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“We took note of that during our visit to Mali and in our coordination and collaboration with the G-5 Sahel Joint Force. I think that that is an important aspect, which must be clearly stated. We also remain concerned about the humanitarian situation in Mali. We deplore the hindrance of humanitarian access and call on all parties to ensure that humanitarian assistance reaches those who need it the most. Thirdly and lastly, we would like to reiterate our belief that it is only by addressing the root causes of conflict that stability and progress in Mali can truly materialize. We therefore call on regional and international partners to support sustainable development in Mali, in line with the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel. Earlier today, we also discussed the issue of conflict.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8547 (2019) · source
“We concur that given the volatility of situation in Mali, a significant reduction or withdrawal of the Mission is not the wisest way forward. It should be the other way around, namely, providing MINUSMA with greater resources. We take note also of the statement made earlier by the Special Representative, highlighting that 70 per cent of the uniformed personnel of MINUSMA, is currently in the field giving protection to civilians. That is an important aspect. We need to continue to support MINUSMA. We also feel that the Mission could benefit from a clearer mandate, division of labour with the United Nations country team, enhanced coordination with other security presences in Mali and, of course, closer collaboration with the Joint Force of the Group of Five for the Sahel (G-S Sahel).”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8547 (2019) · source
“In this regard, we believe that the effective redeployment of the reconstituted and reformed Malian defence and security forces and the restoration of State authority are of paramount importance. It is high time for the Malians to take the reins of their destiny, so that the State can deliver on its promises to the people who have entrusted it with their future, including by ensuring security and the provision of basic services. With regard to MINUSMA, Indonesia believes that its presence in Mali remains crucial to enabling further progress and to preventing further deterioration of the situation. We support the mandate renewal so that the Mission can provide certainty in its support of peace efforts in Mali. We appreciate the increasingly agile posture adopted by the Mission.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8547 (2019) · source
“In addition, we cannot overstate the importance of ownership and engagement of all parties in this process, including the Government, signatory armed groups, political opposition groups and civil society. We commend the continued efforts to support the redeployment of Malian defence and security forces through an accelerated disarmament, demobilization and reintegration process. We hope that any outstanding issues will be resolved in a timely manner. We also view that the establishment of a northern economic development zone needs to be pursued swiftly, so that the living conditions of the Malian populations in the north could be improved. Secondly, we note with concern the security situation in Mali, particularly in the north and central regions.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8547 (2019) · source
“Based on that and based on recent developments, we have several points we would like to share with the Council. First, we welcome the positive developments in Mali, including the establishment of a consensus Government and the signing of a political agreement between key political stakeholders in the country. We also welcome the limited but continued progress achieved in the implementation of the Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation. We hope that the recent political momentum will speed up progress in priority areas. We urge all Malian stakeholders to work together towards the completion of constitutional reform through an inclusive and consultative process.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8547 (2019) · source
“We would also like to pay tribute to the fallen personnel of MINUSMA and convey our sincere appreciation to all personnel who continue to risk their lives working in a difficult situation. Indonesia welcomes and commends the recent report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of the mandate of MINUSMA (S/2019/454). The comprehensive assessment of the situation on the ground and the recommendations contained in the report clearly serve as valuable input for our deliberations on the future of MINUSMA when its mandate expires at the end ofthis month. Our recent Security Council visit to Mali in March also provided us with a much clearer picture of what is happening on the ground, as we also had the opportunity to meet with many representatives of the United Nations system there.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8547 (2019) · source
“First, I would like to welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Mali, His Excellency Mr. Tiebile Drame, to the Security Council Chamber. I would also like to convey my deepest condolences to the Government and the people of Mali on the attack on the village of Sobame-Da that resulted in the loss of 95 civilian lives and injured many others. Like other speakers before me, I would also like to thank the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), Mr. Mahamat Saleh Annadif, for his comprehensive briefing. Indonesia greatly appreciates the work of the Special Representative and of MINUSMA in ensuring peace and stability in Mali.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8547 (2019) · source
