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El Othmani

lines on the record: 51
first: 2012-08-30
most recent: 2013-09-27
sittings or episodes: 6
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“Every effort must be made to support the United Nations agencies in their work in that regard. They deserve our appreciation for what they have done and continue to do to succour the civilians in need. We should also give attention to Syria's neighbours, which are suffering along with the Syrian refugees in their lands. They too have been buffeted by the humanitarian, political and security repercussions of the Syrian crisis, particularly through the flood of Syrian refugees across their borders. Once again, we value the resolution and truly hope that it is a first step towards a final settlement of the Syrian crisis.”
2013-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7038 (2013) · source
“And it can be seen as a precursor to the establishment of a zone free of weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East. Based on those facts, the Kingdom of Morocco fully supports the resolution, ofwhich we are a sponsor, and we hope that the momentum will continue with the setting ofa date as soon as possible for holding a Geneva II conference in order to work for a settlement that will satisfy the Syrian people's desire for a democratic State that preserves Syria's sovereignty and integrity. In conclusion, I would like to recall, as some of my colleagues in the Council have already done, the importance of following up on the humanitarian situation on the ground. It is a catastrophe that is being inflicted on the Syrian people - refugees, the injured and internally displaced persons - in the hundreds of thousands.”
2013-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7038 (2013) · source
“In addition to outlining steps for dealing with Syria's chemical weapons based on the framework agreement between the United States and the Russian Federation, it endorses the Geneva communique (S/2012/523, annex) as a path to convening a "Geneva II" conference, which it also stresses should be held. The resolution is also a legal precedent, because for the first time it recognizes in general terms that chemical weapons are a threat to international peace and security, which will make it easier for the Security Council to deal with such weapons in future. It will also prevent a repetition of the terrible massacres we have seen in the recent past and eliminate one of the largest chemical-weapons arsenals in the Middle East by peaceful means.”
2013-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7038 (2013) · source
“And we pay tribute to the United Nations, led by the Secretary-General, for responding promptly to the use of chemical weapons in Syria by establishing an investigative mission led by Mr. Ake Sellstrom, who, with his team, undertook a major effort in a very short space of time, despite having to deal with security problems. In that context, I should add that the League of Arab States also played a leadership role and has been at the forefront of initiatives on the situation in Syria and the use of chemical weapons, which it condemned roundly in its 1 September decision. By any measure, the resolution just adopted is truly historic.”
2013-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7038 (2013) · source
“Mr. El Othmani (Morocco) (spoke in Arabic): At last, the Security Council has been able to agree on resolution 2118 (2013), a very important resolution on the situation in Syria that reflects determination and a genuine willingness to bring an end to the Syrian conflict and paves the way for a political settlement of the crisis. We are very appreciative of the efforts of the five permanent members of the Council to arrive at a solution whereby Syria's chemical weapons can be located and destroyed and thus can ensure that they are never used again. We also appreciate the intense efforts of Secretary Kerry and Foreign Minister Lavrov that led to the agreement signed in Geneva on 14 September on Syria's chemical weapons.”
2013-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7038 (2013) · source
“However many donors have met their pledges, including the Gulf Cooperation Council and its States members. Once again, we appeal to everyone to honour their pledges and to provide further assistance. As Mr. Benomar and Mr. Al Zayani stressed, Yemen is facing a difficult period and its challenges must not be underestimated, but my country firmly believes in the capacities and abilities of its people, who have left their mark on world history. They have the ability to meet their historic responsibilities for protecting Yemen's stability and the interests of its citizens. We will continue to support Yemen, and all efforts to ensure its sovereignty, territorial integrity and the prosperity of its population.”
2013-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7037 (2013) · source
“Measures have been taken, and while remaining obstacles continue to impede consensus in Yemen despite the gains, the country is also facing a number of ongoing challenges, including in terms of security, proliferation of arms and armed groups, terrorism, acts of vandalism targeting economic sites, and the survival of its citizens. All ofthat has caused considerable damage. Yemen's economy is in shambles and the number of refugees and internally displaced persons has increased. The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees counted 46,000 in the first month of the year. The United Nations has issued repeated warnings about the humanitarian situation in Yemen, which is teetering on the precipice. Only 44 per cent of the pledges of assistance to meet the basic needs of its citizens has been honoured.”
