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first: 2002-10-22
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“Mr. Duclos (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We thank you, Mr. President, for convening today's meeting, and the briefers for their valuable briefings. We would particularly like to welcome Mr. Mankeur Ndiaye, the newly appointed Special Representative of the Secretary-General for the Central African Republic, and to wish him every success in his work. We want to begin by underscoring the commitment and efforts of the Government of the Central African Republic in implementing the Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation, which shows that Central Africans are determined to put an end to more than five years of conflict.”
2019-06-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8558 (2019) · source
“In that regard, we welcome the steps taken to implement the National Action Plan for the Women of Afghanistan and the election of two women as respective heads of the most important electoral bodies in Afghanistan. We are confident that women's participation, together with that of young people, in the political life of the country will contribute to strengthening Afghanistan's capacities for prevention, peacebuilding and peacekeeping and the vital entrenchment of democracy in Afghan society. I conclude by thanking Special Representative Tadamichi Yamamoto, as well as all United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan personnel, for their work, which we fully support.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“We consider it essential to intensify international efforts to combat these scourges, in close coordination with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Likewise, it is imperative that all parties to the conflict respect their obligations under humanitarian law and the protection of civilians. We also underscore the importance of transitional justice and accountability in the current peace process, as highlighted by Ms. Samar. The unscrupulous actions of criminal groups must not go unpunished or be forgotten. In another vein, Peru commends the recent headway made by the Government in the fight against corruption, as well as reforms in the justice sector and progress in the area of women's empowerment.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“Given the existing technical and security difficulties, we must avoid any additional setbacks caused by political motivations or actions that cast doubt on the legitimacy of the electoral process. We wish to express our deep concern about the precarious security situation. The deaths resulting from air strikes by forces linked to the Government have reached record levels, adding to the pain caused by ongoing indiscriminate terrorist attacks on civilians. We are particularly concerned by the presence of militants associated with the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant- Khorasan Province who, given their association with drug trafficking, represent an additional example of the link between terrorism and organized crime, which can be classified as a regional threat.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“In this context, we consider the recent convening of the loya jirga for peace in Kabul to be another meaningful step, which brought together more than 3,000 delegates from across the country, including tribal leaders, and enjoyed the participation of a significant and commendable number of women. Its outcomes demonstrate the aspirations of the Afghan people and form the consensus-based framework for action aimed at achieving sustainable peace, the restoration of the rule of law, respect for human rights and the continuation of the reforms undertaken to date. It is vital that the presidential elections scheduled for next September take place in a spirit of dialogue, tolerance and mutual respect. As Mr. Yamamoto explained, this is a shared responsibility.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“Mr. Duclos (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We thank Special Representative Yamamoto, Ms. Samar and the Permanent Representative of Afghanistan for their valuable briefings. Peru has been keeping a close eye on the situation in Afghanistan, particularly the peace process, which has the potential to define the country's future in the medium and long terms, especially with respect to strengthening democracy. We therefore consider it crucial that the solution to the current crisis be engaged in the framework of the intra-Afghan dialogue and Afghan leadership. We agree that direct negotiations must be held between the Taliban and Government representatives. As the Special Representative reminded us, there is no substitute for the Afghan people.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, I wish to express Peru's support for the important responsibilities of MINUJUSTH and the United Nations system on the ground, as well as our firm commitment to ensuring the stability and prosperity of Haiti and the region as a whole.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“In line with the Government's priorities, the new mission should pursue MINUJUSTH's efforts to strengthen the rule of law, train the Haitian National Police, reduce communal violence, reform the justice system, and protect and promote human rights. In that regard, we agree with the Secretary-General that the new mission should take the form of a strategic advisory office that works in an integrated manner with the country team. We believe that the Economic and Social Council Ad Hoc Advisory Group on Haiti and the Peacebuilding Commission should continue to play an important role in that new architecture in order to ensure an adequately resourced, orderly and peaceful transition that will allow for a sustained United Nations presence that can respond and contribute effectively and continually to Government efforts.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“In that connection, we welcome the first round of the evaluation of prisons to be carried out by the Directorate of Prison Administration with a View to strengthening the resources devoted to this area, which we hope, together with regulatory reforms, will contribute to solving the acute problems of health care and prison overcrowding. Peru believes that, in line with resolution 2410 (2018), MINUJUSTH's exit and transition process must take into account the security conditions on the ground and Haiti's overall capacity to ensure stability in its territory. It is a matter of taking the necessary precautions - as noted by the representative of the Dominican Republic - so as not to jeopardize the progress achieved.