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Elbahi

lines on the record: 70
first: 2012-11-30
most recent: 2022-01-17
sittings or episodes: 9
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“It represents, as we mentioned, one of the most important priorities of the transitional authorities and one of the most important elements of achieving peace throughout the country. Based on that, we affirm once again that we are firmly convinced of the need for and committed to combating impunity, particularly in Darfur-related crimes.”
2022-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8948 (2022) · source
“Thirdly, the authorities are working to change the reality of life in Darfur, which is witnessing a fundamental transition from war and conflict to building peace, through the formation of the Transitional Justice Commission, as a means to achieve justice in cases where it is difficult to use ordinary means of justice, by revealing the truth, justice, reparation and reconciliation. Upon announcing the establishment of the Commission, it will work to conduct an expanded dialogue so that its work meets the aspirations of the victims and is able to achieve the essence of justice. In conclusion, we stress that the issue of combating impunity represents a noble goal of achieving justice and it is not a disputable issue.”
2022-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8948 (2022) · source
“First, since achieving justice for the crimes committed in Darfur is a priority for the transitional authorities, those authorities have opened the door for cooperation with the ICC, as a memorandum of understanding was signed between the Sudan and the Court in August 2021 to frame that cooperation and facilitate the tasks of the delegations of the court and its investigators who visit the country. Secondly, the Sudanese authorities facilitated a visit by the new Prosecutor of the Court to Khartoum about five months ago, during which he met with officials and discussed how to enhance cooperation relations with the Court. The Sudan also received delegations from the Court, the last of which was in December 2021. We will continue on this cooperative path.”
2022-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8948 (2022) · source
“It is important to note that the issue of justice is one of the most important main issues addressed in the Agreement, by stressing cooperation with the ICC and establishing transitional justice arrangements, including a special commission. We note that a transitional justice law has been adopted and is being finalized in accordance with legislative arrangements for the transitional period. In that context, the authorities are also working to implement their National Plan for the Protection of Civilians, with the participation of the parties to the Juba Peace Agreement. Against that backdrop, I would like to stress the following points.”
2022-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8948 (2022) · source
“The Sudan’s commitment to achieving justice in Darfur does not flow solely from our commitment to fulfilling our international obligations but is also a response to popular calls for justice pursuant to the slogans heard during the revolution. As such, the Sudan will continue to seek justice in Darfur, with the conviction that peace and justice are inseparable. In doing so, our authorities are adopting a comprehensive approach aimed at improving the living conditions of our citizens in Darfur, and to that end the Juba Peace Agreement was signed. Our authorities are closely cooperating with all parties to the Agreement to ensure its implementation in a manner that achieves stability as well as comprehensive and sustainable peace.”
2022-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8948 (2022) · source
“Mr. Elbahi (Sudan) (spoke in Arabic): I would like, at the outset, to congratulate you, Madam President, on your country’s presidency of the Security Council during the month of January. I thank Mr. Karim Khan, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), for his briefing on the Darfur issue. Achieving justice in Darfur is an important pillar of the efforts undertaken by the Sudanese authorities to establish security and stability in the region. Justice is one of the three pillars on which the December revolution in the Sudan was based. Therefore, the Sudan has been, and will continue to be, committed to accountability, particularly in relation to international crimes. There is no doubt that combating impunity, ensuring accountability, achieving justice and healing wounds for the victims form the backbone of that justice.”
2022-01-17 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8948 (2022) · source
“I also welcome Mr. Volker Perthes and once again thank him for his comprehensive briefing, including his call on the Council to take a balanced stance and continue to provide economic assistance. He also stressed that UNITAMS will continue to engage constructively to guarantee the success of the transitional process in the Sudan. Regarding the political situations in some of the areas outside the capital, especially Darfur, I stress that the Government has taken practical measures and has deployed forces to end the unfortunate tribal fighting and maintain security and stability. The situation is now completely under control. We express our condolences for those who lost their lives and wish those who are injured quick recovery.”