2013-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7037 (2013) · source
“King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud was the pillar of the transition leading to the framework for addressing the disputes in Yemen via constructive and frank dialogue. We welcomed resolutions Council 2014 (2011) and 2051 (2012). There have been gains; no one can deny that. The United Nations clearly has played a role. Mr. Benomar, the Special Adviser to the Secretary-General, has undertaken efforts to deal with the challenges and open the door to a solution, one we have reached today, which is a democratic leadership that has taken clear decisions. Civil society, particularly women and young people, are aware of that sensitive phase. The Council and the international community have supported those efforts and are determined to deal with those who would wish to see a complete failure in Yemen.”
2013-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7037 (2013) · source
“We would also like to welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Yemen, Mr. Al-Qirbi. In January 2011, Yemen entered a new phase, with the fear of a civil war and an uncertain future. That fear gave way to optimistic hopes, although within a setting of division, a difficult humanitarian situation and a regional climate that had seen successive turmoil. Even so, the people of Yemen demonstrated self-confidence. Despite all the challenges, the Gulf initiative and the National Dialogue have brought about positive results within the framework of a peaceful political transition, amid the challenges and obstacles that arose at various times. We welcomed the initiative of the Gulf Cooperation Council and the good offices undertaken by our brothers from the Gulf.”
2013-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7037 (2013) · source
“Mr. El Othmani (Morocco) (Spoke in Arabic): At the outset, let me thank the Australian delegation for taking the initiative to convene this meeting on the situation in Yemen. Our hope is that it will serve as an additional measure by the Council to support Yemen and the international and regional efforts to manage and overcome this sensitive and decisive period in the history of that brotherly country. We would also like to thank Mr. Jamal Benomar, Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Yemen, for his comprehensive briefing on the latest results and developments, particularly those related to issues linked to the National Dialogue in Yemen. We welcome Mr. Al Zayani, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and thank him for his briefing on the ongoing implementation of the initiative signed on 3 April 2011.”
2013-09-27 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7037 (2013) · source
“We reaffirm that we need to step up our efforts at cooperation to implement the programme of work and all of the commitments pertaining to international instruments. We commend civil society and the role that it plays in dealing with this scourge.”
2013-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7036 (2013) · source
“That initiative, which now has 109 countries signatories, is working to assist the countries that suffer from armed violence to help them put an end to that scourge and to achieve the Millennium Development Goals. That is done by integrating disarmament, demobilization and reintegration in their national development policies. Morocco would like to call for international efforts to be taken. However, in fighting illicit trafficking we need to count international law and the Charter with respect to the right of each State to import small arms and light weapons and manufacture them for their legitimate needs with respect to national defence and to ensure territorial integrity. In conclusion, we hope that this meeting and resolution 2117 (2013), which was just adopted, will strengthen cooperation internationally, regionally and subregionally.”
2013-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7036 (2013) · source
“Furthermore, we welcome the opening for signature of the Arms Trade Treaty and the holding of the United Nations Conference on the Arms Trade Treaty, which was presided over by the excellent Australian diplomat Mr. Woolcott. Morocco hopes that this instrument will help to strengthen international efforts to eradicate the illicit trade in small arms and light weapons. For the same reasons, the Kingdom of Morocco, since 2006, has taken part in the Geneva Declaration on Armed Violence and Development. We contributed to launching the Declaration together with Switzerland and 41 other States, the United Nations Development Programme and non-governmental organizations active in the area of development.”
2013-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7036 (2013) · source
“The Kingdom of Morocco would like to reaffirm the great importance of the Protocol against the Illicit Manufacturing of and Trafficking in Firearms, Their Parts and Components and Ammunition, supplementing the United Nations Convention against Transnational Organized Crime. We reaffirm our support to the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects, as well as the international follow-up Small Arms Review Conference. Morocco calls for the effective implementation of the Programme of Action by national and regional authorities within the framework of the work plan adopted by the second Small Arms Review Conference.”
