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Djani

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“Griffiths said, "all for all". It is time for them to reunite with their families. Those are only a few points that would clearly demonstrate that there are tangible intentions and good faith. In short, that is needed to ensure the further opening up of the dialogue. Lastly, also to quote Mr. Griffiths, Al-Hudaydah is the centre of gravity in the conflict. Let us focus on Al-Hudaydah, while also not forgetting other areas that are part of Yemen. In conclusion, I was also glad to hear the Special Envoy say that something was happening and people, in particular in Al-Hudaydah, had noted it. I hope that other Yemenis in different parts of the country can say the same: something is happening, and there is hope for our children.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8464 (2019) · source
“However, in our view, exercising restraint and de-escalating tensions beyond Al-Hudaydah will significantly strengthen trust and gradually build the essential confidence among all the parties. That is the key to the full implementation of the Stockholm Agreement. We would like others to also strongly support the push for a second dialogue. To sum up, Mr. Griffiths referred to the increasing political will and that there was a genuine commitment by the parties to the conflict. In our view, that must be tested. While we are pleased to hear about the progress that the Special Envoy mentioned, it needs to be tested through concrete action, among other measures, by all parties first, by the provision of access for all humanitarian efforts; secondly, the withdrawal of troops; and thirdly, the release of all prisoners - as Mr.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8464 (2019) · source
“That means the United Nations can now fully deploy the United Nations Mission to Support the Hudaydah Agreement, with only five months left to put in place its initial work in Al-Hudaydah. Indonesia is ready to contribute its personnel on the ground, if needed, in the quest for peace. We recognize that the steps that I have outlined above are not easy and require the trust that does not currently fully exist between the parties. We encourage Martin Griffiths to continue to build trust. That links to my third point, namely, that all parties should exercise restraint and de-escalate tensions beyond Al-Hudaydah. Any military escalation or hostilities elsewhere may diminish trust and undermine not only the prospect of peace but also the implementation ofthe commitments already agreed.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8464 (2019) · source
“It is a building block for greater reconciliation in Yemen with the aim of ending the conflict. We are pleased to hear that the parties have reached agreement on phase 1 of the mutual redeployment of forces and have also agreed in principle on phase 2. Indonesia commends the parties that have shown their good faith in reaching agreement, in particular the Government of Yemen, which crossed the front line to attend the meeting. Special thanks should also be extended to General Cammaert, who set up the initial work, and Lieutenant General Lollesgaard for facilitating the agreement. That is a critical part of the implementation of the Al-Hudaydah agreement, and we are hopeful that the redeployment of troops and the demilitarization of the city of Al-Hudaydah and the ports can soon be completed.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8464 (2019) · source
“Even as we speak in the Chamber, there are many people, in particular women and children, who are dying from hunger and malnutrition. We listened to Under- Secretary-General Mark Lowcock's briefing, which described the dire situation, the increasing risk of a pandemic, the presence of cholera and malnutrition, the ongoing operational and logistical challenges and, of course, the need for international funding. It is clear that the international community must assist in that effort. That leads me to my second point, which is that the full implementation of the Al-Hudaydah agreement would provide a more stable, safer and more secure humanitarian corridor in the longer term. The implementation of the Al-Hudaydah agreement is also the gateway to a political process that could be replicated in other parts of Yemen.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8464 (2019) · source
“For both the Security Council and the parties, that is a matter of great urgency, as we are under the scrutiny of the international community. Having said that and in response to the briefings, Indonesia would like to emphasize three main points. First, securing the corridor for humanitarian assistance should be the top priority of all the parties. They must make every effort to provide access by, among other things, demining the road and clearing the way to allow for the safe passage of the humanitarian convoy. It is essential for all parties to permit access for humanitarian personnel to the Red Sea Mills compound and to ensure their safety and security during the delivery of aid. The world cannot afford to once again lose those important commodities, which can feed 3.5 million needy people. That is non-negotiable.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8464 (2019) · source
“Allow me to begin by thanking Special Envoy Martin Griffiths and Under- Secretary-General Mark Lowcock for their briefings, which provide valuable updates on the implementation of the Stockholm Agreement and on the humanitarian situation in Yemen. We affirm our full support for their efforts. Like others, we are also deeply concerned about the slow progress of the implementation of the Stockholm Agreement given the inference that the required humanitarian assistance has not been fully delivered to the Yemeni people. However, we believe that the good faith is still there. We recognize that the Agreement is delicate and requires complicated technicalities to be agreed upon prior to its implementation. Nevertheless, the commitment has been made, and the parties should make all the efforts necessary to ensure that the Agreement is fulfilled.”