“I would like to add another Article that we tend to forget, which is Article 24, concerning the functions and powers of the Security Council. "In order to ensure prompt and effective action by the United Nations, its Members confer on the Security Council primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security". I would like to underline, italicize, put in bold and highlight in bright colours the words "prompt and effective action". We tend to forget those very important words. It is high time for us all here to be prompt and effective. It is high time for us to be bold in preventing conflict because conflict will not wait for us.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8546 (2019) · source
“Indonesia commends the Secretary-General for his personal commitment and work on peace and mediation, as well as his Special Envoys, peace emissaries and the Standby Team of Senior Mediation Advisers for their vital work, along with the Secretariat, in continuing to strengthen the Mediation Support Unit. We are also appreciative of the work of the Secretary-General's High-level Advisory Board on Mediation, on which Indonesia is also represented. Indonesia, together with Finland, as members of the Group of Friends of Mediation, were pleased to co-host a second meeting of the High-level Advisory Board on Mediation in Helsinki in June last year. In conclusion, I have heard many speakers quote Articles of the Charter of the United Nations. I looked at the Charter as I heard the quotations.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8546 (2019) · source
“Retno Marsudi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Indonesia, hosted a regional meeting on women and peace and security in April with the intention of creating a global coalition of women for peace and tolerance that would consist of female peacekeepers, women negotiators and mediators. It is high time, as others have also said in this forum, that women are more visible at the forefront in carrying the banner of peace. It should also be incorporated into strategies or programmes related to peace maintenance and special political missions. Indonesia, from its own experience, knows well that prevention and mediation can be extremely delicate. They have to be conducted diligently, intensively and, in some cases, confidentially. What matters are the positive and sustainable outcomes for peace.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8546 (2019) · source
“Prevention and mediation should be reinforced and underpinned through a significant increase of and more reliable support, among other things, through the regular budget. In that respect, Indonesia also acknowledges the importance of voluntary financial support, including through the indispensable Peacebuilding Fund, for its conflict prevention and related projects. Fifthly, it is important to welcome new initiatives to enhance training and capacity-building to improve and build the capacity of negotiators and mediators, including women as agents of peace and mediators. Every stakeholder that can contribute to peace should be given a role. Inclusivity is the key word. It was in relation not only to peacekeeping but also to peacebuilding and prevention that Ms.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8546 (2019) · source
“But we also need to be cognizant of the fact that conflict does not happen without causes, be they issues related to tribal ethnicity, poverty, competing resources or as a result of pressures from climate change, such as desertification, among others. Indonesia is encouraged that the Security Council, along with the General Assembly, the Economic and Social Council and the Peacebuilding Commission, is increasingly focused on comprehensively tackling conflict factors. We believe that United Nations entities should further support, in particular, those Member States lacking the capacity to integrate preventive measures to conflicts into their national governance and development functions. We need to ensure the provision of development aid so that conflicts can be avoided. Fourthly, adequate resources are needed.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8546 (2019) · source
“We realize that prevention and sustaining peace must happen as a joint, principled and well-owned partnership. Regional entities, with their unique bonds of history and knowledge, can have unmatched insights into workable mediation approaches and prevention. Indonesia strongly believes that neighbours know best. The Security Council can utilize the advantages of regional entities by engaging with them from the earliest signs of potential conflicts and deepening its relations with them, as it has done with the African Union and other regional organizations. During our presidency, we also engaged with the European Union in addressing many issues. Thirdly, the root causes of conflict must be addressed meaningfully. In doing so, the Security Council must fully uphold the principles of international law, human rights and humanitarian law.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8546 (2019) · source