2021-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8925 (2021) · source
“The Sudan also needs constructive and realistic engagement that takes its current situation and political developments into account, along with the specificities of political practices throughout the region. The Council must take into consideration the regional political situation while taking realistic steps to ensure our success. We should not look for ideals; otherwise our efforts will go to waste. That is what we expect from the Council. We once again thank everyone for their statements, whether they were critical or encouraging. We look forward to the Council playing a constructive role in ensuring the success of the transitional period in the Sudan, leading to the holding of free and fair elections and democratic governance commensurate with the aspirations of our great people, as expressed by the glorious December revolution.”
2021-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8925 (2021) · source
“I recall the statement that the Secretary-General made at a press conference last week, in which he stressed the need for common sense to prevail and accept the 21 November political agreement to ensure a peaceful transition towards democracy. I agree with the Secretary-General’s assertion that questioning the solution set forth in the political agreement will have dangerous repercussions not only for the Sudan, but also the entire region. I thank Council members for their statements, in which they mostly stressed the fact that the Council stands ready to ensure stability and development in the Sudan. I reiterate once again that the political agreement requires further support from the Council and its members, as the representatives of their respective countries and of the Council.”
2021-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8925 (2021) · source
“Perthes, and to support the stability of the Sudan at this critical time. The region does not need any more conflicts. I call for continued support to UNITAMS so that it can carry out its tasks and contribute to the success of the transitional process in the Sudan, leading to fair elections that will pave the way towards sustained civilian democratic rule and meet the aspirations of our people, who yearn for freedom and good democratic governance. In conclusion, I emphasize that the partners in the transition period will pursue their efforts to ensure its success. In that regard, I reiterate that we will continue to work with the international community to overcome all challenges during the transitional process in the Sudan and achieve our desired goals.”
2021-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8925 (2021) · source
“In that regard, it is necessary to continue to support social protection programmes in order to address some of the social situations and implement economic reforms so that their objectives can be achieved. The international community needs to provide all aspects of humanitarian assistance to the hundreds of thousands of refugees who have come to the Sudan from neighbouring countries in the region. I would like to sincerely thank all the members of the Security Council for their support for my country during and after the glorious December revolution. I also thank our friends who continued to make efforts leading up to the signing of the 21 November political agreement. We call on the Council to continue to support the agreement, which represents an important step that has diffused much of the tension, as we heard earlier from Mr.”
2021-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8925 (2021) · source
“We will work with our partners during the transitional period to reach the desired goals and implement the provisions of the Juba Peace Agreement, in particular the security arrangements that require international support, which will lead to achieving peace, security and stability in Darfur, which is facing security challenges that the relevant authorities are working to address radically through close cooperation with various partners inside and outside the country. The positive engagement of our friends and international financial institutions is also necessary to alleviate the impact of the economic reforms and external debt burden and to address the economic structural defects that we have inherited.”
2021-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8925 (2021) · source
“In that regard, it is my pleasure to say before the Council that practical steps have been taken to implement the provisions of the political agreement. Those who were detained have been released, while we continue to implement the Juba Peace Agreement. We have also appointed a Chief Justice and an Attorney General. All partners will continue to implement the provisions of the political agreement to ensure the success of the transitional process. The international community has responded to the aspirations of the Sudanese people for freedom, peace and justice, which undoubtedly will ensure the success of the transitional process in the Sudan. I look forward to the continued support of the international community for that process.”
2021-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8925 (2021) · source
“The two signatory parties pledge to work together to complete and adjust the path towards democracy in order to serve the higher interest of the Sudan, prevent any relapse into the unknown and insecurity, while successfully completing the transitional period, leading to an elected civilian Government. That will be achieved only through the unity of the political and revolutionary forces, our young men, girls and women, the resistance committees, nomads, internally displaced Sudanese persons and refugees. The Prime Minister expressed the same at the signing of the agreement. He stressed that the signing had come about as a result of the dangerous situation in the country. He emphasized that the main challenge at this critical moment is to implement the political agreement and achieve a democratic transition and civilian rule.”