2019-02-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8464 (2019) · source
“Therefore, Indonesia further calls on the Security Council to fully shoulder its responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations. For its part, Indonesia will fully support all constructive efforts that are aimed at resolving the conflict in Ukraine peacefully, in accordance with international law and Charter principles. Let me also end by reiterating that full respect for non-interference in and the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States are fundamental principles of relations among nations and that each State Member of the United Nations must abide by them, be it on this issue or on others on the agenda of the Security Council.”
2019-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8461 (2019) · source
“Thirdly, Indonesia reiterates its call on all the parties concerned to exercise the utmost restraint, manage the crisis responsibly, promote a peaceful settlement and consistently uphold respect for international law. We stress the importance of dialogue and diplomacy among the States concerned to resolve the ongoing problems. In doing so, Indonesia encourages the States concerned to take the necessary measures to de-escalate tensions. We are against any actions that exacerbate hostilities and deteriorate the already fragile situation on the ground. We might come from afar and from a different geographical region, but we believe sincerely in the value of dialogue and the need to settle disputes amicably.”
2019-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8461 (2019) · source
“Furthermore, the faithful implementation of the Minsk agreements is also vital to ensuring safe access to and the delivery, storage and distribution of humanitarian assistance to those in need, on the basis of an international mechanism. While underlining the imperative for sustained peaceful actions, Indonesia encourages the withdrawal of all heavy weapons by the States concerned by equal distances in order to create a security zone. We take note of the work undertaken by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the Trilateral Contact Group in the implementation of the agreements. We also encourage the assurance of effective monitoring and verification by the OSCE for the ceasefire regime and the withdrawal of heavy weapons.”
2019-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8461 (2019) · source
“For our part, I would like to highlight the following points. First, Indonesia reaffirms its principle and consistent position that respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States, including the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, is a fundamental principle of relations among nations. Secondly, Indonesia calls upon the conflicting parties to fully adhere to and implement the Minsk agreements in line with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. Doing so could provide a crucial boost of confidence that ultimately paves the way for a sustained political solution and the restoration of peace and stability in the affected areas.”
2019-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8461 (2019) · source
“I would like to begin by thanking Equatorial Guinea for convening this very important meeting. I would also like to thank Ms. Ursula Mueller, Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator of the Office for the Coordination ofHumanitarian Affairs; Ambassador Mr. Ertugrul Apakan, Chief Monitor of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine; Ambassador Martin Sajdik, Special Representative of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Chairperson-in-Office in Ukraine; as well as Mr. Miroslav Jenca from the Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and the Department of Peace Operations for their statements. All of the briefers have provided us with a picture of the situation.”
