds light on that concern. Since 24 February, the World Health Organization has recorded 323 attacks on health-care facilities and personnel, resulting in 76 deaths. We want to send a strong reminder to all parties of their obligations under international humanitarian law. All adequate measures must be taken to protect civilians and civilian infrastructure. Ukraine is suffering the largest human displacement crisis in the world today.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9080 (2022) · source
“It is also crucial if we hope to be able to prevent such violations in the future, wherever they threaten to occur. Since 24 February, more than 8.8 million people across Ukraine have received some form of humanitarian assistance or protection services. At least 16 million people are in need of such aid, and the needs are increasing, especially ahead of winter. Humanitarian partners are working on a winterization assistance plan and revising the flash appeal, which runs through August, to cover needs through the end of 2022. Women in particular are facing immense hardship when it comes to health, safety and access to food. A rapid gender analysis by UN-Women and CARE in April revealed that women are increasingly becoming heads of households and leaders in their communities as men are conscripted.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9080 (2022) · source
“Earlier this month the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine concluded its first mission to the country, including visits to Bucha, Irpin, Kharkiv and Sumy. Although only in the initial stages of its work, the Commission received information and visited sites that “may support claims that serious violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law, perhaps reaching war crimes and crimes against humanity, have been committed”. The work of the Commission of Inquiry, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court and other fact-finding efforts are essential to establishing accountability for the crimes and atrocities committed during this war. That work must lead to justice. It is imperative for the people of Ukraine.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9080 (2022) · source
“In scenes reminiscent of the two World Wars, large-scale artillery duels are devastating industrial areas, with thousands of civilians forced to hide in basements or flee for their lives. Large military casualties are claimed on both sides. Civilians continue to pay too high a price in this war. As of 26 June, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights recorded 10,631 civilian casualties in Ukraine, with 4,731 killed and 5,900 injured. Those are statistics based on verified incidents. The actual numbers are considerably higher. Most of the civilian casualties recorded were caused by explosive weapons with a wide-impact area. Many of those weapons are inherently indiscriminate when used in populated areas, and therefore result in increased civilian casualties and devastating humanitarian effects.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9080 (2022) · source
“Hundreds of people, perhaps even some trying to get some respite from the daily horrors of the war, suffered one of the most shocking attacks of the conflict when a shopping centre was hit by what are reported to be Russian missiles. It has been reported that some 18 civilians were killed and 59 injured, and the final toll may be much higher. That incident, which should be investigated, was the most recent in a new wave of air strikes and missile attacks in Kyiv, Chernihiv, Odesa, Mykolaiv, Kharkiv and other cities far from the front lines, with many civilians killed or injured. At the moment, the most intense fighting is in and around the towns of Sievierodonetsk, Lysychansk and Sloviansk in the Donbas. Heavy fighting is also reported around the cities of Kharkiv and Kherson.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9080 (2022) · source
“Ms. DiCarlo: When I last briefed the Council, on 5 April (see S/PV.9011), it hardly seemed possible that the devastation being wrought on Ukraine and its people could get any worse. In the 10 weeks since, countless more Ukrainian civilians have been killed in indiscriminate attacks. Cities and towns continue to be levelled, and much of the country’s arable land has been terribly disfigured by shelling. This horrific conflict, an open source of instability in Europe, shows no signs of abating. The depravity of the war was again on full display yesterday following a missile strike in Kremenchuk, in the central Poltava region.”
2022-06-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9080 (2022) · source
“The outcome of the Cairo talks is a step in the right direction. It is my hope the upcoming meeting to be held in Geneva between the heads of the House of Representatives and the High Council of State will result in a final agreement that will lead to the holding of elections at the earliest possible date. Let me stress that the Security Council’s continued and united support for those efforts is essential.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“They were ordered to evacuate the buildings where they reside within 10 days. That warning follows forced evictions of three camps hosting displaced Tawerghan families in May. Increased efforts are needed on the part of the Government, with the support of United Nations partners, to find durable solutions for those who remain internally displaced, in line with international standards. In conclusion, let me stress that Libya has made significant progress in the past few years towards a more inclusive society. For the sake of the Libyan people, we should not allow that progress to dissipate. The United Nations priority in Libya remains to facilitate a return to the electoral process, based on a sound and consensual constitutional basis for elections. That is what the Libyan people have asked for.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“To that end, the extension of the mandate of the Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Libya is essential to the investigation of, and reporting on, violations of international humanitarian law and international human rights law. The Fact-Finding Mission’s role will serve to advance human rights, contribute to securing sustainable peace and foster rights-based national reconciliation in Libya. As of 14 June, the United Nations had recorded the return of an additional 10,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) to their places of origin since the start of the year. The total number of IDPs now stands at 159,000. However, threats of forced evictions of IDPs remain of concern. In Tripoli on 15 June, about 90 displaced families were threatened by members of armed groups with bulldozers.