2021-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8925 (2021) · source
“1) The challenges I have just mentioned have led Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok to call for a comprehensive national initiative, entitled “The Road Ahead”, which includes seven themes: the economy, justice, security sector reform and peace, dismantling the legacy of the Al-Bashir regime and combating corruption, foreign policy, national sovereignty and security, and the formation of the Transitional Legislative Council. The initiative was welcomed by the Security Council. The preamble of the political agreement signed on 21 November includes a few of the challenges confronting the transitional process in the Sudan. The preamble stresses that the crisis is mostly a political one that requires a degree of wisdom and the shouldering of national responsibilities.”
2021-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8925 (2021) · source
“We will also continue to promote and defend democratic change until power is handed over to an elected civilian Government. We will work to build a free and stable Sudan at peace with itself, its neighbours and its regional and international environment, a Sudan whose people can enjoy freedom, justice and peace — all of which were demands of the December revolution. We need hardly state that we remain committed to the provisions of the Constitutional Document agreed upon by the stakeholders in the transition.” (S/2021/832, para.”
2021-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8925 (2021) · source
“In that regard, I note that the final challenge of addressing the political transition in the Sudan has strengthened the conviction of both the civilian and military transition partners that they must ensure the success of the transition period leading to free and fair elections. The Chairperson of the Sovereign Council has repeatedly stressed this same issue over the past few days, as set out in his letter to the Council dated 30 September, in which he says: “As we have repeatedly emphasized, we are committed to overseeing and protecting the transition in the Sudan until we reach the goal of holding free and fair elections that genuinely reflect the will and aspirations of the Sudanese people. We will work to prevent any attempt, from any quarter, to hinder the transitional process.”
2021-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8925 (2021) · source
“We can understand them only in the context of the internal political circumstances and the need to maintain the gains made by our country over the past two years, as well as the repercussions of the geopolitical situation in the Sudan and the unrest in the region, with all its repercussions on our country. On 21 November, the Sudanese political leadership successfully overcame that challenge through national efforts, which have prioritized the greater interest of the country as its primary concern. The 14-point political declaration was signed by the Chair of the Sovereign Council and the Prime Minister.”
2021-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8925 (2021) · source
“Some of those challenges have been linked to the complications of the heavy political legacy passed down since the independence of the Sudan, but they are also connected to the dynamics of the civilian-military partnership and the nature of the flexible formation of civilian forces participating in the transition, as well as the security challenges in the country, whether in Darfur, the eastern Sudan or certain areas in the South Kordofan region. The measures taken by the Chair of the interim Sovereign Council on 25 October are among the challenges facing the delicate political transition in the Sudan.”
2021-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8925 (2021) · source
“To that end, actors in the Sudanese political arena from the military and civilian components must play their role in ensuring the success of the transition by operationalizing the mechanisms and methods guaranteed by the Constitutional Document and Juba Peace Agreement, as well as political tools and means to prevent any reversal of the gains made by the young men and women of the Sudan who have sacrificed their precious lives to create the bright future that they and our country deserve. The political transition in the Sudan has faced many challenges since the formation of the transitional Government over two years ago.”
2021-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8925 (2021) · source
“Mr. Elbahi (Sudan) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to sincerely thank Mr. Volker Perthes, Special Representative of the Secretary- General for the Sudan and Head of the United Nations Integrated Transition Assistance Mission in the Sudan (UNITAMS), for his comprehensive briefing before the Security Council today. This briefing is being held as developments are being witnessed in the Sudanese political arena that are linked not only to the path of political transition leading towards democracy, freedom, peace and justice, but also to shaping the future of the Sudan in order to maintain our statehood and pave the way for governance that guarantees the values embodied in the slogans of the glorious December revolution.”