“Preventive action will not success without political will and, I should like to underline, a solid moral compass. The unity of the Council is as essential as is the need for a sincere, well-owned and resolute effort by the parties to conflict to resolve their disputes peacefully. The Elders have reminded us all once again this morning of the need for the Council to be united, and we should heed their call. My second point concerns the importance of stronger partnership with regional and subregional organizations in fostering global peace. Indonesia, together with the rest of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) family, have worked to implement the ASEAN Charter, with its fundamental reliance on peaceful dispute settlement through dialogue and consultation.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8546 (2019) · source
“The focus of the United Nations should be clear in this regard; it must help and assist national and regional-led efforts to prevent and mediate conflict. Let me highlight several pertinent points, as follows. First, dialogue, mediation and prevention must be high on our agenda. Indonesia strongly supports the call of the Secretary-General for a surge in political diplomacy in conflict prevention, which should be translated into concrete action. Although there have been some successes, there have been more cases of emerging conflict, to which the Secretary-General alluded earlier. The Security Council cannotjust ensure that the process for peacemaking technically continues, on the one hand, while on the other it is impeded by the narrow national interests of some members.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8546 (2019) · source
“I would like to begin by thanking you, Sir, and Kuwait for convening this important meeting. I would also like to thank the Secretary-General and The Elders, Ms. Mary Robinson and Mr. Ban Ki- Moon, whom I welcome back to the Chamber. Their valuable and insightful briefings have always been food for thought and given more momentum in discussing this issue. In the rise of conflicts in recent years, with an unprecedented increase in fatalities and displacement of innocents, the global citizenry is looking keenly to the United Nations to perform its Charter responsibility effectively. Unquestionably, conflict prevention and mediation must take a higher precedence, as has been noted by many in the Chamber today.”
2019-06-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8546 (2019) · source
“However, it should be ensured that such support and cooperation are tailored to respond to the needs of the country in conflict and are provided at its request. Last but not least, we fully concur that the issue of missing persons should feature prominently in dialogues and peace processes to resolve conflicts from the outset. We should focus on the humanitarian aspect in addressing the issue. Reaffirming Indonesia's support for today's topic, we hope that our deliberations will contribute meaningfully to advancing the issue of the protection of civilians in armed conflict, focusing in particular on the humanitarian aspect.”
2019-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8543 (2019) · source
“The Geneva Conventions of 1949 and their Additional Protocols of 1977 are a key part of the legal framework to safeguard civilians in armed conflict. Even those countries that are not yet a party to those instruments should undertake efforts to align with them. There should not be any doubt. Parties to armed conflict bear the primary responsibility for taking all necessary steps to ensure the protection of civilians, including reducing the number of cases of missing persons. Thirdly, increased international cooperation and support are an important way forward to address the issue. The developments in forensics can lead to the bolstering of efforts to find and identify missing persons in armed conflicts. Sharing information and expertise in the areas of science and modern technology is a useful way to reduce the number of missing persons.”
2019-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8543 (2019) · source
“My first point is on the importance of preventing persons from going missing as a result of armed conflict. The establishment of information centres for coordinationandthepoolingofinformationarenecessary upon the outbreak ofa conflict in order to minimize the number of missing persons. Concurrently, providing appropriate training to armed forces, ensuring detainee registration, producing proper means of identification and establishing well-functioning processing systems that involve all the authorities concerned are among the necessary measures. Prevention should be the priority. Secondly, the development and upholding of national laws, along with complying with responsibilities under the relevant international humanitarian instruments, are vital.”
2019-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8543 (2019) · source
“The number of missing persons in armed conflict presented in the report of the Secretary-General on the protection of civilians in armed conflict (S/2019/373) is alarming. More than 23,000 requests have been received by the ICRC in relation to only two armed conflicts. This morning, as Mr. Maurer also mentioned, there are a large number of missing persons and in 2018 alone, more than 45,000 new cases were registered. Once again, that is an alarming number, especially since, as Mr. Maurer said, that figure is only the tip of the iceberg. Something must be done in that regard. While historically conflicts have taken a toll on civilians, that must not be an accepted fact. In that context, Indonesia would like to emphasize the following three pertinent points.”
