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Domingos Augusto

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2015-12-18
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2016-09-21
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  1. “The cooperative work of those entities should be focused on drastically reducing the flow of arms into Syria, increasing the delivery of humanitarian aid, establishing as the main priority an end to the conflict and easing the plight of the innocent civilians trapped in this bloody war. Hopefully, this debate, together with our collective endeavours, will galvanize the international community towards making a more proactive effort. There is a renewed sense of urgency to end armed conflicts, as they are at the root of rising radicalism and extremist ideology in conflict zones and throughout the world.”

    2016-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7774 (2016) · source

  2. “Sergey Lavrov, in brokering the ceasefire agreement, as well as the tireless efforts of Special Envoy De Mistura to bridge the existing gaps between the belligerents and get the Syrian parties and regional and international stakeholders on the same track, in order to facilitate the resumption of a more fruitful round of negotiations. It is our profound wish that the members of the Security Council, the International Syria Support Group and other regional stakeholders recognize the long-term benefits of ending the conflict and exert the necessary pressure for the resumption of negotiations and for a more effective and united combat against the ever- expanding terrorist threat.”

    2016-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7774 (2016) · source

  3. “It is crucial that regional and international stakeholders preserve the political will that led to the ceasefire and that the understanding reached be sustained. The time has come for all relevant actors in the region to redouble their efforts to bring the parties back to the negotiating table and begin the slow and arduous process of ending hostilities. This will in turn allow for the free and unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid and the re-establishment of a national dialogue for a political settlement of this irrational conflict, with the aim of putting an end to the suffering of the Syrian people. That should be our main priority. In conclusion, we would like to acknowledge the personal commitments undertaken by the United States Secretary of State, Mr. John Kerry, and the Russian Federation Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr.”

    2016-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7774 (2016) · source

  4. “Despite humanitarian agencies' efforts to provide assistance to those in need and the linkage between the provision of humanitarian assistance and the launching of a meaningful political process, and even though the official rhetoric on both sides has been one of de-escalation and the willingness to resume political negotiations, the reality is that military gains of strategic importance continue to take precedence over peace negotiations. Against the backdrop of this reality, the civilian population, particularly the younger generation, which has been forced to flee, has become marginalized, disenchanted and frustrated and is fertile ground for an ideology of extremism and hate and an illusionary sense ofpurpose and belonging in the face of such deep social and political grievances.”

    2016-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7774 (2016) · source

  5. “The most heinous perpetrators of terrorist acts and violent extremism - Al-Qaida, the Taliban, the Al-Nusra Front, Al-Shabaab, Boko Haram and the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant, also known as Da'esh - will get stronger if protracted conflicts, such as the one in Syria, where geopolitical interests take precedence over people's well-being, are not resolved. For more than five years, we have witnessed the destruction of schools, medical services and other civilian infrastructure, such as electricity- and water- distribution facilities, and the erosion of the Syrian social fabric in general.”

    2016-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7774 (2016) · source

  6. “Unfortunately, political differences and strategic interests continue to obstruct the prospects for negotiations that might lead to the attainment of a settlement that would end the conflict and spare millions of Syrian civilians from Violence, humanitarian catastrophe and an unprecedented refugee crisis. We received with optimism the news of the recent agreement on the cessation of hostilities in Syria brokered by the Governments of the United States of America and the Russian Federation as a critical step towards restarting the political dialogue, improving the dire humanitarian situation and more effectively combating the terrorist scourge that has permeated the Middle East and beyond.”

    2016-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7774 (2016) · source

  7. “First of all, we wish to thank the delegation of New Zealand for organizing this meeting. I take this opportunity to congratulate New Zealand on the efforts that it has been making in its presidency of the Security Council to bridge the gaps between Council members on sensitive and contentious issues, such as the Syrian conflict. Today's meeting is an expression of such efforts. At this critical juncture, it is vital that the entire international community diligently and constructively initiate efforts, taking into consideration the fact that the people of Syria continue to bear the appalling consequences of the terrible war.”

    2016-09-21 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7774 (2016) · source

  8. “Auspiciously, it became evident that inaction was no longer suitable given the dangerous proliferation of extremism throughout the world and its impact on the daily lives of people everywhere. A unified stand in the fight on terrorism is crucial. Terrorists can prevail anywhere in the world. The more the international community is divided and States selfishly pursue their national interests, the more the terrorists prey on vulnerable and alienated communities in conflict-ridden areas, thereby swelling their ranks and increasingly threatening international peace and security.”