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“It is crucial to continue to make progress in the implementation of the strategic development plan in order to strengthen respect for human rights, oversight capacities and accountability mechanisms. We also believe that it is essential to revitalize the mechanisms for reducing communal violence, along with programmes for the regulation of arms and ammunition. That approach should replace disarmament, demobilization and reintegration policies, which are no longer suited to the context in Haiti. We stress the need to finalize the national action plan on human rights, specifically to promote women's rights, as well as to ensure the timely approval of the necessary pending legislative pieces to strengthen access to justice, which include the criminal code, as noted by Ms. Viaud, the code of criminal procedure and the law on prisons.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“In that regard, we welcome President Moise's initiatives to promote national dialogue, as well as the governance pact. Moreover, the fight against corruption and impunity must go hand in hand with those efforts with a View to strengthening the rule of law and the people's confidence in their institutions. In that regard, it would be useful to have additional information regarding the Government's announcement to create an independent commission to monitor the investigations of the PetroCaribe case. We endorse United Nations support for the Government of Haiti with regard to the legislative elections scheduled for October, and we stress the need for Congress to expeditiously approve the law on the permanent electoral council. We also commend the strengthening of the operational capacities of the Haitian National Police.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“Mr. Duclos (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We are grateful for the convening of this meeting and thank the panellists for their informative briefings. We also welcome the participation of the Haitian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Bocchit Edmond. Peru is closely monitoring the situation in Haiti and supports the important role played by the United Nations Mission for Justice Support in Haiti (MINUJUSTH), in line with the goals and indicators proposed by the Secretary-General for the Mission's sustainable exit. Recognizing the significant progress that Haiti has made in recent years with the support of the United Nations, we remain concerned about the political volatility, institutional fragility and economic stagnation that have exacerbated social tensions and adversely affected the humanitarian situation in the country.”
2019-04-03 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8502 (2019) · source
“We reiterate our support for the work of the recently established evidence-gathering mechanisms. We would like to conclude by highlighting the sacrifice and risky protection efforts of humanitarian agencies and workers assisting civilians in conflict situations. Their sacrifice and efforts must be duly recognized by the international community.”
2019-04-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8499 (2019) · source
“We express the same concerns about schools and condemn attacks against them. Similarly, as we recently said in the Council (see S/PV.8496), any State action in the area of counter- terrorism must consider the effects it could have on humanitarian assistance efforts. As other delegations have said, we believe it is essential to ensure accountability forthe commission ofatrocity crimes. The universalization of international criminal jurisdiction and the predictability of access to justice will also help to more effectively prevent the suffering of civilians in conflict. In that regard, Peru reiterates the importance of cooperating with the International Criminal Court. We also advocate for the Council to make greater and better use of the institution by referring new situations to it.”
2019-04-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8499 (2019) · source
“Peru is a signatory to the foundational international instruments of law of armed conflict, the provisions of which are duly developed and implemented in our domestic legal system, including the ongoing training of national authorities - in particular, our armed forces participating in peace operations - and the generation of measures to improve the protection of civilians. In that regard, we highlight the primary responsibility of every State to protect its population; when this does not occur, the international community has the duty to assume that responsibility, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations. Moreover, in accordance with resolution 2286 (2016), we reject all types of attacks against medical facilities and humanitarian workers, which constitute war crimes under customary international law.”
2019-04-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8499 (2019) · source
“We affirm this in a context in which these legal regimes are violated on a regular basis, which is why we stress the urgent need for the Council to fulfil its legal obligation and primary responsibility to act in unity and put an end to the suffering of millions of people in regions throughout the world. This should be complemented by effective action to promote sustainable peace - that is, activities to prevent, combat the root causes of conflict, strengthen institutions and promote the rule of law.”
2019-04-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8499 (2019) · source
“Mr. Duclos (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): At the outset, we commend last month's French presidency for its efficient work in leading the Council. We wish the German presidency every success and welcome the presence of the German Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs, His Excellency Mr. Heiko Maas, as well as the other high authorities present today. We also thank the briefers for their informative presentations. In this year commemorating the seventieth anniversary of the Geneva Conventions, which enshrine the regulation of hostilities and ways to alleviate the devastating consequences of armed conflicts, Peru reaffirms its commitment to international humanitarian law and its proper implementation, as well as to international human rights law.”