2019-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8461 (2019) · source
“One bomber is enough to cause chaos and suffering, and requires a meagre level of financing. We need to be vigilant and resolute in our joint actions. Only then will we succeed.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“The Security Council, as mandated by the Charter of the United Nations, should devote its attention to addressing those unresolved conflicts. Let me conclude by sounding a note of caution concerning our approach. It is critical to ensure that all measures against terrorism be taken in compliance with international law, human rights law and the Charter of the United Nations. In the view of Indonesia, measures or approaches that undermine the principles of international law and human rights, for any reason, would not only be counterproductive but also erode the political legitimacy necessary to sustain the global efforts to fight terrorism. ISIS remains a scourge for humankind. Although its members' impact has been hindered in conflict areas, the group continue to have the ability to move its theatres to other parts of the world.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“I would also like to take this opportunity to formally welcome the addendum to the Madrid Guiding Principles, which was adopted by the Counter-Terrorism Committee in December 2018, and the valuable guidance it provides to Member States in addressing the challenge of returning and relocating foreign terrorist fighters. It is of the utmost importance that we utilize all the existing tools in our arsenal, including making full use of our sanctions regime to deny funding to individuals and any entities that continue to support ISIS. For many years, Indonesia has held that the root causes of terrorism must be addressed, including prolonged, unresolved conflicts, poverty and injustice. We do not justify terrorism, but ignoring those issues do not make them any less relevant, let alone eliminate them.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“While continuing with hard measures, including in the areas of the exchange of intelligence and information, countering terrorism financing, and border security, we should invest further in soft measures to steer people away from extremism. We need to change our mindset, not thinking only of financing terrorists but also of how to use financial tools to curb terrorist activities. Changing mindsets is an important point. We need to promote dialogue and tolerance and give a voice to moderation as the best way to confront hatred, prevent incitement and eliminate conditions conducive to the spread of terrorism.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“We cannot undertake deradicalization efforts that only lead back to prison, for instance. We believe that in relevant cases those efforts must include the post-detention phase and full integration into society. We must avoid re-radicalization and future re-involvement. Therefore, we urge the relevant United Nations entities to continue to support Member States in their efforts to develop comprehensive prosecution, rehabilitation and reintegration strategies. My last point concerns international cooperation. Indonesia would like to underscore once again the importance of international cooperation to address the threat posed by terrorist activities.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“It is also our assessment that terrorist planning and logistics are shifting towards high-tech and cyber activities, including online transactions and fraud, social-media fundraising, crowd-funding and donations, while not delving into the issues of easily accessible digital wallets and other applications that facilitate financing. Secondly, it is important to develop adaptive capabilities to confront increasingly dynamic and complex challenges. Given the nature of the challenge, we need to be not only decisive in our policies but also innovative and practical in our approach. The pace of our cooperation must match a wily opponent who is quick to evolve. We should also be flexible in our strategies and adaptive in our actions. But let us also not forget the importance of a holistic and comprehensive approach at every stage.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“We also continue to be concerned about the threat of returning, relocating or released foreign terrorist fighters to various regions and countries. One of the most alarming trends is the recruitment and radicalization of women and children, especially those who are well educated and come from middle-class backgrounds. Another key concern for us is the growing number of frustrated travellers who were not able to enter the battlefield in Syria or elsewhere. They are not only being redirected by ISIS, as mentioned in the report, but some, of them have on their own initiative, plotted attacks and become suicide bombers as a means of demonstrating their existence to ISIS leaders.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“However, despite the enhanced efforts of the international community, the recent heinous and cowardly attack that took place at the Jolo Cathedral in Sulu province in the Philippines demonstrates once again that ISIS remains a serious threat. Indonesia once again condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, no matter its origins or motivations. No justification is good enough, and we once again express our objection to any attempt to link that menace to any specific religion, nationality, people or civilization. With that in mind, this statement will focus on three issues. First, as it relates to the threat ofterror in South-East Asia, with the defeat of ISIS in Syria we have observed the shift to our region of, inter alia, its propaganda, radicalization and recruitment.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“Like others, I would like to thank you, Sir, for convening this very important meeting. I also wish to thank Under-Secretary-General Voronkov and Assistant Secretary-General Coninsx for their informative briefings. Let me also express my gratitude to the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate, the Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team, the Office of Counter Terrorism and the other relevant United Nations entities for the comprehensive report (S/2019/103) before us. We note certain salient points in the report, including that the Islamic State in Iraq and the Sham (ISIS) has transformed into a covert network and currently carries out fewer attacks.”
2019-02-11 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8460 (2019) · source
“Pending that becoming a reality, the Security Council needs to remain seized of the matter and to push for all parties to come to the negotiating table and find a mutually acceptable and beneficial solution for the sake of all peoples in the region.”