2021-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8925 (2021) · source
“All of that has been done on the basis of positive engagement and good faith, although we know that the Security Council previously lifted its sanctions against other countries without indicators, benchmarks or any preconditions. In that regard, the Sudan demands that the Security Council end the sanctions immediately, because they are totally useless and have no justification. The meeting rose at 10.10 a.m.”
2021-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8924 (2021) · source
“It is also disappointing that the Security Council previously agreed to set benchmarks in the light of which it could review these punitive measures. But we are very concerned about the Council’s inability to date to set those benchmarks, as discussions on the issue halted suddenly. That leads to the existence of these sanctions indefinitely, which is an unacceptable situation. We previously confirmed our readiness to consult with the Secretariat and with members of the Security Council in order to reach applicable and measurable benchmarks, including facilitating a visit by a Secretariat team to the Sudan, where it met with the country’s relevant officials.”
2021-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8924 (2021) · source
“That is clear acknowledgment, 16 years after the imposition of the sanctions, that they still cause confusion and great damage to the Sudan’s reputation, and therefore must be immediately lifted. The termination of the measures imposed pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) and related resolutions will enable the Sudanese authorities to rebuild the capacity of the security forces and law enforcement agencies to maintain and consolidate peace, not only in Darfur but throughout a vast border region in which organized criminal groups sometimes smuggle people and weapons and engage in other transnational criminal activities. Lifting these measures will enhance the Sudan’s ability to become a State that lives in peace with itself and with its regional surroundings.”
2021-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8924 (2021) · source
“Its position is that the sanctions are no longer in line with the reality on the ground in Darfur today, as compared to the year in which they were imposed, that is, in 2005. The Chair of the Sanctions Committee has been repeating an encouraging phrase, saying that the purpose of the sanctions is not to punish the Sudan but to encourage achieving peace and stability. In fact, these sanctions do not serve any purpose except to tarnish the country’s reputation and restrict the movement of its forces aimed at resolving the security breaches. We just heard the Chair again saying, as he ends his tenure, that he encourages his successor to engage in awareness- raising activities to provide explanations regarding the sanctions regime.”
2021-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8924 (2021) · source
“Mr. Elbahi (Sudan) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on your assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of December. I am confident that you will manage the work of the Council with skill and aptitude. I also express my appreciation to Mexico for its good leadership of the Council’s work last month. I also thank the Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) for his briefing on the quarterly report on the work of the Sanctions Committee. I wish him and his successor every success. Over the past years, the Sudan has stressed time and again its consistent position on the punitive measures imposed on our country pursuant to resolution 1591 (2005) and subsequent resolutions.”
2021-12-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8924 (2021) · source
“The commission’s work includes shedding light on the truth, establishing justice, providing restitution and pursuing reconciliation. Once established, the commission will conduct an expanded dialogue to ensure that it is able to fulfil its duties as expected. In conclusion, the Sudan reiterates that ending impunity is one of the noble goals of upholding justice. It is one of the transitional Government’s top priorities, as well as being one of the most important elements in achieving peace throughout our country. We would therefore like to reiterate our commitment to justice, especially with regards to crimes related to Juba Peace Agreement on Darfur. The meeting rose at 11.35 a.m.”
2021-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8791 (2021) · source
“Secondly, last week, the Prime Minister announced that the Government “is working with the ICC and victims groups to find the best ways to bring internationally wanted suspects to justice before the ICC”. In addition, the Prime Minister expressed his thanks to Ms. Bensouda for her service to the ICC and renewed the Government’s commitment to cooperate with the ICC in achieving justice. That was done during the Prosecutor’s visit to the Sudan. Thirdly, the Sudan’s Government is working to improve living conditions in Darfur, which is experiencing a fundamental shift from war and conflict towards building peace. It is working to establish a transitional justice commission as a means of upholding justice in cases where it is difficult to use traditional judicial methods.”