2019-04-01 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8499 (2019) · source
“I conclude by expressing our full support for the crucial role of MONUSCO in the country, particularly in protecting civilians and defending human rights, as well as its efforts to help bring about greater stability and lasting peace. We fully support the renewal of the MONUSCO mandate.”
2019-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8486 (2019) · source
“Meanwhile, the stated desire to ensure a climate of trust and calm among the population cannot be achieved if measures are not taken at the same time to protect and promote human rights, particularly those that deal with the ongoing incidents of sexual violence. We welcome the efforts being made to that end, such as those mentioned by Ms. Tenga Modi, but they must be complemented by robust measures to combat impunity through transparent and impartial investigations that will allow for those responsible for atrocity crimes to be brought to justice. In that regard, we wish to highlight the work of MONUSCO aimed at establishing effective measures to address the recruitment of children by armed groups.”
2019-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8486 (2019) · source
“We are confident that the third strategic response plan prepared by the Ministry of Health with the technical support of the World Health Organization and other United Nations agencies will make it possible to finally contain the crisis caused by that scourge. In that regard, we recognize the courageous and hard work of officials of the Government, the World Health Organization, the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic ofthe Congo (MONUSCO) and humanitarian agencies, who are in the field under difficult security circumstances undertaking outstanding prevention work through vaccination campaigns and humanitarian support to the population. Those efforts should continue to be supported by the international community as a whole.”
2019-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8486 (2019) · source
“We believe that those efforts aimed at consolidating reconciliation in the country are essential prerequisites for overcoming the major challenges still facing Congolese society. We are concerned at the prevailing insecurity in various parts of the country, primarily in the Kivu, Kasai and Tanganyika regions, with the presence of numerous armed groups, as well as ongoing inter-communal violence. In addition, the humanitarian situation in the country is critical - with almost 3 million people still dependent on assistance and protection - which is aggravated by the fact that there are millions more Congolese internally displaced or in third countries as refugees. We also note with alarm the continued spread of the Ebola virus in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.”
2019-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8486 (2019) · source
“Mr. Duclos (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome the holding of this meeting and the informative briefings by Special Representative Leila Zerrougui and Ms. Anny Tenga Modi. Peru welcomes the first acts of the Government of President Felix Tshilombo Tshisekedi aimed at achieved badly needed political de-escalation in the country, in particular the pardoning of 700 political prisoners, many of whom had been arrested in the run- up to the elections last December, and the agreement for the return of the representative of the European Union to Kinshasa. We likewise welcome the commitment undertaken by the Government to tackle corruption and strengthen State authority throughout the territory, as well as the progress aimed at facilitating the holding of the forthcoming elections in the cities of Beni and Yumbi.”
2019-03-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8486 (2019) · source
“We also highlight the role of regional and subregional organizations, in particular the involvement of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, including through the Centre for the Coordination of Humanitarian Assistance, to address the situation. We believe that such efforts could be complemented by the United Nations. Finally, I underline the need for our efforts to be translated into concrete progress on the ground. To that end, we reiterate the importance of the Council continuing its close attention to the situation and its full support for the work of the Special Envoy. Before concluding, Peru would also like to congratulate you, Mr. President, and your team on having efficiently led our work in the month of February and to wish the delegation of France every success during its presidency of the Council, which begins tomorrow.”
2019-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8477 (2019) · source
“Thirdly, we underline the need to carry out investigations into the human rights violations that have occurred since 25 August 2017. We hope that the efforts of the independent commission of inquiry, as well as those of the investigative mechanism of the Human Rights Council, contribute to the goal of achieving justice in that territory. Among those efforts, we would also like to acknowledge the recent visit of Ms. Pramila Patten and the signing of a communique between the United Nations and the Government of Myanmar to prevent and respond to sexual violence in conflict. In that regard, we join the call of the Special Representative to adopt a law on the prevention of violence against women in accordance with international norms.”
2019-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8477 (2019) · source
“Secondly, the sustainability of those efforts depends mainly on the ability of the Government to bring about the profound changes that would make it possible to establish a truly democratic and inclusive society. To that end, the full implementation of the recommendations of the Annan Commission for the development of Rakhine state remains the main frame of reference. Among the various recommendations, we stress the urgency of removing the restrictions on the freedom of movement of the approximately 300,000 Rohingya who remain in Myanmar and who cannot access adequate means of subsistence and basic services. We hope that in the short term that will contribute to resolving the issue of citizenship. We recognize the regulatory efforts in that regard but we believe that greater and deeper changes are required.”