2019-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8543 (2019) · source
“Indonesia supports the resolution, and we believe that its implementation will strengthen efforts towards preventing persons from going missing as a result of armed conflict and serve to meaningfully address the situation of such persons. The issue is indeed an integral part of advancing our efforts to protect civilians in armed conflict. Last month, during Indonesia's presidency of the Security Council, our Minister for Foreign Affairs presided over the open debate on the protection of civilians in armed conflict (see S/PV.8534). The protection of civilians in armed conflict has been an important part of Indonesia's constitutional mandate and will continue to be a significant element of our foreign policy.”
2019-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8543 (2019) · source
“Like other speakers, I would like to welcome Your Excellency as President of the Security Council and to thank Kuwait for convening this very important meeting. I look forward to the discussion. I would also like to thank Mr. Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), and Ms. Ghelani, Director for Operations and Advocacy of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, for their valuable briefings. Again like others, Indonesia commends Kuwait on taking up the difficult but essential issue of missing persons in armed conflict. We also congratulate you, Mr. President, on the adoption of resolution 2474 (2019) on the issue of missing persons in armed conflict, initiated by Kuwait.”
2019-06-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8543 (2019) · source
“There is an urgent need and hope to find durable peace for the peoples involved. I share the view that it is important for all of us to find a solution and to avoid any further statements that do not contribute to creating a conducive environment.”
2019-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8541 (2019) · source
“We share the Secretary-General's concern about the heightened tensions between Belgrade and Pristina, as well as his view on the importance ofresuming dialogue between the parties under the auspices of the European Union - as many have stated this morning - without further delay in order to bring unity back to the region. It has been many months and far too long since the last meeting between the two parties, under the auspices of the European Union. It should be clear that peace will be sustained only if there is reconciliation, and reconciliation will happen only if both parties sit together, at the same table, with trust, confidence and faith in the whole process of political dialogue. We regret the use of inflammatory rhetoric and statements, including in this Chamber, which certainly does not help the situation.”
2019-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8541 (2019) · source
“We also support trust- building efforts, as explained by Special Representative of the Secretary-General Tanin. Town hall debates on key issues, cross-community engagement, religious tolerance programmes, languages, gender equality and human rights programmes certainly contribute to closer engagement. Despite the positive progress made by UNMIK in this area and many others, we are deeply saddened by the fact that several UNMIK staff members have been arrested and injured by the authorities in northern Kosovo, as mentioned by Special Representative of the Secretary-General Tanin and Under-Secretary-General De Serpa Soares. Those actions are clearly a violation of international law and the immunities granted to international United Nations staff members.”
2019-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8541 (2019) · source
“Secondly, the Government of Indonesia upholds the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Serbia as a Member of the United Nations, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and international law. Thirdly, I would like to once again reiterate the important role of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK). Indonesia greatly appreciates UNMIK's multipronged approach to engaging grass-roots communities through various forums, conferences and trust-building projects. We also welcome UNMIK's support for the participation of young people in decision-making processes and cross- community dialogue. Young people are the future. We have to place our trust in the young generation while maintaining a positive attitude and setting aside political or ethnic interests.”
2019-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8541 (2019) · source
“It is imperative for the parties to refrain from provocations and political hostilities, which are not constructive and do not contribute to creating an environment that is conducive to dialogue. Allegations and inflammatory rhetoric can only add salt to the wounds. Ultimately, all parties must fully commit to peaceful means, through dialogue and negotiation. But we need more than good will to start a dialogue; we need sincerity to build trust instead of provocations and trade wars. Each party must refrain from any action that could exacerbate tensions and undermine efforts toward normalization, including the imposition ofimport tariffs.”