    2015-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7588 (2015) · source

  9. “As the refugee crisis has demonstrated, the humanitarian catastrophe needs to be reversed by creating conditions for a ceasefire, thereby permitting the safe return of displaced people and refugees to their homes. In the meantime, however, we should not forget the collective obligation to continue providing humanitarian aid until a normal life can be restored in Syria. In conclusion, we would like to reiterate our support to the principles of the Geneva communique and the constructive measures adopted at the Vienna meetings regarding the way forward in the resolution of the Syrian conflict. We also welcome the broad-based international coalition to fight the so-called Islamic State/Daesh and other terrorist groups.”

    2015-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7588 (2015) · source

  10. “In that regard, we stress the importance of identifying members representing the entire spectrum of opposition forces, and for both sides to start discussing without further delay the end of hostilities and the establishment of a sustainable ceasefire. That would constitute the first step towards a meaningful political process enabling a new future for Syria. It is also imperative that the parties to the conflict begin implementing confidence-building measures on the ground in order to attain the established deadlines for the political process agreed by the International Syria Support Group. That includes a joint national unity Government, the drafting of a new constitution and the holding of elections based on that constitution. Putting an end to the violence is one of the most pressing issues at the moment.”

    2015-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7588 (2015) · source

  11. “It is reassuring that the international community has begun to turn the tide by adopting positive steps towards a political transition in Syria that meets the legitimate aspirations of the Syrian people and that will, hopefully, enable them to independently and democratically determine their own future, while repudiating extremist elements such as ISIL/Daesh and Jabhat Al-Nusra, among others. We welcome the outcomes of the recent Syria talks in Vienna and the specific steps outlined with regard to the political process in Syria, notably the request for the Secretary-General's Special Envoy, Mr. Staffan di Mistura, to convene a meeting with the Syrian Government and opposition by January 2016.”

    2015-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7588 (2015) · source

  12. “People suffering under such deplorable conditions for such a prolonged period of time, while international organizations and world Powers are unable or unwilling to protect them, are prey for the recruitment efforts of radical and extremist elements. Exclusion, poverty and armed conflict serve as a breeding ground for violent extremist groups to spread their ideology of hatred and intolerance, as is the case with the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL)/Daesh and other terrorist organizations operating in the region.”

    2015-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7588 (2015) · source

  13. “Now, as we reach the end of this year, we look forward with a sense of renewed hope due to the apparent determination by the international community to defeat terrorism, as well as the positive momentum for the political resolution to the conflict in Syria. The recent upsurge in brutal terrorist attacks - namely, in Paris, Beirut, Iraq, Ankara, Egypt, Bamako and elsewhere - and the staggering refugee crisis from Syria seemed to have played the role of a game-changer by making the international community understand the implications of allowing conflicts to degenerate to such an extent, as has been the case of the crisis in Syria.”

    2015-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7588 (2015) · source

  14. “The conflict in Syria has become one of the most appalling situations confronting the international community, with far-reaching political, humanitarian and economic repercussions. The Security Council has addressed the issue on numerous occasions with a feeling of despair due to the grim situation faced by the Syrian people. During the debates on the Syrian situation, the delegation of Angola often admitted to its disappointment with the lack of political will demonstrated by the major stakeholders. Such political will is necessary to achieve an effective, real and durable solution to end a war that has claimed the lives of so many innocent people while also displacing millions.”

    2015-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7588 (2015) · source

  15. “We thank the United States Secretary of State, Mr. John Kerry, for presiding over this important meeting. We also welcome the adoption of the landmark resolution 2254 (2015), which delineates the process that will bring about the end of the Syrian crisis. Its pledge to support the ceasefire in Syria marks a vital step forward. We encourage all parties to abide by its provisions in order to successfully implement a Syrian- led political transition, thereby ensuring the continuity of governmental institutions and the maintenance of the independence and territorial integrity of Syria. We urge all parties in Syria, as well as the international community, to maintain their focus and commitment to the principles stipulated in that resolution and in the Geneva communique (S/2023/522, annex).”

    2015-12-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7588 (2015) · source