2019-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8459 (2019) · source
“We support the continuous engagement of UNMIK and encourage the Mission to continue to create a conducive environment for the resumption of political negotiation. Innovative approaches to building confidence and trust through inter-community trust-building, youth engagement and the participation of women in the dialogue are most welcome. People-to-people contact is important in order to build tolerance. My childhood was spent in Yugoslavia in the early 19605. I saw people from different communities and ethnic backgrounds living together in harmony and happiness. I, for one, would like to see that happen again.”
2019-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8459 (2019) · source
“We believe that the transformation of the Kosovo Security Force into an armed force and the imposition of a 100-per-cent tariff on targeted countries are not in line with constructive engagement and can quickly diminish confidence between the sides. Tariff conditionalities by Pristina hamper progress on negotiations and are ill-intentioned, as they do not help anyone but hurt the common consumers. Indonesia believes that, with a spirit of constructive engagement and mutual accommodation, even if it is not easy, there is hope for peace and a solution through dialogue. We, of course, welcome the efforts of the European Union in that regard. We would like to express our appreciation for the work undertaken by the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) thus far.”
2019-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8459 (2019) · source
“Secondly, Indonesia consistently upholds the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States Members of the United Nations, including Serbia, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and international law. We will not condone any act that violates the sovereignty or territorial integrity of any State. Should any differences occur, dialogue is always the best and the only way to address the issue; hence the need to create a conducive environment for talks to resume. That leads me to my third point. Indonesia strongly believes that, in resolving the issue, all parties need to use peaceful means through dialogue and negotiation in the spirit of constructive engagement and mutual accommodation. There are legitimate concerns that have been raised today by the parties, as well as by many Security Council members.”
2019-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8459 (2019) · source
“I believe that that is the main purpose and the sole reason for us to gather here today. We will continue to gather if there is no long-standing resolution that leads to peace in the region. In brief, I would also like to bring the following three points to the attention of the Council. First, the implementation of resolution 1244 (1999) is and remains the basic framework to resolve the conflict in the region. Each party is of course expected to honour its part of the bargain in line with the resolution, without exception. It would be unfortunate to throw away two decades of progress due to violations of the resolution, which would almost certainly have the potential to threaten peace and security in the region. Allegations and rhetoric do not help anyone but, in particular, make the path to reconciliation more difficult.”
2019-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8459 (2019) · source
“Let me start by thanking Special Representative of the Secretary-General Zahir Tanin for his briefing on the recent situation in Kosovo. I would also like to welcome His Excellency Ivica Dacic', First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia, to New York and to thank him for sharing his views on the recent development in the field. The Special Representative of the Secretary- General provided us with a picture of the situation on the ground. We have noted with concern the continuing rising tension in the region. It is now important to ensure that that rising tension does not escalate and deepen the conflict. That therefore needs the commitment of all parties to exercise restraint and not to further exacerbate the situation.”
2019-02-07 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8459 (2019) · source
“In the past the sea has been a vast body of water where criminals could be elusive, hiding behind waves and reefs. With the emergence of technology, nowadays criminal ships become a dot on a computer screen and are easily recognized on a satellite map. What is needed now is collective responsibility and a common approach and joint action by nations to fight this centuries-old crime. The Council, in line with its mandate, should be active to ensure peace at sea and that ships sail safely.”
2019-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8457 (2019) · source
“In our experience, many vessels committing crimes related to fisheries are also implicated in human rights violations, particularly the forced labour of trafficked persons. Studies reveal that crimes related to fisheries involve big business players, high-ranking persons, political back-up and massive financial resources. For Indonesia, the issue of illegal, unreported and unregulated fisheries is a crime that needs common action. Crimes related to fisheries threaten not only the economy of the victim countries but also the sustainability of their marine environment. That concern is also highlighted in the 2011 UNODC report. It is high time for the Council to discuss the issue. Crime at sea is transnational, transboundary and extrajudicial in nature.”