2019-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8541 (2019) · source
“At the outset, Indonesia would like to thank Mr. Zahir Tanin, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, and Mr. Miguel de Serpa Soares, Under-Secretary-General for Legal Affairs, for their briefings on the recent situation in Kosovo. I would also like to welcome Mr. Ivica Daeic', First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, to New York. We take note of the Secretary-General's report (S/2019/461), and would like to join others in expressing our deep concern about the recent situation in the field. Today, I would like to bring three points to the attention of the Council. First, Indonesia calls for the cessation of political hostilities in the region. We reiterate the call of resolution 1244 (1999) for all parties to engage in peaceful dialogue to resolve the political conflict.”
2019-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8541 (2019) · source
“We hope that resolution 2473 (2019), on In COHCIHSiOU, Indonesia VOtEd in faVOUl' Of the the arms embargo, will lead to amore political process. resolution in order to show the unity of the Council and contribute to efforts to silence the guns in Libya. A The meeting rose at 10.20 am.”
2019-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8540 (2019) · source
“We call on all partners, including regional organizations, to continue their support and work in pursuing peace in Libya. Indonesia calls for the protection of civilians in Tripoli. We are saddened by the increasing number of civilian casualties in this crisis. Nevertheless, we are also concerned for the safety of United Nations personnel and of the medical and humanitarian workers on the ground. It is important for all parties to respect international humanitarian law and human rights, and not target civilians and humanitarian workers. Efforts should be made to help those who are in need, and those efforts should be given a chance to reach them in order military solution is not an option; politieal dialogue is 10 Save mnoeent lives. the only way.”
2019-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8540 (2019) · source
“Indonesia welcomes the unanimous adoption of resolution 2473 (2019). Indonesia calls for the cessation of hostilities in Libya. We reiterate the call issued by the Security Council on 10 May for all parties to commit to a ceasefire and de-escalation and to returning to United Nations political mediation. We also reiterate that lasting peace and stability in Libya will come only through a political solution. We welcome the efforts made by Special Representative of the Secretary-General Ghassan Salame to restore a unified international position on Libya so as to end its current crisis. The Council has again and again shown its support for the work of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the United Nations Support Mission in Libya, and today Indonesia would like to reaffirm our continued support for their work.”
2019-06-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8540 (2019) · source
“I would like also to sincerely thank my own staff from the Indonesian Mission for their hard work. I think that they are very happy to see our presidency end. Although today marks the end of our term as President for this month, rest assured that we will continue to make a contribution for the remaining 580 days of our term. I am counting the days, which shows how very diligent I am. In conclusion, I must say that I am now the happiest person in this Chamber, because I will be handing over the wooden gavel to my brother Mansour, the Permanent Representative of Kuwait, who, I am confident, will do an excellent job as President. As the saying goes, with the strength and wisdom of Thor from Marvel Comics, I hand this wooden gavel to him, with the wisdom and strength to continue the presidency. The meeting rose at 12.05 pm.”
2019-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8537 (2019) · source
“We certainly could not have done it alone or without the support of all colleagues in this Chamber, the Permanent Representatives and the Deputy Permanent Representatives. I would like pay strong tribute to the political coordinators, because they are the ones that ensure smooth sailing for all of us who are sitting here at this U-shaped table. I would also like to express our sincere appreciation to the secretariat, Ms. Hasmik and her team; the conference service officers on that side of the Chamber; the interpreters up high on the mountain over there; the verbatim reporters; the security officers; the secretary to the President - the one who has never been seen but has always been productive - the United Nations media andjournalists and, of course, others.”
2019-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8537 (2019) · source
“There are no more names inscribed on the list of speakers. Before adjourning the meeting, as this is the last scheduled meeting ofthe Council for the month of May, I would like to express the sincere appreciation of the delegation of Indonesia to the members of the Council not only for their kind words but also for their support and to the secretariat of the Council for all the support it has given us. Indeed, it has been a busy month, one in which we rallied to consensus on several important issues within our purview. We started the first day of our presidency with a consensus press element on Cyprus, and I am glad that we ended this morning on a consensus resolution on Somalia. It clearly shows that when the Council wishes to be united, it can do so. I hope that this will continue.”