2019-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8477 (2019) · source
“First, we must reiterate the importance of effectively implementing the memorandum of understanding signed with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees and the United Nations Development Programme. A few months before the expiration of the memorandum, we must regret the limited results seen mainly due to bureaucratic obstacles and, recently, the new limitations on access to Rakhine state. We recognize the efforts of the Special Envoy during her most recent visit to address the situation of the Rohingya who are in internally displaced persons camps. In that regard, we welcome the initiative of the Government of Myanmar to develop a national strategy to close those camps, whose effective implementation would send a positive message to the Rohingya who are in Bangladesh.”
2019-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8477 (2019) · source
“Peru believes that we must not lose sight of the fact that the main objective of our efforts must be the voluntary, safe, dignified and sustainable repatriation of the more than 1 million Rohingya refugees by addressing the structural causes of the situation, which have made that community one of the most discriminated against in the world. In that regard, we wish to reiterate our appreciation to Bangladesh for its solidarity and to the international community for its important contribution in supporting refugees and host communities. We believe it crucial that Bangladesh and Myanmar maintain an ongoing dialogue to prevent situations of distrust and a possible escalation of tensions. I would like to mention three elements that we believe to be key.”
2019-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8477 (2019) · source
“Mr. Duclos (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We would like to thank you, Sir, for convening today's meeting and Ms. Christine Schraner Burgener for her briefing on her progress in addressing the serious plight of Rohingya refugees and in promoting justice, accountability and reconciliation in Myanmar. We also welcome the presence of Mr. Haque, Foreign Secretary of Bangladesh, as well as the Permanent Representative of Myanmar. We note with concern the clashes that have taken place in Rakhine state between the Myanmar police and the so-called "Arakan Army". We condemn such attacks and regret the deaths, while at the same time deeming it important to avoid any disproportionate military action that could lead to an escalation of violence.”
2019-02-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8477 (2019) · source
“In reiterating our commitment to the independence, territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine, in line with the Charter of the United Nations and the Minsk agreements, we underscore the importance of restoring the control of the Ukrainian Government over the entire conflict zone, and as a result, resume the essential social and economic ties aimed at ensuring the well- being of its people.”
2019-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8461 (2019) · source
“Another 4.4 million people, including 1.6 million internally displaced persons, have had to leave their homes and are in dire need of humanitarian assistance. We therefore reiterate the need to ensure that this aid is delivered unhindered and under international supervision. In that regard, we commend the work of the international community, and of the United Nations in particular, in supporting the efforts of the Ukrainian authorities to alleviate the suffering of the civilian population affected by the conflict. Similarly, we echo the call for the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs to provide assistance to the 2.3 million people living in extremely vulnerable conditions.”
2019-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8461 (2019) · source
“In this regard, we acknowledge the critical role played by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Special Monitoring Mission, which its representatives have recalled here today. It is alarming that in January alone the mission registered more than 16,000 ceasefire violations, many with weapons that should have been withdrawn and that are prohibited under international law, such as anti-personnel mines. We are also concerned about the serious consequences of that situation for the country's governance and development, notably the devastating impact on its civilian population, especially those living on either side of the line of contact. In just five years, the conflict has claimed the lives of more than 3,300 civilians and injured more than 9,000 people.”
2019-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8461 (2019) · source
“In that regard, we support the package of measures for their full implementation, which the Council backed in February 2015. We encourage the stakeholders involved to uphold fully these commitments. In this regard, and in line with the principle of the peaceful settlement of disputes, we wish to welcome the efforts made under the Normandy format and in the Trilateral Contact Group to facilitate dialogue between the parties and to contribute to restoring peace in Ukraine and regional stability. We deem vital adherence to the ceasefire agreed on by the parties and backed by the Council, as is the withdrawal of heavy artillery, which is very often located near populated areas.”