2019-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8457 (2019) · source
“Such cooperation envisages a coordinated naval patrol to secure the important Sulu-Celebes maritime trade routes. We also believe that everyone should be involved in the discourse on maritime security and be supported by the efforts made under the auspices of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Maritime Forum, the ASEAN Regional Forum, the Indian Ocean Rim Association and others. International organizations such as the International Maritime Organization and the International Labour Organization should also support regional efforts. Fourthly, Indonesia would also like to mention at today's debate an emerging transnational organized crime, namely, crimes related to fisheries, which entail not only criminal aspects with a transnational dimension but a human rights facet as well.”
2019-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8457 (2019) · source
“Jurisdiction should be a bridge, not a barrier, to ensuring that wrong is redressed and justice is ensured. Where the crimes occur beyond any national jurisdiction, States are encouraged to resort to joint or coordinated maritime operations to curb such crimes, while observing the law of the sea. Thirdly, Indonesia also strongly advocates the critical role of regional mechanisms as first responders to transnational organized crimes at sea. Numerous mechanisms have been established in the Asia-Pacific region to address the scourge of transnational organized crime, among which is the Malacca Strait Patrols by Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. In addition, the Trilateral Patrol was initiated in 2016 by Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines to counter and address maritime crimes in the Sulu Sea.”
2019-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8457 (2019) · source
“In that regard, the Council may consider asking the Secretariat to prepare a report identifying options to enhance cooperation and coordination and make recommendations to better prevent and counter transnational organized crimes at sea, within the applicable legal framework, and report to the Council on it regularly. Secondly, Indonesia believes that national prosecutorial and enforcement capability should be strengthened. Almost every stage in the activities of transnational organized crime at sea - from the planning, execution and financial flows to the keeping of the proceeds of crimes - could happen in different jurisdictions simultaneously. Therefore, Member States need to enhance their legal regime to enable effective international cooperation in the field, such as extradition, mutual legal assistance and joint investigations.”
2019-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8457 (2019) · source
“First, we need a better understanding of the nature and threat of transnational organized crimes, as well as of their implications for international peace and security. The 2010 report ofthe United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) entitled The Globalization of Crime noted a lack of available information regarding transnational criminal markets and trends. Now, nearly 10 years after the report was published, it is important for the Security Council to consider all options available in order to understand the threats posed by transnational organized crime, particularly in relation to threats of crime at sea.”
2019-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8457 (2019) · source
“We believe that transnational organized crimes, wherever they are committed, may constitute a threat to peace and security, and therefore need to be comprehensively and collectively addressed by the international community. The detrimental impacts of transnational organized crimes are neither isolated nor local, but are increasingly regional and global in nature. The groups behind such crimes do not operate solely in countries with weak law enforcement or governance capacity. They also take advantage of the finer features of the global economy, such as banking, trade and communication networks, in order to fully expand the scope their criminal activities. Technology has made criminals more elusive. With regard to today's debate, the Indonesian delegation would like to highlight the following points.”
2019-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8457 (2019) · source
“First of all, I would like to begin by thanking Equatorial Guinea for convening a debate on this important subject and by welcoming His Excellency Mr. Simeon Oyono Esono Angue, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea. Your presence, Sir, has certainly set the tone for today's important discussion. I would also like to thank Executive Director Fedotov and Mrs. Ukonga for their presentations. As the largest archipelagic State in the world, with 17,504 islands and strategically positioned between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, Indonesia knows full- well that there is no substitute for a strong policy and swift enforcement response to any threat or act that endangers the safety and security of its maritime domains.”
2019-02-05 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8457 (2019) · source
“Fourthly, recognizing that regulation is inconsistent and that many gaps exist, it is very important that everyone fully respect international law, international humanitarian law and related norms regulating mercenary activities, particularly in conflict and near-conflict situations, where they are most lethal. Businesses must be held accountable and abide by international law and resolutions pertaining to mercenaries. In conclusion, mercenaries survive due to the simple principle of supply and demand. It is high time that we take action to suppress the demand for mercenaries in the global market. At the same time, we must halt mercenary exports and supplies. Only then will we have success in ourjoint endeavours. Let us all strip the soldiers of fortune of their fortune.”