2013-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7036 (2013) · source
“Security risks extending beyond the borders of the Sahel have worsened because ofthe increase in arms flows in recent years, particularly those originating from the Libyan stockpiles of the previous regime. That threatens the region with more instability and reinforces the arsenals of terrorist groups. Addressing those challenges requires international cooperation to support, in particular, the capacities of States in the region. Therefore, the initiative of the Secretary-General to hold a high-level meeting on counter-terrorism strategies in the Sahel and the region and the special meeting organized by the Counter-Terrorism Committee, which Morocco had the honour to chair, are of particular importance within the framework of the cooperation and assistance to be provided to the Sahel region to bolster its counter- terrorism capacities.”
2013-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7036 (2013) · source
“The world is unanimous with respect to the repercussions of that scourge - loss of human life, the destruction of economic capacities and threats to the peace and security of States and their territorial integrity. It also prolongs conflict, worsens armed violence and undermines humanitarian, international and human rights law. Furthermore, the close nexus between terrorism, organized crime, human trafficking, drug trafficking and trafficking in certain national resources is clear. Unfortunately, Africa bears the brunt of the disastrous effects of that scourge. In that regard, the Sahel region and the region ofthe Sahara are testimonies to the link between illicit arms trafficking, terrorist separatist groups and organized crime.”
2013-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7036 (2013) · source
“Mr. El Othmani (Morocco) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, let me congratulate Australia for its outstanding presidency of the Security Council this month, and we commend your excellent choice, Madam, of the subject for this high-level meeting. I also express my gratitude to the Secretary-General for the excellent report (S/2013/503) he presented to the Council and the recommendations contained therein. The concept note (S/2013/536, annex) circulated by the Australian presidency has raised relevant questions related to the mechanisms for coordinating international efforts to ensure an effective fight against the illicit trafficking in small arms and light weapons and to seek better ways to address the challenges related to it.”
2013-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7036 (2013) · source
“In implementation of its full obligation to back international counter-terrorism efforts, Morocco will spare no effort in building a genuine partnership among African States with a view to fostering regional cooperation in complement to international efforts to combat security threats. We are of the view that adopting appropriate integrated national strategies and guaranteeing their effectiveness will require seamless and regular regional and subregional cooperation in order to pave the way for a cooperative framework aimed at protecting peoples and homelands against security threats, particularly terrorism.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“As Chair of the Committee established pursuant to resolution 1373 (2001) concerning counter-terrorism (CTC), Morocco has conscientiously fostered the efforts of United Nations organs to counter terrorism, with a View to establishing coordinated and complementary regional and national counter-terrorism strategies. In that connection, we are extending further technical assistance to African States in legal affairs, capacity- building and information exchange. In the views of experts, all these areas represent basic priorities in the fight against the scourge. From the African perspective, we express our gratitude to the CTC members for adopting our proposal to organize a meeting in the final quarter of the year on strengthening the counter-terrorism capacities of the Sahel States.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“Morocco has strengthened its cooperation with the Sahelo-Sahara States as well as of those the Maghreb Union, in the context of a decisive and participatory approach that is based on respect for the sovereignty of States and their territorial integrity, the principle of solidarity, the value of positive dialogue and the principle of the responsibility of all States. In that connection, in cooperation with the United Nations, in March 2013 Morocco convened an international conference that brought together the Maghreb and Sahel States on cooperation in the field of border monitoring. Participants emphasized the need for active cooperation among United Nations, regional and subregional organizations on information exchange, expertise, best practices and training.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“We have taken many initiatives aimed at paving the way for cooperation and dialogue, including the Ministerial Conference of African-Atlantic States and the convening of the Conference of the Ministers of Justice of Francophone African Countries to combat terrorism. At the humanitarian level, the initiatives taken by His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco to increase the level of humanitarian assistance for refugees in the Sahelo-Sahara region, Malian refugees in neighbouring States and internally displaced persons in Mali are grounded in ethical values and are humanitarian endeavours aimed at alleviating their suffering and preventing their children from falling victim to criminality and terrorism.