2019-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8461 (2019) · source
“Mr. Duclos (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We welcome the convening of this meeting, which marks four years since the signing of the Minsk agreements. We thank the Assistant Secretary-General, Mr. Miroslav Jenca, for his informative briefing. His words remind us that this anniversary, far from being a date to celebrate, must motivate the parties to renew their commitment to implementing the agreements. We would also like to express our appreciation for the participation of Assistant Secretary-General Ursula Mueller and Ambassadors Ertugrul Apakan and Martin Sajdik, representatives of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. Peru believes that the Minsk agreements constitute the legal basis for achieving a political solution to put an end to the conflict in the eastern part of Ukraine.”
2019-02-12 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8461 (2019) · source
“In that regard, we stress that the mandates and functions of the Security Council and the International Criminal Court seek to reach similar objectives, expressly aimed at achieving the purposes and principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations. The primary responsibility of the Council for maintaining international peace and security and the competence of the Court on the most serious international crimes must be understood and executed as complementary and interdependent tasks.”
2018-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8425 (2018) · source
“We recall that the Security Council referred the situation to the Prosecutor for consideration. The International Criminal Court has therefore established itsjurisdiction over crimes against humanity committed in Darfur. In that regard, we believe that the Council should have specific procedures to respond to cases of non-compliance and lack of cooperation, with a View to holding the States concerned accountable for their inaction. We support France's initiative in that regard. Lastly, we recall that, while the Court is fundamental to preventing the most serious crimes from going unpunished, its jurisdiction is complementary to the responsibility of any State to protect its population and that trust in justice is particularly relevant to a country affected by the conflict, such as the Sudan.”
2018-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8425 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we wish to support the work of the Prosecutor and her team and encourage them to redouble their efforts in compiling testimonies and other evidence related to the commission of atrocities. We reiterate the need for States, including the Republic of the Sudan and members of the Council, to cooperate with the International Criminal Court and its Prosecutor in order to allow access to justice, prevent impunity and thereby assist in achieving lasting peace in the Sudan. We deplore the fact that States parties to the Rome Statute have not complied with arrest warrants issued by the Court against suspects who have entered their countries. We remind them that they are obliged to comply with the Court's arrest warrants and provide their timely and effective cooperation.”
2018-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8425 (2018) · source
“Mr. Duclos (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We thank you, Sir, for convening today's meeting. We also thank Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda for her important briefing. We note the improvements in the security situation in Darfur and wish to highlight the work of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur, as well as the efforts of the Government of the Sudan in that area. We must also express our regret and concern about the growing insecurity in the Jebel Marra area, which has an impact on the delicate humanitarian situation and leads to serious human rights violations. We condemn the destruction of villages, killings, forced displacements and cases of sexual and gender-based violence, which must all cease. Those responsible must be brought to justice.”
2018-12-14 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8425 (2018) · source
“Lastly, we would like to pay tribute to the Blue Helmets who sacrificed their lives in the past few weeks in the service of international peace and security.”
2018-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8407 (2018) · source
“We stress that developing regional capacities for prevention would bring the Council significant savings in its primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security. In that regard, we also underscore the importance of being able to rely on capacities for analysing risks and conflicts and for mediation, and in general for developing inclusive, transparent and accountable institutions that can tackle the root causes of conflicts and build sustainable peace. In conclusion, we emphasize that it is crucial to the effectiveness of all those tasks that we promote the greater participation of women at all levels, and especially in leadership roles and in interactions with communities affected by conflict.”
2018-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8407 (2018) · source
“The United Nations can play a complementary role by providing logistical and organizational support in the areas where regional organizations take the lead. We believe that we could explore the alternative of temporarily assigning United Nations staff to offices of the African Union. We also believe it is important for the United Nations to support African development and capacity-building, as well as the efforts of African States to ensure predictable, sustainable and flexible funding for peacekeeping operations by facilitating their access to potential contributors. We emphasize that ensuring adequate funding for such operations is crucial if they are to achieve their targets and maintain reserve forces that can deploy rapidly and in a timely manner in the face of emerging threats.”
2018-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8407 (2018) · source
“In that connection, we would like to encourage the Department of Peacekeeping Operations and other bodies in the United Nations system to continue working closely with the African Union in the framework of a strategic alliance for developing policies and strategies for African peacekeeping missions. To that end, it is important to ensure coordination, joint visits and the annual meeting with the African Union Peace and Security Council, in accordance with resolutions 2320 (2016) and 2378 (2017) and the Joint United Nations-African Union Framework for an Enhanced Partnership in Peace and Security. In that regard, the recent Declaration of Shared Commitments on the action plan for the maintenance of peace reminds us of the importance of clearly defining roles and tasks.”