2019-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8537 (2019) · source
“Coming from the representative of South Africa, that is an excellent poem. I thank him very much. Once again, I thank my colleagues for their kind words addressed to me and my team. I now give the floor to the representative of Somalia.”
2019-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8537 (2019) · source
“I shall now speak briefly in my national capacity. I support the United Kingdom in submitting short resolutions. I think that this kind of thing is expected by colleagues in the Chamber. Ijoin others in congratulating the United Kingdom on the resolution. I now resume my functions as President of the Council. The representative of South Africa has asked for the floor to make a further statement.”
2019-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8537 (2019) · source
“Infavoar: Belgium, China, Cote d'Ivoire, Dominican Republic, Equatorial Guinea, France, Germany, Indonesia, Kuwait, Peru, Poland, Russian Federation, South Africa, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America The President: The draft resolution received 15 votes in favour. The draft resolution has been adopted unanimously as resolution 2472 (2019). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements.”
2019-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8537 (2019) · source
“In accordance with rule 37 of the Council's provisional rules of procedure, I invite the representative of Somalia to participate in this meeting. The Security Council will now begin its consideration of the item on its agenda. Members of the Council have before them document S/20l9/444, which contains the text ofa draft resolution submitted by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands.”
2019-05-31 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8537 (2019) · source
“My delegation hopes that the technical extension we have just adopted will provide a space for the South Sudanese parties to instil confidence and work together to fulfil the commitments they have undertaken. I should like to close by commending the South Sudanese Government and people for their perseverance in their quest for peace and stability. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. I would like to extend my sincere appreciation on behalf of the delegation of Indonesia for all of the support and kind words that have been extended. However, Indonesia will continue its work until our last day, which is tomorrow. I will then be smiling and thanking the Kuwaiti President of the Council and our Kuwaiti brothers. We still have another day of interesting work to be done. The meeting rose at 10.50 am.”
2019-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8536 (2019) · source
“Their application must be periodically evaluated, including against the backdrop of the situation on the ground. As a matter of principle, we see the need to always be clear about key benchmarks that must be achieved to guide the Council in reviewing the measures it has imposed. Indeed, the resolution could have been stronger had it contained the proper encouragement to South Sudanese parties to make further progress in the peace process. Having said that, our long-standing commitment to supporting peace and stability in South Sudan informed our decision to vote in favour of resolution 2471 (2019). We care for the safety and well-being of the people of South Sudan and that should always be the focus of attention of the Council.”
2019-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8536 (2019) · source
“The pride of the civilian population should be reason enough for all South Sudanese parties to demonstrate their ultimate resolve. We stand by our conviction that the Revitalized Agreement is the best and only option the South Sudanese have right now. As we have said before in this very Chamber, there is no plan B. To that end, Indonesia fully supports the continued and proactive engagement of countries of the region, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, the African Union and the United Nations to support the South Sudanese peace process. My delegation has maintained a consistent view regarding the use of sanctions. Sanctions should be used only as a means to support a wider political strategy; they should not be an end in themselves. Sanctions must have a clear, transparent and measurable timetable.”
2019-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8536 (2019) · source
“I shall make a statement in my capacity as the representative of Indonesia. Indonesia acknowledges that the South Sudanese parties continue to make progress in their implementation of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan, including their adherence to a permanent ceasefire, the reconstitution of various key institutions and ongoing confidence-building measures. Indeed, there is still a great deal of work to be done, including on transitional security arrangements. My delegation calls on all South Sudanese parties to direct their energy to ensure that all pending tasks are completed in a timely manner, making use of the six-month extension of the pre-transitional period.”
2019-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8536 (2019) · source
“I thank the representative of Germany for his reference to the curtains. There was no pushback; it was a precautionary measure.”