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“Morocco joined the Counter-Terrorism Implementation Task Force, whose five task forces have adopted multilateral mechanisms for joint action. In that respect, we appreciate the adoption of the Rabat Declaration on best practices in the field of criminal justice, which will promote the establishment of criminal justice mechanisms based on the rule of law and guarantee cooperation with regard to surrendering criminals and extending mutual legal assistance. Morocco, as usual, stands ready to share its national expertise and experience with African States in the framework of a positive partnership aimed at facing the prevailing security threats. Along with our commitment to enhancing security in Africa, for decades we have engaged in cooperation efforts with other African States to counter terrorism and transnational organized crime.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“We reiterate our support for all of the initiatives designed to foster dialogue and understanding among civilizations and cultures, respecting the characteristics of each one, as a positive response to attempts to fuel radicalization, hatred, exclusion and racism. In that connection, we believe that the considerable success of the Moroccan counter-terrorism strategy is the result of its multidimensional and comprehensive approach, which includes preventive law-enforcement measures as well as its national initiatives that address the socioeconomic and cultural imbalances at the root of violent and extremist ideologies. The Kingdom will continue with that series of democratic reforms, with a focus on development in all its forms as a protection against the increase in violent ideologies and terrorism.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“Morocco has taken a firm stance against terrorism. It has adopted a national strategy in that respect that converges with the United Nations Global Counter- Terrorism Strategy. The Kingdom's strategy reflects its commitment to the values of coexistence, human rights, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law. I should like to take this opportunity to reiterate once again Morocco's categorical rejection of any connection between organized crime or terrorism with any religion, faith or ethnic group. Those phenomena by nature constitute a rejection of all religious, ethical and human values.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“Yet, those efforts remain insufficient and must be harmonized and coordinated, as those networks continue to expand to additional areas of our continent, adopting new methods and sophisticated techniques, particularly following the proliferation of weapons by the defunct Al-Qadhafi regime. The ceaseless efforts deployed by the United Nations have been positive insofar as they have supported the African States in their combat against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, in addition to promoting peace and security on the continent and strengthening the capacities ofStates in the field oftechnical assistance so as to face this looming threat. We look forward to the adoption of the United Nations Integrated Strategy on the Sahel and express our readiness to contribute effectively to its implementation and success.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“That interconnection has enabled terrorist networks to acquire the financial and technological resources necessary to bolster their capacities and threaten, in some cases, the sovereignty and territorial integrity of States, particularly in certain regions that face internal conflicts and socio-political difficulties. Morocco is in the forefront of those States that have for years expressed their deep concern at the terrorist activities and security threats in certain parts of our continent, particularly in the Sahel region, West Africa, the Gulf of Guinea and the Horn of Africa. The Security Council's response and those of regional organizations have had encouraging outcomes, and collective efforts have led to the dismantling ofa number of criminal and terrorist networks.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“In addition to the consequences of those challenges at the local, regional and international levels, the recent developments and frequent incidents on that continent indicate that, despite the efforts made, those threats continue to loom over regional and international peace and security, leading to the suffering of millions of innocent civilians. Related alarming phenomena include the growing interconnection among terrorist groups, secessionist movements and criminal networks involved in the trafficking in persons, drugs and weapons, as well as in piracy and abduction.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“Mr. El Othmani (Morocco) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to congratulate the President on his sisterly country's assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of May. I also wish to thank him for choosing an important subject, namely, combating terrorism in Africa in the context of the maintenance of international peace and security, as the central topic of Togo's presidency. By the same token, I should like to thank His Excellency the Secretary-General for his statement and to commend his ongoing commitment to fostering international and regional cooperation with a View to averting and combating security threats. Our meeting today is being held at a delicate juncture, as the international community is preoccupied by the political transformations and security challenges witnessed by Africa.”