2019-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8456 (2019) · source
“Thirdly, we reiterate that all countries need to exercise high vigilance against the menace posed by mercenaries, including by ensuring that any territories under their control are not used for and their nationals do not take part in any negative activities involving mercenaries. These include financial, material and political support to them for the purposes of destabilizing the legitimate Government of any State. No business organization should be left unaccountable for the unlawful use of mercenaries to promote its commercial interests. Furthermore, private military and security company personnel worldwide must also be held fully accountable for any illegal actions. Indonesia fully supports General Assembly resolution 73/159, on the subject of mercenaries, and we urge everyone to abide by it.”
2019-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8456 (2019) · source
“We need to engage other international and regional organizations, including those in the field of transnational crime, as well as other organizations. For its part, Indonesia, through its bilateral assistance programmes to Africa in multiple fields, as well as its contributions to eight United Nations peacekeeping operations, has been relentless in that regard. We have approximately 1,757 Indonesian troops and police deployed in United Nations peacekeeping missions in Africa. We remain determined to stand shoulder to shoulder with our African brothers and sisters. In that regard, we also urge the Council to examine how mercenary activity has created greater threats to United Nations peacekeepers in the fulfilment of their mandates and to their personnel safety and security.”
2019-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8456 (2019) · source
“In that context, Indonesia fully supports the African Union (AU) Agenda 2063, with its key pillar of a conflict-free Africa, as well as the five thematic priorities of the African Union Master Roadmap of Practical Steps to Silence the Guns in Africa by 2020. The AU initiative Silencing of the Guns: Prerequisites for realizing a conflict-free Africa by the year 2020" - is an essential plank for curbing mercenary activity and very laudable. A successful outcome of that mechanism, including the AU-United Nations Framework for the Implementation of Agenda 2063 and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development will significantly elevate peace, security and development on the continent. Africa knows what is best for Africa. However, those mechanisms need the full support of the United Nations and other partners.”
2019-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8456 (2019) · source
“Examples abound of situations in which conflict and weak institutions have led to lands being exploited by terrorists and mercenaries for their nefarious purposes. The strengthening of capacity must also entail rule-of-law, judiciary and other law-enforcement machinery. Effective State prosecution of mercenary activities provides credible deterrence. While the State must be accountable to citizens for their protection, it is also vital that civil society, media, youth and women all play positive and cohesive nation-building roles. Economic development and assistance to countries is also important in order to achieve economic resilience, which would deter civilians from becoming mercenaries or helping mercenary causes. Secondly, we emphasize the contribution of regional and subregional organizations.”
2019-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8456 (2019) · source
“Indonesia is deeply concerned at the danger that the activities of mercenaries represent for international peace and security. We call for full respect of the sovereignty, constitutional order and territorial integrity of countries and non-interference therein. In that light, we concur with the need to better regulate the mercenary phenomenon. To ensure that mercenary activities do not cause insecurity and destabilization, Indonesia additionally underlines the following four points: first, capacity- building; secondly, regional and subregional contributions; thirdly, the responsibility of States; and, fourthly, respect for international law and humanitarian law. First, State capacity-building and the consequent writ of a State over all of its territory are crucial.”
2019-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8456 (2019) · source
“These guns for hire, driven not only by monetary gains but at times also by various ideologies and other raisons d'etre, have been used by some States, non-State actors and businesses. As also reported by the Working Group on the use of mercenaries as a means of violating human rights and impeding the exercise of the right of peoples to self-determination, mercenaries run a wide gamut, from the criminality of human, arms and drugs trafficking to the theft of precious natural resources, targeted killings, kidnappings and other savagery at the behest ofparties desiring a particular conflict outcome. Mercenaries create a vicious circle of crime and human rights abuses. They have many faces, ranging from commercial criminals to foreign terrorist fighters and radical extremists.”
2019-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8456 (2019) · source
“Mr. President, it is an honour to have Your Excellency here with us today, setting the tone of Equatorial Guinea's presidency for this month of February. Let me also congratulate you and your delegation for having convened this very open debate on an important theme. Rest assured that Indonesia will fully support your presidency. We would like also to thank the Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, and Mr. Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, for their respective statements. Mercenaries, whether local entities, foreign fighters or private military or security companies involved in illegitimate operations, have exacerbated numerous conflicts in many parts ofthe world, including in Africa.”