2018-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8407 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we commend the recent African Union policy documents on conduct and discipline and preventing and responding to sexual exploitation in peacekeeping missions. We would like to especially highlight the best practices on fighting terrorism developed by the regional operations in Burundi, the Sudan, Somalia and the Sahel, which constitute an essential complement to their respective United Nations missions. We underscore the importance of having flexible coordination mechanisms to enhance complementarity between the various operational and geographical dimensions and the synergies arising from greater awareness of the circumstances and needs of the regional actors on the ground.”
2018-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8407 (2018) · source
“All of that fosters synergies and complementarity between the United Nations system, particularly the Security Council, and the African Union and subregional organizations, such as the Economic Community of West African States, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and the Southern African Development Community, with the shared aim of institutionalizing and making the peace and security architecture in Africa more effective. For example, the African peacekeeping missions can benefit from the accumulated experience of the Council's peacekeeping operations in the areas of planning, the verification of aims, compliance with humanitarian and human rights standards and accountability.”
2018-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8407 (2018) · source
“Mr. Duclos (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We appreciate the convening of this meeting and the important briefings delivered by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Commissioner Sma'il Chergui. We would like to begin by recognizing the commitment, vision and unity ofAfrican States in taking on their responsibility to prevent and resolve conflicts on their continent, and to highlight their development of a comprehensive legal basis, administrative structures and coordination mechanisms based on Chapter VIII of the Charter of the United Nations.”
2018-11-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8407 (2018) · source
“In that sense, we value the recommendation to deploy police units in the main population centres and specialized agents in all the bases of operations. In line with the need to address the root causes of the conflict, we hope that the measures recommended by the Secretary-General, such as the creation of a specific programme for the Ngok Dinka and Misseriya communities, will be taken into account to promote development and reconciliation in Abyei.”
2018-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8357 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we must recognize the important role ofthe Joint Border Verification and Monitoring Mechanism to maintain stable relations between the Sudan and South Sudan, and express our concern about how little progress has been made in implementing the measures established by the Council in resolution 2412 (2018). We hope that the recent developments in the Horn of Africa subregion will provide the necessary impetus to the Governments of the Sudan and of South Sudan to move forward with concrete measures leading to the resolution of the question of the status of Abyei and the establishment of the common border. At the same time, we think it desirable that UNISFA support the strengthening of institutions that guarantee governance, the rule of law and public order in Abyei.”
2018-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8357 (2018) · source
“We trust that a more active role for UNISFA in supporting the implementation of the agreements between the Sudan and South Sudan, and its coordination and cooperation with the African Union Commission and the African Union High-level Implementation Panel, will enable the final objective of the mission and guide Abyei towards the consolidation of sustainable peace. We deem it appropriate that UNISFA be able to contribute to the resolution of border disputes and, as recommended by the Secretary-General, that it be able to concentrate its military component in the border areas where security threats are greater.”
2018-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8357 (2018) · source
“Mr. Duclos (Peru) (spoke in Spanish): We appreciate the convening of this meeting and thank Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix and Mr. Nicholas Haysom for their important briefings. First, we want to highlight the role that the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) plays in Abyei in maintaining relative security in the Area and in allowing communities access to humanitarian aid. We believe, however, that it is imperative to revive the political process and fill the governance and administrative vacuum in Abyei. In the light of that, we wish to express our support for the Secretary-General's recommendations for a reconfiguration of the UNISFA mandate.”
2018-09-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8357 (2018) · source
“In that regard, we highlight its support for the United Nations Integrated Strategy for the Sahel. In conclusion, while expressing our support for the vital role played by UNOWAS, we emphasize the need to provide it with the political and financial support that it requires to fulfil its important functions and mandates.”
2018-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8313 (2018) · source
“Thirdly, with regard to development, addressing the root causes of conflict requires fostering sustainable development in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which entails eradicating poverty, encouraging economic growth, justice and the rule of law, empowering women and addressing the effects of climate change, among other goals. To that end, UNOWAS is called on to play a key role in ensuring that various efforts, initiatives and actors, particularly those deployed on the ground, maintain political and operational coherence, while reflecting and responding to the circumstances, needs and priorities of every particular case. UNOWAS cooperation with the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States, as well as with other relevant United Nations agencies and subregional organizations, is also important.”
2018-07-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8313 (2018) · source