2013-05-13 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6965 (2013) · source
“We would like to express our great satisfaction at the fact that the statement's last paragraph leaves the door open to even greater cooperation and strengthening of institutional relations.”
2012-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6841 (2012) · source
“Mr. Loulichki (Morocco) (spoke in French): I would like to thank you, Mr. President, for delivering that important statement at the enf of our debate. I also thank you for your patience and perseverance in pursuit of ensuring the text's adoption. The presidential statement (S/PRST/2012/20) constitutes a plus for the United Nations and for the League of Arab States. Given the unprecedented efforts that have characterized the actions of the League of Arab States over the past few months, this statement is certainly well-deserved. But it is also something that the United Nations wanted. It serves as a further milestone in strengthening relations between the United Nations and the League of Arab States.”
2012-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6841 (2012) · source
“I would like to recall that the Kingdom of Morocco, at the highest levels, condemned the attack on the American Consulate in Benghazi that led to the deaths of the United States Ambassador to Libya and three of the consular staff. We also call for respect for holy sites and property. Once again, we reiterate that the cooperation between the League of Arab States and the United Nations is vital, and we hope that it will grow deeper.”
2012-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6841 (2012) · source
“Morocco will host the fourth meeting of the Group of the Friends of Syria at the end of this month, and we hope that the meeting will help to mitigate the terrifying nightmare of the Syrian people. The Middle East faces many challenges today that the Security Council is required to attempt to resolve, by virtue of its responsibility for maintaining international peace and security, in order to help foster an atmosphere of peace and prosperity in the region. There is no doubt that acts that insult Islam, and any kind of disdain or attack on its Prophet or religion or incitement to hatred, all take us further away from the principle of tolerance and the essential virtues of dialogue and respect. We repudiate such acts of provocation, just as we repudiate any act of violence targeting innocent victims or property.”
2012-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6841 (2012) · source
“We must reaffirm the necessity of bringing an immediate end to those acts of violence, in order to launch a political process that involves every sector of Syrian society and thus to achieve the Syrian people's aspirations to a politically democratic, pluralist regime based on a framework of the national unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria, with no foreign military intervention. In that regard, I would like to reaffirm the importance of international and Arab efforts to find a settlement for the Syrian crisis, including through the mission of the Joint Special Representative, Mr. Lakhdar Brahimi. Indeed, we commend all the efforts being made to resolve this crisis.”
2012-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6841 (2012) · source
“Speaking in this forum and based upon our profound conviction of the importance of establishing peace and security in the region, we note the fact that our goal requires Israel's acknowledgment of the law and renunciation of its hostile policies against the defenceless Palestinian people, which seek to impose a logic of force as well as a fait accompli. We call on the international community to urge Israel to respect international agreements and those reached between the parties concerned. We cannot omit to mention the suffering of our brothers the Syrian people. In that regard, we wish to express our indignation at and condemnation of the violence inflicted by the Syrian regime against civilians.”
2012-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6841 (2012) · source
“The Kingdom of Morocco therefore calls for a halt to all of the construction work, which continues to destroy important sites, as well as all activities against the Islamic nature of the city. In addition, we urge the international community to take urgent action to protect the cultural heritage of Jerusalem. Certain ongoing Israeli policies consist of imposing sanctions against the Palestinian people and thus reflect disdain for all international instruments and international law. The closure policy carried out in the occupied Palestinian territories and the ongoing inhuman blockades conducted in the Gaza Strip since 2006 have all led to a humanitarian crisis ofintolerable suffering that worsens each day.”
2012-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6841 (2012) · source
“Let us also not forget the suffering ofthe thousands of Palestinian prisoners, some of whom have been detained or imprisoned since before the signing of the Oslo Agreements in 1993. In spite of all of that, the issue remains as yet unresolved. There are also Israel's attempts to alter the demographic and cultural nature of the city of Jerusalem. In spite of the efforts of the international community, the settlement construction has continued in East Jerusalem, including ongoing work on the Al-Aqsa mosque compound. In spite of all of the appeals, Israel has continued its operations to destroy other sites that hold particular importance for the three monotheistic religions. Facing all of those challenges, the King of Morocco, His Majesty Mohammed VI, presides over the Jerusalem Committee.”