2019-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8536 (2019) · source
“Members of the Council have before them document S/2019/441, which contains the text of a draft resolution submitted by the United States of America. The Council is ready to proceed to the vote on the draft resolution before it. I shall put the draft resolution to the vote now. A vote was taken by Show ofhands. In favour: Belgium, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Indonesia, Kuwait, Peru, Poland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America Against: None Abstaining: China, Cote d'lvoire, Equatorial Guinea, Russian Federation, South Africa The President: The draft resolution received 10 votes in favour, with five abstentions. The draft resolution has been adopted as resolution 2471 (2019). I shall now give the floor to those members of the Council who wish to make statements following the voting.”
2019-05-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8536 (2019) · source
“The people of Syria are exhausted, as Assistant Secretary-General Mueller mentioned. People are tired of hoping for peace. It is our solemn responsibility here in the Council to not only bring hope back to the people of Syria, but also the reality of peace on the ground. I now resume my functions as President of the Security Council. The representative of the Russian Federation has asked to make a further statement.”
2019-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8535 (2019) · source
“In this regard, I want to request additional information from Assistant Secretary-General Mueller on the update of the 2019 humanitarian response plan and how it could assist meeting humanitarian needs on the ground. Are there any new ideas for alleviating the suffering of the people of Syria? In conclusion, we once again urge all parties to fully cooperate in ensuring the protection of millions of people in Syria, with particular attention to the north-west and north-east of the country. Indonesia fully believes that the humanitarian situation in Syria can be resolved only if all the relevant parties come to the negotiating table and together advance the political process in Syria, based on respect for Syrian sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, as well as resolution 2254 (2015).”
2019-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8535 (2019) · source
“Secondly, I would like to highlight the need to ensure sustained humanitarian responses. Sadly, the humanitarian situation in Syria will not be resolved overnight. The international community must make every effort to alleviate the suffering of the Syrian people and prevent another humanitarian tragedy. And this brings me to my third point, on the urgent need for a humanitarian preparedness plan, adjusted to current priorities, especially as many humanitarian partners have suspended their operations due to heavy fighting in the north-west. Earlier, I urged the upholding of the ceasefire. That would give the United Nations and humanitarian actors the ability to quickly respond and provide life-saving humanitarian responses to the affected population.”
2019-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8535 (2019) · source
“We urge all parties to fully respect international humanitarian law and protect civilians and civilian infrastructure, including by providing unlimited access for humanitarian activities throughout areas where people need safety and protection. The humanitarian responses from the United Nations and its humanitarian partners must be supported in order to ensure the rapid and full implementation of humanitarian assistance to those who are really in need. This year marks the seventieth anniversary of the Geneva Conventions and the twentieth of the adoption of resolution 1265 (1999) on the protection of civilians in armed conflict. We held an open debate on the issue just last week (see S/PV.8534). People will be asking us all about what comes next. We need to have an answer.”
2019-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8535 (2019) · source
“While we have focused on the situation in north- western Syria in recent weeks, the Council also needs reminding of how things stand in the Rukban and Al-Hol camps. More than 13,000 people have left Rukban, but the situation in the camp, where there around 28,500 residents, remains dire. As for Al-Hol, 92 per cent of whose population is made up of women and children, some issues remain of concern and urgently need to be addressed. Many residents have limited access to basic services, such as health-care facilities. Food assistance, nutrition and education are also sources of concern. In the light of all of that, I would like to highlight three points. First, the increase in humanitarian needs must be met with concrete actions.”
2019-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8535 (2019) · source
“When we say that there are 3 million people in the de-escalation area of Idlib, including 1.3 million internally displaced, we are also talking about a majority of individuals who have already been displaced multiple times. How do we think those displaced individuals should cope with their situation while heavy fighting and violence are going on near them? The ceasefire is very important and needs to be addressed, along with the restrictions on freedom of movement due to safety and security concerns, and the absence ofbasic services in key infrastructure, such as hospitals that have been damaged or destroyed. As Assistant Secretary-General Mueller mentioned just now, more than 45 health facilities have ceased to operate, depriving civilians of immunization and health services. That is not only sad but in contravention of human rights.”
2019-05-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8535 (2019) · source