2019-02-04 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8456 (2019) · source
“Finally, as clearly stated by the Indonesian Foreign Minister last week in this Chamber, "all parties [must] ensure the success of that Syrian- led, Syrian-owned United Nations-facilitated process, which would lead to a concrete pathway to peace" (S/PV8449, p. 11).”
2019-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8454 (2019) · source
“Thirdly, with regard to avoiding escalation, which is very critical, it is of great importance to ensure that the conflict is not escalated in any way, as we cannot afford any setback and ensuing humanitarian consequences. We therefore reiterate our call on all parties to stop all attacks and violence against civilians, including civilian infrastructure, and to refrain from any steps that might jeopardize the ongoing ceasefire agreement. My delegation stresses that all parties must work to guarantee the success of all humanitarian efforts by observing all principles of international humanitarian law. There has been too much suffering for far too long. Let us give peace a chance and turn the cycle ofescalating violence into one of dialogue and reconciliation.”
2019-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8454 (2019) · source
“Secondly, concerning a political settlement, it is evident, as many have repeatedly stressed, that the absence of a political solution will worsen the humanitarian situation in Syria. To that end, Indonesia continues to support a Syrian-led and Syrian-owned political process, facilitated by the United Nations, with full respect for the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic. Indonesia welcomes the series of meetings conducted by Special Envoy Geir Pedersen with the relevant parties in order to find a peaceful solution to the conflict. We stand ready to support the implementation of his mandate to help end the conflict. My delegation also appreciates the ongoing efforts and support of various countries in advancing the peace process, in coordination with the United Nations.”
2019-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8454 (2019) · source
“Nonetheless, we were pleased by the humanitarian aid delivery to Rukban in November 2018. We are also encouraged to hear from the Under-Secretary-General that the second convoy is expected to deploy early next week to deliver assistance to thousands of people in need in Rukban, including women and children. We urge all parties to ensure that the humanitarian effort goes forward unimpeded, in the spirit of resolution 2449 (2018), which in its paragraph 1 stresses the need for "principled, sustained and improved humanitarian assistance to Syria in 2019". It is therefore critical for all parties to ensure rapid, safe and unhindered access to all affected areas and civilians in need. Civilian lives are at stake, and the international community needs to provide humanitarian assistance.”
2019-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8454 (2019) · source
“Indonesia would like to highlight three points arising from the briefing: first, the urgent need to alleviate the humanitarian suffering; secondly, achieving a political settlement; and, thirdly, avoiding escalation. First, Indonesia stresses the urgent need to lessen the ongoing suffering of millions of people in Syria who are in need of immediate humanitarian assistance. My delegation believes that humanitarian needs in Syria must be addressed as a matter of priority. That is crucial, as approximately 11.7 million people remain in need of humanitarian assistance, and some 5 million of them are children. Moreover, more than 1 million people are living in hard-to-reach areas, and the winter season has particularly worsened the situation, especially for children.”
2019-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8454 (2019) · source
“Let me join others in thanking Under-Secretary-General Mark Lowcock for his briefing on the latest developments in the humanitarian situation in Syria. We commend him and his team for their very important work. We are deeply troubled by the recent violent attacks in several parts of Syria, which pose a serious threat to civilians in the areas concerned. Those attacks are undermining the current efforts to achieve a comprehensive nationwide ceasefire in Syria. My delegation therefore calls on all parties to the conflict to exercise maximum restraint and refrain from any action that might increase the risk of humanitarian incidents.”
2019-01-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8454 (2019) · source
“The inclusion of Venezuela on the Security Council's agenda must reflect a commitment to supporting the realization of sustained peace and stability in the country. It is high time for the Council to play its pivotal role in bridging differences. With this approach, we would find solutions to problems without creating new ones or further complexities and without contradicting the principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations.”
2019-01-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8452 (2019) · source