2012-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6841 (2012) · source
“We must spend a few minutes considering the Palestinian question, which, today more than ever, deserves particular attention. It is unfortunate that Israel has continued its systematic defiance of United Nations resolutions. In that respect, we must take note of the settlement construction policy, as it is a flagrant violation of international law and the Geneva Conventions. That policy has become a major obstacle to the peace process. It reflects disdain for international agreements and even undermines the peace process. Moreover, we must consider the acts of violence committed by Israeli settlers against Palestinian citizens. It is unfortunate that the response of the international community has fallen far short of justice for those people.”
2012-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6841 (2012) · source
“My country welcomes the cooperation between the United Nations and the League of Arab States and considers the bolstering of such cooperation as more necessary than ever today. That is because we have seen developments in the actions of the League of Arab States and a renewed determination to strengthen the role of the League in serving the peoples of the region. As we have seen in the case of the crisis in Syria, the League of Arab States has proven that it can act effectively. We highly appreciate the German presidency's initiative to issue a presidential statement calling for tangible measures to promote such cooperation. I commend the measures highlighted by the Secretary General ofthe League ofArab States on the importance of the Arab Peace Initiative.”
2012-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6841 (2012) · source
“It was also the stage for a number of clashes that degenerated into fully-fledged conflicts and from which the peoples of the region have suffered and continue to suffer today. The ongoing crisis of the Palestinian people lies at the very heart of the problem of achieving peace and security in the Middle East region and holds back the present and future of entire generations. That is why urgent action to resolve the conflict is necessary. Despite ongoing efforts over the past few years, the current conflict remains unresolved, owing to Israel's intransigence. At the same time, movements recently seen in the region aimed at achieving the legitimate aspirations of peoples for democracy and freedom necessitate an understanding of such aspirations.”
2012-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6841 (2012) · source
“Mr. El Othmani (Morocco) (spoke in Arabic): First of all, I thank the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany for his initiative in organizing this open debate on the issue of peace and security in the Middle East and cooperation between the United Nations and the League of Arab States. We commend the efforts of the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the Secretary General of the League of Arab States towards achieving objectives common to both organizations. We reiterate to them the confidence and support of the Kingdom of Morocco in their efforts. In that respect, the Middle East region has, over the centuries, been the cradle of civilization that enriched the heritage of man.”
2012-09-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6841 (2012) · source
“Finally, as members of the Security Council it is our duty to seek to overcome existing divisions in order to achieve a comprehensive political solution to this prolonged crisis, while taking into account the main interests of the Syrian people in line with their aspirations to a better future and a guaranteed system of rotating power in which all segments of Syrian society may participate.”
2012-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6826 (2012) · source
“In view of the bonds of brotherhood and the duty of human solidarity, the Kingdom of Morocco, in accordance with the express instructions of His Majesty King Mohammed VI and in solidarity with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, has established a multipurpose field hospital in the Zaatari refugee camp, including the necessary logistical equipment to treat thousands of refugees. Through the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Morocco has also supplied emergency food and medical assistance to refugees on Jordanian territory. The Kingdom of Morocco remains in contact with Syrian relief organizations, neighbouring countries and UNHCR and will continue to increase its contribution to the relief efforts.”
2012-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6826 (2012) · source
“The second is to find a way to protect internally displaced persons and provide them with humanitarian assistance. The third is to provide adequate logistical and material support to assist States hosting Syrian refugees. The fourth is to urgently carry out an independent investigation into the brutal massacres and violations that have been continuously perpetrated against civilians. The most recent of those was the Darayya massacre, which raised the ire and condemnation of the international community. The final element entails reporting the results of that an investigation so that the international community can take the necessary measures against the perpetrators.”