2021-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8791 (2021) · source
“In that regard, it is worth noting that justice is one of the main themes of the Agreement, including adopting transitional justice arrangements and establishing a dedicated commission. The Sudan Council of Ministers has issued a bill on transitional justice, which is currently being finalized in accordance with the legislative arrangements for the transitional period. Moreover, the Government continues to implement its National Plan for the Protection of Civilians with the participation of the signatories to the Juba Peace Agreement. Against that backdrop, I would like to note the following three points. First, the transitional Government has established cooperation channels with the ICC. In order to formalize that cooperation, the Sudan and the ICC signed a memorandum of understanding.”
2021-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8791 (2021) · source
“Based on that, the Sudan’s transitional Government spares no effort to uphold justice in Darfur, since it believes that peace and justice go hand in hand. The Government has adopted a comprehensive approach to improve the overall living conditions of the citizens in Darfur. To that end, the Juba Peace Agreement was signed in October between the Government, the Sudanese Revolutionary Front and the Sudan Liberation Movement-Minni Minawi faction. The Government continues to work closely with all parties to the Agreement to ensure that it is implemented in a manner that achieves stability and lasting, comprehensive peace. The Prime Minister has declared the Government’s determination to pursue the path of peace by continuing its dialogue with movements still outside the peace process, without preconditions except the national interest.”
2021-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8791 (2021) · source
“I hope that the upcoming days will witness an everlasting recovery from the coronavirus disease pandemic and the strong launching of the process of building back better, commencing with the even distribution of vaccines, including to poor countries. No one is safe until everyone is. (spoke in Arabic) At the outset, the Sudan reiterates its deep commitment to justice and accountability, especially for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide. Justice is one of the three pillars of the Sudan’s glorious December revolution and remains the primary objective of this blessed revolution. Without a doubt, the foundation and backbone of justice are putting an end to impunity and ensuring accountability.”
2021-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8791 (2021) · source
“Mr. Elbahi (Sudan) (spoke in Arabic): Allow me to begin by congratulating your country, Mr. President, on its assumption of the presidency of the Security Council for the month of June. We look forward to working with you on matters that relate to the Sudan in the upcoming period. I also express my appreciation to the outgoing President of the Security Council, His Excellency the Permanent Representative of China, for his efforts and his able and skilled management of the Council’s agenda last month. I would like as well to thank the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Ms. Fatou Bensouda, for her briefing today. (spoke in English) I am glad that the Security Council has now returned to normalcy by convening this meeting in person.”
2021-06-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8791 (2021) · source
“Finally, I would like to inform this body that my country is currently engaged in a significant national dialogue process launched by the President of the Republic, who has invited all sectors of Sudanese society to discuss matters of great priority to the country in order to achieve political stability in the entire country. We hope that all the people, in particular women and children, will benefit.”
2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source
“Given that this meeting is aimed at underscoring challenges to implementing resolution 1325 (2000) and in pursuant to your letter, Madam President, my delegation would like to express its support for the objectives set out in the concept note (see S/2014/731, annex). We call for a global approach in dealing with those issues as an urgent step in order to resolve conflicts, assist displaced persons to return to their homes and help countries to overcome conflicts and deal with such problems. We also call for the removal of all obstacles that hinder national efforts, such as the excessive debt burden and the unilateral sanctions imposed on certain conflict affected countries.”
2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source
“The infant and maternal mortality rates have dropped significantly. Furthermore, my country provides significant assistance to displaced persons in the states that I mentioned: Darfur, Blue Nile and Southern Kordofan. I will not go into details owing to the lack of time. Such efforts have produced very positive results that are in line with various humanitarian indicators. However, rebels moving through the area hinder those efforts. The Government has also undertaken efforts to ensure the voluntary return of refugees to the neighbouring country of Chad, assisting people in returning to their villages through development projects once stability and security are restored.”