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“Those responsible for grave human rights violations, including atrocity crimes, must be held accountable domestically or, as applicable, by international justice mechanisms such as the International Criminal Court. Regrettably, for many victims and survivors, justice and accountability — including remedies and reparation — are elusive or painfully slow. For example, on 14 June, the Tripoli Appeals Court referred the 1996 Abu Salim massacre case to the military justice system, asserting that it lacked the competency to process the case. The most recent judgement, coupled with the time lapsed, suggests that the Libyan criminal justice system is unable or unwilling to try individuals for atrocity crimes.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“I remain concerned that civic space is consistently being eroded. Arbitrary restrictions continue to be imposed on civil society organizations. Politically active women and men defending human rights are targeted with hate speech and incitement to violence, compromising their safety and security. Since May, UNSMIL has received further reports of serious allegations of torture against Libyans, migrants and asylum-seekers in detention facilities and prisons. Libyan authorities must investigate all allegations of torture and other human rights violations in detention centres, including those facilities under the control of the Ministry of Interior’s Department for Combating Illegal Immigration.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“On a positive note, I am pleased to report that, on 7 June, the United Nations and the Ministry of Planning signed the first Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework, covering the period 2023 to 2025. The Framework serves to guide the peacebuilding and development work of United Nations entities in Libya, in alignment with national priorities and in support of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The human rights situation in Libya remains alarming. Nine civil society and humanitarian workers who were arrested between November 2021 and February 2022 for peacefully exercising their right to the freedom of expression remain in detention. On 8 June, four of those arbitrarily detained persons were not permitted to attend a scheduled court hearing. Moreover, the hearing fell far short of fair trial standards.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“Meanwhile, UNSMIL ceasefire monitors continue to be based in Tripoli, pending approval by relevant authorities of accommodation and workspace, among other conditions necessary for the monitors to operate from Sirte. On the economic front, the partial shutdown of Libya’s oil sector continues. Since 16 April, the shutdown has reduced Libyan oil exports by one third and cost the country $3.1 billion in lost revenue. In addition, the disagreement over the control and use of public funds that triggered the partial shutdown continues and could lead to further oil field closures in the near term. The suspension of oil revenue transfers could negatively impact the ability of the Government of National Unity to pay salaries and meet other spending needs, including for basic social services.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“On 7 June in Tunis, Special Adviser Williams co-chaired — with France — a plenary meeting of the Security Working Group of the Berlin process, with the participation of the JMC. The discussion focused on the need to strengthen the ceasefire, including by ensuring progress in the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of armed groups and militias and the withdrawal of mercenaries, foreign fighters and foreign forces from Libya. The meeting also provided a valuable opportunity for the Libyan ceasefire monitors from the east and west to hold their first discussions to operationalize the Libyan-led and Libyan-owned ceasefire monitoring mechanism. With the facilitation of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), the JMC and the local monitors plan to meet again in Tunis on 28 and 29 June.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“Continued political divisions are contributing to a tense security environment in and around Tripoli. The issue of the executive has yet to be resolved. As armed groups continue to position themselves in support of either Mr. Dbeibah or Mr. Bashagha, the risk of escalation increases. I reiterate the readiness of the United Nations to facilitate dialogue between Mr. Dbeibah and Mr. Bashagha. I again call on all Libyan political and security actors to exercise maximum restraint and address all disputes through dialogue. I also welcome the recent resumption of the activities of the 5+5 Joint Military Commission (JMC) and the Chiefs of Staff and commend their joint call for maintaining calm and stability in the country.”
2022-06-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.9078 (2022) · source
“vI encourage the Security Council and all of Libya’s international partners to call on the leadership of the two Chambers to seize the opportunity presented by the agreement reached in Cairo. It is high time to agree on outstanding issues and make the elections happen. We remain committed to supporting Libyan national reconciliation efforts, working closely with our partners, including the African Union. In that regard, we welcome the launch, on 23 June, of the Presidency Council’s strategic vision for national reconciliation. We appreciate the document’s focus on addressing the root causes of conflict. At the same time, we reiterate the need for a reconciliation process that is inclusive, victim-centred, rights-based and grounded in the principles of transitional justice, with a focus on truth, accountability and reparations.”
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“The meeting was the first time that the House of Representatives and the High State Council engaged in a serious review of the constitutional proposal since its adoption in 2017. We are encouraged that the leaders of both Chambers have accepted the invitation of Special Adviser Stephanie Williams to meet in Geneva from 28 to 29 June in order to discuss and reach agreement on measures governing the transitional period leading to elections. We are firmly convinced that elections are the only path to settle the disagreements over the democratic legitimacy of all Libyan institutions. Let me recall that the House of Representatives was elected in 2014 for a four-year term, and the High State Council, which is the legacy body of the Libyan General National Congress, was elected nearly 10 years ago, in 2012.”
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“Ms. DiCarlo: I am grateful for the opportunity to brief the Security Council on recent developments in Libya. On the political front, I am pleased to report that, since the most recent briefing to the Council on 20 June, there has been some progress on the constitutional track. The third and final round of consultations of the House of Representatives and the High State Council regarding a constitutional basis for elections was held in Cairo from 12 to 20 June. The representatives reached a broad consensus on most of the contentious articles in the 2017 constitutional proposal. However, differences remain on measures governing the transitional period leading to the elections. Nevertheless, the progress achieved is commendable.”
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