2012-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6826 (2012) · source
“On behalf of the Kingdom of Morocco, I would like to take this opportunity to express to the fraternal and friendly States of Jordan, Turkey, Lebanon and Iraq our great appreciation for standing by the Syrian people during this difficult and crucial period and for generously hosting Syrian refugees in spite of the fragile economic situation they are experiencing. The international community is being called upon today to take a strong position that provides for several elements. The first is to ensure secure access on the ground for international relief organizations in order to provide assistance to suffering civilians, including necessary food and medical support. Prohibiting such access is a crime and its perpetrators must be punished.”
2012-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6826 (2012) · source
“Despite the support provided by the United Nations, its humanitarian organizations and non-governmental organizations, the humanitarian assistance shortage remains acute because of the lack of financial resources and, in many regions, because of the difficulty in reaching those in need due to the fighting. It is incumbent upon all parties to honour the requirements of international humanitarian law as it applies to the protection of civilians - especially women and children - and to human rights. The High Commissioner for Refugees informed us today that more than 200,000 Syrian refugees have been registered in four neighbouring States. That is in addition to scores of thousands who are unregistered. The escalating violence in Syria and the systematic and ongoing use of heavy weapons and aircraft push that number up daily.”
2012-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6826 (2012) · source
“According to United Nations data, more than 3 million people have been harmed by the conflict, including the 2.5 million who are in need of urgent humanitarian assistance and the more than 1 million internally displaced persons who face conditions of abject poverty. Moreover, United Nations reports have documented that children have been deliberately subjected to serious violations such as arbitrary detention, abuse, torture, mutilation, murder and the use of them as human shields. Women have also been subjected to various kinds of violations, including sexual and physical assault and arbitrary detention.”
2012-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6826 (2012) · source
“In coordination with its brother Arab States and its fellow Council members, the Kingdom of Morocco will continue to pursue those objectives. We commend the tireless efforts oer. Kofi Annan towards an abatement of the crisis. We also congratulate Mr. Lakhdar Brahimi on his appointment as Joint Special Envoy of the United Nations and the League of Arab States. We wish him success in his mission in the service of the interests of our brother Syrian people and in restoring stability to the region. It is with great sadness and regret that we follow the bitter humanitarian situation our brothers and sisters in Syria are living through, manifesting itself especially in the acute shortage of food, potable water, housing, sanitation, sewage treatment and other necessities of life.”
2012-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6826 (2012) · source
“Morocco has worked effectively in support of resolutions of the Council and the General Assembly. Faced with the unlikelihood ofa political settlement, the widening scope of the violence now encompassing most villages and towns in Syria and the grave threats to Syrian civilians and to peace and security in the region, the Kingdom of Morocco once again expresses its profound concern over those serious developments and reiterates its denunciation of the grave violations of rights, especially the rights of women and children. We call on the international community, led by the Security Council, to adopt courageous decisions allowing for a prompt intervention to end the violence, protect civilians, stop the human rights violations and seek a peaceful transfer of power.”
2012-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6826 (2012) · source
“As the representative of the Group of Arab States in the Security Council, the Kingdom of Morocco has spared no effort, in coordination with other Arab countries, to push for an end to the violence and for finding a political solution that would stop the bloodletting of the Syrian people, spare them the scourges of war and ensure them the exercise of all their rights under a democratic regime in which all segments of Syrian society participate. To act on that commitment, the Kingdom of Morocco contributed to the Arab League observer mission and to the United Nations Supervision Mission in the Syrian Arab Republic. We did so in the hope, at a minimum, of helping to achieve an end to the violence and finding a political solution to the Syrian crisis.”
2012-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6826 (2012) · source
“Antonio Guterres, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, for their comprehensive briefings. About 17 months ago, large numbers of Syrian people from all sectors came out to peacefully voice their legitimate demands for democracy and human rights. They were met with oppression, violence and the use of excessive force. Because of the failure of the international community, especially the Security Council, to deal resolutely and decisively with the deteriorating situation in Syria, recent months have seen the crisis develop into an armed conflict - a conflict characterized by the use of heavy weapons, tanks and warplanes against populated areas and by the proliferation of kidnappings, arbitrary detentions, extrajudicial executions and serious violations of human rights and international law.”
2012-08-30 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6826 (2012) · source