2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source
“Khartoum hosted a regional conference only two weeks ago, on 13 October, on the topic of combating human trafficking in the Horn of Africa. That conference included the participation of high- level representatives from various international organizations and countries of the region and from around the world. My country has signed agreements to guarantee the security of borders with its neighbours. With regard to economic measures, my country is implementing a development project for women in rural areas and in displaced persons camps. We are also implementing projects for the economic rehabilitation for women and to ensure microfinancing for women and funds for the informal sector. Women's inheritance rights are guaranteed. With regard to basic services and schooling, there are more young girls and boys at school and in higher education.”
2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source
“Women fill the positions of Vice Speaker and Chairs of a number of the most important parliamentary comissions. As for participation in politics, which is also mentioned in the report, women in the Sudan have been able to run for the office of President of the Republic and have filled key positions, such as the Adviser to the President and ministers, as well as at the local level. They have played key roles not only in ministries in charge of women's issues but also in other ministries. The Sudan has enacted national legislation to combat the threat of human trafficking, in particular the trafficking of women and children, given that the Sudan is a transit country owing to its immense stretch of desert.”
2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source
“We have also appointed two women to head those two bodies pursuant to the principle of parity. My Government also attaches special importance to combating violence against women, in particular in refugee camps in the states of Darfur, the Blue Nile and Southern Kordofan, in cooperation with the United Nations peacekeeping mission and the country team in the Sudan. The report submitted for this meeting notes the participation of women in elections and decision-making around the world, and that it is not satisfied with the low level of that participation of women. On that point, it is a pleasure and honour for me to declare that the right to vote and to run for elections are rights that have been guaranteed to Sudanese women since the 19505. The current rate of participation of women in Parliament is 28 per cent.”
2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source
“Mr. Elbahi (Sudan) (spoke in Arabic): At the outset, my delegation would like to express its gratitude to you, Madam President, for convening this debate on women and peace and security as we mark the fourteenth anniversary of the adoption of resolution 1325 (2000). We also welcome the presence of the Executive Director of UN-Women and the various other briefers at this meeting. My country's Government attaches particular importance to the issue of women, as evidenced by various steps it has taken that have led to the adoption of several strategies and plans, including a strategy on promoting women's participation covering the period 2013 to 2027. Furthermore, my Government has established a unit to combat violence against women and an independent commission for human rights.”
2014-10-28 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7289 (2014) · source
“Furthermore, we would like the information in question to be circulated to Member States before it is reflected in reports of the Secretary-General. The report before us today includes very important statistics and figures and is very sensitive, and the fact that Governments have not been shown the information means that the information should be treated as allegations and not be included in the report of the Secretary-General. Such reports should be characterized by transparency and credibility.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“Fourthly, the signature by rebel movements of action plans that seek to put an end to the recruitment of children is not enough to ensure the end of the violations that they commit. Those violations have to be accompanied by the condemnation of those rebel movements and by forcing those rebel movements to lay down their arms and negotiate. Fifthly, the delegation of my country, while being fully committed to continuing its cooperation with United Nations bodies mandated to protect the rights of children, would like to call for efforts to ensure that reports of the Secretary-General be based on confirmed and reliable information. Sudanese rebels often wear uniforms that are very similar to the uniforms of the regular army in order to conceal themselves.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“First, there is a need to assist the Governments of countries in conflict in their efforts to put an end to those conflicts by persuading or forcing the rebel parties to lay down their arms. Secondly, we need to remedy the deep-rooted causes for the enrolment and recruitment of children by focusing on the causes of conflict, in particular poverty and the impact of climate change. It is also important to put an end to the unilateral economic sanctions that have been imposed on certain countries, forgive the debts of the developing countries, provide those countries with technical assistance and help them develop their capabilities in the area of education and training. Furthermore, it is important to participate in assisting their reconstruction efforts. Thirdly, it is essential to involve the Governments.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“That campaign will be coordinated with the UNICEF office in Khartoum and will be sending awareness-raising messages through local community leadership, including through women. The campaign will involve coordination with the parties involved in the recruitment of children in order to put an end to such recruitment. All of those institutions are involved in those efforts. Thanks to the policies I have just mentioned and thanks to the concrete policies that we have been implementing, we would like to call for the Sudan to be dropped from the list in the annex to the Secretary-General's report (S/2014/339). As part of our comprehensive approach to the protection of the rights of children, my country would like to draw the Council's attention to the following points.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“In the same context, the National Council for Children organized a seminar in May on local cultures and their impact on the protection of children, using as an example the issue of the recruitment of children. The seminar sought to achieve the following goals. First, it sought to raise awareness of the international standards and principles regarding the rights of children, and to step up the role of the media with regard to the local cultures that encourage the recruitment of children, while reiterating the important role of civil society organizations and scientific organizations in that area. Secondly, the goal was to prepare the launch of a media campaign to announce and outline the goals of the seminar.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“On that point we would like to underscore the very successful visit carried out by a mission of the UNICEF Executive Board to the Sudan last May. We expect it to have a positive impact on the situation of children in the Sudan. The Government of my country is pursuing its efforts aimed at promoting the rights of children. On that point, the National Council for Children in the Sudan established a national task force last April in charge of dealing with the situation of children in emergency situations. It has been tasked with protecting children, focusing on the situation of children that find themselves in emergency situations, also in coordination with the UNICEF office.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“The Government has also established a fact- finding commission with regard to the abduction and recruitment of children in Southern Kordofan and Blue Nile states. Furthermore, last July the Government inaugurated a national ten-year comprehensive plan for the promotion of human rights in the Sudan. Fourthly, regarding the level of cooperation with United Nations agencies involved in the rights of children, the Government of my country in Khartoum, through the Permanent Mission of the Sudan to the United Nations, is in constant cooperation with the Office of the Assistant-Secretary-General and the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict, as well as with UNICEF, in order to address all the concerns related to children.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“Furthermore, our country has set up a comprehensive system ofjustice for minors as well as a corrections system for minors. We are also involved in the promulgation of the law of 2010 on the protection of children, as well as the establishment of a special prosecutor for the rights of minors. Thirdly, in terms of a mechanism for the protection ofminors, the Government has established a unit for the protection of children within the armed forces, as well as a department within the Ministry of the Interior for the protection of children and families. Furthermore, the Government has tasked the Prosecutor General of Darfur to investigate the crimes committed in Darfur since the start of the conflict there in 2003, in particular allegations pertaining to violations of the rights of children.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“My Government has also ratified two relevant conventions of International Labour Organization Convention No.138 concerning the Minimum Age for Admission to Employment and Convention No. 182 concerning the Prohibition of and Immediate Action for the Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labour. The delegation of my country has expressed its support for the campaign launched by the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict in cooperation with UNICEF. We also took part in the inauguration ceremony of that campaign. Secondly, at the level of national legislation, the law on the armed forces, the law on the police and the law on security formally prohibit the recruitment of children under 18 years into the ranks of the armed forces.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“Mr. Elbahi (Sudan) (spoke in Arabic): The delegation of my country welcomes this open debate on the topic of children and armed conflict. My delegation aligns itself with the statement delivered earlier today by the representative of Iran on behalf of the Movement of Non-Aligned Countries. The issue of the rights of children and the protection of those rights is a top priority for the Government of the Sudan, as evidenced by the efforts and policies it has continued to implement. With regard to the Government's achievements at the international level, for example, my country has acceded to the international Convention on the Rights of the Child and of its two Optional Protocols, on the involvement of children in armed conflict and on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography.”
2014-09-08 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.7259 (2014) · source
“We will also continue our cooperation with the relevant United Nations agencies with regard to capacity-building. In conclusion, my delegation wish to underscore that the Secretary-General's reports must contain verifiable and correct information. Government bodies must be informed of the contents of those reports long enough before they are published, so that Governments can comment and take the necessary steps on them in the event that they prove true. We also call upon the Council to deploy efforts to address such root causes of conflict as poverty, a lack of development and climate change.”
2013-06-24 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.6984 (2013) · source